ETB Ethos & Core Values
Deele College operates under the trusteeship of Donegal ETB.
All ETB schools are State, Co-educational and Multi Denominational.
ETB Ethos is underpinned by the core values of
Excellence in Education, Care, Respect, Equality and Community.
Multi-denominational
In Deele College, multi-denominational is about welcoming and celebrating the full range of religions and beliefs in the school community. It is concerned with developing relationships that are respectful and appreciative of such difference, and interactions that embrace, celebrate, and explore such difference.
Excellence in Education
At Deele College we aim to achieve excellence in our teaching & learning underpinning the core values of care, respect, community and equality.
Community
All students, staff & parents play an active role in developing the Deele College school community
Respect
At Deele College, RESPECT means the dignity & rights of all members of the entire school community are upheld
Care
At Deele College, CARE means providing a supportive environment for ALL – students, teachers, staff, parents etc.
Equality
At Deele College, everyone is treated equally throughout their school journey.
Deele College was the pilot school in Donegal ETB for School Self Evaluation (SSE) in Ethos & Core Values, working with ETBI and DCU in 2021/2022. Since this Deele College has grown to incorporate in everyday teaching and learning and school life, our Core Values of Excellence in Education, Care, Respect, Equality and Community.
ETB Core Values continue to play a significant role in our school planning in terms of DEIS and SSE along with ensuring our Student Voice is represented. Each year Deele College as a school community continues to promote awareness of our Core Values and ensure that our school stakeholders experience our Ethos each and every school day.
ETB schools are guided by a document entitled ‘ETBI Patrons’ Framework on Ethos’. The Framework aims to describe what an ETB school is, locally and nationally by providing:
ETB school communities and other relevant stakeholders with a common understanding of the ethos of the ETB school sector
practical guidance to ETB schools on how the ethos can be lived out on a day-to-day basis
a decision-making Framework for ETB school leaders and Boards of Management
Please click on image above to access and view the framework
IMBV - Identity, Multi Beliefs and Values Education
Identity, Multi-Belief and Values Education (IMBV Education) is a curricular expression of ETB ethos & core values & focuses on the holistic development of the student in an ETB school.
All Deele College students study IMBV Education from 1st Year – 3rd Year and have 1 lesson per week.
It encourages students to be active local and global citizens and to develop respect and an appreciation for diversity in a shared learning environment.
The course is built around three interconnecting strands:
Exploring Our Values
Fostering Identity & Belonging
Appreciating Diversity of Religions & Beliefs.
ETB Ethos Core Values
All ETB schools are State, Co-educational and Multi Denominational. ETB Ethos is underpinned by the core values of Excellence in Education, Care, Respect, Equality and Community.
Core Value: Care
In an ETB school, care is about the welfare, wellbeing, and safety of all members of the school community. It is exemplified in meaningful relationships, connectedness, and empathy, alongside support and solidarity.
Core Value: Community
In an ETB school, community encompasses students, staff, parents and the local community. It is about having shared vision, values and purpose, a sense of belonging, and a voice that is listened to. It is exemplified in productive collaboration, positive contributions, and effective communication across all members of the school community.
Core Value: Equality
In an ETB school, equality is about treating all members of the school community equally and recognising and celebrating the diversity of these members. It is exemplified in targeting resources on those who have need, and prioritising a culture of inclusion.
Core Value: Excellence in Education
The ETB school ethos establishes that excellence in education is underpinned by the core values of care, respect, community and equality.
Core Value: Multi-denominational
In an ETB school, multi-denominational is about welcoming and celebrating the full range of religions and beliefs in the school community. It is concerned with developing relationships that are respectful and appreciative of such difference, and interactions that embrace, celebrate, and explore such difference.
Core Value: Respect
In an ETB school, respect is about upholding the dignity, rights, and recognition of the identity and background of each member of the school community. It is exemplified in relationships between all members of the school community, and decision-making that impacts positively on the rights, feelings, and aspirations of the diversity of people within the school community.
