"The essence of education lies in drawing out the very best that is in you." pic.twitter.com/MzNj, Our hurling team played their first game yesterday against Our Lady of the Wayside from Kilternan. For more information:https://watersafety.ie/, World Refugee Day takes place on Tuesday 20th June 2023. Previously the estate of the Cunningham family the area was open to the public in 1962. World Bee Day takes place on Saturday 20th May 2023. Shankill . youll be able to add your review, Write your review, add your email and submit. Bike Week takes place from Saturday 13th May 2023 to Sunday 21st May 2023. www.dublincypscdirectory.ie - Dublin CYPSC Directory. 2021-Present. Outdoor Classroom Day takes place on 18th May 2023! Read More Contact Us Scoil Mhuire, Shankill, Dublin 18, Ireland Tel/Fax: 01 282 3507 Charity Registration No: 20205449 scoilmhuireshankill@gmail.com Read More At the 2019 election the six councillors elected were Frank McCoubrey, Brian Kingston and Nicola Verner of the Democratic Unionist Party, Claire Canavan and Tina Black of Sinn Fein and the Progressive Unionist Party's Billy Hutchinson. The list of 20, 40 or 60 schools will show schools ranked by their School Guide Star Rating first. [46] The pub, which went out of business, has since been demolished. Happy Easter holidays everyone! [53] It subsequently became a museum but closed down in late 2010-early 2011. (01 2831148), Merville Rd Stillorgan . Various local greater Shankill primary school pupil's artwork has been incorporated into the new mural. The main areas identified within this area are Woodvale, Glencairn, and Highfield. I Rathmichael Parish National School is located in Shankill, Dublin, under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough. Allshoes should haveVelcro fastenings in the Infant classes and for any child who cannot yet tie their own laces. [72] The facility is located on Sydney Street West between the Shankill and the neighbouring Crumlin Road. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/iwnf, RT @Rang4Seomra14 Celebrating the work of the Irish Cancer Society today, with the annual Daffodil Day Collection @followstannes @IrishCancerSoc pic.twitter.com/mTY7, RT @Rang4Seomra14 The daffodils we planted last Autumn are going home this afternoon as we celebrate Daffodil Day @followstannes pic.twitter.com/zLJH, RT @MsOlsonsClass Two new blog posts out now blog.stannesshankill @followstannes, RT @MsOlsonsClass Lots of fun in #Aistear this week visiting the farm shop! They can use our template. Principal, Mr W Wright info@glenwood.belfast.ni.sch.uk 028 9032 8341 About this school DE Number: 1016485 School type: Primary School Management Type: Controlled Find out more about School Management types Gender: Boys and Girls Age Range: 4-11 Specialist Provision Class: Yes Parliamentary constituency: Belfast North District Council: Belfast Located in the southeast of the historic County Dublin, close to the border with County Wicklow, it has a population of 14,257 (2016 census). Wayne McCullough, a gold medalist at the Commonwealth Games and a world champion in the Bantamweight division and an olympic silver medalist at the 1992 Summer Olympics representing Ireland is a native of the Shankill. The school is bright, well maintained, well equipped and the general atmosphere is happy and relaxed to allow maximum learning opportunities for the children in its care. On Belfast City Council the Greater Shankill area is covered by the Court electoral area. The West Belfast Orange Hall is located near the top of the road. - Dear Parents and Staff,I am writing to you all as this is my last day. Begley's accomplice, Sean Kelly, survived and was imprisoned. pic.twitter.com/YDOU, RT @MsOCrowleys1st Some pictures from World Book Day! It was in ruins by the 17th century and had disappeared entirely by the 19th, leaving only its graveyard. [9], As a paved road the Shankill dates back to around the sixteenth century as at the time it was part of the main road to Antrim, a role now filled by the A6. Find Primary Schools in Ireland - Primary Dublin South County Details for Primary schools and links to the Assessments from the Department of Education. