Ballinhassig Parish

Ballygarvan National School:

The present school which was recently opened is located in the heart of the village .The new housing development has added vibrancy to the existing school community whose 16 teachers cater for 320 boys and girls.  The pupils have access to the full breadth of the revised curriculum with visiting teachers and coaches complementing the skills of the energetic teaching staff.  Parents are regarded as partners in education and there is a very active Parents Association in the school who participate in policy development as well as organising special events and fundraising to enhance the learning experience of their children.

·         Principal:            Ms. Mairéad Coakley

·         Telephone:         ( 021) 4888390

·         Email:                ballygarvanns@eircom.net

·         Website:             www.ballygarvanns.com

·         School Motto:      “ Fás Trí Fhoghlaim ” - “ Growth through learning ”

Ballyheada National School:

This school was opened in 1988. It presently has a staff of eight teachers, including two resource teachers. It has a mixed pupil population of 156 pupils. The school covers all aspects of the new curriculum. It holds classes in speech and drama, Gaelic games and swimming. It also has Irish dancing classes after school hours. The school is very fortunate to have a very active Parents Association which helps to organise many of the above classes.  

·         Principal:            Mr. Jerry Coakley

·         Telephone:         (021) 488 5066

·         Fax:                  (021) 497 9776

·         Email:                ballyheadans.ias@eircom.net

·         Website:             www.ballyheadans.ie

·         School Motto:      “Sonas agus Oideachas”

Goggin’s Hill National School:

This modern school was officially opened in 1983. It has six mainstream teachers and two resource teachers. It also has an ASD unit. There are 170 pupils in the school. In addition to the core subjects, the school offers a wide range of extra curricular activities, such as speech and drama, traditional music classes, school library, gardening, gymnastics, Irish dancing, Gaelic games, rugby and soccer.  There is an active Parents Association that offers support to the school by organising fun and educational events for the pupils.  The association also actively raises funds to help with school projects.  

·         Principal:            Mrs. Fiona Meehan

·         Telephone:         (021) 488 5241

·         Email:                gogginshillschool@gmail.com

·         Website:             www.gogginshillschool.com

·         School Motto:      “Mol an Óige”