Scoil na mBuachaillí,Clonakilty, Cork

What to Expect on Our Open Day Tour

10th Feb 2026
We look forward to welcoming families to Scoil na mBuachaillí for our Open Day Tour, beginning at 1pm tomorrow

Visitors will be guided through the school by our senior pupils, who will provide an insight into daily life in Scoil na mBuachaillí and share their experiences as members of our school community.

During the tour, you will see the wide range of learning and opportunities available to pupils, including:

📚 Teaching and learning across all class levels
📖 A strong focus on literacy, including Literacy Lift Off, regular visits to the local library, and our new Every Child A Reader initiative
🔬 Hands-on Science learning and exploration
🌍 Geography and History projects
🇮🇪 Gaeilge and Irish culture in school life
💡 The Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP)
🍳 Practical cookery classes developing essential life skills

Pupils in Scoil na mBuachaillí also enjoy a wide variety of extracurricular and leadership opportunities, including our Student Council, school wardens, and activities such as:

♟️ Chess 🏀 Basketball 🎱 Pool Quiz competitions
🌱 School garden and sustainability projects
🤸 Sensory rooms and wellbeing supports
🏐 GAA and sporting activities
🐔 Our school hens and outdoor learning
🏗️ Our new extension, Áras Uí Mhúineacháin

The tour will conclude in the school hall, where an exhibition will highlight the vibrant and inclusive life of our school.

This Open Day is a wonderful opportunity to experience the warm, welcoming and active environment that makes Scoil na mBuachaillí such a special place to learn and grow.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family. 😊