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The Ballygomartin Road extends as far as the Upper Whiterock Road although after Springmartin the area is mainly countryside. var l3 = ''; If not, please contact the school or download here: The school uniform for children in JuniorInfants up to 2ndclass is a red sweatshirt withthe school logo printed on it, a whitepoloshirt and either navy trousers or a skirt or pinafore. The Shankill was covered by the West Belfast Battalion of the UDA, which was divided into three companies: A (Glencairn and Highfield), B (middle Shankill), and C (lower Shankill). - George Evans. These included the "Berlin Arms" at the Shankill and Berlin Street junction, and the "Bayardo", which was situated on the corner of Shankill and Aberdeen Street. To find out more about how you can save the bees visithttps://www.worldbeeday.org/en/. 9 District Orange Lodge, has been revamped by Belfast City Council. [33] George McWhirter, a writer and first Poet Laureate of Vancouver, B.C., Canada, also came from the area originally. During 1971 two pub bombings took place on the Shankill, one in May at the Mountainview Tavern, at which several people were injured, and a second at the Four Step Inn in September, which resulted in two deaths. Shankill ( Irish: Seanchill, meaning 'Old Church') is an outlying suburb of Dublin, Ireland, situated in the administrative area of Dn Laoghaire-Rathdown. var l3 = '' ; [19] On 26 June a Catholic civilian, Peter Ward, a native of the Republic of Ireland, was killed and two others wounded as they left a pub on the Shankill's Malvern Street. For more information:https://afbeducation.org/butterfly-conservation/butterfly-education-and-awareness-day/. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/dWit, RT @rangmsmaguire Working on a little narrative writing this morning. @followstannes @ShankillGaa pic.twitter.com/Hodk, RT @aivalikli_ms Thanks Coach Steve for a great hurling lesson today. Tel/Fax: 01 282 3507 Menu. February Break [50], Also found locally is St. Matthew's Church of Ireland, which was rebuilt in 1872 and is named after the original church which had sat in the grounds of the Shankill graveyard. As well as a large housing estate the area also includes Glencairn Park, a large woodland area at the bottom of Divis Mountain. [2] In Irish, it is known as "Bthar na Seanchille" ("the road of the old church"). It runs through the working-class, predominantly loyalist, area known as the Shankill . We also offer a breakfast club, after-school clubs and teacher-led Nursery provision for 3 and 4 year olds. The site of the destruction was visited by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester soon after the attack. Woodbrook Shankill. pic.twitter.com/F89v, RT @MsOlsonsClass We were delighted to get our #WriteaBook back this week and we were so surprised to get a lovely certificate too! Children generally attend the school for one year before going to Primary School. We had to get as many tennis balls onto our opponent teams side as possible in an allotted time! Christmas Carols; @followstannes pic.twitter.com/vHN7, RT @MsOlsonsClass Lots of fun with Coach Steve today from @ShankillGaa! [75], Although the Shankill Road initially grew as part of the main road to Antrim, it is no longer part of any wider network linking Belfast to neighbouring towns, with its peripheral roads all either terminating in the mountains or linking to the Springfield Road. pic.twitter.com/jC8y, RT @msrigbysclass Thank you 6th class! The bomb exploded prematurely as it was being planted. For more information:https://www.unhcr.org/ie/events/world-refugee-day-ireland. At Hope Nursery School we provide a happy, safe, nurturing and stimulating educational environment, where staff work together to ensure that each child is valued and their well-being and development in all areas is promoted. We performed the poem An Teach and sang a Spanish song! I. As well as extensive housing the Woodvale area contains the Woodvale Presbyterian Church, which building on the corner of the Woodvale and Ballygomartin Roads dates back to 1899. We educate the whole child to be 'the best me I can be': for learning and as a person. everyone in Shankhill is on a personal spiritual journey to be "the best me I can be" by exploring our Shankhill virtues: Shankhill C of E Primary School provides everything you'd wish for your child; a creative and enjoyable school experience with