Ballindangan Mixed National School
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About
Ballindangan National School is a co‑educational primary school serving the Ballindangan community in Mitchelstown, County Cork. Established in 1896, the school provides education from Junior Infants through Sixth Class within a caring Christian ethos that values each child, promotes cultural heritage and encourages active partnership with the wider community. The learning environment is supported by a modest staff complement, a shared resource teacher and a Special Needs Assistant, ensuring personalised attention for all pupils. The school premises comprise three classrooms, a computer room, staff room, two store rooms and an external portacabin, all equipped with two interactive whiteboards and an iPad allocated to each child to enhance digital literacy. Outdoor facilities include a large recreational area with basketball posts, a decorated yard, a sizeable pitch and access to a local community hall for hurling, football and other activities. Additional resources such as guitars enable the development of musical talent, while the school’s timetable runs from 8:50 am to 2:30 pm, with structured break and lunch periods.
History
Ballindangan National School was founded in 1896 and has operated continuously as a mixed national school serving the local community.