Frequently asked Questions

• Transitioning from preschool
• Friends attending other school
• Small number of classmates to play with

Yes!

• Tight knit and good support
• I love the creative learning aspect of the way the curriculum is taught. I’d rather that approach. The inclusion.
• My children absolutely love Bouleenshere and all their class mates. It is a well-kept school with excellent parent teacher communication. They love doing the film clips; they were thrilled to see themselves on National TV last week with their St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
• Children of different classes and age groups are able to mix and play together great for their social skills.
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• Our son loves that he can cycle to school as its close enough to our house. The best thing about the school I think is that everyone is quite casual and approachable. Definitely not too strict and a very manageable amount of homework. A nice transition from Montessori to big school. They are still only babies after all! I also appreciate that there is an emphasis on more creative activities outside of the academic sphere. This and physical activity are all as important as academia in my opinion.
• All the friends made, even with the older children.
• There are many positives. If my son is struggling with any part of the curriculum, his teacher notices it straight away and has the time to give extra help due to the excellent teacher/pupil ratio. My son always looks forward to going to school. All the children know each other and look out for each other, like an extended family. I have always found the school very welcoming, the teachers and principal very approachable and all the staff know all the children, so there is that family atmosphere that is hard to replicate in a larger school.
• The teaching methods and the diverse curriculum. But most importantly is the teachers allow the kids to be kids. To learning from nature walks to being involved in film production.
• My daughter loves going to school. She gets all the help she needs and has made great friends. All children seem to play and get along with each other. She has never had any issues.
• For my child, one of the most positive things about school is that it is a small school. My child needs extra support with school work and has always received that at Bouleenshere. The teachers have always been a great support to my child.

• Small, so good community spirit.
• All children are involved in all aspects of each other’s learning. It is a relaxed creative environment for learning and they are very happy there. That is also important. My boys feel part of a family in Bouleenshere and I hope they never lose that connection.
• For us, it’s the small student numbers that make the school more unique. Each child gets the attention they require and more. There is always an upbeat positive vibe each day I drop off and collect my kids. Myself and my husband both work long shifts in busy jobs and it’s a relief and blessing to know our kids are in such good hands when at Bouleenshere. The school is a credit to all the teaching staff and parents association, keep up the fantastic work ye do!
• Children are encouraged to participate in other activities such as film making, draughts and nature walks etc. in a fun and enjoyable way.
• There is more emphasis on the children as individuals rather than as a group.
• The variety of things that happen, it’s not all book and classroom based. All the classes get on so well together.
• Bouleenshere is unique because of outside of the normal curriculum, the school also focuses on creativity and the emotional wellbeing of the pupils. Individualism and uniqueness is encouraged rather than dampened, which I believe is a very important part of a child’s development.
• The atmosphere here I find is so welcoming and warming. There isn’t a strict regime most notably, all of my kids love going to school. The school encourages independent thinking and conversation.
• The small class numbers is a huge bonus. She gets as much help as she needs and with COVID the teacher has the time in class to catch up on what was missed when they were off.
• Bouleenshere is a fantastic school with nice intimate numbers. The school is very family focussed. Family is included in every aspect of the school. The attention and support the teacher gives to the students is unbelievable. I really think this is possible because the number of children attending the school is not too big.

Parents who wish to apply for a school place in Junior Infants are asked to contact the school office first, and then completing the School Enrolment Form. We welcome families for a personal tour. Contact the Admission Office on 066-7133080 to schedule an appointment.

Places will be allocated in accordance with the criteria set out in our School Enrolment Policy. Parents of pupils who wish to apply for a place in another class should contact the school office. Places in other classes are allocated only if sufficient space is available in that class and if all other criteria on Enrolment Policy are met.

Our school is under the patronage of the Catholic church, as with 90% of Irish schools, therefore, it is very common for children of non-Catholic backgrounds to attend catholic schools. If you do not wish for your child to participate in religious studies please inform the Principal when enrolling your child and discuss how this will be managed within the school.

Girls 

• Navy Skirt / Pants
• Red Jumper
• White Blouse
• Navy Tights

Boys 

• Navy Pants
• Red Jumper
• White Shirt

School Uniform:

School uniform for Scoil Naomh Iosef may be purchased from Shaw’s Department Store Russell St, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 YY72

Tel:(066) 718 0201

School Tracksuit:

Tracksuit for Scoil Naomh Iosef may be purchased from Hennebery’s Sports 50 Ashe St, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 CX82

Tel: (066) 712 1730

Scoil Naomh Iosef is state-funded and parents do not have to pay tuition fees. Parents / Guardians are responsible for covering the cost of school uniforms, books, tours, etc. If you cannot afford the cost of these items then you may be entitled to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear allowance. More information on this here.

A Capitation Grant is paid to primary schools and is based on the number of pupils enrolled in the schools. Capitation grants are paid at the rate applicable at the time the grant is issued. The school also receives an ancillary services grant. From time to time, other grants are made available to schools to fund particular areas of expenditure. The school is dependent on fundraising to help cover the costs of school programmes and further the opportunities for pupils. Since our foundation, we have been fortunate to have a very supportive Parent Council who have undertaken significant fundraising each year to ensure greater opportunities in the area of IT, School library, Aistear, Sports.