St Matthias’ NationalSchool is a co-educational school under Church of Ireland management with approximately 35 pupils on roll between the ages of 4 and 12 years.
The school is situated next to St Matthias’ Church just outside the village of Ballydehob on the Durrus Road. The actual building was constructed in 1901 then renovated, modernised and officially re-opened in 1988. We cater for children in the catchment area of Ballydehob, Schull, Dunbeacon and Kilcoe.
The school is served by a public transport system operated by Bus Eireann.
At this school, the staff members do their utmost to give the children as broad an education as possible. We also value the fundamental role of parents, knowing that teachers and parents must work closely together if the children are to receive the best possible education.
Our Mission Statement:
St Matthias’ is a co-educational Church of Ireland primary school which strives to provide a caring, well-ordered, happy and secure environment for both pupils and staff, where their intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development is encouraged.
Our School Ethos:
Our school is a community in which we are committed to the development and well-being of the whole person. Within this commitment we seek to foster appreciation of differences and mutual respect. Good communication channels are valued, not least between parents or guardians and the teaching staff.
As a Church of Ireland school we seek not to just teach Gospel values but to incorporate them into the life of the school; forgiveness and reconciliation, justice and truth, and sensitivity to others.
Prayers and corporate worship are an integral part of school life, as is the teaching of R.E. with biblical understanding of many issues. The school nurtures freedom of thought and a personal relationship with God.
Enrolment 2010
Enrolment of children for the school year 2010-2011 will take place from 1 May onwards this year.
Children will need to be 4 years old by 1 September 2010 if they are to be enrolled with St. Matthias' School for the coming school year.
If you would like your child to attend St. Matthias' National School you will need to complete a simple form known as a Letter of Intention to Apply. These can be obtained from the school itself or you can download a copy here.
If you would like to know more about the school we have an Information Booklet for parents which you can ask for at the school or you can download a copy here.
If you would like to see the school for yourself, or have any questions you would like answered before you ask for your child to be enrolled at the school, then please contact the Principal, Ian Haseldine, who will be pleased to talk with you.
