Achill Sound Convent National School
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About
Achill Sound National School is a mixed‑gender primary school set in a picturesque rural village on Achill Island. The school promotes an inclusive, pupil‑centred culture where each child’s individuality is valued and wellbeing is woven into everyday life. Learning takes place in a supportive environment that encourages confidence, responsibility and the development of well‑rounded, happy citizens. The school’s facilities include three bright, airy classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and laptops, a purpose room, a learning support room, a parent’s room, a library and a staffroom. Outside, a large yard provides a basketball court, a sheltered area with picnic benches that can double as an outdoor classroom, and easy access to local amenities such as the library, playground, shops and community hall, strengthening community links. A range of extra‑curricular activities – from theatre visits and music programmes to swimming, choir, safe‑cycling and community projects – enriches the curriculum and offers pupils diverse learning experiences.
History
Our school is known both as Scoil Mhuire gan Smál and Achill Sound National School. The present building was erected in 1966 as a two‑room school, with two additional classrooms and an office added in 1989. Originally governed by the Sisters of Mercy and situated beside the old convent, the school became a lay‑run institution in 2004.