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Welcome to St. Patrick’s Girls' National School!

We’re thrilled to welcome you to our school community. Located on Gardiner’s Hill in Cork City, with easy pedestrian access from Ballyhooley Road, we provide a caring environment for girls from First to Sixth Class (ages 7–13), guided by a Christian ethos under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Cork and Ross.

Our school fosters the holistic development of every child, promoting values such as respect, honesty, courtesy, and generosity. We aim to build confidence and self-esteem through a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities.

While literacy and numeracy are central, we also offer strong programmes in the Arts, Science, and PE to support each student’s talents and interests.

A strong community spirit defines us. Students take on leadership roles through the Student Council and Green Schools Committee, while parents actively contribute through Sacrament Preparation, Fundraising, the Board of Management, the Parents’ Group, and Home-School Links.

We look forward to a wonderful year together!

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Contact Sarah at the office 021 4509246 for any queries or our Home School Liaison Elaine Daly on 085 1686081.

Write a note to your teacher or catch them at the door for a quick message at home time. Anything more than a quick message, Sarah can organise a meeting for you.

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First Class pupils will be in Room 21.

School starts on Wednesday 26th August 2025. On the first three days (26th, 27th and 28th) there will be a delayed start at 9:00 a.m. First Class pupils will gather at the front door at 9:00 a.m., and their teacher will escort them to their room. Weather permitting, the pupils will meet at the front entrance.

To help with settling in, pupils will go home at 1:00 p.m. for the first three days. From Monday, 31st August, they will go home at 2:30 p.m. You can collect your child from the furthest door.

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St. Patrick's Pre and After School Care Service-Onsite Until 4 p.m.

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St. Patrick's Pre and After School Care Service-Onsite Until 4 p.m.

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Homework Club onsite during Term Times until 4 pm.

National Childcare Scheme Funded

Contact the Manager 0873155681

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Múin- Collection from the school-Afterschool until 6 p.m.

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Múin- Collection from the school-Afterschool until 6 p.m.

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We will be offering a school collection service from your school starting in September 2026 and are reaching out to ask if you would be willing to share this information with your school community. The more schools and families that use the service, the more affordable it becomes for parents.

Our after-school service is based in Blackpool and operates daily until 6:00 pm. We also provide care during mid-term breaks and school closures.

In addition, we participate in the National Childcare Scheme, allowing ALL  families to avail of childcare subsidies.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with parents and guardians within your school community.

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Check out the weekly newsletter published every Friday on Aladdin or via text.

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1st Class: Ms. O' Connell Room 21

2nd Class: Ms. Coughlan/Ms O' Neill Room 22

3rd Class: Ms. Conran Room 20

4th Class(Ms Finn's last year): To be confirmed Room 3

4th Class(Ms Coughlan/Ms. O Neill): Ms O' Sullivan Room 9

5th Class: Ms Kingston Room 1

6th Class: Ms. Young Room 10

Room 16: Ms. O' Brien

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3 ZIPPED A4 FOLDERS

Pencil Case with Pencils and Colours

A small reusable drink bottle (water is available in the classroom and Milk is provided to pupils).

Prittstick

My Uniform-School Tracksuit

The Free Primary Schoolbooks Scheme in primary schools will remove the cost from families of funding schoolbooks for children and young people enrolled in recognised primary schools and special schools. Parents will no longer be required to make any contribution towards the cost of schoolbooks, including the cost of any workbooks and copybooks.

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School Day

The school day begins at 8.50 a.m. and finishes at 2.30 p.m. The main entrance door opens at 8.30 a.m and supervision is provided to pupils in their classrooms.

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This fee covers  Violin Tuition (25 weeks), Camogie & Football (8 weeks), Dancing with Derek (6 Weeks) ,Art and Craft Materials, Fun visits and Aladdin Connect. The closing date for payment is 12th September 2026.  Swimming is also included for 2nd,3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Classes

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The link to the app will be sent out to you before School starts.

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Uniform/ tracksuit can be purchased from Buckleys on Shandon Street

School Tee Shirt or White Polo Shirt under the tracksuit. School shorts are available.

Tracksuit is mandatory, formal uniform entirely optional

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See also the Events Calandar on the school website https://stpatricksgirls.net/calendar/

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Aladdin

You will be sent a code to create an account on Aladdin. It is important that all families have an account as important communication is available on this platform.

Your child's profile can be edited if there is a change of address/ phone number.

If your child is absent, there is no need to contact the office- you can enter the reason for absence on the Aladdin app/ website.

You can monitor attendance, read newsletters and access end of year reports via the app/ website also.