Dublin . The area along the Shankill Road forms part of the Court district electoral area. Specialist centre for preparation for Drama School entrance. For more information on how you can take part visit https://greenschoolsireland.org/event/bike-week-2023/#:~:text=We%20are%20excited%20to%20celebrate,Day%20on%20Wednesday%20the%2017th. The linen industry, along with others that had previously been successful in the area, declined in the mid-20th century leading to high unemployment levels. The area includes Lanark Way, one of the few direct links to the neighbouring nationalist areas, which leads directly to the Springfield Road (although the street is gated close to the Springfield Road end and these are locked at night). @followstannes @Rang4Seomra14 pic.twitter.com/S5Ix, RT @MsOlsonsClass We loved this game! Scoil Mhuire, Shankill is a mid-sized Irish Primary School located south of Dublin City.It is a mixed gender primary school catering for children between the ages of four and thirteen.Scoil Mhuire offers a wide and varied curriculum, including such activities as Irish dancing, basketball, Gaelic football, computers, languages and drama, while Established in 1841, the original building was cramped and inspection reports over the years commented on the high standard of teaching despite the inadequacy of the building. Pupils aged 4-19 yrs old. [39] A number of Protestant churches are situated in this area including the West Kirk Presbyterian Church,[40] the Shankill Methodist church and the independent Church of God.[41]. Welcome to Hope Nursery School open Monday - Friday from 8.30am-1.30 pm. We loved wearing our helmets @followstannes @ShankillGaa pic.twitter.com/4Tu5, RT @aivalikli_ms Concluding our study of life cycles with a look at our school pond today. [76] Public transport is now provided by the Metro arm of Translink with the Shankill forming the eleventh of the company's twelve corridors. [38] The area was redeveloped some time before the lower Shankill leading to feelings locally that those in the upper part of the road were better off compared to the "Apaches" of the lower Shankill as they were colloquially known. The information is provided by . Parish registers, transcripts, baptism records, marriage records, and burial records. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-328628-1']); - Alexandra K. Trenfor, "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. Alexandra College Dublin Boarding & Day School 1 Middle Schools & High Schools Educational Services Elementary Schools Milltown The pub was close to "The Eagle" where the UVF "Brigade Staff" had their headquarters in rooms above a chip shop bearing the same name at the Shankill and Spiers Place junction. Primary 5 and 6 pupils at Malvern Primary School took part in an art competition . Admission Form: Senior Infants Sixth Class, Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment, Notification of Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement, Notification: Review of Anti-Bullying Policy. They are looking forward to painting them next week@followstannes pic.twitter.com/3ngW, RT @msrigbysclass Lots of fun today trying some hurling. The areas south of the road were covered by the Belfast Woodvale seat at Westminster and a seat of the same name at Stormont. Read More Contact Us Scoil Mhuire, Shankill, Dublin 18, Ireland Tel/Fax: 01 282 3507 Charity Registration No: 20205449 scoilmhuireshankill@gmail.com Read More Creative learning, personal achievement and happiness. Nelson Mandela, "The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see." [2] In Irish, it is known as "Bthar na Seanchille" ("the road of the old church"). [18] Shortly after this attack, Spence and three others were arrested and later convicted. It runs through the working-class, predominantly loyalist, area known as the Shankill. [20] The UVF continued to be active on the Shankill throughout the Troubles, most notoriously with the Shankill Butchers led by Lenny Murphy, as well as the likes of William Marchant and Frankie Curry, the latter a member of the Red Hand Commando. pic.twitter.com/hNqn, RT @Rang4Seomra14 This is the day that the Lord has made. Primary schools in the greater Shankill area included Forth River Primary School on the Ballygomartin Road. For more information:https://www.unhcr.org/ie/events/world-refugee-day-ireland. The "Brown Bear" pub which loyalist Lenny Murphy used as his headquarters to direct his notorious murder gang the Shankill Butchers was located on the corner of the Upper Shankill and Mountjoy Street. We played a fun