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Our school is firmly established on the Christian ethos. We hold that God is the Creator, that He has sent His Son Jesus Christ to be the Saviour of the world, and that man is accountable and responsible to Him. We believe that embracing these truths is fundamental to the successful education of a child.

We reject the humanistic ethic, which denies the existence of God and, imposing itself in greater and greater measure in our state schools, sees religion as an obstacle to a modern education system.

These are critical times for our young people with rising rates of youth depression, social/behavioural problems and suicide. It is imperative that we remember the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: ‘Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God' [1]. Nothing should be said or done to hinder or deprive the child from this all-important right.

After thirty years of education both in the primary and secondary fields, I am now more convinced than ever of the necessity of Christian education.

I invite you to get in touch and look forward to hearing from you.

Martina Burke, Principal

[1] Mark 10:14

We offer the following subject choices: Maths, Irish, English, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, German, Business and Music. At Burke Christian School, each pupil has an individual learning plan and works at a pace attuned to their ability.

Each child receives individual attention and children can advance in the curriculum without being held back by those who need more time to learn. Teachers work closely with each child and pupils are encouraged to ask questions and engage critically with the subject material. Advancement to new material only occurs when all previous material is thoroughly mastered – this means children build a firm base of understanding and become confident, assured learners.

At Burke Christian School, the Word of God as contained in the Holy Scriptures is central to the learning process. The Scriptures present God as the Creator and Sustainer of life. To this end, the Scriptures’ revealed truth shapes our values, determines our attitudes and consciously directs our behaviour.

When the knowledge of God is erased from the mind, everything is permissible. By contrast, the Christian ethic insists that certain things are always morally wrong, and that rejecting absolute truth tends to personal and social chaos. As educators, we embrace our responsibility to nurture young minds in absolute truth: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Pr. 23:6).

The quality of our convictions is reflected in the standard of education we provide for the next generation. At Burke Christian School, we create an environment where extra-curricular abilities, as well as academic achievement, are fostered. Music, art and design, public speaking and other creative abilities form a core part of our curriculum.

In Ireland, we are privileged to have some of the best constitutional protections in the world: explicit provisions that “the primary and natural educator of the child is the Family” and that the State will respect parents’ right to provide “for the religious and moral, intellectual, physical and social education of their children.” Burke Christian School wholeheartedly supports these constitutional provisions, and encourages full involvement of parents in all learning and teaching.

Extra-curricular activities we offer include:

- Weekly violin and piano lessons
- Preparation for RIAM (Royal Irish Academy of Music) exams
- Public speaking and debating
- Participation in Irish and Music Feiseanna
- Art and Photography
- Creative Writing
- Powerpoint and Website Design
- Physical Education

Our pupils have the opportunity to develop their skills in debating, discussion and public speaking.

In November 2017, pupils Simeon and Elijah Burke were Overall Team Winners in the Mayo Schools Debating Competition, pictured here at the final in Trinity College Dublin. Facing competition from schools all around Mayo, the pupils won the grand prize in the inaugural competition, and were presented with the perpetual trophy by Ms Justice Mary Laffoy.

Our school pupils have a consistent record of High Achiever Awards from the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM).

On 5 different occasions our students have won the RIAM Composition Competition and have been published in the RIAM exam music album collections.