School News
Trip to the Opera House Panto
The children and staff of Rylane NS had a fantastic day out on 11th December to Cork Opera House for the panto Aladdin!
Maths Week 2025
Maths Week 2025 took place from October 11th to October 19th and the children in Rylane NS participated in some fantastic, engaging activities to promote Maths in school and at home. These included lots of estimating activities, online Maths quizzes, art activities...
October Assembly winners
Congratulations to the boys and girls who received a Wellbeing Postcard at our October Assembly for being kind, hardworking and valuable members of their classrooms
Green and White Day
Rylane NS was delighted to welcome Aghabullogue Junior Camogie Team following their County Final win. What a fantastic achievement and a great opportunity for the children to hear about the dedication and commitment from everyone involved. It was lovely to welcome...
About Our School
Rylane National School is a mainstream co-educational school with classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. Set in the picturesque townland of Mountrivers in Rylane, our primary school is beautifully nestled in the green countryside with the magnificent Muskerry mountains in view. Rylane National School is a Catholic Primary School in the Parish of Aghabullogue.
The original school building dates back to 1914 and huge celebrations were held in the school in 2014 to mark its centenary.
Our school comprises of 3 classrooms and 67 pupils. We have a teaching principal, three mainstream class teachers, two Special Needs Assistant and one part-time Secretary.
Our school crest resembles our identity; heritage, learning, sport and community. Within Rylane National School, we strive to establish an environment where each child is given an opportunity to learn and grow, academically, physically, intellectually, spiritually, socially and emotionally. This is reflected in our school ethos where pupils of all ages and abilities are encouraged to reach their maximum potential in all curricular, spiritual and extra-curricular areas.
Our school motto ‘Chun Mhaitheas an Linbh’ or ‘For the Good of the Individual Child’ reflects the approach of inclusivity we instill in all aspects of school life in Rylane National School.
Our Facilities
School Building
We have a large Reception Area, Four Classrooms, a Special Education Room, PE Room and Library.
Playground
We have lots of playground space here in Rylane National School. We are fortunate to have a large playing yard at the front of the school and another larger playing yard at the back of the school beside our school pitch.
PE Hall
Our PE hall is a great place to exercise during the winter months. Whole school performances, extra curricular activities and monthly assemblies take place here too.
Polytunnel
We have a lovely polytunnel beside our school pitch that is full of flowers and vegetables that out Gardening Committee look after.
Happy Environment
Active
Learning
Broad & Balanced
Curriciulm
Digital
Learning
Dedicated
Staff
Ní neart a cur le chéile!
There is no strength without unity!