Erasmus Accredited School

Old Bawn Community School

Erasmus Accredited School

Old Bawn Community School is proud to be an Erasmus+ Accredited School, recognised by the European Union for our commitment to international collaboration, inclusive education, and lifelong learning.

This accreditation marks a significant milestone in our journey towards global engagement and educational excellence. It enables us to participate in funded mobility projects for both staff and students, fostering cultural exchange, professional development, and innovative teaching practices.

Erasmus Accredited School

Our Erasmus Vision

Our Erasmus Plan is built around three core pillars:

Empowering Learners: Providing students with opportunities to travel, learn, and grow through international experiences.

Professional Development: Supporting staff in attending training courses, job shadowing, and collaborative projects across Europe.

Inclusive Education: Ensuring all participants, including those with additional needs, are supported through inclusion funding and tailored activities.

We are committed to upholding the Erasmus Quality Standards, which include strong project management, clear objectives, and alignment with EU values such as diversity, sustainability, and active citizenship.

Erasmus Accredited School

Recent Highlights

Our successful application scored highly across all categories, including relevance, objectives, activities, and management.

Staff members have already begun participating in Erasmus mobility programmes, including professional learning in Florence, with plans to share their experiences through social media and local press.

We’ve received partnership interest from other Erasmus-accredited schools in Germany, France, Austria, Hungary, and Gran Canaria, expanding our international network and opening doors for future student exchanges.

Erasmus Accredited School

Looking Ahead

As we move into the 2025/2026 academic year, our Erasmus journey continues with:

A dedicated Erasmus Coordinator to oversee programme implementation.

Planned collaborations with European schools and training organisations.

Ongoing opportunities for students to experience life and learning abroad.

We invite our school community to engage with this exciting initiative and celebrate the opportunities it brings. Whether through travel, training, or cultural exchange, Erasmus+ is helping us shape a more connected, inclusive, and forward-thinking school.