Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Irish-Medium School in Limavady
We are an Irish-Medium Nursery and Primary School in Limavady, Co. Derry, dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. Since our establishment in 2008, we have prioritized small class sizes, community engagement, and bilingual education to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and inspired. Our recent relocation to a purpose-built facility on Roe Mill Road in February 2024 has expanded our resources, including a multi-purpose hall, outdoor play areas, and a statutory nursery unit.Our experienced team, led by Principal Charmaine U Dhaighre, collaborates closely with parents to deliver a curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and cultural enrichment. Testimonials highlight our commitment to personalized learning, digital support for non-Irish-speaking families, and a warm, family-like atmosphere. We pride ourselves on creating a foundation for lifelong learning through academic excellence and emotional well-being.
Services
Nursery
Primary Education
Irish Language Immersion
After-School Clubs
Parental Support
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer small class sizes for personalized attention.
- Our curriculum emphasizes bilingual education and cultural enrichment.
- Experienced staff with long-term commitment to the school.
- Modern facilities including a dedicated nursery unit and multi-purpose hall.
- Digital support for parents via apps like Seesaw.
What people say
Happy, safe environment
Bilingual support for parents
Confidence growth in children
Dedicated, approachable staff
High-quality resources
Services
Nursery
Our statutory full-time nursery accommodates up to 26 children aged 3-4, offering structured learning from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Qualified staff provide a nurturing environment with hot meals and tailored activities. The 2024 relocation to a purpose-built unit ensures modern resources for foundational development.
Primary Education
We deliver a comprehensive curriculum for children aged 4-11, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and Irish language immersion. Classes emphasize small-group instruction, digital tools like Prodigy Maths, and cultural enrichment. Testimonials praise academic progress and confidence-building in a supportive community.
Irish Language Support
Non-Irish-speaking families receive translated homework materials and app-based guidance via Seesaw. Our staff ensures accessibility through interactive resources like Cd na Gaeilge and Fasta Focal, fostering language acquisition for pupils and parents alike.
Parental Engagement
Regular communication channels include closed Facebook groups, Seesaw updates, and in-person meetings. Parents highlight the school's transparency, responsive staff, and collaborative approach to addressing individual learning needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Activities like violin lessons, chess clubs, and sports programs extend learning beyond the classroom. These initiatives promote creativity, teamwork, and skill development in a structured, supervised setting.
People
Charmaine U Dhaighre
Principal
Charmaine has led Nascail & Gaelscoil Lim an Mhadaidh since 2008, teaching across primary levels and serving as Head Teacher before becoming Principal. She returned to leadership in 2024 after classroom experience with Primary 6-7 students.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide nursery education for 3-4 year olds and primary education for children aged 4-11.
Is prior Irish language experience required?
No. We offer translated materials and digital support for non-Irish-speaking families via Seesaw.
What facilities are available?
Our 2024 relocation provided modern classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, playgrounds, and a dedicated nursery unit.
How do you involve parents?
We use Seesaw for updates, host parent meetings, and maintain closed Facebook groups for class-specific communication.
Are after-school activities available?
Yes. We offer violin lessons, chess clubs, and sports programs to extend learning beyond academics.
