Gaelscoil Chill Dara

Gaelscoil Chill Dara
Green Road
The Curragh
Co. Kildare
(045) 442300

Roll No. 20023A Enrolment 394

Our School Philosophy:
Gaelscoil Chill Dara is a Catholic, all-Irish, Co-Educational Primary School that is located directly outside Newbridge, in Co. Kildare. Pupils range from 4 to 13 years of age. The school operates under the rules of the Department of Education and Science and the Primary School Curriculum is taught here.
At present, there are 394 pupils enrolled and most of them live in Newbridge, Kildare Town, Rathangan or Kilcullen. There is another Gaelscoil located in Naas. There are 18 on the team of teachers and 3 on the external team. There are 15 classes in the school and two resource teachers. It is our intention to help the pupils develop self-confidence and respect for other people. Teachers keep in regular contact with parents.

Management:

Gaelscoil Chill Dara operates under the 1998 Education Act and under the Rules for National Schools set out by the Department of Education and Science.The School is under the patronage of Foras na Gaeilge. Periodically, the Patron names the Board of Management. The Board of Management are responsible for the direct running of the school.Gaelscoil Chill Dara’s Board of Management comprises the following:
Two nominated by the Patron( Colm Ó Gógáin, (Chairman) and Seán Ó Fearghaíl),
The School Principal ( Seán de Paor )(Secretary),
Two parents ( Tracey Uí Scolaí and Conor Ó Mathúna),
One teacher (Esther Ní Choncradha ),
Two additional members ( Treasa Uí Riagáin and Proinsias de Paor(Treasurer) )

Contacting the School: The School Office opens from 9.00 – 2.30 each day. Phone 045 – 442300 or e mail : gscoilchilldara@eircom.net