Scoil Mhuire Na Naird
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Scoil Mhuire na nÁird is a co‑educational primary school set in a picturesque location beside the Tomnafinnogue Oak forest and the River Derry in south County Wicklow. It serves the village of Shillelagh and the surrounding rural community, offering a safe, friendly and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through collaborative learning, problem‑solving and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The curriculum is delivered across eight year groups—from Junior and Senior Infants through to 5th and 6th class—allowing children to progress in a continuous, supportive setting. A distinctive feature of the school is its extensive outdoor classroom spaces, which make use of the adjacent forest and river to enhance experiential learning and deepen pupils’ connection with nature. Strong partnerships between staff, families, the board of management, clergy and the wider community underpin the school’s ethos of nurturing talent, sharing skills and celebrating the diverse abilities of each child.