Welcome

At Rahealty National School, we prioritize fostering strong relationships between home and school, ensuring that parents feel fully engaged in their child’s educational journey.

We believe that every child is unique and special, deserving of an environment where they are valued, their self-esteem is nurtured, and their individuality is celebrated. Our school ethos emphasizes collaboration and mutual support, encouraging children to work together while appreciating their own and others' differences.

In our inclusive and supportive setting, children are guided to take responsibility for their actions. We strive to cultivate a positive atmosphere where effort and achievements are recognized and celebrated, helping every student to reach their full potential.

Ms. Edel Kelly-Ryan

Principal

Ethos

At Rahealty NS, we are committed to the holistic development of all children. Our school is committed to the holistic development and wellbeing of all children, recognizing that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Through a nurturing and inclusive environment, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and self-confidence in every student. Our programs are designed to support the development of critical life skills, creativity, and resilience, encouraging children to explore their full potential. We prioritize wellbeing by integrating mental health initiatives, physical activity, and social-emotional learning into daily routines, ensuring each child feels supported and valued. By working closely with families and the wider community, we create a collaborative framework that empowers students to grow into compassionate, capable, and well-rounded individuals.

School Bus

Our school bus is available 5 days per week. We have collection points as detailed on the map but also can facilitate collection from houses on the route. Collection points are Mill Road Roundabout, Dún Lia, Kennedy's Pub and Rossesstown Road. This has proved a hugely popular service for parents, safe in the knowledge that their children are dropped safely to the school yard.

Izak 9 and problem solving activities in 3rd and 4th class this week.

5th and 6th Class Bake Sale. Well done to everyone for raising €666.

Well done to Jim O Neill, winner of this week's Split the Pot jackpot. Pictured is Jim's bother Bill collecting the prize.

We will have our school Open Night on Wednesday the 22nd of January from 6.30pm - 7.30pm. All are welcome to come and see our school and partake in some fun games and activities. Any siblings are welcome to come along with families and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to meeting you all.

It has been a week of extremely cold and dangerous weather conditions, that has unfortunately delayed our return to school. We hope that everyone has been able to keep safe and warm during this time. Please remain careful and vigilant over the weekend, as some areas are still treacherous with compacted snow and ice. We will all return to school on Monday the 13th January. We look forward to seeing you all.

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to our new school website. We look forward to sharing information and news about school events. Weekly updates will also be posted to our Facebook page "Rahealty National School". We are all excited for the start of the new term.

Sport

We pride ourselves in Rahealty NS on the variety of sports our children can play. Below are the current sports children can play in school:

Hurling, Gaelic Football, Soccer, Rugby, Cross-Country Running, Basketball, Fundamental Movement Skills, Swimming and more. Teachers are accredited IRFU rugby coaches.

Music

Children have the chance to learn tin whistle and violin in Rahealty NS. Children take part in weekly violin lessons. This year, our school is taking part in Music Generation which the children are enjoying hugely.

Our school choir perform every Christmas during our Christmas performance and we also perform at special school occasions throughout the year.

School Committees

We have 4 school committees in our school, giving our children a voice and allowing the to act in areas of interest. Children can seek election to our Student's Council, Green School Committee, Active School Committee and Wellbeing Committee.

Extra Curricular

Many extra curricular activities are organised throughout the year. Homework club is available to all pupils from 1st-6th class from 2.40-3.40, Mon-Fri. After school GAA training takes place weekly also in hurling and Gaelic football.

Policies