Re: Primary Schools Date: February 11, 2009 06:01AM |
. As a Mum myself in the same position, I know how it feels not knowing about schools. St Olaf's in Balally is excellent - it is a mixed school (public). It starts from Junior Infants all the way up to 6th class. They have very good facilities with regards to sport and extra ciricurlar activites (they even have spanish lessons now for Junior infants!), and they encourage both female and male to do the same sports so there is no separation. The average glass size for Junior Infants as far as I know is 25 - 28.(That's what they aim for) It can be accessed by the Luas (5 min walk from Balally luas stop), by the 44C/44 bus - get off at Dundrum Road, and about 10 min walk from there. Parking not great around there as it's in a residential area, but always can find a space.
The Holy Trinity National School in the Gallops is also a mixed Public School, but as far as I know they currently take them up to 3rd class (there are plans in place for a school to be built). Don't know too much about it, but heard also it is very good with great teachers and good reputation. It would be about a 15 min walk from here, but I find Murphystown Road quite dangerous with the small paths or can be accessed by car.
Not sure if you want the names of Private schools but if u want them post a thread and will send on names.
There is also St. Patrick's Boys School in Hollypark Blackrock - a little outside the catchment area, but you could still get in if you write early enough. It's just off Newtownpark Avenue, but only accessible by car from here.
St. Theresa's School in Mount Merrion is also another option - It is a mixed school. Again outside our catchment area but could be worth looking into. The 47 bus goes from outside the estate to Kilmacud and from there is about 15/20 mins walk to Mount Merrion. The 46B bus also goes right outside it but that goes from Sandyford Industrial Estate.
St. Lawrences's Boys School in Kilmacud is also another school. It is accessible from here by the 47 bus outside the estate and stops right outside the school. It can also be accessed by the 46B from Sandyford Industrial Estate and also by car.
Hope all this helps. It's best to ring and make an apt to see the Principal of each school and they will be more than happy to show you around and give you plenty of information about their schools. Best of luck!!
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