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Abbeyleix South National School.
Abbeyleix South National School, Ballacolla Road,
Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Is a Primary School for children aged 4-12.
Abbeyleix South National School
" A brief history"
Abbeyleix South National School was built in 1843 by Lord de Vesci to serve the Church of Ireland population in the area. The school is a co-educational school under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Ossory and Leighlin Diocese. The town of Abbeyleix is sited on a carboniferous limestone basin, therefore the school is built with limestone. It is situated adjacent to the parish church in the southern outskirts of the town.
As the population grew, the one classroom building of 1843 was extended in 1893. During the 1950's the layout of the school was slightly changed again. . As a building of architectural merit it makes a valuable contribution to the town which has been designated as an Architectural Heritage Centre by the E.U. At present contractors have tendered for the building of a new four teacher school.
At present the school has a current enrolment of 91 pupils comprising of 41 boys and 50 girls who reside in the immediate area and in Durrow, Attanagh, Killermogh, Ballyroan, Ballinakill and Ballacolla which are within a six mile radius of the school. On 16th February 2010 we were given the go ahead by the Department of Education and Science to proceed to stage 2b Tender and Construction of the New Abbeyleix South National School. The plan includes 4 classrooms with WC in each room, a General Purpose Room, Teachers and Staff Room, Admin/General Office, Resource Room, Library, Multi-purpose Room / servery, a Universal Access W.C and Shower and P.E. store.
The school has , in the past, participated in many enviornment projects run by Laois County Council's Enviornment Awareness Office.We have now been designated a litter free school in The tidy Primary Schools' Competition. The pupils of the school are aware of their responsibility to care for and keep their part of the local enviornment litter free.
"On September 1st 2011, we unexpectedly moved into our fabulous new school, two months ahead of schedule!"
On Monday, 30th April, 2012 Bishop Michael Burrows officially opened The New Abbeyleix South National School.
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facebook.comHope everyone enjoys the break, school reopens Monday 8th January 2018.
Enrolling for 2018-2019. Parents wishing to enrol their child for September 2018. Please note Application Forms must be returned by midday Thursday 18th January. Forms available from school office.
🤖 Budding Robotic Engineers 🤖 Third and Fourth Class pupils had a magnificent experience with the Learnit Workshop . This was their Christmas treat and they said it was the BEST workshop ever! They worked on tablets and created different working models following a programme. Thank you to Senior Infants’ Parents for fundraising for this amazing workshop. Check out our school blog for lots more photos https://abbeyleixsouthns.scoilnet.ie/blog/2017/12/19/budding-robotic-engineers/
Third and Fourth Class have raised in total €210 in aid of their chosen charity this Christmas- PATH Portlaoise action to homelessness by selling their handmade Christmas and Birthday Cards.There are some cards left in the school foyer. They are €2 each. Thank you so much to all who have bought cards and who have, by doing so, supported those in need. Check out our school blog post for more info https://abbeyleixsouthns.scoilnet.ie/blog/2017/12/12/card-sale-for-charity/
Dear Parents, we are very much looking forward to performing our Nativity Play this Thursday evening 14th December at 7pm in St. Michael and All Angels' Church.
Dear Parents, our Nativity Play performance for Dove House has been postponed. We will decide on another date for both Scoil Mhuire and Dove House and will let you know shortly.
Abbeyleix South N.S. is opening tomorrow Tues 12th Dec at 10 a.m. Please take care and only bring your child to school if you are happy to do so. No need to be there at opening time. A large effort has been made to try to ensure the safety of all. The paths to the door of the school have been cleared and salt has been spread. Gradual drop off for safety.Only come to school at a time that you feel safe to do so.
Dear Parents, In the interests of the safety of all, the Board of Management of Abbeyleix South National School has directed the school to close tomorrow Monday 11th December. The school will reopen as normal on Tuesday 12th December. Thank you.
Dear Parents, "A spokesperson for the Department of Education and Skills has said schools nationwide will remain open tomorrow. In the event of a status red warning, decisions will be made locally by individual schools." If the weather changes to a status red we will review the situation tomorrow morning. Presently Abbeyleix South N.S. will be OPENING tomorrow. Thank you.
Dear Parents,due to Orange Status Weather alert our Nativity Play has been POSTPONED to a date yet to be decided.Awaiting clarification from Department of Education regarding school tomorrow.Schoolstext will issue later.Thank you.
Mrs Wallaces 3rd and 4th class have set up their card stall in the school. Cards for Christmas, birthdays and any occasion. All handmade by the students. Cards available while stocks last. Why not check out our school blog post to see more of their amazing work. https://abbeyleixsouthns.scoilnet.ie/blog/2017/12/07/3rd-4th-class-card-sale/
This years Nativity Play is "It's a party". It was professionally recorded yesterday in the church. DVD's must be ordered and paid for in advance by Wednesday 13th December (€10 each). It would make an ideal Christmas present or something to treasure forever.
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