School Ethos:

Nestled beside the historic 18th Century St Bride’s Church in the heart of Ballintubber, Co Roscommon, St Bride’s National School is a mixed rural Catholic school under the patronage of the Bishop of Elphin.  Our school models and promotes a philosophy of life inspired by belief in God and in the life of Jesus Christ, while welcoming pupils of other faiths, reflecting the warm welcoming spirit of village life.  Here in St Brides, families, staff and the local community work together to support our children to grow, learn and thrive.

We embrace a holistic approach to education, recognising that each child’s well-being, confidence and happiness are just as important as academic success.  Every child is known, valued and encouraged to contribute positively to school life and the wider community within a caring and respectful environment.

Our village location, safe outdoor spaces and nearby playground enhance school life, providing many opportunities for active outdoor learning and engagement with Ballintubber’s rich local heritage.  St Bride’s NS is more than a school, it is a place where children feel safe, supported and inspired to shine their light every day.

As our school motto states: St Bride’s NS, where kindness lights the way!

Our school:

St Bride’s NS, Ballintubber is situated in the parish of Ballymoe/Ballintubber in the Diocese of Elphin. At present, there are 87 pupils on roll. We have four mainstream class teachers, two learning support/ resource teachers, two special needs assistants and a secretary. We provide both breakfast club and after school facilities on site from 8 am until 6 pm. Our school building consists of four large classrooms, a spacious GP room, a pre-fab and staffroom. Our extensive school grounds include a large well-maintained playing field, a basketball court, school yard with activity trails and interactive games and a junior play area.  We also have access to the newly developed local playground and astroturf pitch located in the award winning village of Ballintubber.

Mission statement:

‘Cherishing children in our care, celebrating uniqueness and providing a holistic education enabling each child to lead a fulfilling happy life’

 

Staff 2025/2026 school year:

Junior/ Senior Infants                              Mrs Breda Donnelly

First/ second class                                    Ms Emma Egan

Third /fourth class                                    Ms Aoife Connolly

Fifth/sixth class                                         Mr Padraigh Mc Inerney

Special education                                       Ms Joanne Finan and Ms Theresa White

Special needs assistants                          Majella Garvey and Geraldine Muldoon

Secretary                                                      Karina Burke

The School day:

9:05 am	Children supervised in classroom
9:20 am	Teaching and learning
11:00 am -11:15 am	Morning break
11:15 am -12:30 pm	Teaching and learning
12:30 pm -12:55 pm	Lunchtime
12:55 pm- 2:00 pm	Teaching and learning
2:00 pm-2:05 pm	Infant  dismissal at 2:00 pm with 5 minute movement break for other students
2:05 pm -3:00 pm	Teaching and learning
3:00 pm	Dismissal of 1st-6th classes

 

Please note the Board of Management does not accept responsibility for your child before 9:05 am/after 3 pm.

We have an on-site breakfast club (from 8:00 am) and an after-school service (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm) in the school GP hall. Please contact Mary Cuddy on 086- 2028771 should you wish to avail of this service.

Children are expected to be punctual and attend school every day (Education welfare act 2000). If for any reason your child cannot attend school, you must inform the school in writing (note/email).

The school is required to notify the Education Welfare Services if your child misses more than 20 days of school.