Michael's National School, Crosspatrick, is a two teacher school in Co Kilkenny, just off the M8
We have a favourable pupil teacher ratio and a strong digital culture aligning with the new curriculum. The school boasts of the latest in computer technology, Ipads, Interactive Whiteboards and High Speed 500MB Fibre Internet access, which allows us to facilitate online Science Workshops etc.. The children are all encouraged to take part in this technological side of modern education, which is used to supplement learning where possible. Recreation facilities include an impeccably cut one-acre playing field, a hurling wall, sports and play equipment and outdoor sheds. The children are coached in Tag Rugby, Table Tennis, Hurling and Football throughout the school year. The tin whistle/recorder is taught to all the Senior Classes. Students get an opportunity to experience Science, Drama, History, Geography and we have a strong tradition of Gaeilge in the school. We are an Aistear promoting school with a range of resources to support each theme. We actively promote station teaching in both the Senior and Junior Rooms. The Accelerated Reading Programme is used with the Senior Classes and is a fantastic resource for motivation and encouragement of reading along with the development of literacy skills. The New Renaissance Freckle TM Maths Programme is used to supplement the delivery of the Maths Curriculum.