warm up game and practised striking with a hurl! [70] All four clubs are members of the Northern Amateur Football League. [74] The ground is the home of Woodvale Cricket Club, established in 1887. Glencairn is an area based around the Ballygomartin Road, which runs off the Woodvale Road, as well the Forthriver Road. Fire also engulfed the house next door, killing seventy-seven-year-old Protestant widow, Matilda Gould, who lived there. St. Saviour's School was located in the city of Belfast, Shankill Parish. [57] As a consequence the Springmartin Road is home to an 18-foot-high (5.5m) peace line that runs for the length of the road from the junction with the Springfield Road until near that with the Ballygomartin Road. [33] George McWhirter, a writer and first Poet Laureate of Vancouver, B.C., Canada, also came from the area originally. Rathmichael Parish National School is located in Shankill, south county Dublin and is under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough. pic.twitter.com/OMdU, Our camogie team had a great win over Mount Anville JS on Monday with an impressive final scoreline. This building, which houses the No. Prior to its closure, and before several changes of name, Cairnmartin Secondary School also served the greater Shankill area. It is bordered by the Crumlin Road. The road stretches westwards for about 1.5mi (2.4km) from central Belfast and is lined, to an extent, by shops. Various local greater Shankill primary school pupil's artwork has been incorporated into the new mural. The main areas identified within this area are Woodvale, Glencairn, and Highfield. We recommend that students complete their Life Story in advance of the programme for themselves. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The architecture of this church is called trefoil, which means it is built in the shape of a shamrock. National Walk to School Week runs from 16th May 2023 to 20th May 2023. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/s0sG, RT @Rang4Seomra14 We love spending time together, and building precious memories for all. The 2020/21 booklists are now available here for all classes. [44] Also buried here is 2nd Private W.A. Note: Many schools are listed by their Irish name as per Department of Education records. Wayne McCullough, a gold medalist at the Commonwealth Games and a world champion in the Bantamweight division and an olympic silver medalist at the 1992 Summer Olympics representing Ireland is a native of the Shankill. : Sch 391/1/1-9; 13-19 View this catalog record in WorldCat for other possible copy locations For more information on events:https://ireland.representation.ec.europa.eu/index_en. Christmas Holidays Closing at 12 noon on Wednesday, 21st December. These included the "Berlin Arms" at the Shankill and Berlin Street junction, and the "Bayardo", which was situated on the corner of Shankill and Aberdeen Street. We are located only 6 miles (10 minutes) from Longtown and 9 miles (15 minutes) from Brampton, so why not call in for a visit with your child - they'll love it! Closing at 12 noon on Wednesday, 21st December. St Mary's Primary School; Divis Street, Belfast, Cliftonville Integrated Primary School, Belfast, Nascoil & Bunscoil Bheann Mhadagin, Belfast, Our Lady's Girls' Primary School, Belfast, Holy Cross Girls' Primary School, Belfast, Fullerton House Preparatory School, Belfast, St Vincent de Paul Primary School, Belfast, Victoria College Prepatory School, Belfast, St Therese of Lisieux Primary School, Belfast. We also offer a breakfast club, after-school clubs and teacher-led Nursery provision for 3 and 4 year olds. Okay, let's register to unlock School Guide, Please confirm your email after you have paid, Receive our newsletter to help your child's education. The full re-wire is due for completion by this summer. The girls had to contend with a waterlogged pitch, but their ability to lift the ball and play it in the air gave them a great advantage. