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By Principal Pat Neenan
Moyderwell Mercy Primary School, Tralee offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where children feel happy and secure in a family-like environment.
A highly motivated and dedicated staff work diligently as a team to nurture the children and foster a willingness to learn.
Conveniently located in Tralee Town Centre, the school is within easy reach of many of the resources Tralee has to offer including the Town Library, Tralee Town Park, Kerry County Museum, Siamsa Tíre and Tralee Bay Wetlands. We take full advantage of these resources to provide the broadest possible education to our students.
With 400 students enrolled, we cater for both boys and girls from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. We currently have a staff of 30 teachers and 10 classroom assistants who cater for the ever changing needs of our students.
Through our vibrant Student Council we ensure our pupils’ voices are listened to and Moyderwell Mercy is very much a student-led environment.
Excellent Extra-Curricular Programmes/Approaches for our pupils:
• Maths Recovery
• Reading Recovery
• STAR Assessed Renaissance Accelerated Reading Programme with MyOn Digital Library within the individual’s Zone of Proximal Development
• Incredible Years Positive Behaviour and Zones of Emotional Regulation Training
• Friends for Life Anxiety Prevention and Resilience Building
Innovative Extra Curricular Activities:
• A highlight of your child’s time in Moyderwell will be the opportunity to exhibit at the RDS Primary Science Fair in conjunction with the BT Young Scientist of the Year, and Primary Science Excellence Awards.
• Take part in School Choir, Christmas Concerts, BLAST (Bringing Live Arts to Students and Teachers)
• Enjoy a wide range of sporting activities including football, hurling, athletics, swimming, spike ball and tag rugby.
• Experience Cycle-Right and Safer Routes to School Community Development
• Avail of Kinder Music, Violin, Cello and Ukulele tuition with professional tutors in conjunction with Music Generation
• Be part of our Green School Programme and help maintain our School Garden
Facilities / Provisions:
• Free hot school lunches (15 choices per day)
• Organised courses/classes for parents – cookery, craft etc.
• Teacher-supervised Homework Club for senior pupils
• Full sized Sports Hall with state of the art equipment
• Modern Classrooms with Interactive Digital Learning Facilities
• Little House Montessori & Afterschool on site
• Department approval for multi-million euro extension. Expected delivery for Sept 27’.
• Regular access to IPads & Chromebooks
• Home School Community Liaison Coordinator
• Student Council and Active School Committee
Visit www.moyderwellmercy.ie to enrol your child in Moyderwell Mercy today and let us be your child’s home away from home. — Pat Neenan, School Principal.
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