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Colorful circles surrounding text that reads "Welcome to Scoil Phádraig" and an introductory message about a primary school in Westport.
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About Us

WELCOME TO SCOIL PHÁDRAIG

Scoil Phádraig is a co-educational primary school in the heart of Westport. We are a Catholic school under the patronage of the Diocese of Tuam, and we welcome children of all faiths and none.

Scoil Phádraig is a happy and safe place where children learn, play and grow together each day, supported by a caring and dedicated staff.

We hope you enjoy looking through our website and getting a feel for everyday life in our school, the activities we enjoy, and the warm school community shared by our children, staff and parents.

Le gach dea-ghuí,

Fergus Seoighe

School Principal

Colm Carney

Deputy Principal

Sharon McGreal & Bríd Gilmartin

Assistant Principals

New Parents

ENROLLMENT

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POBAL

Pobal means community, and in our school it is a social awareness programme developed collaboratively by children, teachers and SNAs. Rather than focusing on rules, we have moved towards shared expectations. Pobal outlines the seven key expectations that guide how we work together and support one another each day.

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Our Policies

Please click on the link below to view the school’s policies and procedures. These are developed by the Board of Management in consultation with teachers, SNAs, parents and children, as required.

OUR POLICIES

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Board Of Management

The Board of Management of Scoil Phádraig serves a four-year term (2023–2027) and is responsible for the overall governance of the school. This includes overseeing the school’s operation, finances, policy development, staffing, and ensuring that the school is managed in line with Department of Education guidelines and relevant legislation and that children, parents and staff are happy.

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Home School Association

The Home School Association (HSA) serves a two-year term and includes a parent (mother or father) from each of the eight classes in the school, along with the principal and two teachers. The group meets regularly to advise the principal and to support the effective and smooth running of the school.

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Need A ROOM?
RENT OUR SPACES

As a community facility, Scoil Phádraig is very proud to share our wonderful building with the local community. Many different groups and organisations rent rooms or the hall, either on a once-off basis or regularly. If you would like to rent a room, book the hall for an event, or organise a recurring club or activity, please contact the office using the link below to find out more about availability and rates.

About Us
About Us
Newsletter
REMINDER - JUNIOR INFANTS ENROLMENT DEADLINE
REMINDER - JUNIOR INFANTS ENROLMENT DEADLINE
WORLD BOOK DAY 5TH MARCH
WORLD BOOK DAY 5TH MARCH
PETITION TO REINSTATE OUR LOLLIPOP PERSON
PETITION TO REINSTATE OUR LOLLIPOP PERSON
WEAR YOUR STRIPES
WEAR YOUR STRIPES
POBAL
POBAL
CROCHET CLUB
CROCHET CLUB
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OUR NEWSLETTER

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Contact us

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