St. Patrick's Boys National School
ST. PATRICK'S,
DE LA SALLE BOYS NATIONAL SCHOOL,
CHAPEL ST., CASTLEBAR
Tel.: 094 - 23591 / 23438
ADMISSION
Entry age is four years and upwards. Parents are supplied with a School Calendar and Code of Discipline at the beginning of the school year.
PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS
Parent-Teacher meeting are held regularly during the school year. Parents are welcome to meet with their child's teacher at any time and as often as is necessary. To facilitate this, it is best to make an appointment through the office ahead of time.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
We have an active successful Parents' Association founded since 1987. Their input has been invaluable. All Parents are encouraged to join.
HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL
St. Patrick's National School was established by De La Salle Brothers in 1888 and through the years this school has provided a dedicated Christian teaching for thousands of Castlebar pupils who are now spread throughout the world, many having achieved high positions in the Church, State and the world of business and commerce.
In 1957 the old St. Patrick's School was replaced by a modern, fully equipped school. A further extension was added in 1986 to provide for the growth in pupil enrolment. The fine tradition in education is carried on today by the first lay Principal Dr. Vincent McHale and his dedicated staff.
SCHOOL FACILITIES
We have nineteen classrooms, including a fully equipped and staffed Computer Room and three Resource Classrooms. We have an Assembly Hall, Music Room, Principal's Office and Secretary's Office, a well stocked library and a large playing pitch and outdoor recreational area. Classrooms are well equipped with appropriate teaching resources. Equipment at the school includes Multi-media computers, Internet, E-mail and T.V. facilities. There are three supervised recreational areas for Junior, Middle and Senior pupils.
SCHOOL HOURS
School opens 9.00am and pupils are asked to be on time. Morning Break 10.45pm -10.55am
Lunch is from 12.30pm -1.00pm School Day Ends at 2.40pm and school closes at 3.00pm
Junior and Senior Infants School Day ends at 1.40pm
Pupils wishing to leave the school for lunch must have an indemnity signed by parents.
CURRICULUM
The school curriculum as laid down by the Department of Education is taught and includes the following subjects: Irish, English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Music, Arts and Crafts, Physical Education, Religious Education and Social Environmental Studies. Our Computer Studies Curriculum is designed to suit classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. Particular attention is given to children who need special help in learning. Development of the child's self esteem is of the utmost importance. All levels of achievement are encouraged by a dedicated and caring staff. It is this extra care and concern for each individual child that makes the difference.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
The School Uniform consists of dark grey pants, navy V-necked sweater, pale blue shirt and navy tie. The Uniform is compulsory in this school and must be worn at all times except on P.E. Days when the School Tracksuit must be worn. The School Tracksuit can be purchased at main outlets in Castlebar.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
All areas of sport e.g., Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Hurling, Gaelic Football, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. School Library and Project Work. Chess -(22 Connaught Championships and 5 All-Ireland's to date). School Band, Choir and Music Lessons i.e. Recorder, Flute and Violin. School Team Quiz- (All-Ireland Cadbury's Quiz Winners for 1995). Speech and Drama. Educational Tours.
School Ethos
ST. PATRICK'S DE LA SALLE SCHOOL is a Catholic Primary School but open to children of all denominations. The promotion of Christian values permeates all the activities of the school and all efforts are made to match the curriculum to the abilities, aptitudes and interests of the children. Education is concerned not only with life but with the purpose of life. The Management Board and Staff of St. Patrick's believe that the children will benefit most when parents and teachers work together as educators.
TEACHING STAFF
St. Patrick's has a total staff of nineteen teachers including a Principal and three resource teachers. Ancillary staff includes a secretary, computer programmer and care-taker. All contribute to creating a safe, caring and happy learning environment for the children.
This Web page can only serve as a brief introduction to the school, but it is hoped that it will show you something of what we try to achieve and that it will encourage you to come and visit. We, at the school, are always pleased to meet our past pupils and we welcome them to return and be part of any of our school activities
