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A Taste Of Christmas Cookery Demonstration

Tickets for our cookery demonstration are now available from the school. It is always a great night out with complimentary mulled wine and mince pies along with sampling of the dishes made. Doors open at 7.30pm with the demonstration beginning at 8.00pm. Get your tickets in advance and don't be disappointed!

Mid-Term Break

School will be closed from Monday 30th October to Friday 3rd November.

Parent/Teacher Meetings

Parent/Teacher meetings will be held on Thursday November 23rd.

A Taste of Christmas Cookery Demonstration

It's that time of year again when we begin to think about Christmas and what better way to get into the
festive spirit than a Cookery Demonstration by none other than the chefs of Croí Restaurant Tralee and
the Culinary Gangsters! We are delighted to announce that our annual Christmas Cookery
Demonstration will take place on Thursday 9th November at 8pm at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
 

Team Hope "Christmas Shoe Box Appeal"

This year Ardfert N.S. will be taking part in Team Hope "Christmas Shoe Box Appeal". We would appreciate if one box could be donated from each family and of course if you would like to donate more that would be great too. The shoe boxes have to be in by Tuesday 7th November for collection by Team Hope. Children have received information about the initiative. Thanking you for your kindness and generosity.

Goal Jersey Day

Children can wear any jersey of their choice on Friday 13th October. Voluntary contribution of €2 per child or €5 per family.

Anti-Bullying Policy

The school is reviewing its Anti-Bullying Policy in the light of new guidelines. If you would like to be part of this "Reviewing Committee" please send your name to the school office.

Parents' Association AGM

The AGM of the Parents' Association will take place on Tuesday 10th October at 7.30pm in the school. All welcome.

School Mass

The first school mass of the year will take place on Wednesday 11th October at 12 noon in Ardfert Church. All welcome.

Well done and thank you

Well done to all the young cyclists on completing the first Kids' Fun Cycle on Sunday morning. We were delighted to see so many families enjoying the event. Thank you to all children and parents who took part, to David Fitzgerald for presenting the medals, parents and staff who helped out, marshals, first aiders, doctor, Seamus the community guard, photographers and all members of the Ardfert Harvest Cycle Committee. We would not have had such a wonderful event without everyone's help, co-operation and support. Photos of the event can be see on our school facebook page. Keep up the cycling and we will see you all again next year!

FÍS

Congratulations to 5th Class whose file 'The Gooseberry Fair' has been shortlisted for the 'FÍS' All Ireland Finals to be held in The Helix on November 16th. Well done to all pupils and teachers involved. Check out our video on youtube.

https://youtu.be/Oqxqq8NEzW4 

Ardfert Harvest Cycle

The Ardfert Harvest Cycle Committee would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make our annual cycle such a success again this year. Your continued support is very much appreciated.

 

 

 

 

Welcome to our new Junior Infants.

Our School

Ardfert Central National School was opened on August 26th 1974.It involved the amalgamation of Ardfert, Banna and Tubrid schools.
We have 204 children on roll with a staff of 12 teachers--an administrative Principal, 8 class teachers and 3 Learning Support/Resource teachers.

Principal: Betty Stack.

Deputy Principal: Lynda McElligott

Class Teachers:

Sixth: Lisa Sheehan

Fifth: Dolores Martin

Fourth: Joan Holland

Third: Marie O Connell

Second: Tomàs Hanafin

First: Mary Costello

Senior Infants: Aisling O Sullivan

Junior Infants:Grace Crowley

SEN Teachers:

Lynda McElligott

Billy O Connor

Mary Moriarty


Special Needs Assistants

Mary O Connor, Antoinette O Mahony, Marie Burke, Stephen White, Eileen Drumgoole

Secretary: Agnes Heaphy

Caretakers: Christy Hanafin, Pat Murphy

Traffic Warden: Adelina Baxter

Cleaners: Mary O Mahony, Doreen Dunne.

 

Our Locality

The village of Ardfert is situated in North Kerry, 8km from Tralee and 2km from the beautiful Banna Strand.The village is enriched with some of the most attractive historical sites in the country.
Ardfert means 'Height of Graves' or 'Height of Miracles' and is most widely recognised through its connections with St.Brendan.He was known as 'Brendan the Navigator' and the murals on our school walls show some of the adventures he had on his many voyages.
It was St. Brendan who who founded a monastic settlement in Ardfert at the beginning of the 6th century.

Historical Buildings

Ardfert Cathedral
The first monastery in Ardfert was built on the site of St.Brendan's Oratory.This limestone ecclesiastical site has undergone much restoration work in recent times as the building has many beautiful architectural features.These features include a singular arcade of nine windows known as the 'Nine Choirs of Angels' as well as Romanesque doorways and Ogham stone features.

The Fountain
A beautiful stone crafted fountain is located in the centre of the village.It was built by the local landlords the Crosbies and would have been the main water supply used by the local people until a new water system was introduced during the 1970's.

Franciscan Friary
The substantial remains of Ardfert Friary or Abbey can be found to the east of the village.This was founded by the first Lord of Kerry, Thomas Fitzgerald in 1253.The Friary consisted of a cloister, a square tower and a dormitory.

The Glandore Gate
Located in the heart of Ardfert village , the Glandore Gate was the main entrance to the Great House of the Crosbie family.The building is now privately owned.

The Red Brick Hall
The old Ardfert Parish Rooms which were built in 1914, served as a meeting place for local people.