Welcome to our website!Ballyboughal N.S. currently has eight mainstream classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. There are also three Learning Support teachers, along with an administrative principal. Pupils at Ballyboughal N.S. enjoy a broad range of educational experiences in all subjects of the primary school curriculum. They may also participate in extra-curricular activities, notably Gaelic football, basketball and athletics. The school day begins at 8.50am and ends at 2.30pm. Pupils in Infant classes finish at 1.30pm. Enrolment forms are available from the school office or may be downloaded from this website. Places are allocated in accordance with the Enrolment Policy of Ballyboughal N.S. Parents who wish to discuss enrolment may contact the school secretary to make an appointment with the Principal. |
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Our Mission Statement Ballyboughal National School is a co-educational Catholic primary school which strives to provide a well-ordered, caring, happy learning environment where the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual needs of the pupils are identified and addressed. The school is committed to enabling children of all levels of ability to reach their full potential and aims to provide an inclusive environment that allows the children full access to all areas of learning. We welcome the support and involvement of parents in the work of the school. Déanaímid sár-iarracht labhairt na Gaeilge a chur chun cinn sa scoil seo. In Ballyboughal National School we believe that young children grow and develop best in an atmosphere that is welcoming, positive and secure. Every member of the school community is valued and treated with respect. Our motto “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí” is at the heart of our philosophy. Enrolment Form Download
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Calendar 2017/18Tuesday School re-opening: Wednesday 30th August Autumn Mid-Term: Last day of term Friday 27th October Re-opening Monday 6th November December 2017: School closed Tuesday 12th December for teacher training day. Christmas Holidays: Last day of term Friday 22nd December 2017 Re-opening Monday 8th January 2018 February 2018: Closed Monday 12th - Friday 16th February St Patrick’s Day: School closed Friday 2nd March for teacher training day. Closed Monday 19th March Easter Holidays: Last day of term Friday 23rd March Re-opening Monday 9th April May Bank Holiday: Closed Friday 4th & Monday 7th May Confirmation Tuesday 29th May First Holy Communion: Saturday 12th May at 11:00am June Bank Holiday: Closed Friday 1st & Monday 4th June Summer Holidays: Last day of term Friday 29th June {6th Class will finish on 28th June} | ||
