Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
On behalf of our whole school community, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your child.
Our philosophy in Tiernaboul N.S. is focused on supporting and encouraging students in every aspect of their lives, nurturing them into well rounded children who will go forward and embrace life with confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of justice.
The success of our students is dependent on the exceptionally strong link between parents, students and teachers. We do everything possible to ensure that your child is safe, happy, respected, fulfilled and encouraged to reach their full potential.
We are a small school and this is one of our greatest strengths as it means that all staff members know all students and their families and are able to work closely with them to ensure they are achieving their full potential.
We are proud of all our students and we have no doubt that your child will make a significant contribution to Tiernaboul N.S. in the years they spend with us.
Le meas,
Maria Breen
Principal
CHILDRENS' VOICE
We believe that the voice of each child is very important. Therefore, children are invited to be part of some school teams and committees where their opinions and ideas are sought.
There is a school council, made up of children from the middle and senior classes, who are democratically elected by their peers each year.
OTHER EVENTS:
We mark many events and occasions throughout the school year. These include:
- World Book Day
- Halloween
- Maths Week
- Say yes to Languages Initiative
- Easter Egg Hunt
- St. Patrick's Day Céilí
- Muckross House Tour for senior classes
- Active Week
- Student Council Wellbeing Day
CURRICULUM
The Primary School Curriculum as laid out by the Department of Education is followed in our school and incorporates eleven different subject areas.
These are:
English, Gaeilge, Mathematics, SESE – History, Geography & Science, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Physical Education and SPHE – Social, Personal& Health Education. Religion is taught in all classes.
The children have many opportunities to embrace the arts and are exposed to a wide variety of experiences throughout the school year.
MUSIC
This year we are again taking part in the Music Generation programme and the children have music classes for 30 weeks during school hours learning the ukulele with tutor Caroline O'Regan.
CHESS
Many children enjoy chess in our school and are offered the opportunity to learn how to play the game in the middle and senior classes. Tournaments are also organised locally.
QUIZ
Teams representing the school take part in the Credit Union Schools Quiz annually.
SPORT
We consider that physical education and sport are an important element of your child’s education. Therefore, all pupils are encouraged to participate in some form of sporting or physical activity.
We offer:
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Gaelic football
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Camogie
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Athletics
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An annual ‘Active Week’
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Other sports such as rugby and golf have been sampled when the opportunities arise.
The original building was constructed in 1912 and the extension incorporating 3 classrooms, a special education room/office and a staff room was completed in 2010.
Part of the original school building is now used as a preschool – ‘Creative Kids Pre School’.
The school is situated in a rural area in the parish of Killarney in East Kerry.
Tiernaboul N.S. is a mixed school with a current enrolment of 63 pupils a staff which includes three class teachers, 1 special education teacher, 1 part time EAL teacher and 3 special needs assistants. The school also employs a secretary and cleaner.
All classrooms are equipped with a laptop computer for the teacher and an interactive whiteboard. There is an outdoor play space available for the children including hard surfaces, a ball court and a grass area which can be used in dry weather.
The school is state funded and is run by a Board of Management, under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop Kerry.
Homework
It is school policy to assign homework to classes on a consistent basis. In general it may include oral and / or written tasks to practise and consolidate work done at school. Children are expected to complete homework to the best of their ability in a reasonable amount of time.
Healthy Lunch
Tiernaboul N.S operates a healthy eating policy. We have recently become part of the hot school meals scheme and each child in the school is provided with a hot lunch from 'The Lunchbag' each day. Once enrolled, you will receive details on how to order your child's hot lunch.
In addition to the hot lunch which is served at 12:30pm, children need to bring a small snack to school every day for their small break.
Children should bring water to school each day.
Due to the increasing number of pupils with serious nut allergies, nuts or nut products are not permitted.
School Uniform
Our uniform consists of navy trousers or navy skirt / pinafore, blue shirt/blouse and navy jumper which can be purchased at any retailer.
Our tracksuit consists of a crested half zip tracksuit top which can be purchased directly from the school. A plain blue polo shirt and a plain navy tracksuit pants can be purchased at any retailer.
Summer uniform (May & June) may include navy knee length jogger style shorts.
Tiernaboul National School is a state funded school and is run by a Board of Management, under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop Kerry.
The school aims to promote the full and harmonious development of all aspects of the pupil: intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual, including a living relationship with God and with other people and promotes a Christian philosophy of life.
Position | Title |
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Principal & SET | Ms. Maria Breen |
Junior Infants, Senior Infants, 1st Class | Ms. Katie Murphy |
2nd Class, 3rd Class, | Ms. Lorna O'Connor |
4th, 5th & 6th Class | Ms. Karol Fleming |
SNA | Ms. Fiona Cronin |
SNA | Ms. Sheila Cronin |
SNA | Ms. Catherine O'Connor |
Part time EAL Teacher | Ms. Brenda Moynihan |
Principal Release Cluster Teacher | Ms. Linda Farrell |
Secretary | Ms. Mary Sexton |