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/2ZZF, Final Confirmation of the week. The Shankill has been traditionally unionist and loyalist, albeit with some strength also held by the labour movement. School will be closed on Monday 1st May 2023 for the May Bank Holiday and Tuesday 2nd May 2023 for a teacher in-service day. If no Star Rating is available, the school will be listed as Not Rated and will appear in geographical order based on the school's proximity to the centre of the search location or postcode. Thank you @blackrockec pic.twitter.com/cRSL, RT @MsOCrowleys1st We spent time this week learning all about money. February Break @followstannes pic.twitter.com/XNo5, RT @rangmsmaguire Lots of fun with coach Steve this morning. Whiteside also lends his name to the Norman Whiteside Sports Facility, a community sports area used by Woodvale F.C. During 1971 two pub bombings took place on the Shankill, one in May at the Mountainview Tavern, at which several people were injured, and a second at the Four Step Inn in September, which resulted in two deaths. _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.schooldays.ie']); Find Primary Schools in Ireland - Primary Dublin South County Details for Primary schools and links to the Assessments from the Department of Education. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/eU48, RT @MsOlsonsClass We had lots of fun learning about money this week! Seehttps://worldoceanday.org/ to learn more! Rathmichael Parish National School is located in Shankill, south county Dublin and is under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough. We also played a fun exchange game with money tokens to learn about the value of each coin! Of these only Holmes belonged to the mainstream Ulster Unionist Party for the entirety of his career with Boal a sometime member who also designated as both independent Unionist and Democratic Unionist Party and Henderson always an independent who for a time was part of the Independent Unionist Association. School will be closed on Monday 1st May 2023 for the May Bank Holiday and Tuesday 2nd May 2023 for a teacher in-service day. They can use our template. According to investigative journalist Martin Dillon, the latter was used a centre of operations for a UVF platoon led by Anthony "Chuck" Berry. [citation needed] During the 1980s and 1990s, closure and amalgamation were both suggested and vehemently opposed by everyone connected with the school. [22] During the 1990s, C Company under Johnny Adair became one of the most active units in the UDA, with gunmen such as Stephen McKeag responsible for several murders. @followstannes @ShankillGaa pic.twitter.com/Hodk, RT @aivalikli_ms Thanks Coach Steve for a great hurling lesson today. Christmas Carols; Principal, Mr W Wright info@glenwood.belfast.ni.sch.uk 028 9032 8341 About this school DE Number: 1016485 School type: Primary School Management Type: Controlled Find out more about School Management types Gender: Boys and Girls Age Range: 4-11 Specialist Provision Class: Yes Parliamentary constituency: Belfast North District Council: Belfast May 5, 2023 National Space Day takes place on Friday 5th May 2023. [62], Secondary schools serving the Shankill area include the Belfast Boys' Model School and Belfast Model School for Girls due to their location in the Ballysillan area of the neighbouring Crumlin Road. If not, please contact the school or download here: The school uniform for children in JuniorInfants up to 2ndclass is a red sweatshirt withthe school logo printed on it, a whitepoloshirt and either navy trousers or a skirt or pinafore. [13] One such riot occurred on 9 June 1886 following the defeat of the Government of Ireland Bill 1886, when a crowd of around 2,000 locals clashed with the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) who were attempting to stop the mob from looting a liquor store. As well as extensive housing the Woodvale area contains the Woodvale Presbyterian Church, which building on the corner of the Woodvale and Ballygomartin Roads dates back to 1899. [8] Its font, an ancient bullaun stone, resides at St Matthew's on Woodvale Road, and is said to hold the power to heal warts. @followstannes @ShankillGaa pic.twitter.com/xwHh, RT @aivalikli_ms Maths Stations today looking at 3D shapes! [citation needed] Norman Whiteside, the ex-Northern Ireland and Manchester United midfielder, lived on the Shankill. Local law enforcement officers had to barricade themselves in Bower's Hill barracks where a long siege followed. Dear Parents and Staff,I am writing to you all as this is my last day. A Belfast Shankill constituency also returned a member to the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 19181922, with Labour Unionist Samuel McGuffin holding the seat. An Ulster Rangers social club is also open on the road, with the Glasgow team widely supported amongst Northern Irish Protestants. It has been a very emotional month for me. Summer Solstice takes place on Wednesday 21st June 2023! All children should have received their booklist for next year already. World Environment Day takes place on Monday 5th June 2023. Weve made sure to do lots of fact hunting for our projects! 