School-Initiatives

Music Generation

Music plays an integral part in the life of the school. It is taught from Infants to Sixth class. Every child is encouraged to read, play and enjoy music.

Student Council

We set up our Student Council in 2018. The aim of the Student Council is to help improve school life for everybody. In our first year we held elections

Wellbeing Wednesday

This year we have introduced Wellbeing Wednesday. Our mental health and wellbeing are hugely important. Wellbeing is feeling good about ourselves, the

Active School Flag

Here at Donard N.S., we have worked very hard to receive our 'Active Schools Flag'. An Active school is a school that "strives to achieve a physically

Extra-Curricular Drama

Our drama teacher Ms. Kenny, visits the school every Wednesday after school to teach drama for all age groups. Pupils have the chance to complete Speech

G.A.A. 5 Star Centre

Donard National School received its first GAA 5 Star Centre award in 2019. The GAA 5 Star initiative aims to support and recognise Primary Schools that

Green Schools

Our school has five Green Flags and is currently working on our 6th Green Flag. Under the Green School Environmental Scheme the children are encouraged