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Welcome to St. Maries of the Isle
At St. Maries of the Isle, we are proud to extend a warm welcome to all students, parents and visitors. We are a co-educational school that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of inclusivity within a rich Catholic tradition.
Our dedicated staff are committed to delivering academic excellence, while also nurturing the spiritual and personal development of each student.
We understand the importance of strong partnerships between the school, parents, and the wider community. Together, we strive to create a supportive network that nurtures the growth and success of each student.
Thank you for visiting our website, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to our school community.
Michelle Griffin,
Principal
WOW Week!
From 19th to 23rd October, St. Maries of the Isle Primary School is taking part in WOW Week (Walk or Wheel) as part of our Green-Schools initiative. All children are encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school where possible.…
Oceans of Discovery
Dave from Oceans of Discovery recently visited our 4th and 5th classes. He brought live starfish, crabs, sea anemones and other marine life found along our shores. The children enjoyed seeing the animals up close and learning about them. Dave…
Open Day at St. Maries of the Isle
Open Day We are delighted to invite prospective pupils and their families to our Open Day on Thursday, 8th October from 12:30–1:30pm. Come along, meet our principal and staff, and enjoy a guided tour of the school with our 6th…
Primary School Survey
We would like to thank all members of our school community who took the time to participate in the Department of Education and Youth\'s Primary School Survey. The results have been shared with parents, guardians and staff and are available…
Junior Infants Enrolment 2027-2028
We will be accepting applications for enrolment for the 2027–2028 academic year from 1st October 2026. Our Application Form can be downloaded below and returned by post, by email to info@stmariesps.ie, or in person to the school. Download Application Form:…
Game Changers
We are very proud of our 5th Class students whose projects Climate Camp and Jigsaw Globe were shortlisted in the Primary category of Trócaire’s Game Changers competition. The children worked in groups to design their own games exploring climate change and global justice, and…
5th Class trip to UCC and The Glucksman
5th Class had a wonderful trip to University College Cork and the Glucksman Gallery. During their guided tour of UCC, they heard many fun and interesting stories about the Crawford Observatory, the Honan Chapel, the bust of George Boole, the…
Christmas 2025
We are busy getting ready for our Christmas concerts on 9th, 10th and 11th December. Our school is looking very festive. A big thank you to Ms. Simcox and Ms. O’Connor who decorated the windows in our reception area.
Every Child a Reader
We are delighted to be selected for the Every Child a Reader programme from Children’s Books Ireland. We had the pleasure of welcoming our Champion of Reading, author Olivia Hope, to the school. Huge thanks to Children’s Books Ireland for…
Cycle to City Hall with Lord Mayor
Last month, some of our senior students cycled from the school to City Hall alongside the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle. A fantastic experience exploring the city’s designated bike lanes and visiting City Hall together.
This school now has high speed broadband connectivity through the Department of Education School Broadband Programme, delivered as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU.
Proud to be a Champion School of Sanctuary!