9 District Orange Lodge, has been revamped by Belfast City Council. youll be able to add your review, Write your review, add your email and submit. Dublin/ Wicklow. Stobie's killing, which occurred near his home on Forthriver Road, was publicly claimed by the Red Hand Defenders, a cover name used by various loyalist groups on ceasefire.[55]. A regular route for UDA gunmen seeking access to the Falls during the Troubles, it was dubbed the "Yellow Brick Road" by Stephen McKeag and his men. These include swimming, basketball, Gaelic games, Soccer, Irish dancing, Majorettes etc. Please contact the Principal, Mrs Joyce McKinty to arrange a suitable time. . Peter's Hill is adjacent to Carrick Hill, a small nationalist area to the north of the city centre. The Shankill Road begins at Peter's Hill, a road that flows from North Street in Belfast city centre and quickly merges into the Shankill itself at the Westlink. [73], The Ballygomartin Road is also home to a cricket ground of the same name which in 2005 hosted a List-A match between Canada and Namibia in the 2005 ICC Trophy. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. For more information, or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact the school. [65] Others primary schools in the area include three on the Shankill Road itself in Glenwood Primary School, established in 1981,[66] Edenbrooke Primary School on Tennent Street and Malvern Primary School as well as Black Mountain Primary School and Springhill Primary School on Springmartin Road. Butterfly Awareness and Education Day takes place on Saturday 3rd May 2023. Belfast was served by a network of trams in the first half of the 20th century and the Shankill was the last part of the city to see this service removed in the 1950s. [58] In May 1972 the area was the scene of a two-day gun battle between republican and loyalist paramilitaries and the British Army. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/dWit, RT @rangmsmaguire Working on a little narrative writing this morning. The school, by then known as Mount Gilbert Community College, closed permanently in 2007 after a fall in pupil numbers.[64]. How lucky are we!?! A great hard fought and skillful game of hurling by both sides. As well as a large housing estate the area also includes Glencairn Park, a large woodland area at the bottom of Divis Mountain. scecretary@scoilmhuireshankill.ie. School closes at 2.30pm on Thursday 1st June 2023 for the June Bank Holiday and reopens on Wednesday 7th June 2023 at 08.50am. Famous pupils include footballer Norman Whiteside[63] and boxer Wayne McCullough. . Creative Learning, Personal Achievement and Happiness. Wishing all our pupils the best on their Confirmation Day @followstannes pic.twitter.com/txX0, RT @MsOlsonsClass We also had a ball on Friday practising our GAA ball skills! A bomb exploded in Frizzell's Fish Shop, below the UDA's Shankill headquarters. Scoil Mhuire,Shankill, Dublin 18, Ireland. [16] A garden of remembrance beside the Shankill Graveyard and a mural on Conway Street commemorate those who fought in the war. pic.twitter.com/zlP3, Solar panels installed today as part of the overall project for the full electrical re-wire of the school. During that time the seat was held by three men, Tommy Henderson (19291953), Henry Holmes (19531960) and Desmond Boal (19601973). We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The bomb exploded prematurely as it was being planted. In partnership with parents, we strive to nurture the childrens academic, spiritual, emotional and social development. We examined lily pads, mini beasts and our adult and adolescent newts! The West Belfast Orange Hall is located near the top of the road. 104 Hopewell CrescentBelfastCountry AntrimNorthern IrelandBT13 1DP, T: 028 90 323 185E: hopenurseryschool@hotmail.com, Mon: 8.50am - 1.30 pmTues: 8.50am - 1.30 pmWed: 8.50am - 1.30 pmThurs: 8.50am - 1.30 pmFri: 8.50am - 12.40 pm. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Buses link Belfast City Centre to the estates at the top of the Shankill as well as the Ballysillan area of the Crumlin Road. Edenderry Nursery School is situated in the Shankill area of North Belfast. @followstannes @Rang4Seomra14 pic.twitter.com/QSEX, RT @hinds_mcquiston Results are in: 3 cracked, 1 intact! Believed to date back to 455 AD,[6] it was known as the "Church of St Patrick of the White Ford" and in time had six smaller churches, known as "alterages", attached to it across the west bank of the River Lagan. We respect your privacy and never share your email address with the reviewed school or any third parties. 