About Us
Scoil Brighde Naofa, Northampton National School situated in south Galway, located about 2 miles from Kinvara. The school is under the patronage of the catholic Bishop of Galway. It is approximately 17 miles from Galway City. The foundation of this school was laid in 1951 and in June 2001 the school had a memorable celebration of 50 years a growing
The place name Northampton is about one hundred and fifty years old.
Sometime in the 1840’s a gentleman called Giles Mahon bought an estate of 112.5 acres. The townsland was then known as Pollnaveagh (The lair of the deer). He proceeded to build a mansion called Northampton House on the estate. Local tenants were employed to work on the farm and in the house. The expression “going up to Northampton” resulted in the name Pollnaveagh being replaced by Northampton”.
Our school is dedicated to St. Bridget and we always celebrate Lá le Bride with the making of the Crosog Bride, with songs, poems, stories and an exploration of pisreoga & customs associated with St. Bridget. In our school we have always had a keen interest in local history and folklore and we have built up an interesting collection. Children enjoy Music, Drama, Art and enthusiastically pursue sport especially hurling, football, camogie, soccer and rugby.
It has always been part of the school ethos to provide a holistic education for all the children in our care. We are conscious that we are educating children for life. Our Green School Scheme educates our pupils to be responsible and environmentally aware. Our pupils are encouraged develop in themselves a spirit of generosity towards all people and the environment.
History of Northampton National School
Scoil Brighde Naofa, Northampton National School situated in south Galway, located about 2 miles from Kinvara. The school is under the patronage of the catholic Bishop of Galway. It is approximately 17 miles from Galway City. The foundation of this school was laid in 1951 and in June 2001 the school had a memorable celebration of 50 years a growing. Read more on history of school
The place name Northampton is about one hundred and fifty years old.
Sometime in the 1840’s a gentleman called Giles Mahon bought an estate of 112.5 acres. The townsland was then known as Pollnaveagh (The lair of the deer). He proceeded to build a mansion called Northampton House on the estate. Local tenants were employed to work on the farm and in the house. The expression “going up to Northampton” resulted in the name Pollnaveagh being replaced by Northampton”.
Our school is dedicated to St. Bridget and we always celebrate Lá le Bride with the making of the Crosog Bride, with songs, poems, stories and an exploration of pisreoga & customs associated with St. Bridget. In our school we have always had a keen interest in local history and folklore and we have built up an interesting collection. Children enjoy Music, Drama, Art and enthusiastically pursue sport especially hurling, football, camogie, soccer and rugby.
It has always been part of the school ethos to provide a holistic education for all the children in our care. We are conscious that we are educating children for life. Our Green School Scheme educates our pupils to be responsible and environmentally aware. Our pupils are encouraged develop in themselves a spirit of generosity towards all people and the environment.
School Uniform
School Uniform
School Timetable
S.N. Brighde Naofa
Northampton
Kinvara
Co. Galway
Dear Parents
School Timetable
School Begins 9.00 a.m.
Lunch-Time 12.30 p.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Classes End At 1.40 p.m (Junior & Senior Infants)
2.40 p.m. (Remainder of Pupils from 1st – 6th classes)
Parents of the Infants should call to the classroom door to have the children collected.
Registration Form
S.N. Brighde Naofa
Northampton
Kinvara
Co. Galway
REGISTRATION FORM
Strictly Private & Confidental
Child’s Name
English Version ………………….....Irish Version ……………...................
Address ………………………………………………………………………
Age ………………. Date of Birth ………...................
Religion …………………………………..
Previous School (If Any) ……………………………………………………
Name & Telephone No. of Family Doctor ……………………………………………....
Allergies …………………………………………………………………….......................
Any other relevant information ………………………………………….........................
Name of Father ………………………….… Occupation ……………………………...
Address ……………………………………………………………………........................
Name of Mother ……………………………Occupation ……………………………..
Address ……………………………………………………………………………………
Contact Telephone No. (Day) ……………………. (Evening) ………………................
Contact Person (Emergency Only) ………………………………………........................
P.P.S. No. ……………………………
Please attach birth certificate which will be returned in a few weeks.
Please check with your Doctor to arrange that your child has the booster before attending school in September.
Insurance Forms
School Insurance Forms
Diary on the Building of the Extension (click to read in full)
Week 1
January 14th – January 18th 2008
A new year 2008 and a new term at Northampton N.S. The building of the school extension began this week. It rained all the time on Friday. The digger trundled in to make the first cut of the soil.
All week builder J.J. O’Donohue and Engineer Paul Feeney and the Safety Officer were busy making preparations.
· The 2.5 m high hording went up.
· The prefab was moved on telegraph poles up the field it will be a site office / canteen.
· We all got an A3copy of the plan and there’s one on display at school.
The builder cut a window in the hording. We can see what is going on. It’s exciting. Working on site with J.J. this week are Valentino and Dimitri from Brazil and Martin Kerins from Kilmacduagh and Mike Burke is on the digger.