ST MARYS N.S.
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About
St. Mary’s National School is a small rural primary school situated in the village of Newtowncashel, County Longford. The school serves the local community by providing a welcoming environment for children aged 4‑12, with a strong emphasis on fostering a love of learning and personal development. Communication with families is central to the school’s ethos; it utilises the ClassDojo digital platform to share newsletters, post photos and videos of classroom activities, and send direct messages to parents, ensuring a transparent and collaborative partnership. The school’s curriculum is complemented by its involvement in a range of national initiatives, including Green Schools, the Digital School of Distinction, Creative Schools and Healthy Schools programmes. These initiatives highlight a commitment to environmental awareness, digital literacy, creative expression and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Although specific facilities are not detailed on the site, the school’s active engagement with these programmes suggests the presence of resources and spaces that support outdoor learning, technology integration and creative arts.