A BRIEF HISTORY OF SCOIL BHRÍDE
In 1979 Kilcullen Boys National School and Cross and Passion Girls National School were amalgamated. As a larger space was required, a new building was constructed and in 1980 sixteen teachers and over 500 pupils moved into Scoil Bhríde, where it still stands today. The original schools were located in the grounds of the church and what is now the library. The site for the school was donated by the Sisters of the Cross and Passion congregation who also donated the land for the surrounding sports facilities.
Student numbers decreased during the 1980's but began to grow again with the building boom in the early years of the new millennium. From 2003 to 2014, we gained at least one class/prefab per year as the numbers in the school grew at a rapid rate. In 2014, construction work began on our extension which includes 10 classroom, a very large hall, a specifically designed autistic spectrum unit and extra learning support and resource rooms. During this time, the original building was updated with new electrics, flooring, roofing and a new office area was constructed. The new building was formally opened by the Archbishop of Dublin, Eamonn Walsh in February 2015. We are continually improving our school and it's grounds. We have a beautiful new indoor exercise trail in the link corridor and our running track that was constructed in 2019 is of huge benefit to the entire school community. We also moved the outdoor classroom to a much sunnier spot and is enjoyed by students, especially during warmer weather. Our garden continues to bloom and we recently added a bug hotel. In the school year 2022-2023, our enrollment is 650 pupils.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SCOIL BHRÍDE
In 1979 Kilcullen Boys National School and Cross and Passion Girls National School were amalgamated. As a larger space was required, a new building was constructed and in 1980 sixteen teachers and over 500 pupils moved into Scoil Bhríde, where it still stands today. The original schools were located in the grounds of the church and what is now the library. The site for the school was donated by the Sisters of the Cross and Passion congregation who also donated the land for the surrounding sports facilities.
Student numbers decreased during the 1980's but began to grow again with the building boom in the early years of the new millennium. From 2003 to 2014, we gained at least one class/prefab per year as the numbers in the school grew at a rapid rate. In 2014, construction work began on our extension which includes 10 classroom, a very large hall, a specifically designed autistic spectrum unit and extra learning support and resource rooms. During this time, the original building was updated with new electrics, flooring, roofing and a new office area was constructed. The new building was formally opened by the Archbishop of Dublin, Eamonn Walsh in February 2015. We are continually improving our school and it's grounds. We have a beautiful new indoor exercise trail in the link corridor and our running track that was constructed in 2019 is of huge benefit to the entire school community. We also moved the outdoor classroom to a much sunnier spot and is enjoyed by students, especially during warmer weather. Our garden continues to bloom and we recently added a bug hotel. In the school year 2022-2023, our enrollment is 650 pupils.
OUR MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND PARENTS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
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Howard Berney
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Mary Tomlinson
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Treasurer
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Ger Breen
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Principal
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Anne Flanagan
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Teacher's Representative
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Mary Tomlinson
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Community Representatives
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Martin Murphy
Siobhán Tutty Bardon |
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Parents
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Carol Griffith
Terry Donnelly |
CLASS TEACHERS
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Junior Infants
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Louise Cronin
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Shelley O' Brien
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Clóda Kelly
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Senior Infants
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Seamus Hanafin
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John Molloy
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Olwyn O' Connor
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First Class
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Louise Kearns
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Eimear Humphreys
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Colin Malone
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Second Class
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Eric Neville
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Lorna Walsh
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Shane Power
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Third Class
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Tadgh O Sullivan
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Denis Reilly
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Carmel Collins
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Fourth Class
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Ronan Elliffe
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Odhrán Lloyd
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Eimear Meagher
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Roisín Merrigan
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Fifth Class
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Deirdre Hoctor
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Muiris O' Raoghaill
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Seamus McEnhill
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Sadhbh Fennessy
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Sixth Class
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Mark Murphy
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Audrey Burke
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Robert Corish
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Sonas
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Clodagh McGrath
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Katherine Carroll
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Luisne McMahon
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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
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Miriam Nolan
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Marguerite Power
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Eileen Curtin
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Gary Kenny
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Elaine Carney
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Robert O' Neill
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Diarmuid O' Connor
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Feile Morris
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Niamh Barker
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Chloe Campbell
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SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANTS
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Caitriona Ross
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Deirdre Power
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Timothy Morgan
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Jane Anne Geoff
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Alicja Olejniczak
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Aisling O' Connor
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Lorraine Reid
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Jo McCarthy
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Orla McDonald
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Caroline Purcell
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Sinead McGrath
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Fiona Taylor
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Susan Coyne
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Sarah Baars
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Lorna Phelan
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Síofra Sweeney
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PARENTS ASSOCIATION
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Joan O' Byrne
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Vice Chairperson
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Hazel Galvin
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Eithne Bennett
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Assistant Secretary
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Ciara Morgan
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Treasurer
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Carol O' Beirne
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Assistant Treasurer
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Rachel Lysaght
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Board of Management Representatives
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Tanya Flanagan, Jay Lambert Mills
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Teacher Representative
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Mark Murphy
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FACILITIES
CLASSROOMS
There are 26 mainstream classrooms and 10 Special Education rooms. All of these rooms are bright, airy and well ventilated. All classrooms are equipped with a wide variety of teaching and learning resources, including a Promethean Interactive Whiteboard and Visualizer in each mainstream classroom. There is also a bank of computers available for student use in each classroom in the new building. In the summer of 2016, new carpets were laid throughout the school and the electrics and heating systems were upgraded.
