St. John’s Parochial School is a welcoming, child-centred National School located in the heart of Tralee.
We are committed to helping every child reach their full potential in a warm, safe, and supportive environment. With a strong focus on fun, creativity, and individual growth, our school encourages curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our four-teacher school offers modern facilities in an accessible town-centre location. We make full use of Tralee’s rich surroundings—parks, amenities, and cultural spaces—to provide engaging, active learning experiences.
Children wear a comfortable school tracksuit each day, supporting our playful approach to movement and fitness as part of everyday school life.
We warmly welcome prospective parents to visit our school during the school day and see the vibrant, inclusive atmosphere for themselves.
We are committed to helping every child reach their full potential in a warm, safe, and supportive environment. With a strong focus on fun, creativity, and individual growth, our school encourages curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our four-teacher school offers modern facilities in an accessible town-centre location. We make full use of Tralee’s rich surroundings—parks, amenities, and cultural spaces—to provide engaging, active learning experiences.
Children wear a comfortable school tracksuit each day, supporting our playful approach to movement and fitness as part of everyday school life.
We warmly welcome prospective parents to visit our school during the school day and see the vibrant, inclusive atmosphere for themselves.
If you wish to enrol your child or children in our school, please complete our online enrolment form
form.jotform.com/200632342170037
For all the latest information on what is going on in our school, go to our Facebook page
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Our enrolment policy can be found here
admissions_policy_2024.pdf
Tag Rugby
Junior and Senior Infants had great fun at their tag rugby training session.
Science week
1st and 2nd class had great fun investigating Static Electricity.
congratulations
Congratulations to Jeremiah who won our first 20 to 9 ticket time draw 👏👏👏
Team Hope
Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal.
service in St. Mary’s Cathedral
5th and 6th class had a wonderful day out Thursday with our friends from Kiltallagh National School. We attended the annual church service in St. Mary’s Cathedral followed by a stop off at the playground on the way home. A great day of fun and laughter
Winner 👏👏
Congratulations to Sasha, our Bí Cineálta poster competition winner!!
Autumn Fun 🍂🍂
The Junior and Senior Infants explored the school grounds to gather colourful leaves, which they then used to create beautiful leaf caterpillars. It was a fun and creative way to celebrate nature!
Tie day friday 👔
We took part in Tie Day Friday in aid of Kerry Mental Health. There were some very stylish ties worn by the boys and girls.
Happy 2nd Birthday vogue 🎂
Happy 2nd Birthday to Vogue, our school therapy dog. Vogue brings love, comfort and joy to everyone here in St. John's. My Canine Companion - Autism and Therapy Services
Sam maguire
Dylan Casey, Joe O Connor, Armin Heinrich and Damien Bourke brought the Sam Maguire in to visit us. Everyone was buzzing with excitement. The lads were greeted by a song- Sweet Sam Maguire, they answered questions and brought the Sam around to visit every classroom!! Thanks for a very memorable day lads. 💚💛 🏆
Stay and play morning
We welcomed the parents of our Juniors and Seniors into the classroom. The children had so much fun singing songs, showing off their favourite toys, and painting together.
A big thank you to Ciara, our Home School Liaison Officer, who surprised us with some lovely new toys to enjoy!
A big thank you to Ciara, our Home School Liaison Officer, who surprised us with some lovely new toys to enjoy!
SNA Appreciation Day
We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our SNA's Sara, June, and Clare for the incredible work you do each day. Your patience, kindness, and dedication makes such a difference in the lives of the students you support.
Thank you for always going above and beyond, for the moments of reassurance, and for the big impact you have on our school community.👏👏👏
Thank you for always going above and beyond, for the moments of reassurance, and for the big impact you have on our school community.👏👏👏
Healthy Eating Week
The junior classes came together today to play a fun blindfold taste test game to see if they could guess a variety of healthy foods using our sense of touch, taste and smell! Lots of laughs, funny faces and even a few new favourite foods 👃👅👀
Park Run
The whole school went to the park, took on the junior parkrun route, and then had lots of fun playing in the playground.🏃♂️🏃♀️
Making Soup with Our Harvested Potatoes
The children in 3rd and 4th class prepared a delicious homemade soup using the fresh potatoes and onions they had harvested from our school garden. They worked together to wash, peel, and chop the vegetables before cooking them into a warming, healthy meal to share 🍲🥘
Kerry Fire and rescue
We had a very special visit from the fire brigade! The children learned all about the important work of firefighters and how to stay safe in case of a fire. A big thank you to our local heroes for an exciting and educational morning! 👩🚒👨🚒🚒
Teacher Artist Partnership (TAP)
We were delighted to welcome Lorraine from Little Yoga Club Kerry to St.John's yesterday. Lorraine will work with 1st and 2nd class over 14 weeks carrying out fun yoga sessions and mindfulness activities 🧘.
We are so grateful to Tralee Education Support Centre for this fantastic opportunity.
We are so grateful to Tralee Education Support Centre for this fantastic opportunity.
Harvest time
1st and 2nd class dug the potatoes that we planted earlier this year—and they were delicious! 🥔🥔
This is me.
The Junior and Senior Infants created a beautiful display by spelling out their names with paper and glitter.
Welcome our new Junior Infants
We were delighted to welcome our new Junior Infants to St. John's Parochial School
We wish them the very best of luck as they begin the next exciting adventure in their lives.
