Our School
St Brigid’s Infant School is a school with a Catholic ethos. We welcome pupils from all faiths and none. We provide an education for the full and harmonious development – academic, moral, spiritual and creative – of our pupils.
Our Children
We teach girls and boys between the ages of four and eight years old in our mainstream classes of Junior Infants, Senior Infants and First Class.
Most of our pupils move on to Second Class in St Fergal’s Boys National School and St Brigid’s Senior Girls School. The three schools serve the same families and work closely to ensure seamless transitions to second class.
In our two Early Start classes (3-5year olds), children follow a play-based language-enrichment preschool programme in the year before they start Junior Infants. Attendance at Early Start provides a sound foundation for all future learning and a smooth transition to Junior Infants.
Our Junior Special Classes cater for children aged five to seven with a diagnosis of autism. Children eligible for special class must fulfil the following criteria:
- aged five on the 1 September
- a diagnosis of autism
- a recommendation from a multidisciplinary team for a placement in special class
Our Values
Our school values are grounded in our Catholic ethos and the principles of the primary school curriculum, phrased in child-friendly language, taught and praised explicitly, rewarded publicly at our monthly assemblies.
September – Playfulness – I play nicely
October – Kindness – I am kind
November – Love of learning – I love learning
December – Patient waiting – I am patient
January – Resilience – I am brave
February – Good manners – I have good manners
March – Tidiness – I am tidy
April – Laughter – I love to laugh
May and June – Outdoor creativity – I love outdoor learning
Opportunities for Our Pupils
- Our teachers and SNAs are qualified, experienced and caring professionals who are continuously engaged in ongoing professional development and learning
- Small class sizes
- Free pre-school year in our Early Start classes staffed by qualified experienced and committed team (two primary teachers and two childcare workers)
- Library, hall, outdoor green area, polytunnel and gardening zone, two yards with a selection of playtime activities and outdoor toys
- Interactive whiteboards in every room, class sets of tablets, beautiful library
- Parents Room
- Homework Club and After School Clubs including Lego club and art club
- Breakfast Club available to all children
- Free school lunches, snacks, water, milk and fruit
- Free school books and stationery
- Support with school uniforms by request
- Summer camp
- Strong links with parents, grandparents and local community
Mission Statement
In St. Brigid’s Infant School, the children are the focus of our energy. In partnership with the parents, children, the wider educational, social and professional communities and each other, we endeavour to provide an inclusive, safe school environment and a child centred education. Our mission is to lay the foundations for life-long learning while fostering respect, responsibility and acceptance thus enabling all children reach their full potential.