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Welcome to our school websiteScoil Chomáin Naofa, is a six teacher school, four mainstream teachers and a full time learning support teacher. Presently it has the services of a resource teacher. Margaret McGing is the Principal. Other members of staff are Carol Walsh, Marianne Forde, , Sandra Galvin, Nicola Costello, Ciara Glynn and Gillian O' Connor. The school has the services of a secretary - Deirdre Jennings. Gerry McHugh is our part time school caretaker.
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Scoil Chomáin Naofa –Roundfort National School
The school is named after St. Coman (patron of Roscommon) who had the church in Churchquarter dedicated to him.
The original Roundfort National school was built during 1876/1877in Lisnamoyle. The one-roomed schoolhouse (now Lyons’ Pub) accommodated one hundred and eight pupils. What was significant about it for that era was that it was a mixed school.
Subjects at that time were, Reading, Arithmetic, Geography and Drawing. Book-keeping was taught to Fifth Class. The senior boys were taught Agriculture and the senior girls were taught needlework. There were cookery classes taught in the school in 1908.
In 1935 the school moved a few hundred metres to a new premises in Rathard. At this stage the school employed three teachers. During the 1960s a deepwater well was bored on site and piped spring water was provided. The high wall which separated the boys’ playing area from the girls’ playing area was demolished. Part of the wall was retained and heightened to form two ball alleys. Central heating was installed. The turf houses at the front of the school were converted into cloakrooms and toilets. In 1968 the numbers increased and an extra teacher was sanctioned by the Department of Education.
In 2005 extensive work was urgently needed in the school. At a meeting of the BOM and parents, it was thought the best option was to build a new school. Parish priest Father Molloy requested the use of the green field site, this request was graciously granted. Roundfort school community are forever indebted to his Grace for his generousity.
So, on September 3rd 2007 we entered the state of the art school we have today.
This project was completed as a result of funding received under 'The Small Schools Iniative Scheme' and local community funding. The school community is forever indebted to St. Jarlath's Diocesan Trust Fund, Fr. Michael Molloy P.P., Fr. Paddy Sheridan R.I.P. , Fr. Michael Murphy P.P., the parent's of pupils attending the school 2006-2009, the Ceilí group Hollymount, past pupils, former and present staff members, the Delia Murphy commemorative group, the Board of Management 2004-2007, the present Board of Management the Development Group and the general community for their generous financial support which enabled the completion of our modern educational facility 'Go mhéadaigh Dia bhúr stór'.
In 2007, the school was sanctioned another class teacher, bringing the total number to five. This year (2013), a new classroom has been added to accommodate the increased numbers attending the school.
We hope that in its third incarnation Scoil Chomáin Naofa, its teachers and students will leave their mark as previous generations have done.
The school is named after St. Coman (patron of Roscommon) who had the church in Churchquarter dedicated to him.
The original Roundfort National school was built during 1876/1877in Lisnamoyle. The one-roomed schoolhouse (now Lyons’ Pub) accommodated one hundred and eight pupils. What was significant about it for that era was that it was a mixed school.
Subjects at that time were, Reading, Arithmetic, Geography and Drawing. Book-keeping was taught to Fifth Class. The senior boys were taught Agriculture and the senior girls were taught needlework. There were cookery classes taught in the school in 1908.
In 1935 the school moved a few hundred metres to a new premises in Rathard. At this stage the school employed three teachers. During the 1960s a deepwater well was bored on site and piped spring water was provided. The high wall which separated the boys’ playing area from the girls’ playing area was demolished. Part of the wall was retained and heightened to form two ball alleys. Central heating was installed. The turf houses at the front of the school were converted into cloakrooms and toilets. In 1968 the numbers increased and an extra teacher was sanctioned by the Department of Education.
In 2005 extensive work was urgently needed in the school. At a meeting of the BOM and parents, it was thought the best option was to build a new school. Parish priest Father Molloy requested the use of the green field site, this request was graciously granted. Roundfort school community are forever indebted to his Grace for his generousity.
So, on September 3rd 2007 we entered the state of the art school we have today.
This project was completed as a result of funding received under 'The Small Schools Iniative Scheme' and local community funding. The school community is forever indebted to St. Jarlath's Diocesan Trust Fund, Fr. Michael Molloy P.P., Fr. Paddy Sheridan R.I.P. , Fr. Michael Murphy P.P., the parent's of pupils attending the school 2006-2009, the Ceilí group Hollymount, past pupils, former and present staff members, the Delia Murphy commemorative group, the Board of Management 2004-2007, the present Board of Management the Development Group and the general community for their generous financial support which enabled the completion of our modern educational facility 'Go mhéadaigh Dia bhúr stór'.
In 2007, the school was sanctioned another class teacher, bringing the total number to five. This year (2013), a new classroom has been added to accommodate the increased numbers attending the school.
We hope that in its third incarnation Scoil Chomáin Naofa, its teachers and students will leave their mark as previous generations have done.
The School campus including Kreative Kids Playschool
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Front of the school
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Our wonderful, hardworking secretary Deirdre Jennings
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Helen Walsh - A colleague and friend
Helen Walsh worked in Scoil Chomáin Naofa, Roundfort for over twenty five years. As our secretary, she was the linchpin who held the school together and ensured it ran smoothly.
Her manner was always patient, gentle and humorous. These qualities are essential when establishing good working relationships within a school.
The children in the school adored Helen and were always delighted in being sent to the office on a message. She always chatted to them, cracked a joke and made them feel special.
Helen Walsh worked in Scoil Chomáin Naofa, Roundfort for over twenty five years. As our secretary, she was the linchpin who held the school together and ensured it ran smoothly.
Her manner was always patient, gentle and humorous. These qualities are essential when establishing good working relationships within a school.
The children in the school adored Helen and were always delighted in being sent to the office on a message. She always chatted to them, cracked a joke and made them feel special.
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Helen worked above and beyond what was asked of her, even though at times, she could be under serious pressure in the office .She was a counsellor to all. This was not part of the job description! If children fell or needed comfort, she was there with open arms and soothing words. If any of the staff needed a sounding board, she listened without judgement. Helen took a personal interest in all those she dealt with. Helen’s illness came as great shock to all of us. She bore it with remarkable strength and unstinting optimism.Helen was a true friend and we as a staff are privileged to have known her.
On 9th January 2014 we planted a tree on the school grounds in memory of her. She will never be forgotten. |
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