Coolfancy National School
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Coolfancy National School, officially St Mary’s National School, serves the rural community of Coolfancy, Tinahely, Arklow in County Wicklow. As a co‑educational primary school it provides a broad, child‑centred curriculum that blends the Irish national syllabus with a strong emphasis on Catholic values, community participation and the development of personal and social skills. The school’s timetable incorporates regular religious celebrations such as First Holy Communion and Confirmation, reflecting its commitment to spiritual growth alongside academic achievement. The school offers places for Junior Infants and maintains a dedicated ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) class, demonstrating an inclusive approach that supports children with diverse learning needs. Facilities include dedicated classroom spaces for each class level, a school calendar that communicates both planned and unplanned closures, and a range of extracurricular activities highlighted in the News and Parents Association sections. Resources such as the “Spelling for Me” accelerated‑reader programme further enrich literacy development, while the active Parents Association fosters strong home‑school links and community involvement.