There are 26 mainstream classrooms and 10 Special Education rooms. All of these rooms are bright, airy and well ventilated. All classrooms are equipped with a wide variety of teaching and learning resources, including a Promethean Interactive Whiteboard and Visualizer in each mainstream classroom. There is also a bank of computers available for student use in each classroom in the new building. In the summer of 2016, new carpets were laid throughout the school and the electrics and heating systems were upgraded.
SONASAutistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Unit
Our ASD unit was renamed Sonas (meaning "Well Being" in Irish) in 2015 following the construction of our new state of the art facilities which we are truly proud of. There are three classes, catering for students from Junior Infants to Sixth class in surroundings especially designed for their needs. The large classrooms are physically structured in accordance with the TEACCH Model, with specific areas for individual learning, group work, play and lunch. Our facilities include an outdoor sensory garden with rubber tarmac, playground equipment, a ball pool, cooking facilities and a multi-sensory room with fibre-optic lights, bubble tube, projector, mirrors, a variety of textiles and mood music. There is also a large Sensory Integration Room that contains a variety of equipment to develop fine and gross motor skills.
HallsOne extra large hall that can be divided using a partition in the new building as well as two smaller halls in the original building. (Note: The large hall in the ASD unit is also available during school events such as Active Schools Week, Sports Day etc)
We are very lucky to have three halls that undoubtedly enhance our teaching and learning in Scoil Bhríde. They provide us with large indoor spaces for P.E, games, concerts, rehearsals, and fairs. Our largest hall is equipped with sound proofing and also contains two large storage rooms enabling us to store a wide variety of equipment for the many sports that we play in this school. We also have a projector installed in the Senior hall in the old building for class and presentation use. Many classes use the small halls for movement breaks instead of moving furniture within the classrooms.
Outdoor Play AreasThree large tarmacadam areas; large playing field, Running Track
There are three very large play areas on tarmacadam so the children have lots of space to play on throughout the year. The classes are divided according to class groupings and there are many yard markings that help to make play time more enjoyable. During finer weather, there is ample space on our playing field for children to spend their yard time on the grass.In 2019, we also installed a running track with a rubberized surface. This circulates the playing field and children regularly use this track to run the daily mile. Children are also timetabled to use the track during lunch.
Computer RoomEquipped with newly purchased computers
There are 30 computers in our computer room, one for every child. We have many software programmes specifically suited to all class groupings. The teacher is able to monitor the activity of each child on the teacher's computer and as we are on the schools broadband service, you can rest assured that all students are only permitted to view age appropriate content. Internet sites and programmes that are unsuitable for primary school children are blocked using the NCTE filters.
Wheelchair FacilitiesAll areas wheelchair accessible; elevator; ramps and toilet/shower facilities
Since our renovation, we can say with confidence that our entire school is wheelchair accessible. There are designated parking spaces in the car park, accessible toilet/shower facilities and an elevator to classrooms upstairs.
Outdoor ClassroomBenches for the finer weather
Our outdoor classroom was moved in 2019 to a much sunnier location near the link corridor. Here classes have the opportunity to read a book and complete fun activities such as drama, music, SPHE etc on our new benches.
