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Our school is situated in a peaceful picturesque setting in the heart of the parish of Ballyduff/Causeway in North Kerry. It overlooks the majestic river Shannon with Loop Head and the coast of Clare on the horizon. Our school provides a rich, stimulating learning environment where each pupil is valued and cherished.
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Before and Afterschool Services
The Board of Management of Sliabh a’ Mhadra N.S., subject to the agreement of the Patron and Trustees, intends making part of the school premises available for the provision of before and afterschool /afterschool services by an independent, external, third party operator. The successful applicant will be granted a licence to use a section of the school premises for specified days and times for a period of one school year and shall be responsible for the independent operation of the facility and the employment of all staff in the facility. The arrangement will be subject to a number of terms and conditions. Interested parties should in the first instance submit a written expression of interest, made by post and addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Management of Sliabh a’ Mhadra National School, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry no later than 4pm on 23/05/2025. Further information will issue to all parties that submit an expression of interest.
If any interested party has an objection to the proposal to make the school premises available to an independent, external, third party before and afterschool operator, such objections should be (i) made in writing; (ii) sent by post addressed to the Trustees of Sliabh a’ Mhadra National School, C/O Chairperson of the Board of Management of Sliabh a’ Mhadra National School, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry and (iii) reach the school by 23/05/2025. Any such submissions must be made on objective grounds.
Mission Statement
Our school welcomes each student into a friendly, caring and supportive community, where we recognise that each young person is unique and has different talents and different needs.
In partnership with parents, we promote a Christian ethos, and nurture a positive self-image, in students. This enhances their self-confidence and allows them to realise their full potential.
We provide a well-balanced education programme so that all our students can develop skills and attitudes that will allow them to grow into mature, responsible, well-rounded individuals capable of living fulfilling lives and of making a worthwhile contribution to society.