St Ronan's PS, Newry, Co. Down

PATHS in St Ronan's Primary School

11th Nov 2025
In St Ronan's, we have been awarded the PATHS Model School Status. 
We implement and deliver the PATHS programme as part of our children’s social and emotional learning. PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) is a progressive programme of lessons delivered across Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2.
Through the engaging resources, activities and strategies used as part of the programme it is hoped that our children will develop fundamental skills of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making. PATHS sessions are also a time when children can discuss ideas and problem solve collaboratively.

Have a watch of the video to see, just some of what we get up to as part of our PATHS programme here in St Ronan's.