Scoil Caitriona Junior
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Scoil Chaitríona Junior is a vibrant junior primary school situated on Renmore Avenue in Galway City, catering for Junior and Senior Infants as well as 1st, 2nd and other primary classes. The school positions itself as a happy and safe place where every child matters, emphasising a partnership with parents to support each pupil’s all‑round learning and personal development. A broad curriculum is delivered through a mix of creative, scientific and physical activities – recent highlights include play‑dough workshops, gymnastics sessions, Valentine’s Day art projects, and explorations of growing patterns in mathematics. The school’s ethos is underpinned by a commitment to curiosity and wellbeing, with dedicated programmes such as Curious Minds (primary science and maths), Coding and Lego Programming, Green School initiatives, Healthy Eating, and Wellbeing sessions. Facilities include age‑appropriate classrooms, a daily timetable that balances structured learning with play, a school uniform policy, and an after‑school wrap‑around childcare service. The school also offers a range of community‑focused resources, including a Home‑School Liaison Officer, links to useful external websites, and regular events such as the First Holy Communion and cultural celebrations.