personalised learning for all children from the age of 3 through to the end of Year 6 in our ideal class sizes. Other events included a pensioner's afternoon tea with live entertainment, a street party . @followstannes pic.twitter.com/SQSK, RT @rangmsmaguire We particularly enjoyed trying on the helmets. The abstentionist policy of Sinn Fin MP Gerry Adams, who was West Belfast's MP until his resignation in 2011, led to an attempted legal challenge by local councillor Frank McCoubrey who argued that Shankill residents were being denied their right to representation. The pupils are at the heart of everything in the school and the teachers and staff work tirelessly to create positive learning experiences for the boys and girls. @followstannes twitter.com/i/web/st pic.twitter.com/Brrx, RT @msrigbysclass Happy Easter everyone! Speech & Drama School based in Belfast. Schools are sorted here by address (some addresses are also in Irish). scecretary@scoilmhuireshankill.ie. We also investigated capacity with water play, dressed the babies for different weather conditions and did a clothes cut and stick as part of our weather and clothes monthly theme! 02890 323 185. Please click on the link in the confirmation email sent to you. We also estimated the price of different things pic.twitter.com/77xE, RT @MsOCrowleys1st Weve been learning all about Kenya over the last few weeks! School will be closed on Monday 1st May 2023 for the May Bank Holiday and Tuesday 2nd May 2023 for a teacher in-service day. - Benjamin Franklin, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." @followstannes pic.twitter.com/8JLp, RT @hinds_mcquiston Egg Drop Challenge - 10, 9, 8@followstannes twitter.com/i/web/st pic.twitter.com/B6Ye, RT @mselmesclass Caisc Shona o rang a 4!@followstannes pic.twitter.com/PWkj, RT @MsOlsonsClass We made some lovely Easter cards and Easter bunnies in #JuniorInfants. RT @Rang4Seomra14 Reading buddies joined us in our classroom this afternoon @followstannes @msrigbysclass pic.twitter.com/P6nQ, RT @hinds_mcquiston A very happy bunch at Assembly today. Working together we will supportall of our pupils to develop their full potential and to use theirdiverse talents. At the Assembly the Shankill is represented by four Sinn Fin MLAs and one from the People Before Profit Alliance. Monday, 17 April 2023. ePaper; Newsletter Sign-up; Log In. Note: Many schools are listed by their Irish name as per Department of Education records. pic.twitter.com/58Tg, RT @rangmsmaguire Two days in a row with Coach Steve. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. [citation needed], Similarly, the Ulster Defence Association, established in September 1971, began on the Shankill when vigilante groups such John McKeague's Shankill Defence Association and the Woodvale Defence Association merged into a larger structure. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? The list of 20, 40 or 60 schools will show schools ranked by their School Guide Star Rating first. What is included if I pay to unlock School Guide? [25], The Greater Shankill and its residents were also subjected to a number of bombings and shootings by Irish republican paramilitaries. Another lovely celebration! We will create an inclusive atmosphere whereall of the partners in the school community will treat eachother with respect and dignity as partners and as equals. [76] Public transport is now provided by the Metro arm of Translink with the Shankill forming the eleventh of the company's twelve corridors. The navy trousers, skirt, pinafore and tracksuit bottoms may be purchased from these shops or any othershop that sells uniforms (Dunnes, Marks & Spencer, Aldi, Tesco etc). We recommend that students complete their Life Story in advance of the programme for themselves. [58] In May 1972 the area was the scene of a two-day gun battle between republican and loyalist paramilitaries and the British Army. We also offer a breakfast club, after-school clubs and teacher-led Nursery provision for 3 and 4 year olds. The road stretches westwards for about 1.5mi (2.4km) from central Belfast and is lined, to an extent, by shops. Shankhill C of E Primary School provides everything you'd wish for your child; a creative and enjoyable school experience with personalised learning for all children from the age of 3 through to the