Mission Statement
Scoil Mhuire, Ballyhogue is a small co-educational Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Ferns. We strive to provide a well ordered, caring, happy and secure atmosphere where intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of the pupils are identified and addressed. While Scoil Mhuire, Ballyhogue is a school with a Catholic ethos, it also has due recognition for all other religions. Scoil Mhuire, Ballyhogue will strive to promote, both individually and collectively, the professional and personal development of teachers through continuous professional development programmes. We will encourage the involvement of parents through home/school links and through collaboration with the Parents Association. Scoil Mhuire will endeavour to enhance the self-esteem of everyone in the school community, to foster in the pupils respect for all people and property and to encourage in them the idea of being responsible. We also promote gender equality amongst the teachers and pupils.
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Scoil Mhuire currently has two mainstream teachers, one special education teacher and two SNA’s. We currently have a DEIS Rural status.
School Hours School begins at 9:00am with Junior and Senior Infants finishing at 1:45pm. All other classes finish at 2:45pm. There is yard/classroom supervision between 8:50am and 9.00am.
Entry to the School Anyone arriving late or needing information during the school day should ring the buzzer at the front door. Late arrivals will be marked on the Aladdin system.
Pupils Leaving School Early Parents/guardians calling during the day to take pupils home early for any reason must report to the secretary’s office or place a notice on Aladdin informing the class teacher and provide the reason for taking pupils out early.
Absences If a child is absent from school for any reason, a note of explanation should be entered on Aladdin to the class teacher. If a child is absent for a total of 20 days or more during the school year, the school is obliged to notify the National Education Welfare Board. For further details about school attendance, please see our Attendance Policy in the policies section.
Enrolment Parents should complete an application for enrolment form and include a birth certificate with their application. Completing an application for enrolment form does not entitle the child to a place in the school.
Uniform
| Boys | Girls |
| Everyday Uniform | Everyday Uniform |
| Light Blue Shirt | Light Blue Shirt |
| Navy V Neck Jumper | Navy V Neck Jumper |
| Navy Trousers/Shorts | Navy Trousers/Shorts/Skirt/Pinafore |
| Navy tights/socks | |
| Black Shoes/Runners | Black Shoes/Runners |
| P.E Uniform (Worn on P.E days, Tours etc.) | P.E Uniform (Worn on P.E days, Tours etc.) |
| Light Blue Polo Shirt | Light Blue Polo Shirt |
| Navy SweatShirt | Navy SweatShirt |
| Navy Tracksuit Bottoms | Navy Tracksuit Bottoms |
School labelled half Zips are now available to purchase in addition to the above uniform. If you would like to purchase a half zip with your childs initials on it please contact Yvonne in the school office on secretary@scoilmhuireballyhogue.ie for more information.
School ties are navy with a light blue stripe, these will be unique to Scoil Mhuire, Ballyhogue. If you would like you can purchase a school tie from the office for a cost of €4.50. These are not mandatory but encouraged.