Welcome to Scoil Chomáin Naofa, Roundfort.
Scoil Chomáin Naofa is a five-teacher school in Roundfort, Co. Mayo. We have four mainstream teachers and a full-time SET teacher. Our principal is Alan Canny. Other staff members consists of Melissa Brady, Marianne Forde, Carol Walsh, Ciara Glynn and Peter Noone. We are also lucky to have Niamh Keane with us as an extra SET support, shared with Gortjordan N.S.. Our school secretary is Deirdre Jennings and our caretaker is Gerry McHugh.
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Return to School
A very busy and happy return to school over the past few weeks! Our junior end got to test out our new iPads while the senior end got their hands dirty preparing our vegetable beds!
Roundfort Runs
Throughout February, our school community, students, families, teachers and past pupils took on the challenge of getting out and running, walking or cycling as much as possible in the month. The main aim for this initiative was to provide motivation for everyone to keep moving and exercising by setting aims and targets for themselves that could be completed within our 5km limit.
We attached a fundraising element to this in an aim to develop our IT and music resources within the school. Thanks to a very successful Parents Association fundraiser and some government funding we were recently able to buy new IT hardware, 8 iPads and 8 Chrome Books. The next phase is to buy software and coding games to compliment these resources.
Our school also has a bank of musical instruments which we can lend to our students to try their hand at and explore their interest levels. This provides a fantastic opportunity for our children and further funding would enable us to expand the bank of instruments thus providing even more opportunities.
To all who have already contributed we would like to say a huge thank you, and if you would like to still contribute you can through the following link. Fundraiser by Scoil Chomain Naofa Board of Management : Roundfort NS Runs for February (gofundme.com)
Have a look at our video and see the effort we made!
Throughout February, our school community, students, families, teachers and past pupils took on the challenge of getting out and running, walking or cycling as much as possible in the month. The main aim for this initiative was to provide motivation for everyone to keep moving and exercising by setting aims and targets for themselves that could be completed within our 5km limit.
We attached a fundraising element to this in an aim to develop our IT and music resources within the school. Thanks to a very successful Parents Association fundraiser and some government funding we were recently able to buy new IT hardware, 8 iPads and 8 Chrome Books. The next phase is to buy software and coding games to compliment these resources.
Our school also has a bank of musical instruments which we can lend to our students to try their hand at and explore their interest levels. This provides a fantastic opportunity for our children and further funding would enable us to expand the bank of instruments thus providing even more opportunities.
To all who have already contributed we would like to say a huge thank you, and if you would like to still contribute you can through the following link. Fundraiser by Scoil Chomain Naofa Board of Management : Roundfort NS Runs for February (gofundme.com)
Have a look at our video and see the effort we made!
Delia Murphy
The 11th of February 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of Mayo's Queen of song, Delia Murphy. Born in 1902, Delia attended Roundfort NS from 3rd class, in the old school which is now Lyons' pub. She is said to have learned many of her songs from visiting travellers who camped out in Featherbed Lane, just down from her home in Annefield. Delia went on to have an illustrious career recording songs such as "The Spinning Wheel" and "If I were a Blackbird"
While in UCG she met Dr. Thomas J Kiernan and the pair married in 1924, Dr. Kienan went on to become an international ambassador and during the second world war Dr.Kiernan and Delia are credited with saving up to 6,500 Jewish lives.
Delia Murphy died at her Cottage in Chapelizod in 1971.
Just this year, Mayo.ie organised an event to promote Mayo Culture where local artists recorded one of Delia's most famous songs, The Spinning Wheel. The connection to our school goes on as two of our former students, Lisa Canny and Niall Hughes were involved in this production. You can see this video below
There are also some very interesting articles available should you wish to find out more about Delia Murphy.
She lived 'til she died (irishtimes.com)
Delia Murphy, People from Co. Mayo in the West of Ireland | mayo-ireland-ie (mayo-ireland.ie)
The 11th of February 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of Mayo's Queen of song, Delia Murphy. Born in 1902, Delia attended Roundfort NS from 3rd class, in the old school which is now Lyons' pub. She is said to have learned many of her songs from visiting travellers who camped out in Featherbed Lane, just down from her home in Annefield. Delia went on to have an illustrious career recording songs such as "The Spinning Wheel" and "If I were a Blackbird"
While in UCG she met Dr. Thomas J Kiernan and the pair married in 1924, Dr. Kienan went on to become an international ambassador and during the second world war Dr.Kiernan and Delia are credited with saving up to 6,500 Jewish lives.
Delia Murphy died at her Cottage in Chapelizod in 1971.
Just this year, Mayo.ie organised an event to promote Mayo Culture where local artists recorded one of Delia's most famous songs, The Spinning Wheel. The connection to our school goes on as two of our former students, Lisa Canny and Niall Hughes were involved in this production. You can see this video below
There are also some very interesting articles available should you wish to find out more about Delia Murphy.