2 talking about this. [71] A Linfield Supporters and Social Club is situated on Crimea Street. Happy Easter wishes everyone @msrigbysclass @followstannes twitter.com/msrigbys, RT @MsOlsonsClass Lovely end to a great term! Children can join us as soon as they have their third birthday. The abstentionist policy of Sinn Fin MP Gerry Adams, who was West Belfast's MP until his resignation in 2011, led to an attempted legal challenge by local councillor Frank McCoubrey who argued that Shankill residents were being denied their right to representation. [67] The image has since been moved to Hopewell Crescent. two classes with 26 children in each providing quality education within the area. Your review is awaiting moderation and we will let you know when it is published. (01 2831148), Merville Rd Stillorgan . Get phone numbers, addresses, maps & driving directions on goldenpages.ie [75], Although the Shankill Road initially grew as part of the main road to Antrim, it is no longer part of any wider network linking Belfast to neighbouring towns, with its peripheral roads all either terminating in the mountains or linking to the Springfield Road. He is one of a number of boxers from the area to be featured on a mural on Gardiner Street celebrating the area's strong heritage in boxing. The pupils are at the heart of everything in the school and the teachers and staff work tirelessly to create positive learning experiences for the boys and girls. "The essence of education lies in drawing out the very best that is in you." - Mason Cooley, "Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way." We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. [30] The Lower Shankill has been redeveloped in recent years although during the 1960s the housing was ranked as the worst in Belfast. It has been a very emotional month for me. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/SQSK, RT @rangmsmaguire We particularly enjoyed trying on the helmets. For further information about our school please contact uson 01228 577264 oralternatively email us at office@shankhill.cumbria.sch.ukor head@shankhill.cumbria.sch.uk. The pupils are at the heart of everything in the school and the teachers and staff work tirelessly to create positive learning experiences for the boys and girls. Our vision is everything you will see within our daily school life: all children flourishing through the many opportunities and challenges they are presented with. Several streets link the Shankill Road to the neighbouring Crumlin Road with the area around North Boundary Street formerly the stronghold of Johnny Adair's C Company. ; Once logged in via Facebook, Recruitment was also high during the Second World War and that conflict saw damage occur to the Shankill Road as part of the Belfast Blitz when a Luftwaffe bomb hit a shelter on Percy Street, killing many people. We had to figure out different ways to make amounts and how to find the correct change! Seehttps://www.worldenvironmentday.global/?c=1 to learn more! The school will reopen on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 08.50. Weve had a lot of fun experimenting with colour to make rainbow clouds @followstannes pic.twitter.com/cY7t, Latest edition of the SCAN is out! Top 5 best performing schools in Shankill and their catchment areas in Shankill ranked by School Guide in 2022 Our Lady and St Patrick's College Rathmore Grammar School Regent House School St Dominic's High School Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School Want a full league table for Shankill? Many of the streets in the Shankill area, such as Leopold Street, Cambrai Street and Brussels Street, were named after places and people connected with Belgium or Flanders, where the flax from which the linen was woven was grown. [17], During the Troubles, the Shankill was a centre of loyalist activity. At Hope Nursery School we provide a happy, safe, nurturing and stimulating educational environment, where staff work together to ensure that each child is valued and their well-being and development in all areas is promoted. pic.twitter.com/abhs, RT @MsOlsonsClass Such fun with Coach Steve on Monday from @ShankillGaa! The Harland and Wolff shipyard was also a traditional employer for the area,[12] and it too has seen its workforce numbers decline in recent years. We enjoyed looking at coins with magnifying glasses and learning about where the different coins came from. scecretary@scoilmhuireshankill.ie. Phone: 01 2825565 Stonebridge Road Shankill Co Dublin ,Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown D18AV61 Primary School Roll number: 19888H e: stannesnsshankill@gmail.com w: www.stannesshankill.com Principal: John Fingleton Enrolment: Boys: 244 Girls: 226 (2022/23) Ethos: Catholic, Parish: Shankill Fees: All of the partners in Scoil Mhuire community; parents,teachers, pupils and management, will work together,underpinned by our Catholic Christian values and beliefs, toensure that we create the optimum learning/teachingatmosphere in our school. Fathers Day takes place on Sunday 18th June 2023. Football is also a popular sport in the area with local teams including Shankill United, Albert Foundry, who play on the West Circular Road, Lower Shankill, who share the Hammer ground with United[69] and Woodvale who won the Junior Cup in 2011. The modern Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) had its genesis on the Shankill and its first attack occurred on the road on 7 May 1966 when a group of UVF men led by Gusty Spence petrol bombed a Catholic-owned pub. Click link for the booklists for September 2022. School opens:8.40 amClasses Commence: 8.55amInfants finish:1.25pm1st-6th Classes finish:2.25pmGames:2.30-3.30pm. . Skip to content. Read More Uniforms & Booklists The 2020/21 booklists are now available here for all classes. Engineers in the making! (John 10:10). pic.twitter.com/MzNj, Our hurling team played their first game yesterday against Our Lady of the Wayside from Kilternan. Lots of them were hiding in our garden today. Further information is available in our 2022/2023 leaflet. www.dublincypscdirectory.ie - Dublin CYPSC Directory. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/Aztx, RT @Rang4Seomra14 Exploring the garden, seeking the elusive mini beasts this afternoon @followstannes pic.twitter.com/VHOb, RT @Rang4Seomra14 We went in search of mini beasts this afternoon @followstannes pic.twitter.com/8w5D, Junior Infant Assembly today with Ms. Woods' class performing 3 wonderful songs! Phone: 0871144311. On behalf of the school community, welcome to the official Scoil Mhuire, Shankill website. [18] This was followed on 27 May by the murder of John Scullion, a Catholic, as he walked home from a pub. Several members of C Company who have died are commemorated on murals around the area, notably Stephen McKeag, William "Bucky" McCullough, who was killed by the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) in 1981 as part of a series of tit for tat murders between that group and the UDA[34] and Jackie Coulter, killed by the UVF during a loyalist feud in 2000. Well done to all involved. - George Evans. They all look the same and if your child loses one, we can usually only find it if the name is clearly marked on it. Safety first with our helmets before a great hurling skills session! The school uniform for children in Junior Infants up to 2nd class is a red sweatshirt with the school logo printed on it, a white polo shirt and either navy trousers or a skirt or pinafore. This mission statement is displayed in Scoil Mhuires entrance hall. Well done to children and staff involved. For more information:https://afbeducation.org/butterfly-conservation/butterfly-education-and-awareness-day/. [9], As a paved road the Shankill dates back to around the sixteenth century as at the time it was part of the main road to Antrim, a role now filled by the A6. At Scoil Mhuire, we engage in a broadrange of extra-curricular and after-schoolactivities. The site is located just south of Shankill Village where residents will benefit from a planned new DART station, a proposed local centre and primary school, presenting the perfect opportunity for a range of potential homeowners at varying stages of life. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/m7mg, RT @msrigbysclass My first ever class who are now 6th class took my Senior Infants on a Saint Patrick's day trail recently! no. Shankill Civil Parish Guide to Shankill Civil Parish, County Antrim, Northern Ireland ancestry, family history, and genealogy. The Shankill was covered by the West Belfast Battalion of the UDA, which was divided into three companies: A (Glencairn and Highfield), B (middle Shankill), and C (lower Shankill). Allshoes should haveVelcro fastenings in the Infant classes and for any child who cannot yet tie their own laces. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); [36], Although there is no precise dividing line between the Lower, Middle and Upper Shankill locally it is usually said that the lower Shankill ends at Agnes Street.
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