Latest Updates

All the latest news, important documents etc.

The Safe Provision of Schooling Inspectorate Report April 2022

We are very happy to report that our school got top marks in ten key areas that were checked during a Safe Provision of Schooling Inspection in December 2021 – including Covid-19 Management & Compliance as well as Child Protection & Safety procedures… READ REPORT

COVID-19 Response Plan 2021

for the safe and sustainable operation of Primary and Special Schools… READ DOCUMENT

Parents Letter – Hallowe’en

On behalf of all my colleagues I would like to thank you for your phenomenal support over the past few months… READ LETTER

Parents Letter – August 2020

The parents letter contains important information with regard to our return to normal school life. Please take the time to read the letter in full, and discuss the information that is relevant with your child. READ LETTER

COVID 19 Response Policy

The purpose of this document is to provide clear and helpful guidance for the safe operation through the prevention, early detection and control of COVID-19 in Stonepark NS. READ DOCUMENT

COVID-19 Advice for parents

Information from HSE for parents. READ DOCUMENT

Allianz Personal Accident Insurance Form

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School Secretary Vacancy

Stonepark NS, Longford is seeking a full-time School Secretary for 30 hours per week (9am – 3pm, Monday to Friday). The successful candidate will have experience in office management and administration. The School Secretary is an integral part of the school community who is expected to manage a busy school office in a welcoming, professional and discrete manner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • General secretarial and administrative duties that are consistent with the role of School Secretary in a busy office environment. The skills/knowledge required are outlined below:-
  • Organising, maintaining and updating school databases, and filing systems, to include the pupil management system (Aladdin), staff management system (OLCS), pupil online database (POD) and Payroll.
  • Managing and coordinating school correspondence, and records.
  • Liaising with representatives of suppliers, school users and visitors.
  • Working in close co-operation with the principal and staff.
  • Carrying out other duties that are assigned by the principal and that are related to the post of School Secretary.

Essential Skills/ Knowledge Required:

  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Excellent attention to detail

The candidate will be required to be highly confidential and have a clear understanding, and adherence, to GDPR regulations. The candidate will be able to plan, and work efficiently, on their own initiative, work to deadlines and show flexibility consistent with the nature of a busy office. A high level of proficiency in ICT is required, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

This position is a full time, permanent position that is subject to a six-month probationary period. Induction training will be facilitated. This appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA Child Protection Training and related online training.

This appointment is subject to sanction by the Department of Education in accordance with Circular 36/2022.This appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and the successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA Child Protection Training and related online training. This appointment is subject to sanction by the Department of Education in accordance with Circular 36/2022.

Applications by email only to principal@stoneparkns.ie

Please include CV, Letter of Application and contact details of two referees.

Co. Longford Spelling Bee

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Michaela Hand from Fifth Class is the County Longford Spelling Bee Champion 2020. Congratulations Michaela and best of in the final in May.

 

Scór

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Fifth class were very busy practising over the last few weeks to compete in Scór na mBunscoil in Killoe on Friday 6th March. We had entries in solo singing, recitation, novelty act, set dancing, disco dancing, tráth na gceist and figure dancing. Congrats to Mrs Trappe, Sylvia and the fifth class for representing Stonepark N.S so well.

Book Week

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Look at all the strange characters that arrived at Stonepark N.S on Book Week Dress Up Day!!!

Skip, Skip, Skip

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It was all about ‘skipping classes’ on Tuesday 2nd March!! Thanks to Mark from Skip n Rope and Parents Association for a great day of skipping!

 

Good Luck in the Semi-Final

Basketball Team in Semi Final

Best wishes to Stonepark NS boys basketball team and their coach Ms Leavy. The boys will face St Michael’s National School in the Longford Schools county Semi Final…….

Community Games Longford South Winners

Longford South CG Art Winners

Stonepark NS winners of Longford South Community Games Art Competition held recently at the school.

CG Handwriting

Stonepark NS medal winners who took part in the Longford South Community Games Handwriting Competition recently held at the school. Good luck in the County Finals!!

Band 2 Army Brigade

Thank you to the Aisling Festival Committee for facilitating a super morning with Captain Tom Kelly and the Band 2 Army Brigade from Costume Barracks, Athlone at Stonepark National School on Tuesday 5th November. A wonderful opportunity for all pupils!

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Official School Opening Invitation

The Board of Management of Stonepark National School cordially invite past pupils, parents (past and present), people of Ballymacormack and surrounding areas to the celebration of the official opening of our school extension on Thursday 20th June @ 9am sharp.

 

Stonepark National School Extension was officially opened by Minister Joe McHugh on 20th June 2019.