Welcome to Charleville National School!
Charleville National School is a Church of Ireland school under the patronage of the Minister for Education. We are proud to offer a warm, caring and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to grow and develop in a balanced and harmonious way in all aspects of their development, including intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual. Central to our ethos is helping pupils build a living relationship with God and with one another.
We provide Religious Education in the traditions, practices and teachings of the Church of Ireland, and we support our pupils in developing their understanding and formation in the Church of Ireland faith.
Our goal is simple: to help every child reach their full educational potential. We work towards this through thoughtful planning, strong communication with parents and meaningful daily routines based on the Department of Education Primary School Curriculum 1999.
At Charleville NS, we view parents and teachers as true partners in each child’s educational journey. Good communication and positive cooperation between home and school are key to helping every child thrive.
Through this website, we hope to keep parents, prospective families and the wider community informed about our school policies, day to day routines and the many wonderful things happening in our school. Charleville operates in line with the Education Act 1998 and the Rules for National Schools as set out by the Department of Education and Skills.
We are delighted to share our school with you and we thank you for visiting our website.
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Fantastic Fun Day- 25th June 2026
We had a fantastic Active Fun Day on 25th June. The children moved around 11 fun stations, spending three minutes at each activity, including Bean Bag Challenge, Musical Statues, Water Relay, Penalty Shoot-Outs and more. Each group represented a World Cup country, with scores recorded on a scoreboard throughout the…
Celebrating our Active School Flag 🥳
For over a year now, our school community has been working incredibly hard towards achieving the Active School Flag. Under the outstanding guidance of our Fifth Class teacher, Ms Wendy Mathews, and with the dedication of our wonderful Active School Committee, we have embraced every opportunity to make physical activity…
Out of this World!
Kiril, a member of Sixth Class, has a real passion for planets and everything out of this world! Just take a look at the fantastic project he has been working on at home. His knowledge and enthusiasm for space are truly inspiring. We are so lucky to have someone like…
5th Class Assembly and Infant Assembly
Over the past two weeks, we enjoyed our final assemblies of the school year ….the 5th Class Assembly and the Infant Assembly. Both featured fitting themes, wonderful songs, dances and important messages. A big thank you to Rev. Isaac, Ms Mathews and Ms Conway for all their hard work in…
Jr and Sr Infants School Tour
Junior and Senior Infants didn’t let a little rain spoil their school tour to Tearaways Pet Farm. Armed with raincoats, wellies and plenty of enthusiasm, they embraced the wet weather and made the most of every minute. There were lots of opportunities for adventure throughout the day, with puddles, farmyard…
1st and 2nd Class School Tour, 2026
1st and 2nd Class had a wonderful day on their school tour to Tearaways Pet Farm. The children were lucky to enjoy fantastic weather and a fun-filled day exploring the farm and meeting lots of animals. Some of the highlights included meeting a huge rabbit called Wallace, a mischievous alpaca…
Buddies 1st and 4th Class
Our 1st and 4th Class Buddy System is a wonderful way to build friendships and connections across the school. Each child in 1st Class is paired with an older buddy from 4th Class who can offer support, encouragement and a friendly face around the school. This week the buddies had…
Clay in the Sunshine ☀️
Ms Gleeson’s class took their Art lesson outdoors for a change and made the most of the beautiful weather. The children used clay to create a wonderful collection of sea creatures, using their imagination and artistic skills to design everything from fish and starfish to octopuses and crabs.
Testing complete, Ice lollies earned !
We all know that school isn’t always easy, and there are times when we have to work extra hard, especially during Drumcondra testing. After all their effort and dedication, Ms Foster treated her 6th Class to a well-earned ice lolly in the sunshine once the tests were completed.
Annual Bake Sale
This year we had another wonderful Bake Sale. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our parents and children, who donated a fantastic selection of buns, cakes, breads and many other delicious treats. The Bake Sale took place in the Bridge Centre Shopping Centre, Tullamore, and was a great success,…