The school was opened in 1964 and enjoys an elevated site in the picturesque village of Strangford overlooking the Lough. The main building is comprised of three classrooms, a library/computer suite, assembly/PE hall, staff room and office. The current teaching staff is a teaching principal and three other teachers. The teachers provide a wide range of experience and expertise across all areas of
the primary curriculum. The teaching staff is supported by five classroom assistants, secretary, cleaner and reading support volunteers. The school aims to develop a happy, confident, well-adjusted child who, through a broad and varied curriculum, will realise his/her full potential in a stable and caring atmosphere. The school provides a wide range of extra curricular activities which include swimming, Gaelic and Hurling, soccer, languages, choir, guitar lessons, tin whistle, cookery and cycling proficiency.
