Welcome to our school
Founded in 1964, Scoil Réalt Na Maidine (Morning Star) is a boys' primary school with special classes situated in the Ballyphehane area on the south side of Cork City, just off Tramore Road and close to Musgrave Park rugby ground.
We enrol boys from Junior Infants to Sixth Class throughout the school year and in our Special Classes for Children with Autism as vacancies arise.
First Communion, Confirmation and Graduation 2020
Click the link below for our 2020 Graduation Class Slideshow.
Thank you Mr McSweeney and James for putting it together.
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PLEASE DONATE TO OUR SCHOOL BUILDING FUND..
Buy-A-Brick
Look out for our BUY A BRICK poster in the reception area of the school soon. Bricks cost €100. You won't actually get a brick but you will get a sticker from the office when you pay the €100 and your name will be put on a permanent plaque in the new area of the school along with all the other people who buy a brick.
500 bricks are available to buy. Companies or individuals can buy multiple bricks if they wish. Cash, cheque or bank transfer donations are accepted. Email morningstar.ias@eircom.net if you need more information or bank details for donations.
SPREAD THE WORD!
Also, https://www.gofundme.com/morning-star-building-fund
All proceeds go towards the cost of our new school extension, upgrading the existing part of the school and new resources.
Thank you!
Click on the link above to access our Facebook page.
Our latest slideshow below...
2020 and beyond...
Some of the changes to our school:
Pre 2019: I Sports/Events Hall Post 2019: 2 fully equipped Sports/Events Halls
Pre 2019: 2 teaching offices(1-1/group work) Post 2019 5 teaching offices
New computer room/library
Brand new fully equipped multi sensory room
Storage area will be trebled in size.
New IT equipment. We will have 20 tablets, 20 computers and interactive screens in every classroom.
Our playground will be three times the size of our current playground.
New pedestrian entrance.
We will continue to have access to world class ETB sports facilities that we share with Coláiste Stíofán Naofa, including GAA pitch, full soccer pitch and astroturf sports field.
Our office is now equipped with state of the art online administration tools such as Aladdin and Primary Planning Tool and digitised filing systems.
Our students have access to several new programmes such as Robotics/Digital Stategy Initiative, Student Council, Happy Talk, Cycle Right, Get Up Stand Up and-from September 2019-the excellent Incredible Years programme.
We are always looking to improve and evolve.
We appreciate that it has taken several years to get to this starting point. The process of change is rarely straightforward. Many meetings, phone calls, interviews, tendering and begging the Department of Education have been necessary to get the funding and approval for the project.
We thank you for your trust and patience and we are confident that we will all reap the rewards.
Some of the changes to our school:
Pre 2019: I Sports/Events Hall Post 2019: 2 fully equipped Sports/Events Halls
Pre 2019: 2 teaching offices(1-1/group work) Post 2019 5 teaching offices
New computer room/library
Brand new fully equipped multi sensory room
Storage area will be trebled in size.
New IT equipment. We will have 20 tablets, 20 computers and interactive screens in every classroom.
Our playground will be three times the size of our current playground.
New pedestrian entrance.
We will continue to have access to world class ETB sports facilities that we share with Coláiste Stíofán Naofa, including GAA pitch, full soccer pitch and astroturf sports field.
Our office is now equipped with state of the art online administration tools such as Aladdin and Primary Planning Tool and digitised filing systems.
Our students have access to several new programmes such as Robotics/Digital Stategy Initiative, Student Council, Happy Talk, Cycle Right, Get Up Stand Up and-from September 2019-the excellent Incredible Years programme.
We are always looking to improve and evolve.
We appreciate that it has taken several years to get to this starting point. The process of change is rarely straightforward. Many meetings, phone calls, interviews, tendering and begging the Department of Education have been necessary to get the funding and approval for the project.
We thank you for your trust and patience and we are confident that we will all reap the rewards.
ALL QUERIES REGARDING LITTLE STARS PRESCHOOL SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MICHELLE ON 087 3114463. PLEASE DO NOT RING THE MAIN SCHOOL OFFICE BECAUSE THE SCHOOL AND THE PRE-SCHOOL ARE SEPARATE ENTITIES WITH DIFFERENT BOARDS OF MANAGEMENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.
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2018 saw the passing of our esteemed former Board of Management Chairperson, Mr. Bill Fitzgerald (far right in the photo-taken during our 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2014).
Bill contributed enormously to the life and development of Morning Star over 30 years. We are indebted to his service. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. |
A sneak preview of our School's Magazine..... |
CÓR FHÉILÉ NA SCOL 2018
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Mr. Jim Crockett
(centre of photograph)
Principal of Morning Star N.S.
FROM 1964-1985.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
May He Rest In Peace.
(centre of photograph)
Principal of Morning Star N.S.
FROM 1964-1985.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
May He Rest In Peace.
Christmas in Morning Star 2017
Autism Awareness Week takes place in April in Morning Star N.S.
The school holds a number of events for pupils, parents and staff to raise awareness. It's always a great success. Thank you to everyone for getting involved!
During Autism Week the students learned a lot about Autism - Lámh signs, they watched a video showing our similarities and differences, they attended an ASD themed Assembly,they listened to Mrs.Fitzgerald speaking about what the children with ASD do everyday and they integrated into the ASD classes. The boys formed new relationships and learned more about their similarities.
John Hourihan wrote the following piece on what he learned during Autism Week.
"Autism is a very common condition. A lot of people do not fully understand what it means to have Autism.
There are loads of different types of Autism from Mild to Moderate. It is important for people with autism to have lots of coping strategies. We must be patient with them.
They behave differently to us but they are the same as us. They could lash out or have a tantrum but this is how they cope in stressful situations. They can be sensitive to light, sound, smell or touch. They might even find eye to eye contact difficult." - John Arundel
John Hourihan wrote the following piece on what he learned during Autism Week.
"Autism is a very common condition. A lot of people do not fully understand what it means to have Autism.
There are loads of different types of Autism from Mild to Moderate. It is important for people with autism to have lots of coping strategies. We must be patient with them.
They behave differently to us but they are the same as us. They could lash out or have a tantrum but this is how they cope in stressful situations. They can be sensitive to light, sound, smell or touch. They might even find eye to eye contact difficult." - John Arundel
We are now on Facebook!
Search the school page @morningstarns
Our pen pal project with Woodstock Elementary School, Connecticut, USA.
Our boys exchanged letters, photos and videos with the 4th Grade class.
Left: Mr. Deasy with the 4th Graders in Woodstock Elementary School, Connecticut, USA.
Class of 1964
6th. class, 2015-16
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