Welcome to Our School Website!
Welcome to the website of Castleblakeney National School. It is a mixed school in the village of Castleblakeney. The school is housed in a large bright and spacious building fitted with interactive white boards and computers. We also have a room for SEN together with a general purpose hall for assemblies, sport, concerts and a wide range of extra curricular activities.
Castleblakeney National school is situated on a green field site with a large yard for the children to play with a playing pitch. There is also an active school garden in which the children grow delicious fruit and vegetables. Castleblakeney National School endevours to ensure that all of its pupils receive an enjoyable educational experience that will prepare them for their future.
Led by school principal Anna Maher, deputy principal Michelle Walsh and all teaching and administrative staff we work hand-in-hand with our Board of Management which comprises of church, school and community members who meet regularly to devise policy and procedures . We have an open-door policy for parents who complete the essential triangle of child-school-home, working as a unit to develop a mutually positive relationship in which the children feel safe and secure and enjoy the benefits of a fully supportive school.
Upcoming Events
Calendar- 28-03-2023First ConfessionsFirst Confessions take place for 2nd class pupils at 7pm in Caltra Church
- 06-05-2023First Holy Communion DayTakes places at 11am in Caltra Church
Recent News
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
The children had a marvellous day preparing for St. Patrick's Day by doing a tráth na gceist, a mini parade and performing song and dance for the other classes in the school. Well done everyone and we hope you all enjoy the weekend.
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2023!
Bhí na páistí i Gallach Uí Ceallaigh ag déanamh go leor rudaí chun úsáid a bhaint as Gaeilge i rith Seachtain na Gaeilge. Bhí siad ag canadh, ag déanamh tráth na gceist, ag imirt cluichí agus ag caint níos mó as Gaeilge chun feabhas a chur air. Maith sibh!
Mother's Day Art
Active Learning in Maths
The Junior Room were learning about capacity in Maths this week. As you can see they really enjoy these hands on lessons!
Soccer Success!
We had some fantastic success this week. Our senior girls won the FAI Soccer Soccer Tournament this week in Shiven. We enjoyed welcoming home our champions. Well done Ms. Walsh and the girls! They are now through to the next round in Mervue on 5th May. The boys had a fantastic time at the boys tournament but unfortunately did not have success this time round. Well done everyone.
World Book Day
For World Book Day the children had a lovely relaxing evening listening to David Walliams reading extracts from his latest book.
