Class Teachers for 2023-2024
We are pleased to confirm the following list of classes and teachers for the 2023-2024 school year: We can also confirm the following special assignments: Our Secretary and School Principal are:
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Teachers
Retirement of Caitlín and Mary Dunphy
The school gathered on Friday, 30 September 2022, to mark the retirement of Múinteoir Caitlín and to pay tribute to Múinteoir Máire Uí Dhonncha. Both teachers have given long and loyal service, over many decades, to the school and its pupils. All of the children held both teachers in the highest esteem and this was reflected in the song that Dara, our fifth-class teacher, composed for the occasion. The song was sung with great enthusiasm by all in the hall.
Read moreVirtual Classroom Updates
The school has decided to minimise as much as is possible the amount of books and copybooks that have to be brought home from school during the 2021-2022 school year. To this end, we will continue to use Padlet, Seesaw and Edmodo to help with homework. Therein, parents can submit work on behalf of their children and can make contact with each teacher if required also. Full details on the virtual classroom page for each class can be found on
Read moreBack to School and Class Teachers
We are looking forward to meeting everybody again for the new school year and we can confirm that the school will reopen again on Monday, 30 August 2021 at 9:00am. The teachers and classes for the 2021-2022 school year are as follows: Junior Infants : M. Caren (Substitute teacher M. Aileen) Senior Infants : M. Ailin / M. Eibhlin (Jobsharing) 1st class : M. Cathy 2nd class: M. Orna (Substitute teacher M. Lauren) 3rd class : M. Méadhbh 4th class
Read moreThank You, Muinteoir Ben
Muinteori Ben received a surprise gift earlier today, to thank him for all of the effort he has invested in producing the “Saoirse” film, which was formally launched earlier today. The gift, which took the form of a Vinyl EP of the movie soundtrack, was presented by former pupil Kelly Ní Mheirnín who composed, recorded and produced the music in the film. The EP was created by CopySmith, an Irish-based media production company. Ben’s suggestion that Kelly produce the movie
Read moreParent Teacher Meetings
Please see the attached letter regarding arrangements for optional Parent Teacher meetings from Monday to Wednesday, 15-17 February 2021 (i.e. during the week before mid-term break). Note also that online classes will pause Thursday and Friday, 18-19 February 2021.
Read morePadlet Page Updates
Teachers will be using Padlet pages again in the 2020-2021 school year to communicate with parents with regard to issues in their classes. The list of pages per class can be found here.
Read moreHomework Collaboration
As part of the school’s efforts to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, which led to the school being closed from Friday, 13 March 2020 to Monday, 30 March 2020, the teachers have collaborated to provide some virtual learning aids. These will be used in the coming weeks to provide some limited work for students during the school days that the school is closed. The work has been deemed reasonable, while limited in nature and scope, and we hope
Read moreBord Bainistíochta Nua|New Board of Management
Tá bord bainistiochta nua sa scoil:A New Board of Management has been appointed and will serve a four year term from 2019-2023: Seán de Bhál (CathaoirleachChairperson) Deirdre Uí Mhaidín (Ionadaí an PhatrúinPatron’s Nominee) Daithí de Paor (PríomhoideSchool Principal) Nora Storey (MáthairMother) Derek de Barra (AthairFather) Ben Mac Caoilte (MúinteoirTeacher) Yvonne Mc Cormack (Ionadaí an PhobailCommunity Representative) Tracey Mhic Ghearailt (Ionadaí an PhobailCommunity Representative) Guímid gach rath ar an mbord nua dá tréimhse 4 bhliana. We welcome the new members of
Read moreCathaoir na gCarad i gCuimhne Áine Cholbéir|Buddy Bench in memory of Áine Cholbéir
Nochtadh cathaoir na gcarad deartha ag John Hayes i gcuimhne ar Áine Cholbéir a bhíodh ag obair i Naíonra Philib Barún A Buddy Bench, created by John Hayes, Fenor, has been unveiled in memory of Áine Cholbéir who had worked for many years in Naíonra Philib Barún.
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