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The new Principal of Listellick National School, Rosemarie Lawlor. Photo by Dermot Crean
AS the school year begins to wind down at Listellick NS over the next month, the new Principal is settling in nicely at the school on the hill.
Ballyheigue native Rosemarie Lawlor has received a wonderful welcome from all since she arrived on May 13 and she is looking forward to welcoming parents of prospective children wishing to enrol in September, to their Open Evening on Thursday, June 6, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Rosemarie, who spent 19 years in Kilmoyley NS before coming to Listellick, described how welcoming the community has been since her arrival.
“I am so fortunate to have left a lovely school and entered another,” she said. “The school community of Listellick National School have been very welcoming and inclusive. The enthusiasm and warmth of the staff and children have made the transition very pleasant.”
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“I received great support from Annette Dineen, the previous Principal, which was a valuable induction into the role and the community. Each school is unique and getting this insight into life in Listellick school was invaluable,” added Rosemarie.
“I am so grateful to Annette for her time. I am also very grateful to Ms Karen O’Driscoll who led the school so competently while I was still in Kilmoyley NS.”
Pupils at the sports field just behind the school. Photo by Dermot Crean
“As is the case with all principals, I have hit the ground running. This is a very busy time of the year, but I am thoroughly enjoying working here. The culture of the school is so inclusive, that it was a pleasure to join the team here.
“I am delighted and honoured to lead the school on behalf of the great volunteers on the Board of Management of the school. I am looking forward to working with all of the stakeholders of Listellick National School in ensuring that we continue the great work that keeps the teaching of our children at its core.”
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“I would like to thank the school community of Scoil Naomh Eirc Kilmoyley for all the support and kindness during my time there,” said Rosemarie.
Junior infants playtime in the school hall. Photo by Dermot Crean
The new, bright and vibrant school, which was officially opened in February 2023, is situated on the edge of Tralee on the Abbeydorney Road.
The welcoming staff of Listellick National School respect and nurture each child as an individual and strive at all times to ensure that each child is learning in a safe secure environment.
Along with covering all of the curricular subjects , the school offers ample opportunities for all the students and are invested in developing the talents of each individual child.
The school facilities such as a hall, soft outdoor playing area, a pitch and a basketball court ensure that the teaching and learning can be delivered at an optimum level with all the resources onsite.
Pupils in the all-weather, multipurpose play area at Listellick.
This welcoming school community offers an Afterschool service“Club Spraoi” at the end of the infant and the full school day.
A bus service is available. Children are welcome on the school grounds from 8.30am each morning for an 8.45am start. Please visit the school website at www.listellickprimary.com for more information.
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