SCOIL MHUIRE
School Details
About
Presentation Primary School, also known as Scoil Mhuire, is a large urban primary school situated in the heart of Kilkenny City, nestled in the shadow of St Mary’s Cathedral. The school serves approximately 430 pupils and offers sixteen mainstream classrooms together with specialist provision, including two speech‑and‑language classes for children diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder or Speech Sound Disorder, an autism class, and a dedicated Special Education Team. This breadth of provision reflects a commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that every child receives the support needed to achieve their full potential. The school provides a vibrant, well‑rounded curriculum enriched by a wide range of extracurricular activities such as drumming workshops, maths weeks, sports days, drama, and charity events. Regular open days, newsletters and community projects foster strong parental involvement and community spirit. Modern facilities accommodate both academic and creative pursuits, while robust safeguarding, behaviour and health policies underpin a safe and nurturing learning environment.