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St Brigids N.S Greystones

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  • 04-07-2012 8:50pm
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    mounty
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hello,

    I am hoping to start my child in St Brigids National School in Greystones in September. (Subject to there being a place available).

    I would love to hear from any parents who already have children in the school as to what their views are on the school.

    Any advice or views would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.

    Mounty


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    Dr.Silly
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    Hi Mounty,

    You're going to hear good and bad stories about every school, no matter how posh, or expensive or otherwise they are.

    Personally speaking, I think the school is fantastic. Teachers are excellent and you can always speak with them on a one to one basis about the progress of your child(ren) or any concerns you have. The only negative point I have is that I wish they were more keen on sporting activities through the school.

    I'm very happy with them and would recommend them.

    Good luck with your place.


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    2011
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    Dr.Silly wrote: »
    Hi Mounty,
    Personally speaking, I think the school is fantastic. Teachers are excellent and you can always speak with them on a one to one basis about the progress of your child(ren) or any concerns you have. The only negative point I have is that I wish they were more keen on sporting activities through the school.

    I'm very happy with them and would recommend them.
    I would agree with that 100%.

    My only complaints are that the pupil / teacher ratio is not great for some classes and I don't like that running is forbidden in the playground.


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    abacus120
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    I also find the school great,really lovely teachers but agree on the sport side of it also,you will hear good and bad stories about all schools


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    Chocolate fiend
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    2011 wrote: »
    I would agree with that 100%.

    My only complaints are that the pupil / teacher ratio is not great for some classes and I don't like that running is forbidden in the playground.

    I have never heard of a school that bans running in the playground, is it unusual?


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,583 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Chocolate fiend wrote: »
    I have never heard of a school that bans running in the playground, is it unusual?
    I don't know how normal this is, but it is a rule that is enforced in St. Bridgets.
    I appreciate that they have their reasons, but it is still something that disappoints me.

    I don't want to focus too much on the negatives, overall it is an excellent school, with fantastic teachers.


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    #7
    mounty
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭mounty


    Thanks a million to everyone for your very helpful replies. Much appreciated! Mounty


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    Greystoner
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    I have a child there who is very happy. The school seems well run and organised; regular texts are sent to inform parents of what is going on. My only concern is that the class sizes are very large, but other schools have the same situation.If you need to have a chat with the teacher, they always make time, albeit a little pushed as they are so busy!No complaints about it. My child is happy, so therefore I am happy too!


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