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Montessori Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh have been operating for the past 12 years in the heart of the Bishopstown Community. Fun, play, learning and happiness are all key parts of what we do.
From September 2021 our Montessori will be located in the boys national school in Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh. In addition to the wonderful space we will occupy at the school, the Montessori also has full access to a large outdoor area.
The importance of early years learning and development cannot be underestimated and this is the driving force behind Montessori Scoil an Spioriad Naoimh.
Every child that attends Montessori Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh is nurtured and cared for in a friendly and caring environment. This is deeply important to the teachers and the school.
Why Choose Us?
Our Ethos
Every child is nurtured and cared for in a friendly and caring environment. This is deeply important to the teachers and the school.
ECCE
Children who attend our Montessori can avail of the free preschool scheme (ECCE).
Please feel free to check when your child can avail of the ECCE preschool scheme on the ECCE calculator below
Highly Qualified Teachers
Montessori Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh prides itself on being a place for learning and playing, staffed by highly qualified educators.
Teachers have a BA in Montessori Education, Post Graduate Diploma from Mary Immaculate College and are fully qualified in child protection and first aid.
Our Rooms
Our Montessori Classroom
Our Montessori classroom is located on the grounds of the boy’s national school. The Montessori has its own entrance which is located in the schoolyard.
The Montessori room is a spacious and beautiful space for the children to learn, explore and play. Our curriculum is focused on the Montessori method of teaching which aims to create a play-based, child-led environment.
Our Montessori Wild Garden
We have a wonderful gated wild garden located in the schoolyard.
The Montessori children have
daily access to this garden where they can play with a mud kitchen, children’s slide, climbing rocks, balancing beams, and plenty of overgrown wild greenery
Our Bike and Trike Area
The Montessori children have daily access to a large yard where our bikes, trikes, and scooters are located.
There are a variety of bikes available for children of all ages and abilities.
What Our Parents Say
My daughter Clara attended Bishopstown Montessori and had the most wonderful experience. Sinead and Ita provide a warm, nurturing, educationally rich environment to help students thrive and really enjoy their experience. Clara bounced in the door every
morning and still talks about her adventures In Montessori. Sinead and Ita are the dream team and are exceptionally talented at what they do. I couldn’t recommend Bishopstown Montessori highly enough.
Sarah
Sinead thought all 5 of my children and between Montessori and afterschool programs for
older kids. Sinead is an incredible educator, but also a compassionate, fun-loving, sensitive and kind presence in my children’s lives, most
especially to my little girl, Anna, who has Down Syndrome. As you can imagine, over a span
of 15 years and with the extra considerations derived from special needs inclusion, together
we have experienced many school-aged ups and downs, all of which Sinead managed with extraordinary patience and wisdom beyond her years. I can honestly say, it’s not just the children who learn from Sinead!
Theresa