Welcome

​Welcome to Manister National School. Thank you for taking the time to visit our school website. Our school aims to provide a warm and nurturing environment for pupils to try to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, physically, socially and emotionally. We strive to be a centre of learning and happiness for all pupils and a source of help and encouragement for all parents. We are extremely proud of our school and community and hope you enjoy your visit to our website!

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News Feed 2020-21

​Friday 23rd October 2020
Well done to all the Skeletons, Ninjas, Evil Clowns, Freddie Kruger, Power Rangers, Super Marios, Zombies, Witches, Hulks, Dead Teachers/Schoolgirls/Footballers/Hurlers, Werewolves, Evil Chefs, Devils, Cowgirls, Mad Scientists and Evil Snowmen on a truly Spooktacular showing.
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Lots more photos can be found here. 

​Thursday 15th October 2020
1st and 2nd Classes were really excited to tune in to a livestream chat with NASA astronaut Dan Tani today. The chat was organised by Blackrock Castle Observatory as part of Space Week.

We submitted questions earlier in the week and were thrilled when the first question asked was one of ours. You can find out more on our class blog here and watch the full video of the chat.

October 2020
Busy planting a tree for National Tree Day 2020, as part of our Green School initiatives.

Thursday 8th October 2020
1st and 2nd Classes are learning about school in our Grandparents' time in history at present and decided to take a walk to the original Ballymartin National School. It was a fabulous day and we saw lots of autumn trees, shrubs, berries and animals. Some photos can be found on our Class Blog here.

​October 7th 2020
Visit Infants' Class Blog to see our proud Junior Infants' First Day At School pic

​September 25th 2020
Today all classes took part in European Schools Sports Day. We participated in lots of different individual and team based fun activities designed to promote health and wellbeing and foster social inclusion and develop social competences among pupils. We had a brilliant day with lots of activities for each class grouping.

​Lots of photos from the day can be found here

You can watch a video of the activities made by Mr Aherne here.

September 11th 2020
We love this video by our 2nd Class Seanchaí  "Johnny from Kerry".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GfpKtosjn8

September 4th 2020
If your child is unwell, and you have any concerns about whether you should send them to school or not, this guide from the HSE will help.

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August 28th 2020
The latest school notice and updated government advice can be found on the COVID-19 information page.

August 27th 2020
Céad míle fáilte romhaimh go léir ar ais ar scoil.

​A big welcome back to everyone this morning and especially to our new Junior Infants. We are delighted to meet you all again.

Things will be a little different at the start but we will all get used to the changes after a while.

August 22nd 2020
Congratulations to all our boys and girls from second class who received their First Holy Communion today.

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August 21st 2020
Here is a short story and activities to help parents to deal with any anxiety in your children going back to school. 

harry-the-hound-returns-to-school-free-pdf 

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August 20th 2020
The Logistics Plan for re-opening the school in a safe manner has been emailed to all parents. The plan can also be found here - COVID-19. 

Please take the time to read it thoroughly to enable a safe return to school next Thursday.

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August 7th 2020
Information and communications regarding COVID-19 can be found under the Our School tab.