She lived 'til she died (irishtimes.com)
Delia Murphy, People from Co. Mayo in the West of Ireland | mayo-ireland-ie (mayo-ireland.ie)
We are now enrolling for ‘21/‘22 school year. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hold our usual enrolment night. Enrolment packages will be sent to prospective families so please contact the school if you would like to receive one.
roundfortns@gmail.com
094-9540177
roundfortns@gmail.com
094-9540177
Mrs. Bell
This weekend, our school flag flies at half mast as we mark the passing of former Scoil Chomain Naofa teacher, Mrs. Mary Bell.
Mrs Bell taught in Roundfort for 32 years, from 1968 to 2000 .
As the comments on social media this week have testified, she was a very special teacher indeed. The serenity of her classroom reflected the serenity of her nature. So many people have shared fond memories. There was fundraising silences, a full day of silence in the classroom, only Mrs Bell could have managed this feat! There was gold stars a plenty, each one cherished by the receiver. T.C. or religion, from 12:00 to 12:30 everyday without fail. The tables being piled up at the side of the room for drama on Fridays. Everyone hiding their wooden rulers when it was time for band practice!!!!!(Mrs Bell was a very enthusiastic drummer!!!)
Without doubt, Mrs. Bell will be remembered very fondly by all those who passed under her tutelage.
We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to Marcia, Richard, Harry and the extended Bell family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
This weekend, our school flag flies at half mast as we mark the passing of former Scoil Chomain Naofa teacher, Mrs. Mary Bell.
Mrs Bell taught in Roundfort for 32 years, from 1968 to 2000 .
As the comments on social media this week have testified, she was a very special teacher indeed. The serenity of her classroom reflected the serenity of her nature. So many people have shared fond memories. There was fundraising silences, a full day of silence in the classroom, only Mrs Bell could have managed this feat! There was gold stars a plenty, each one cherished by the receiver. T.C. or religion, from 12:00 to 12:30 everyday without fail. The tables being piled up at the side of the room for drama on Fridays. Everyone hiding their wooden rulers when it was time for band practice!!!!!(Mrs Bell was a very enthusiastic drummer!!!)
Without doubt, Mrs. Bell will be remembered very fondly by all those who passed under her tutelage.
We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to Marcia, Richard, Harry and the extended Bell family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Raffle and Mayo Day
On Friday last the children wore their colours to show our support for our county football team. Unfortunately it wasn't to be for the team yesterday but we are no less proud of these lads this week than we were last week. Their dedication to the cause should be a source of inspiration to each and every young person to chase their dream. P.S. - Doesn't the green and red really suit Ms. Glynn!!!!!
We also held our Christmas raffle on Friday. A huge thank you goes out to all of the businesses in the locality who sponsored prizes and to the parents for getting so many sponsors on board and for selling tickets. The majority of prizes went home on Friday with the children but there are still some to be delivered. Thanks again to all involved.
We also held our Christmas raffle on Friday. A huge thank you goes out to all of the businesses in the locality who sponsored prizes and to the parents for getting so many sponsors on board and for selling tickets. The majority of prizes went home on Friday with the children but there are still some to be delivered. Thanks again to all involved.
Parent's Association Fundraiser;
Drive thru Santa
The man himself, Santa Claus paid a visit to Roundfort this weekend. Our Parent's Association organised a brilliant event to bring some much needed Christmas cheer to the children of our parish and all conducted whilst adhering to public health and safety guidelines to ensure the safety of everyone during these challenging times.
A huge thank you goes out to our Parents Association, Board of Management delegates, parents, teachers and volunteers for their trojan work in organising and running such a fantastic event. A big thank you also to all of the companies and individuals who donated so generously to the event. The money collected will be used to develop the schools IT equipment, so keep an eye on here to see how these funds will be utilised.
Our annual raffle will also be held this wee so get your tickets quick!
Only 10 more sleeps everybody!!!!!!!
A huge thank you goes out to our Parents Association, Board of Management delegates, parents, teachers and volunteers for their trojan work in organising and running such a fantastic event. A big thank you also to all of the companies and individuals who donated so generously to the event. The money collected will be used to develop the schools IT equipment, so keep an eye on here to see how these funds will be utilised.
Our annual raffle will also be held this wee so get your tickets quick!
Only 10 more sleeps everybody!!!!!!!
Halloween in Roundfort National School !
Congratulations to 3rd Class who made their First Holy Communion last Saturday with the children from Lehinch N.S.
They had to wait a bit longer than usual and were blessed with a beautiful sunny day!
They had to wait a bit longer than usual and were blessed with a beautiful sunny day!
Well done to last year's 1st and 2nd Class who received their awards for Peer Reading , six months late! They did a great job and deserve lots of praise for their hard work.
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