Principal’s Message

An excellent foundation for learning in a safe and caring environment

We have found that Breaffy National School delivers an excellent foundation for learning in a safe and caring environment for our children to grow and develop.

From the moment your child joins Breaffy National School, you sense that you belong to strong community within a very welcoming environment.

Optional after-school activities are organised by the teachers and our children have been happy to attend various activities throughout the school year. We have been fortunate to benefit from informative talks on topics such as hosted by the school.

We also appreciate the excellent communication that the school delivers, with relevant texts being sent. The level of support offered to parents and students is second to none. The principal and teachers are completely dedicated, always giving 100% and for this we are extremely grateful.

Parent of Four Students

Breaffyns

2016-03-14T15:19:08+00:00

Parent of Four Students

http://breaffyns.ie/testimonials/testimonial-1/

A Praiseworthy School

Three generations of Brigid Bourke’s family from the US, UK and Eire converged on Breaffy National School in June 2017 to commemorate the sound foundation with which the school had equipped her before her migration at age 16 to the United States. My sister, Linda Skelly, and I were deeply moved to see the detailed records organised and retained on our mother’s attendance at the School. I am sure that my mother’s ability to question received truths, and determination to take the long view, contributed to my formation as a scientist. I had the good fortune to spend a memorable day at this praiseworthy School. I took part in three memorable sessions, in this school so ably led by George Moran. First, I worked with the students, discussing the research on the brain for which I was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology in 2014. They demonstrated lively interest, posing intelligent questions. In the second session, the teaching staff and I explored how the cognitive map theory illuminated links between brain and behaviour. Their probing comments ranged across basic scientific research, clinical applications, the structure of language and music. The third session was a superb concert by the choir. They sang songs from the National Children’s Choir programme which they had performed in both the Breaffy Arena and the National Concert Hall. I note the close links between the School and the local community and am mindful of the cooperation between Kevin and Margaret Bourke and George Moran in facilitating this event.

John O’Keefe, Fellow of the Royal Society, FMedSci
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience
Sainsbury Wellcome Centre
University College London

Breaffyns

2018-06-01T18:03:27+01:00

John O’Keefe, Fellow of the Royal Society, FMedSci
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience
Sainsbury Wellcome Centre
University College London

http://breaffyns.ie/testimonials/1527/

Childs centred approach to education

As a former student of Breaffy National School I always felt that there was a distinct focus by the then Principal on a more holistic approach to the education of the child. Now that my own children are attending this school it is clear that this ethos has continued and developed through the current Principal.

The school’s child centred approach to education means that, in addition to the traditional academic components, the teachers actively cultivate the development of the whole child, their social skills, their participation in the community, and connect with each child’s unique needs.

The children are encouraged by the teachers to find their own voice and develop their own personality and sense of place in the world and are equipped with the tools to learn and achieve their potential through their formative years.

Breaffy National School is a forward thinking educational facility run by a Principal with a clear vision for the school’s future, ably supported by a well-trained, skilled and motivated staff.

Former Student

Breaffyns

2018-06-01T18:05:52+01:00

Former Student

http://breaffyns.ie/testimonials/1528/

Breaffyns

Fáilte on bPriomh-Oide / Principal’s welcome

I welcome you to Breaffy National School, Breaffy, Castlebar and express the hope that this website will provide you with important information about our school.

A number of core principles and values determine the ethos, spirit and practices in our school, as follows:

We are a Catholic school. We are an inclusive school.

We aim to work in a spirit of close co-operation with each pupil and their parents/guardians as we take a shared responsibility in your child’s education .

We place considerable emphasis on the importance of a happy working atmosphere in the school that is based on mutual respect amongst all who attend and work here. We like to see our pupils happy going to and from school. Our school is known to be a happy school and pupils learn better in that kind of environment.

We recognise that each child in the school has strengths, weaknesses, needs and wants that are particular to them.

Within the confines of a school system we do all in our power to both recognise and cater for individuality and diversity. It is for this reason that we attach great importance to providing a broad curriculum, a wide range of extra-curricular activities while maintaining a strong school community environment that we are known for.

Our school was established in 1890. Our school is proud of it’s history, tradition and past-achievements. We are however also mindful of current educational reform and change as we look forward to a bright future. To this end, we are committed to bringing the best of our teaching traditions, embracing new teaching and learning programmes and technologies in our busy and progressive school.

We aim to give your child a love of learning and life.

It is our strongest hope that your association with Breaffy Ns will be both happy and successful and that, working together, we can do our best for your child

Is Mise le Meas

Seoirse O Morain Priomh-Oide

Principal’s Message

An excellent foundation for learning in a safe and caring environment

A Praiseworthy School

Childs centred approach to education

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