Coolard Mixed National School
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About
Coolard Mixed National School is a co‑educational primary school located in the parish of Ballydonoghue, approximately 4 km from Lisselton Cross and 5 km from Listowel. The school serves children from infancy through the upper primary years, offering a full‑day timetable that includes a morning session, a lunch break, and staggered finish times for infants (2 pm) and older pupils (3 pm). Its curriculum is delivered in line with the New Primary Curriculum Framework, with a strong emphasis on holistic development – academic, spiritual, moral and physical – and the nurturing of the four “Changemaker” pillars: empathy, teamwork, creativity and leadership. The school’s ethos is centred on providing the highest quality education that enables every child to enjoy a happy, fulfilling childhood while preparing them for further education and lifelong learning. Pupils are encouraged to develop as caring, responsible members of society, to appreciate cultural differences, and to engage actively with their local community and the natural environment. Facilities support a balanced programme of classroom learning, outdoor play, and extracurricular activities, including before‑ and after‑school clubs and a focus on wellbeing.
History
Coolard Mixed National School has been providing education for over 170 years, making it a long‑standing institution in the Ballydonoghue area. The school’s historic roots reflect a continuous commitment to serving the local community and preserving Irish educational traditions while evolving to meet contemporary educational standards.