General Information

Subjects Taught

• English
• Irish
• Mathematics
• History, Geography, Science (Social, Environmental and Scientific Education S.E.S.E.)
• Visual Arts: Art, Drama and Music
• Religious Education (R.E.)
• Social, Personal and Health Education (S.P.H.E.)
• Physical Education (P.E.)

Opening and Closing Times

• School starts: 9.20am
• School closes for Junior/Senior Infants: 2pm
• School closes for 1^st – 6^th classes: 3pm
• Break time: 11 – 11.15am
• Lunch time: 1 – 1.25pm

Books

The school purchases textbooks and workbooks on behalf of the parents. Parents reimburse in September of each year. Where possible a rental scheme for textbooks operates. Textbooks are selected collaboratively by staff. Inclusivity and gender equality are taken into account when selecting books.

Copies and stationery are purchased by parents as well as Irish/English dictionaries, Thesaurus, Maths Sets, Calculators etc. Pupils purchase their own pens, pencils, rubbers, rulers etc.

Uniform

The school uniform consists of:

• Crested Half Zip from Wallace's
• Navy tracksuit bottoms
• Pale blue polo shirt
• Blue School Hoodie for 6^th Class pupils

Extra-Curricular Activities

Children are involved in a number of extra-curricular activities outside of the school day. These include:

• G.A.A.: Rackard League, Mini 7s, after-school training,
• Rounders: Inter school Rounders leagues
• Rugby: Coaches come in each year
• Soccer: FAI league
• Chess: In-school Chess Club every Tuesday
• Music: Ballymitty Folk Group (B.F.G.)
• Art/Craft
• Be Active Club
• Quiz – two teams go forward each year into the Credit Union Quiz
• Spelling Bee school and inter-school competitions

Ballymitty Infant Club

This runs Monday – Friday for pupils of Junior and Senior Infants from 2 – 3pm. It is supervised by two childcare assistants. It costs €4 per day.