Scoil Naomh Pádraig is one of the few local primary schools that offers a mixed school experience in the infant years.
Our teachers at infant level continue to foster a supportive environment where children learn to work collaboratively, manage emotions and develop positive relationships.
Our infant education program is built on the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme and the Aistear Curriculum by deepening and expanding our pupils’ early learning experiences. This ensures a coherent and effective transition into more formal schooling.
Seamless transition into boys’ school
Following completion of Junior and Senior Infants, the boys’ automatically transition into First Class in Ballyroan Boys’ School. Application forms are distributed to parents of boys in term 2 of Senior Infants for the following year.
The communication and coordination between our schools ensures that the boys experience a smooth transition, both academically and socially.
The staff of both schools are dedicated to the effort of supporting our boys at this time, while maintaining continuity in their education.
Every step is carefully planned for a seamless transition. These steps include familiarising our Senior Infant boys with their new environment, and mutual visits to BBNS and their welcoming staff, led by Ms. Kiernan (Principal).
Ongoing relationships
Rest assured, however, that whilst our boys ‘graduate’ from us after Senior Infants, we never really let them go!
We maintain close links with them as they progress through 1st to 6th Class. Both schools host joint events such as Céilís, there are class meet-ups in our school playground and shared invitations for school shows. And of course, one of our most special occasions is when our boys and girls reunite at the end of 6th Class for their Graduation Mass.
