This year, all children aged 2-12 years will be offered the flu vaccine free of charge.
The following leaflet explains why it is important that children get the flu vaccine. It tells you where your child can get the flu vaccine and important information about the vaccine.
Click here to read the leaflet Flu Vaccine for children aged 2-12.
Click here for Return to School Parental Declaration Form
If we have a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the school
We do not have any confirmed positive cases of Covid-19 in the school. However, it is only prudent that we consider what procedures are in place to deal with such a situation were it to arise, so that all of us are aware in advance of what happens in such an event.
Safety and Control Measures
The BoM, school leadership and staff are very conscious of the paramount need to keep all pupils, staff and visitors safe while in the school. The school is a controlled environment. There are control measures in place to combat the introduction or spread of COVID-19. These are based on:
When a person displays symptoms of COVID-19
The following steps are taken when a person (child or adult) in the school presents with suspected COVID-19 symptoms:
Public Health Intervention
The Public Health Department of the HSE is the agency responsible by law for dealing with positive cases of COVID-19:
Muiris O’Leary (Chairperson)
Breda O’ Dwyer (Principal/Secretary Board of Management)
Céad míle fáilte to our new Junior Infants! We wish Dara, Jake, John, Olly, Aodhamair, Elissa, Íde, Leah and Paige many happy years of fun and learning in Sliabh a’ Mhadra.
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It was with great pride and pleasure that we welcomed the victorious Ballyduff Minor Hurlers to Sliabh a’ Mhadra today. This talented group of hurlers defeated Ballyheigue in the County Minor Hurling Championship on Saturday last in a hard fought contest. It was Ballyduff’s first win since 2003.
Nine of the team are past pupils of Sliabh a’ Mhadra and we were delighted to have seven of them back in school today. “The Boys from Ballyduff” was sung with great passion and pride by everyone. The players also got a chance to have photos taken with their family members – special memories to have.
We also congratulate their mentors – John Hennessy, William Quinlan, Jerry Moriarty and Patrick Quinlan. It is a fantastic achievement and a great lift for the parish! Well done to all.
Past pupils – Adam Segal, Jack Enright, Kevin Goulding, Darragh Quinlan, Aodhán Curley, JP O’Carroll and Tommy O’Grady
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As your Child prepares for First Holy Communion, help your child to remember what they learned in preparation. The following three, half hour videos have been taken from the Kerry Diocesan website under the tab “Schools”
Come to the table of the Lord – Lesson 1
Come to the table of the Lord – Lesson 2
Come to the table of the Lord – Lesson 3
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Isolation quick guide – applying to those aged greater than 3 months and up to 13th birthday.
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Department of Education and Skills
COVID-19 Response Plan for the safe and sustainable reopening of Primary and Special Schools.
Sliabh a’ Mhadra N.S.
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Due to Covid 19 restrictions, it was the 9th of July before the Class of 2020 finally got to have their Graduation! In order that social distancing could be maintained, it was held outdoors and thankfully the weather held up. It was fantastic to see everyone again.
6th class got to wear their uniforms and walk through the school for one last time. Presentations were made to each student on behalf of the School and the Parents’ Association. A presentation from 6th class was made to Mrs. Goulding who taught them in Junior Infants and again in 6th class. Gifts of appreciation were also presented to Mr. O’ Connor and Mrs. O’ Dwyer.
Well done to our music group – Sean Slattery, Sarah Carroll, Siún Toomey, Kate Fealy and Mary Kate O’ Neill for entertaining us with some great Irish music and to Ellie Boyle for an outstanding rendition of The Parting Glass.
Many thanks to everyone who was involved in making the Graduation a very special event for our 6th class students. Thank you to Fr. Brendan for the lovely prayer service, to Muiris Ó Laoire who spoke beautifully on behalf of the Board of Management, to Stella Fealy for the gorgeous cupcakes which she specially made for the occasion, to our wonderful Parents’ Association for all their efforts behind the scenes, to Anthony Kearney who captured the moments on camera and to Anthony O’ Carroll who filmed the release of balloons with his drone.
Finally, thank you to our dedicated staff members who helped to guide, nurture and foster a love of learning in our 6th class students throughout their eight years in Sliabh a’ Mhadra. We are confident these great young people are ready to face the challenges of the next chapter in their education. We wish them the very best of luck! Beir bua agus beannacht!
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The time has come to say ‘Slán’ to the class of 2020. Unfortunately their final year in Sliabh a’ Mhadra was cut short due to Covid 19. However we hope they have fond memories of their 8 years in Sliabh a’ Mhadra and we thank them for all they have contributed to our school. We wish them every success in the next chapter of their education. Dream big!
Click on the link below to have a look at some of their stand-out memories over the past 8 years….
Happy holidays!
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Congratulations to everyone who took part in Virtual Sports Week. It was great to see you all having so much fun. Many thanks to Mr. O’Connor, Mrs. Lyons and Ms. McCarthy for organising the events and producing the videos.
Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st Class
2nd, 3rd and 4th Class
5th and 6th Class
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