end of Year 6 in our ideal class sizes. Re-opening on Thursday, 5th January 2021 St. Brigid's Day School will be Monday 6th February for the Bank Holiday 4. School Closed Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd May. The linen industry, along with others that had previously been successful in the area, declined in the mid-20th century leading to high unemployment levels. Our Moderation Prefects aim to do this within 24 hours. The Shankill Road begins at Peter's Hill, a road that flows from North Street in Belfast city centre and quickly merges into the Shankill itself at the Westlink. We are located only 6 miles (10 minutes) from Longtown and 9 miles (15 minutes) from Brampton, so why not call in for a visit with your child - they'll love it! Nelson Mandela, "The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see." This bar was attacked by members of the UDA's C Company in 2000 to launch a loyalist feud between the two groups. Details for Primary schools and links to the Assessments from the Department of Education. Primary schools from the Shankill area joined together last week to take part in The Shankill Project, a show celebrating the musical talent of local schools. The school will reopen on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 08.50. The area includes Lanark Way, one of the few direct links to the neighbouring nationalist areas, which leads directly to the Springfield Road (although the street is gated close to the Springfield Road end and these are locked at night). [60] The case was not a success. no. while making education fun end enjoyable - Parent 2018. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/Aztx, RT @Rang4Seomra14 Exploring the garden, seeking the elusive mini beasts this afternoon @followstannes pic.twitter.com/VHOb, RT @Rang4Seomra14 We went in search of mini beasts this afternoon @followstannes pic.twitter.com/8w5D, Junior Infant Assembly today with Ms. Woods' class performing 3 wonderful songs! Glencairn is an area based around the Ballygomartin Road, which runs off the Woodvale Road, as well the Forthriver Road. Our website offers a glimpse into the fun, caring and vibrant environment that Scoil Mhuire is. [62], Secondary schools serving the Shankill area include the Belfast Boys' Model School and Belfast Model School for Girls due to their location in the Ballysillan area of the neighbouring Crumlin Road. John Coveney Photography. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/2ZZF, Final Confirmation of the week. Wishing all our pupils the best on their Confirmation Day @followstannes pic.twitter.com/txX0, RT @MsOlsonsClass We also had a ball on Friday practising our GAA ball skills! These includeswimming, basketball, Gaelic games,Soccer, Irish dancing, Majorettes etc. School opens:8.40 amClasses Commence: 8.55amInfants finish:1.25pm1st-6th Classes finish:2.25pmGames:2.30-3.30pm. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/m7mg, RT @msrigbysclass My first ever class who are now 6th class took my Senior Infants on a Saint Patrick's day trail recently! The boys won by 4 points in the end. The school, by then known as Mount Gilbert Community College, closed permanently in 2007 after a fall in pupil numbers.[64]. Rathmichael Parish School is a 12 teacher primary school in Shankill, Co.Dublin and is under the pat Rathmichael Parish National School Please contact the Principal, Mrs Joyce McKinty to arrange a suitable time. Safety first with our helmets before a great hurling skills session! @followstannes pic.twitter.com/eU48, RT @MsOlsonsClass We had lots of fun learning about money this week! Thank you to our caretaker Ogie for his help @followstannes pic.twitter.com/hWk5, RT @Rang4Seomra14 For Science this week, we explored mini beasts. Lots of them were hiding in our garden today. Hope Nursery School is funded by the Department of Education and operates under the Education Authority, Belfast Region. Our high-quality education and childcare runs from 8am to 5:30pm, which can include 30 hours free provision for 3 and 4 year olds. School closes at 2.30pm on Thursday 1st June 2023 for the June Bank Holiday and reopens on Wednesday 7th June 2023 at 08.50am. Pupils aged 4-19 yrs old. The girls had to contend with a waterlogged pitch, but their ability to lift the ball and play it in the