About Us
BACKGROUND
Founded in 1911, Gorthaganny N.S. is situated in the parish of Loughglynn, Co. Roscommon. Our school is approximately 8km from Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, and 14km from both Castlerea and Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Our school caters for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 12.
We endeavour to cater for the full and harmoni
BACKGROUND
Founded in 1911, Gorthaganny N.S. is situated in the parish of Loughglynn, Co. Roscommon. Our school is approximately 8km from Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, and 14km from both Castlerea and Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Our school caters for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 12.
We endeavour to cater for the full and harmonious development of each child attending our school. While the religious beliefs of all children attending this school are respected, the school is under the patronage of the Bishop of the Elphin Diocese, and Religious Instruction is an integral part of the school curriculum.
AIMS
The aims of our school are briefly stated as follows:
· To enable the child to live a full life as a child
· To equip him/her to avail himself/herself of further education so that he/she may go on to live a full and useful life as an adult in society.
STAFF
Mrs. Geraldine Collins - Principal & S.E.T.
Ms. Sarah Prenty-Junior & Senior Infants
Ms. Sinead Coyle 1st - 3rd Class
Mrs. Martina Kelly (D.P.) 4th - 6th Class
Mr. Stephen Healy - S.E.T.
Ms. Lisa Farragher - E.A.L. Teacher
Mrs. Olivia Grady & Ms. Michelle Lyons- S.N.A.
Mrs. Margaret Dyer - Secretary
Mrs. Gina Elwood - Bus Escort
Ms. Davina Morris - School Cleaner
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Kevin Hora - Chairperson
Geraldine Collins - Principal
Brendan Lyons - Community Rep.
Fr. Glen - Bishop's Nominee
Emily Murphy - Bishop's Nominee
Nokuthula Sebele - Parent's Rep.
Declan Elwood - Parent's Rep.
Martina Kelly - Staff Representative
Photo Gallery
We have a large football pitch, basketball court and play area to the rear of the school. The Senior classes play here during break times.
This is the play area where the younger children play during break times.
This is our multi-purpose hall.