A happy learning environment in which each child is encouraged, respected and cherished

Managed by the Board of Management under the patronage of the Church of Ireland, St. Matthias’ has had a long tradition of education in West Cork, since it welcomed its first pupils in 1827. At St. Matthias’ we prepare pupils for life by treating each one as an individual, identifying and fostering their particular skills and talents and encouraging them to reach their potential. What pupils experience in primary school will form the basis for lifelong learning and the values, interests and memories they will bring with them into adult life.

Message From The Principal

At St. Matthias’ School we provide an environment in which each child is expected and enabled to achieve his/her potential. Team work and collaboration are encouraged so that pupils learn to work together and to help each other.

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Our School Ethos

This Church of Ireland School is a community where all pupils are equally valued and respected, irrespective of gender, social background, family circumstances, educational achievement, physical characteristics or intellectual ability.

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School Board

The Board of Management is one that brings a wealth of experience to the governance of St. Matthias. Since coming to office, the Board has shown a collective determination to improve all aspects of school life and ensure its growth.

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Memories of Summer fun!

On Wednesday the 22nd of May we took the children to Cork on their school tour. The junior classes visited Rumley’s Farm. You will see from the photos, aside from all of the exotic animals, there were many fun activities for the children to enjoy including zip lining, go-karting and crazy golf. The staff were

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Welcome to our newest pupils!

At the start of the new school year we would like to welcome all our pupils back to St. Matthias’. We hope you all had a lovely summer and wish you a very happy year in school. In  particular, we would like to extend an especially warm welcome to our five new Junior Infants. We

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Active School Week – Day 4

Thursday started off with the students washing the staff’s cars. They were in luck as Mrs. Connolly and Mr. H had really dirty cars!! One of the passers by was so impressed by the students’ hard work that she asked if they would clean hers as well! The lady kindly donated €10 towards our school

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Active School Week – Day 3

Wednesday saw the students jog/ run around the yard in the ” A mile with a smile” challenge. It was so encouraging to see our Infants tearing around the yard brimming with energy. After lunch, skipping challenges took place  both at individual and at group levels. Competition was fierce but also great fun. The junior

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Active School Week – Day 2

Tuesday started off with the students skipping around the yard to accomplish their “A Mile with a smile” challenge. Some students reported an increase of their fitness already so that was a great boost to them. Just as well really as after break Jonathan Davis a qualified fitness instructor set out a rigorous boot camp

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Active School Week – Day 1

The sun shone brightly as we kick started the first active morning with our “walk a mile with a smile”. The 6th class calculated it would take 21 laps all around the perimeter of our school yard to clock up this distance. We partnered a senior room and a junior room student together to complete

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Sport is fun!

All the pupils enjoyed a 6 week golf lesson stint with Kenmare Golf club expert Adrian. They loved all the pitching and putting shots and even designed their own golf course in the yard. The Senior room have converted our top yard to a badminton court and here they are playing a doubles match  

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