School Life
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Welcome to St. Patrick’s N.S., Cornanool
Welcome to St. Patrick’s N.S., Cornanool We are delighted to welcome you to the website of St. Patrick’s National School, Cornanool. Our school is a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking primary school located just outside Castlebar, Co. Mayo. At St. Patrick’s N.S., we are proud of our strong sense of community. Guided by our motto, “Ní…
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Bí Cineálta – Our Anti-Bullying Initiative
At St. Patrick’s N.S., Cornanool, we are proud to take part in the national Bí Cineálta (Be Kind) anti-bullying initiative. This important programme, launched by the Department of Education, supports schools in fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusion. The Bí Cineálta initiative is about more than just preventing bullying — it is about…
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The New Irish Primary Curriculum
At St. Patrick’s N.S., Cornanool, we are excited to be engaging with the new Irish Primary Curriculum, which is being introduced to primary schools across the country. This curriculum marks an important step forward in how teaching and learning is planned, experienced, and assessed in Ireland’s primary schools. The new curriculum is built around key…
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Student-centred Focus
At St. Patrick’s N.S., Cornanool, everything we do begins with our students. We believe that each child is unique, with their own talents, interests, and ways of learning. Our role as educators is to nurture those strengths, support challenges, and create opportunities where every pupil can thrive. A student-centred approach means: By focusing on the…