Bunscoil Bhríde, Rathangan

An Active School, a Green School, a Digital School of Distinction and a STEM Award-Winning School

Bunscoil Bhríde is a 19-teacher girls’ primary school, located in the picturesque village of Rathangan, in Co. Kildare.

In September 2020, we opened our Bluebells Class; a special class for girls with Autism.

We are very proud to have been recognised and awarded as an Active School, a Digital School of Distinction and are one of the few schools in the country to have been awarded eleven Green Flags. We are also recipients of the Discover Primary Science Award over the last twelve years and boast success in a range of team sports.

At Bunscoil Bhríde we provide high quality education in a safe, respectful, happy, collaborative and inclusive environment that builds the foundation for life-long learning.

We aim to nurture a Christian atmosphere that cultivates good relationships, strong friendships and teamwork, based on kindness and respect between staff, pupils, parents and the local community. Our vision is a school community where all children feel loved, valued, respected and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential.

Maria Rogerson
Principal

Bunscoil Bhríde School News

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Parents’ Association

About our Parents’ Association

Other News

Bunscoil Bhríde Parents’ Association, is proudly collaborating with 14 other primary schools in South Kildare to introduce a Voluntary Smartphone Pact starting Septembr 2024.

The Voluntary Smartphone Pact gives parents the option to collectively agree to delay the purchase of a smartphone for their child while they are in primary school. The aim is to:

Introduce a voluntary no smartphones pact at school.
Restrict online access for your child.
Provide educational information to support child online safety.

Why

Significant concerns have been raised about the potential negative consequences of smartphones for children. This includes an increased risk of:

Cyberbullying
Self-Harm
Reduced Concentration
Depression and anxiety
Access to pornography and violent content
Poor academic performance
Suicidal ideation
Online predators
Impact on relationships

Collectively, we believe that this alliance will function as a tool to address the above issues and in turn, reduce peer pressure on children to want a smartphone as they will not be the “odd one out.” Parents will also feel reduced pressure from their children to purchase one.

Projects and Activities

Fifth class recently took part in a fabulous sewing workshop kindly facilitated by Aideen Cross. Click here to find out more.

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School Trips

In November, Third and Fourth Class participated in the ‘Creative Rathangan’ project, which brought them to Tannery Park and Rathangan Library. Click here to read more and view photographs of the trip.

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Green Schools

Latest News: In September, the whole-school took part in National Fitness Day. Click here for more information.

Active Schools

Latest News: The Active School Committee was very pleased with our busy Active School week, which took place from Monday 8th April to Thursday 11th April.

Mission Statement

Our Mission

To provide high quality education in a safe, respectful, happy, collaborative and inclusive environment that builds the foundation for life-long learning.

Our Vision

We aim to nurture a Christian atmosphere that cultivates good relationships, strong friendships and teamwork, based on kindness and respect between staff, pupils, parents and the local community.

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History of Rathangan

Rathangan gets its name from ‘Iomgháins Rath’, the remains of which still can be seen at the top of the town.

Throughout the years, the town has been shaped by many influences and events such as the 1798 Rebellion, the Grand Canal and Bórd na Móna.

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