Welcome to our school. Fáilte Go Stigh Colláin
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
A very warm welcome to Stackallen N. S. We hope that your child will be extremely happy here. Our school is a happy and safe place where every child matters. Without your support we cannot succeed so we look forward to working in partnership with you in the interest of your child’s all round learning and personal development.  We have a wonderful staff ( see School Structure) and you can be assured of our full co-operation and commitment at all times. Should you have any queries or concerns at any time please feel free to come and talk to us. Beir bua agus beannacht. Jim Hoey, Principal  |
BACKGROUND: Stackallen was founded in 1840. The name itself derives from the Irish "Stigh Colláin" House of Cullen. A book on the history of the Old School can be purchased from the secretary. The “new” school was built beside it in two stages:1968 and 1978. It comprises eight mainstream classes, 3 learning support rooms etc. There are eleven teachers plus Principal, three special needs assistants, one classroom assistant, secretary and caretaker. There are also visiting teachers for general music (guitar, keyboard, tin whistle and accordion), and speech and drama. It is a co-ed school catering for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. At present there are 213 pupils. |
What's Happening
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5th. Class Project 5th class did interesting projects on their favourite animals (more photos on "Class Pages" on the Menu and then click on "Projects"
Posted 28 Jan 2012 10:42 by Stackallen NS Info -
3rd class study the senses Taste!
Posted 26 Jan 2012 10:08 by Stackallen NS Info -
4th. Class are making models of the planets as part of their project.
Posted 25 Jan 2012 12:56 by Stackallen NS Info -
Junior Infants were studying houses and built their own! See more on "Class Pages" in Menu and then under "Art"
Posted 27 Jan 2012 06:31 by Stackallen NS Info -
Santa's visit All the children sang Christmas carols in the Old School and they were loud enough for Santa to hear and drop in! The Infants were especially glad to see him ...
Posted 23 Dec 2011 12:33 by Stackallen NS Info
