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About
Castledonovan National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the rural village of Castledonovan, Drimoleague, County Cork. Serving the local community under roll number 18468D, the school provides a welcoming environment that values both academic achievement and personal development. The curriculum follows the Irish primary syllabus, with a strong emphasis on fostering curiosity, resilience and a love of learning across all subjects. The school adopts an “Active School” ethos, integrating a wide range of physical and outdoor activities into daily life. Programmes such as the Skipping Challenge, Yoga, GAA sessions, and seasonal “Strand” themes encourage movement, teamwork and wellbeing. A robust science and mathematics agenda is delivered through annual Discover Primary Science and Maths (DPSM) weeks, featuring hands‑on experiments, engineering challenges and space‑themed projects. Environmental stewardship is promoted through Green Schools initiatives, a school garden, and projects like Bike Week and Climate Action. Facilities include a modern playground, sports centre access, a well‑equipped classroom environment and dedicated spaces for art, music and outdoor learning.