Scoil Naomh Treasa C

About

Scoil Naomh Treasa C is a Catholic co‑educational primary school situated in Ballyroe, Athy, County Kildare. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian teaching and values, fostering an atmosphere of tolerance, respect for differing beliefs and a strong sense of community. It positions itself as a vital community service, encouraging active involvement from parents, the Board of Management and the wider parish, and aims to deliver an educational experience planned to the highest professional standards so that every pupil can benefit fully. The curriculum is designed to nurture children in all dimensions of development – spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical. Emphasis is placed on a love of learning, curiosity, self‑esteem, personal responsibility and kindness, supported by robust pastoral care and child‑protection policies in line with the Children’s Act 2015 and national guidelines. The school promotes wellbeing initiatives such as the Amber Flag programme for positive mental health, operates as a Green School encouraging environmental responsibility, and has been recognised with the Coding School Gold Award from Coding Ireland, highlighting its commitment to digital literacy. Facilities include dedicated infant and junior classrooms with staggered dismissal times (infants at 1.40 pm, 1st‑6th classes at 2.40 pm), a range of resources for home learning, and spaces that support active school programmes, coding activities and physical education, all contributing to a vibrant, supportive learning environment.