Graig Na Manach Buac

About

Graignamanagh Boys’ National School is a mixed‑gender primary school that embraces a collaborative, inclusive ethos centred on the motto “Learn Together, Build Together, Celebrate Together”. The school’s vision is to empower pupils to experience education as a diverse and cooperative pursuit within a supportive and nurturing environment, preparing them to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. While the school operates under a Catholic ethos, it recognises and respects all other religions, fostering a community‑wide partnership among students, parents, staff and the wider locality. The school provides three mainstream classes and a dedicated Autism class catering for pupils from second to sixth class. A strong emphasis is placed on personalised learning, with special education teachers and a team of Special Needs Assistants supporting individual needs. Extracurricular activities such as orienteering in local parks illustrate the school’s commitment to outdoor learning, teamwork and problem‑solving. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, dedicated spaces for special education, and a caretaker‑maintained environment that underpins a safe and welcoming setting for all learners. Governance is overseen by a Board of Management appointed by the Bishop of the Diocese of Kildare Leighlin and the Minister for Education and Skills, ensuring the school’s ethos and mission are upheld. A proactive Parents Association works closely with staff and the Board to review policy, organise extra‑curricular programmes and provide support for families, reinforcing the school’s collaborative culture.