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St. John's National School, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo

Welcome

A very warm welcome our website. St. John’s National School is situated in the heart of Ballisodare village, Co. Sligo. We are a co-educational primary school which promotes a happy, inclusive, caring learning environment. 

At St. John's N.S. every child is welcome. Here, we strive to inspire, motivate, encourage and help every child to be the best they can be. We have an energetic and enthusiastic staff who willingly share their many and varied talents to enhance your child's learning during their time with us. 

As you navigate through the pages, you will find lots of information about the school including our ethos, the curriculum and policies. 

Please contact us by phone or e-mail if you have any further questions or queries regarding our school. We look forward to using this website as an effective communication tool and a way to celebrate our school activities and events.

Kind regards,

Mary Curley

School Principal

 

Latest News

 
25th Sep 2025
  On Thursday 25th Sept, pupils from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes competed...
 
 
 
 
8th Sep 2025
We want to wish Julia from 3rd Class all the best as she represents Ireland at the...
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Art
 
Multicultural Day
 
Sack Race
 
Lollipop animation Movies by 1st class

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Upcoming Events...

Friday, 3rd October 2025
Wellbeing Week
Multicultural Day
Sunday, 5th October 2025
World Teachers' Day
Tuesday, 7th October 2025
Games Training with Conor 3rd & 4th classes
Wednesday, 8th October 2025
Restorative Practice training for all Staff 3-5 p.m.
Monday, 13th October 2025
Flu Vaccination
Maths Week
Tuesday, 14th October 2025
Tag Rugby Blitz 5th & 6th Classes
Games Training with Conor 3rd & 4th classes
Maths Week
Wednesday, 15th October 2025
Maths Week
Thursday, 16th October 2025
Maths Week
 

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