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First Holy Communion, 20th May 2023
Well done to our 8 boys and girls in 2nd Class who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday. Thank you to Fr. Peadar for celebrating the ceremony and to Mr. O’ Sullivan and Denise for preparing the children.
Cork County Mayor Visit
Cork County Mayor, Clark. Danny Collins visited our school on Wednesday, 17th May to speak to the children about his role as mayor. The children got the opportunity to speak to the mayor and tell him all about our school activities. [gallery size="large"...
Cork Bike Week
We had a wonderful week for Cork Bike Week. Most of the children brought their bikes a some stage during the week. On Thursday, all classes did a lap of the village. Classes receives reflectors and lights for their bikes. Well done to all our children for...
Scholastic Book Fair
All the children are enjoying the Scholastic Book Fair which is in our school for the week!
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 Muskery 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 4 classrooms and 70 pupils. We have a teaching principal (Special Educational Needs Teacher), four 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
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Learning
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Dedicated
Staff
Ní neart a cur le chéile!
There is no strength without unity!