air gave them a great advantage. ; [18] This was followed on 27 May by the murder of John Scullion, a Catholic, as he walked home from a pub. It is bordered by the Crumlin Road. School Guide local leagues show the 20 nearest schools to the search location or postcode by default. A further area of housing, known as the Lyndhurst area after a number of local streets, lies to the west of Glencairn Park (with the Glencairn estate to the east of the woodland area). The area expanded greatly in the mid to late 19th century with the growth of the linen industry. Our Student Council started with a huge clean-up in the cemetery in conjunction with Shankill Tidy Towns. Our website offers a glimpse into the fun, caring and vibrant environment that Scoil Mhuire is. The "Rex Bar" on the middle Shankill is one of the oldest pubs on the Shankill Road and frequented by members of the UVF. (John 10:10). The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. - Mason Cooley, "Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way." The site is located just south of Shankill Village where residents will benefit from a planned new DART station, a proposed local centre and primary school, presenting the perfect opportunity for a range of potential homeowners at varying stages of life. The residents live in the many streets which branch off the main road. Please see About for the reasons why a school may not have sufficient data to receive a School Guide Star Rating. The full re-wire is due for completion by this summer. Many of the streets in the Shankill area, such as Leopold Street, Cambrai Street and Brussels Street, were named after places and people connected with Belgium or Flanders, where the flax from which the linen was woven was grown. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/AzMB, Confirmation Day for the children in Mr. Hackett's class. There are several reasons why a school is Not Rated, and this is distinct from a low or zero star rating. Children can join us as soon as they have their third birthday. (function() { We also played a fun exchange game with money tokens to learn about the value of each coin! Fire also engulfed the house next door, killing seventy-seven-year-old Protestant widow, Matilda Gould, who lived there. Buses link Belfast City Centre to the estates at the top of the Shankill as well as the Ballysillan area of the Crumlin Road. The Shankill has been traditionally unionist and loyalist, albeit with some strength also held by the labour movement. THIS year's panto at St Anne's National School is a show with a difference. Lots of new skills to practice. 104 Hopewell CrescentBelfastCountry AntrimNorthern IrelandBT13 1DP, T: 028 90 323 185E: hopenurseryschool@hotmail.com, Mon: 8.50am - 1.30 pmTues: 8.50am - 1.30 pmWed: 8.50am - 1.30 pmThurs: 8.50am - 1.30 pmFri: 8.50am - 12.40 pm. On behalf of the school community, welcome to the official Scoil Mhuire, Shankill website. Hethersgill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6JA (01228) 577264. - Mahatma Gandhi, "If everyone started off the day singing, just think how happy they'd be." Home; School Info; Calendar; Gallery; Parent Info; Contact Us; hopenurseryschool@hotmail.com. How lucky are we!?! They are looking forward to painting them next week@followstannes pic.twitter.com/3ngW, RT @msrigbysclass Lots of fun today trying some hurling. The road stretches westwards for about 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Belfast and is lined, to an extent, by shops. The Shankill Road bombing occurred on 23 October 1993. [77], The Shankill Graveyard is one of the oldest cemeteries in the Greater Belfast Area. [68] Other locals to make an impact in the sport have included Jimmy Warnock, a boxer from the 1930s who beat world champion Benny Lynch twice, and his brother Billy. We played a fun warm up game and practised striking with a hurl! Peter's Hill is adjacent to Carrick Hill, a small nationalist area to the north of the city centre. [26] A further bomb exploded at the Balmoral Furnishing Company on 11 December that same year, resulting in four deaths, including two infants. A brilliant start to the campaign! We offer free places to 52 children and have a long standing tradition of providing quality pre-school education within the area. For more information on