Scoil Naisiunta Na Coille Glaise

About

Scoil Naisiunta Na Coille Glaise (Kilglass National School) is a rural primary school situated in Ahascragh, County Galway, approximately 12 km from both Ballinasloe and Mountbellew. The school caters for children in the junior infant to sixth class age range and currently has 131 pupils on the roll (2023‑24). Teaching provision includes five mainstream teachers, two support teachers and seven special needs assistants, supported administratively by a school secretary. The school’s curriculum is delivered through a blend of classroom learning, sport and extracurricular activities, with dedicated sections on the website for learning programmes, school‑based activities and environmental education. An ethos and mission statement underpin a child‑centred approach that promotes personal development, community involvement and respect for the natural environment. Facilities are designed to support both academic and holistic development, with provision for sport, outdoor learning and a range of enrichment opportunities.