ABOUT
We are a small, rural, co-educational Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, located in the parish of Kilrossanty and Fews at the foothills of the Comeragh mountains in Co. Waterford. We currently have 108 pupils on roll. Our school crest is that of a St.Bridget’s Cross as St.Bridget is the Patron saint of our parish.
We are inclusive.
We recognise that everyone is different and strive to meet the needs of all of our pupils so they can reach their full potential.
Staff, parents, BOM and the wider school community work together for the good of all.
We foster a sense of belonging and connectedness with the school and our local community. We recognise that what we do locally can have an impact globally.
We are concerned with the development of the whole child so that they will have the confidence and resilience to become active, caring, responsible citizens in society.
Get To Know The School
Our original school was built in 1965. We added an extension of 2 classrooms, learning support room, office, staff room and car park in 2010 and more recently in June 2017 we completed another extension of an additional classroom ( having gained our 5th mainstream teacher ) a resource room, meeting room and storage room.
All our classrooms are fitted with interactive whiteboards and children also have access to ipads for research and project work. We have spacious grounds to allow our children to play safely, having two sports pitches and a large zoned tarmacadam playground, with basket ball court, as well as a school garden. The school is fortunate to have a very supportive Board of Management and Parents Association who work with the school to ensure its smooth running and have run very successful fundraisers over the years so that we can enjoy the facilities we have today.
SCHOOL STAFF
Principal:
Catherine Dunwoody
Vice Principal:
Sarah Feeney
Secretary:
Mrs. Claire O'Donnell
Mainstream Teachers:
Mrs. Sarah Feeney
Mrs. Sandra Flynn
Mrs. Ebony Hyland
Ms. Hannah Houlihan
Special Education Team:
Mrs Catherine Dunwoody
Mrs AnneMaire O' Doherty
SNA:
Mrs. Karen Kiely
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
The new Board of management of Kilrossanty National School is as follows;
Bishops Nominees:
John Coffey (Chairperson)
Fr. John Delaney
Board Secretary:
Catherine Dunwoody
Community Representatives:
Catriona Keating (Treasurer)
Marie Mulhearne
Teacher Representative:
Sarah Feeney
Parents Representatives:
Peter Cunningham
Katie Prendergast
CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR
AUGUST 2026 – JUNE 2027
WEDNESDAY 26th AUGUST 2026 School reopens.
All classes finish at 12.30pm on this day.
Halloween Break Monday 26th October – Friday 30st October
School reopens Monday 2rd November
Tuesday 22nd – ( Half day 12 noon )
School closes for Christmas Holidays.
Wednesday 6th January 2027 School re-opens for Spring term.
Monday 1st February - St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday
Thursday 18th and Friday 19th February
School Closed Mid-term Break.
Wednesday 17th March
School closes for St. Patrick's Day
Friday 19th March 2027 ( half day 12 noon )
School Closes for Easter Holidays
Returning Monday 5th April 2027
May Bank Holiday Weekend School Closed on
Monday 3rd May
June Bank Holiday Weekend School Closed on
Monday 7th June
Friday 18th June ( half day 12 noon )
School closes for Summer Holidays.
Requirements List 2026/27
Junior and Senior Infants
A school bag big enough to fit A4 folders and can be opened and closed independently.
2 x A4 plus zip mesh folders.
2 x 112g (labelled) tubs of “Playdoh” (this brand only)
2 x (labelled) medium Pritt Sticks.
A pencil case (a simple pencil case which can be opened/closed/put away independently).
3 labelled and sharpened “Red Junior” Triangular writing pencils (Faber Castell)
Large oval rubber.
Topper with lid and container with two sharpener ports. (large and small)
Twistable colours (labelled).
First Class:
2 x A4 plus Zip Mesh Folder
4 x labelled medium Pritt Sticks
2 x 112g (labelled) tubs of “Playdoh” (this brand only)
Each child will need a pencil case with 2 labelled and sharpened “Red Junior” Triangular writing pencils (Faber Castell).
Large oval rubber
Topper with lid and container with two sharpener ports. (large and small)
30cm ruler
Colours labelled twistable crayons
5 x Black Whiteboard markers labelled
Second Class
2 x A4 plus Zip Mesh Folder
4 x labelled medium Pritt Sticks
1 pack of twistables/crayons (each one labelled)
Each child will need a pencil case with 4 labelled and sharpened HB pencils.
Rubber/Topper,
30cm ruler
1 small box of felt-tip coloured markers (label box with name)
5 x Black Whiteboard markers labelled
2 x Red Pens
1 x A4 40 page display folder
Third Class to Sixth Class:
1 x 40 Page Display folders A4
3 x labelled medium Pritt Sticks.
3 x Pencils and colouring pencils/twistables (not markers).
A rubber and topper.
Red/blue/black biro pens.
5 x Black Whiteboard markers.
2 x Mesh folders. A4
30cm ruler.
Simple Calculator (4th Class only)
Please take note:
• All belongings to be labelled with child's name.
▪ All items of clothing to be CLEARLY MARKED WITH NAME especially coats and jumpers.
• No Tippex allowed.