Newtownmountkennedy/Kilcoole Educate Together National School was established on the 29th of August 2019. Our developing Educate Together school is thriving thanks to widespread community and parental support, an innovative school team and diligent pupils. As we flourish and learn together, our dynamic school community relished the opportunity to nominate an apt school name that would best exemplify our Inclusive Practices whilst also celebrating the two wonderful localities we are privileged to serve- Kilcoole and Newtownmountkennedy.
After research and collaboration the name ‘Woodstock Educate Together National School’ was nominated. ‘Woodstock Stream’ is a natural water feature that not only epitomizes the vitality and connectedness that flows between our two great communities (http://www.kilcoole.ie/about-kilcoole/rivers/) it also symbolizes the diversity and transformative power of learning that we celebrate at our school.
Additionally, this natural treasure holds a lovely historical aspect appearing on the 1660
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In September 2021, with DES & Patron approval, the BoM passed the motion changing the name from ‘Newtownmountkennedy/Kilcoole ETNS’ to “Woodstock Educate Together National School.” (Woodstock ETNS).
Woodstock Educate Together National School is an equality-based, co-educational, child-centered and democratically-run primary school under the patronage of Educate Together. The school is currently located in its temporary accommodation in Modular buildings opposite the Newtownmountkennedy Community Centre.
The school operates under Department of Education rules and regulations, follows the National Primary School Curriculum, and is subject to the same level of inspection from the State Inspectorate as all other Primary Schools in the country.
Our ethos is inclusive; and it is our aim to ensure, to the best of our ability and resources, that no child is an outsider. The staff work to educate the children to fulfill their intellectual, creative, social, physical and emotional potential. As well as all the other academic subjects (Maths, Gaeilge English, Geography, History, Science, Social Personal & Health Education, Drama, PE and Music) we teach the ‘Learn Together’ Ethical Education curriculum which studies and discusses different religions, beliefs and non-belief systems, values, and ethical and environmental issues.
A Typical School Day
8:45 am School Opens *(Early drop off 8.35 am)
8:45 – 9.05 Morning Literacy/Numeracy/Motor Activity Learning & Stations
9.05 – 9.10 Roll Call
9.10 – 10.30 Teaching & Learning Lessons
10.30 -10.45 SOS: Little Fruit/Veggie Break & Free Play
10.45 – 12.30 Teaching & Learning
12.30 – 12.55 LON: Healthy Eating & Free Play
12.55 – 2.25 Teaching & Learning
1.25 pm Junior & Senior Infants Home-time
2.25pm First Class upwards Home-time
We strongly encourage punctuality & full attendance as Children miss out on essential social elements as well as invaluable learning if they are late or absent.
Have a little look at our school day:
