About Our School
Banogue National School has nine teachers on staff, the Principal, four mainstream teachers, two Special Educational Needs teachers and two teachers in the Autism Class. There are also six full time Special Needs Assistants in the school. The average class size in our school is 21 students per class.
There are many advantages to children being taught in a mixed class setting in smaller class sizes:
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The individual needs of each pupil are assessed and nurtured within small class sizes. In an era of overcrowded classrooms this is an invaluable asset and of enormous benefit to the child.
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Teachers are very focused on each child achieving their individual potential
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The presence of two class levels in the one room ensures that higher ability children can be challenged at a higher level; while children also benefit from consolidation of concepts from a lower-class level.
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Small classes result in minimum disciplinary problems and maximises the time allocated to each child.
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Small class sizes combined with the skills of the staff has enabled the school to become very active in early intervention so that children who may present with specific learning needs are referred, in the first instance, by the class teacher to the in-school learning support staff.
Two staff members are specialised Special Educational Needs Teachers who provide comprehensive Learning Support in Banogue.
Very successful programmes have been established in this area which helps ensure that each child reaches their full potential in every area of school life.
School Facilities
Meet Our Staff
General Information
School Opening Hours
School Opens at 8.50am
9.00am – 1.40pm Junior & Senior Infants
9.00am – 2.40pm 1st – 6th Class
Infants are accompanied by their teacher to the door of the school at home time.
School Uniform
This comprises of a navy tracksuit pants / skirt or pinafore and navy tracksuit top or jumper with a light blue polo t-shirt.
Please ensure all pupils uniforms are labelled.
The school tracksuit is available from school supplier, All Season Leisurewear, Crecora, Co. Limerick
Contact Carmel to order or arrange size fitting on:
061 - 355368 or 086 – 3872928.
Alternatively, the school crest is available to buy from school for €3 should any parent wish to sew on to school jumper / cardigan or polo shirt themselves.
Bus Route
Bus Eireann facilitates the operation of a Bus Route to Banogue National School. Any pupils who are over two miles from Banogue National School are entitled to free transport to the school provided Banogue National School is their nearest Primary School. In addition children attending the Autism classes may be entitled to free transport.
Please contact Ms. Cagney for further information
Parent Teacher Meetings
Parent-Teacher Meetings
These are held twice a year during terms one and two.
This is to ensure effective and regular communication between teachers and parents.
The principal and the teachers are always available to meet with parents, but it is necessary to make a prior appointment due to the busy nature of the teaching day.
Mobile Phone Usage
No child is allowed to bring a mobile phone to school. Children have use of the school phone if they need to make contact with parents during the school day.
Health Services
Health Services
Regular visits from the Public Doctor/Nurse take place during the school term with the consent of parents/ guardians.
They carry out routine vision and hearing tests.
There is facilitation of referrals to specialists if required e.g. Speech & Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists etc.
School Finance
School Finance
School management recognises the constant monetary pressure on those with young families and at all times does its best to ensure that parents are asked to contribute the minimum amount necessary to provide the best possible service to the families in our school. A nominal sum is requested to help cover the costs of photocopying, art & crafts, literacy and numeracy programmes.
Behaviour
We have high expectations of behaviour, which we encourage through gradual self-discipline. Our code of behaviour is based on respect and positive reinforcement. There are rewards and sanctions
Healthy Eating Policy
Banogue National School promotes a healthy eating policy. No fizzy drinks, bars, biscuits or crisps are allowed in children’s lunches. Fruit, yogurt, sandwiches, crackers and fruit juices are encouraged. All parents’ co-operation is sought on this matter.
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In Banogue NS, we are active learners, avid readers, mathematicians, engineers, scientists, musicians, actors, authors, gardeners, cooks, history detectives, artists, gaeilgeoirí and friends!