events:https://ireland.representation.ec.europa.eu/index_en. For further information or to book a talk contact Nicola on (01) 282 3000 or at Nicola.Yau@sjog.ie Thank you @blackrockec pic.twitter.com/cRSL, RT @MsOCrowleys1st We spent time this week learning all about money. The following information is a starting point for records about the civil parish of Shankill. George O'Boyle, who had a long career in Scottish football, is also a Shankill native. . @followstannes @Rang4Seomra14 pic.twitter.com/S5Ix, RT @MsOlsonsClass We loved this game! The "Long Bar" and the "Windsor Bar", both frequented by the UVF in the 1970s, have since vanished. [47], The term, "Greater Shankill", is used by a number of groups active in the area, most notably the Greater Shankill Partnership,[48] to refer to both the Shankill Road and the unionist/loyalist areas that surround it. Enabling everyone to flourish and 'to live life in all its fullness'. Top 5 best performing schools in Shankill and their catchment areas in Shankill ranked by School Guide in 2022 Our Lady and St Patrick's College Rathmore Grammar School Regent House School St Dominic's High School Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School Want a full league table for Shankill? Wed 1 Oct 2008 at 02:41. Co Dublin (01 2833095), Monkstown Grove, Monkstown Avenue, Co. Dublin (01 663 7532), Monkstown Grove, Monkstown, Co Dublin (086 4667017), Monkstown Park, Upper Mounttown Road, Monkstown, (012842564 ), Mount Merrion Blackrock Co Dublin 134 (01 2887108), Newtownpark Ave Blackrock Co Dublin (01 2833961), Obelisk Park Blackrock Co Dublin (01 2881771), Rathmichael Shankill Co Dublin (01 2824794), Rochestown Ave Dun Laoghaire Co Dublin (01 2847239), Stillorgan Kilmacud Co Dublin (01 2882486), Stonebridge Road Shankill Co Dublin (01 2825565), The Rise, Mount Merrion, Co Dublin (01 2881505), Thornhill, Lwr Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, (01 2880417), Tivoli Road Dun Laoghaire Co Dublin (01 2803504), Upper Glenageary Rd, Dun Laoghaire (01 2013936), Upper Glenageary Road, Glenageary, Co Dublin (01 2858546), Upper Kilmacud Road Stillorgan Co Dublin (01 2886878), Wyattville Ballybrack Co Dublin (01 2855527), Wyattville Ballybrack Co Dublin (01 2848899), Wyvern Killiney Rd Killiney Co Dublin (01 2856011). In Ulster-Scots it is known as either Auld Kirk Gate ("Old Church Way"),[1][bettersourceneeded] or as Auld Kirk Raa ("Old Church Road"). pic.twitter.com/epq7, Confirmation this week in our parish, a special time for many of our children and their families. Shankhill C of E Primary School provides a creative and enjoyable school experience with personalised learning for all children from the age of 3 through to the end of Year 6 in our ideal class sizes. [43] Amongst those buried in the Shankill Graveyard is Rev Isaac Nelson, a Presbyterian minister who was also active in nationalist politics. GOOD news for budding authors - a new online magazine dedicated to printing stories and poems by children in Irish primary schools has just been launched by three . 'https://' : 'http://') + 'stats.g.doubleclick.net/dc.js'; (01 2821220), Lr Kilmacud Rd Stillorgan/Blackrock Co Dublin. The backdrop is nearing completion on our school stage. Happy Easter wishes everyone @msrigbysclass @followstannes twitter.com/msrigbys, RT @MsOlsonsClass Lovely end to a great term! World Environment Day takes place on Monday 5th June 2023. [4], The first Shankill residents lived at the bottom of what is now known as Glencairn: a small settlement of ancient people inhabited a ring fort, built where the Ballygomartin and Forth rivers meet. World Oceans Day takes place on Thursday 8th June 2023. For all classes, the PE tracksuit is navy with a white polo shirt. Further information is available in our 2022/2023 leaflet. Belfast Shankill, covering the north-west part of the Shankill Road, was established as a constituency of the Parliament of Northern Ireland in 1929 and existed until the body was abolished in 1973. pic.twitter.com/QJPd, RT @hinds_mcquiston We loved looking at the tadpoles today and are excited to see how they change over the next few weeks - thank you @MrRyan1stclass @followstannes pic.twitter.com/NEd3, RT @aivalikli_ms After a lovely Easter break and some brighter weather we have been looking at weather this week in Aistear!