Kilrickle National School
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Kilrickle National School is a Catholic‑ethos primary school situated in Kilrickle, Loughrea, offering a child‑centred education that follows the Department of Education’s Primary School Curriculum. While the school’s ethos is Catholic, it recognises and respects all other religions, fostering an inclusive environment where every pupil is treated with dignity and respect. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement alongside the development of self‑esteem, confidence and personal responsibility, creating a welcoming, happy and safe learning atmosphere. The school benefits from a small‑scale setting that enables close pupil‑staff relationships and personalised support. Structured yet flexible timetabling provides clear routines, with the day beginning at 9:20 am, a short morning break, a lunch period and staggered finish times for infant and older classes. The inclusive ethos is reinforced by dedicated special education provision and a focus on values such as honesty, fairness, kindness, tolerance and mutual respect, encouraging pupils to assume increasing responsibility for their own growth as they progress.