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Lisnagry National School

tabhair maith agus

gheobhair maith

Lisnagry, Co. Limerick

WELCOME

Lisnagry National School is a co-educational primary school in the parish of Castleconnell catering for the education of children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. The present school was established in 1961 replacing the old school known locally as Richill National School. The current enrolment is 330 pupils and the staff includes the Principal, 13 Class Teachers and 4 full time Special Education Teachers. Owing to the efforts of Parents, Staff and the Board of Management, the present school boasts the most modern facilities with spacious classrooms, up to date equipment and an all weather playground.

Since it’s foundation the school has developed into one of the best known educational establishments in Limerick. As well as being taught a broad and balanced curriculum, the pupils are encouraged to engage in many extra curricular activities.

School Ethos

The school has a Catholic ethos, observing all the Catholic holidays and festivals. The children are prepared for the reception of the sacraments of First Confession, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

“Respect for all, respect to all”

is the corner stone of our school ethos. The ethos is demonstrated through the respect shown for each person in the school: Pupils, Members of Staff, Parents and Visitors. The school supports the principles of inclusiveness, equality of access and participation in the school and respect for diversity of values, beliefs, traditions, languages and ways of life in society.

The principal and staff aim to make the school a centre of excellence in which high professional standards are maintained and where pupils learn in a safe and happy environment.

We strive to promote a love of learning and try to meet the individual needs of all through a positive work ethic. We want to create a collaborative culture of teaching and learning where every child can reach their full potential and aspire to achieve their optimum level. This school celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and seeks to nurture the child in all dimensions of his/ her life: spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical. The school motto is

“Tabhair maith agus gheobhair maith”

Home/School Links

The school sees itself as an integral part of the Parish of Castleconnell, in partnership with the parent body. Close contact is maintained between school and home. Parents and teachers support each other in supporting the pupils to realise the fullness of their potential. We value greatly our relationship with parents and the local community.

School Opening Times

School starts at 9:20 for all classes. Infant classes go home at 2pm. First to Sixth Classes go home at 3pm. The Board of Management , Principal, and Staff do not accept responsibility for children before 9am or after 3:15, unless they are attending an extra-curricular activity organised by authorised school staff.

School Uniform

Our uniform consists of a plain navy tracksuit with school crest and light blue polo shirt.

Tracksuits with crest embroidered may be ordered from Fennessy’s, Limerick.

Board of Management

The school is governed by the Board of Management, with eight members: Chairperson, Father’s Nominee, Mother’s Nominee, Principal Teacher, Teacher’s Nominee, Patron’s Nominee, and two Members of the Community. The Board of Management is responsible for all aspects of the upkeep and maintenance of the school. It is also responsible for the employment of all staff. Strict accounting procedures are adhered to and all Board of Management accounts are audited annually and forwarded to the Patron.

Parental Involvement

The Parents’ Association works closely with the Board of Management to support the school in many areas, especially by fundraising. They meet twice per term during the school year to work on collaborative projects such as: Halloween Cake Sale, Fund Raising, Christmas Fair, Raffles, Communion and Confirmation, Graduation, Sports Day/Sponsored Fun Walk, Book Fair and other projects.

Parent Teacher Meetings

Formal Parent Teacher meetings are held annually. Teachers are available right throughout the year to meet parents if necessary.

School Life at Lisnagry National School

Every year, there is a wide variety of after-school clubs and activities organised. They include Traditional Irish Music, Irish Dancing, Speech and Drama, Choir, Karate, Chess and Coding. Teachers take pupils also for after school training in Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, soccer and basketball.

Here at Lisnagry we pride ourselves in engaging in innovative learning projects and programmes along with a variety of Health and Wellbeing initiatives.