Ashbourne Community School is now an established school in Co. Meath with a well developed tradition of service to the students attending. We commend our staff and students for the history of results in State Examinations which have been well received by parents and students. In the majority of subject areas, these remain well above the national average. The following Mission Statement which reflects the ethos and values of the school community was formally accepted by the Board of Management at the end of the school year 2003/04.

Mission Statement

1. Our school is a place where we foster such values as respect, inclusion and care as evidentin our school policy and practice.

2. Ashbourne Community School is a partnership of students, staff, parents, Board of Management and our local community. We value the on-going input of all these parents in the life of the school.

3. We pursue academic excellence while recognising the diversity of our student body. Through a relevant curriculum, designed to meet the needs of all, we endeavour to help all students realise their potential.

4. Through positive staff and student relationships and a broad extra curricular programme, we aim to develop in each student a confident, healthy self-imageand a sense of responsibility.

5. We recognise that each student's personal and spiritual growth is important.

6. We endeavour to co-operate with parents and religious leaders of all faiths to encourage the development of religious and spiritual values in each student.