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Welcome to the official home page of Ballinacarriga National School
Ballinacarriga National School is a mixed primary school situated to the South East of Dunmanway town. We aim to create a school where all children are valued and respected in a happy, secure and challenging environment.
We currently have 85 children enrolled in our school. We have 4 classroom teachers, 1 Special Education Teacher, 1 visiting teacher, 1 Special Needs Assistant and a secretary.
We are an active school that participates in many sports such as football, hurling, camogie, rugby, swimming, dance, basketball, kid-athlons and soccer. We have 4 Green Flags and are working towards the fifth, the Biodiversity Flag. We also have the Junior Entrepreneur Flag, Active Flag and Amber Flag. We take part in many other activities such as debating, quizzes, yoga, meditation, tin whistle, guitar, dance, Christmas musicals/plays, carol services and many more.
This school year 2019/20, we are concentrating on Biodiversity, planting vegetables, creating a bee garden and promoting friendships.
A Note from the Principal, Róisín Hurley.
As principal of Ballinacarriga NS, I am so appreciative of the hard work and goodwill of the parents, pupils, staff, Parents Association and Board of Management. I would like to thank them for their continued support.
“Gach dalta mar oiltear” – Every student is as he is trained.
Latest News & Upcoming Events
- Football with Tony Walsh starting on Thursday 13th February for 6 weeks
- Confirmation – Monday 27th April
- Anti Cyberbullying/Internet Safety Workshop – Thursday 30th April
- First Holy Communion – Saturday 9th May
- Cork City Sports – Friday 29th May – CIT
School Calendar 2019 / 2020
St. Patrick’s Day Observance: School closed – Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th March
Easter Holidays: School closes on Friday 3rd April at 12pm and re-opens Monday 20th April
May Bank Holiday: School closed – Monday 4th May
June Bank Holiday: School closed – Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd June
Summer Holidays: School closes Wednesday 24th June at 12pm
Our Official Opening times are
9.10 am-1.50 pm (Junior and Senior Infants)
9.10 am-2.50 pm (First Class-Sixth Class)