We wish them the very best of luck as they begin the next exciting adventure in their lives.
🎪 Carnival Day Extravaganza! 🎪
What an unforgettable day we had at our very first Carnival Day — and wow, did it deliver on the fun!
From Hook a Duck and Penalty Shoot Outs to Mini Golf and so much more, laughter and excitement were everywhere. The boys and girls had an absolute blast!
A massive THANK YOU to our amazing students, supportive parents, and wonderful families for making the day extra special by showing up and getting involved.
👏 Hats off to our incredible 5th and 6th class pupils who ran the stations like pros — you were superstars!
From Hook a Duck and Penalty Shoot Outs to Mini Golf and so much more, laughter and excitement were everywhere. The boys and girls had an absolute blast!
A massive THANK YOU to our amazing students, supportive parents, and wonderful families for making the day extra special by showing up and getting involved.
👏 Hats off to our incredible 5th and 6th class pupils who ran the stations like pros — you were superstars!
⚽ Senior Boys & Girls Soccer Blitz
Our senior boys and girls absolutely smashed it today at the local Soccer Blitz in Mounthawk Park! With incredible skill, unstoppable teamwork, and huge smiles, they owned the pitch from start to finish. What a thrill to watch – we couldn’t be prouder of every single player! 👏🌟⚽️
🐝 Buzzing with Fun in Junior & Senior Infants! 🐝
Our little busy bees have been hard at work — learning, creating, and having loads of fun along the way! From hands-on activities to big smiles and curious minds, there’s never a dull moment in Junior and Senior Infants.
These bright sparks are always on the go, buzzing with energy and enthusiasm! 🌟💛
These bright sparks are always on the go, buzzing with energy and enthusiasm! 🌟💛
🚴♀️ 5th and 6th Class Hit the Track!
Our 5th and 6th class students had an absolute blast testing their speed and skills on the Street Velodrome at the Aqua Dome! From high-speed turns to fearless pedalling, it was an adrenaline-filled experience they won’t forget!
🙏 A Blessed Day: First Holy Communion
Congratulations to Kiera, Jeremiah and Pempho who received their First Holy Communion. Hope you all have a lovely day celebrating with your families.
🕊️ Confirmation Day
Congratulations to Jotham, Luke and Adam who made their Confirmation here in St. John's Church on Sunday. We hope you had a lovely day with your families. We are very proud of you.
🧸 Teddy Bears' Picnic
1st and 2nd Class made the absolute most of the gorgeous sunshine today! They started the fun with a delightful Teddy Bears' Picnic in the park, then topped it all off with an exciting adventure in the playground. Laughter, treats, and teddy hugs all around! 🌳🎉
🎓 Vogue has Graduated
We are proud to announce that Vogue has graduated as our School Therapy Dog!!
Mr Murphy and his family enjoyed a lovely graduation ceremony in Cork celebrating the amazing work Vogue and all the other graduates have done in our schools along with their handlers.
Vogue is a huge asset to our school. She brightens up everyone's day and makes the children feel calm and relaxed.
We would like to say a massive thank you and a huge well done to Mr Murphy on a job well done in training Vogue and dedicated so much time to her. It is appreciated by everyone here in St. John's.
Also thank you to Sara, Vogue's second handler, for attending the training sessions and supporting Vogue and Mr Murphy on Vogue's journey.
Mr Murphy and his family enjoyed a lovely graduation ceremony in Cork celebrating the amazing work Vogue and all the other graduates have done in our schools along with their handlers.
Vogue is a huge asset to our school. She brightens up everyone's day and makes the children feel calm and relaxed.
We would like to say a massive thank you and a huge well done to Mr Murphy on a job well done in training Vogue and dedicated so much time to her. It is appreciated by everyone here in St. John's.
Also thank you to Sara, Vogue's second handler, for attending the training sessions and supporting Vogue and Mr Murphy on Vogue's journey.
Week 6 of Doodle STEAM
This week was Maths week. Guided by their parents, the children decorated their own tangrams and solved tangram puzzles.
Well Done everyone
Well Done everyone
🐣 The Eggstraordinary Case of the Missing Easter Eggs
Well Done to the pupils of 1st to 4th Class on their wonderful performances in The Eggstraordinary Case of the Missing Easter Eggs. The students put in fantastic effort over the past number of weeks, working diligently to learn their lines and perform to the best of their abilities.
The classes gave excellent performances, showing great confidence, teamwork and enthusiasm on stage. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
A big thank you to Mary Quirke of Qwerkreation Productions for her creativity and guidance in helping to bring the play to life.
The classes gave excellent performances, showing great confidence, teamwork and enthusiasm on stage. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
A big thank you to Mary Quirke of Qwerkreation Productions for her creativity and guidance in helping to bring the play to life.
🌱 Our Budding Gardeners in Action
Our young gardeners have been buzzing with excitement in the school garden, planting potatoes that are ready to sprout and grow. We can’t wait to watch these little seeds transform into a bountiful harvest! 🥔🌿
Doodle Steam
The children and their parents worked together to make stethoscopes and listen to each others heart beat. They also explored the effect of exercise on each others heart rates
Wellbeing Week
Our school had a super week for Wellbeing Week.
From drumming and dance to yoga and walking, the children enjoyed a variety of activities.
We were very busy filling everyone's bucket with acts of kindness as well as having a very healthy breakfast morning.
The highlight of the week was our Feel Good Friday movie and pyjama day organised by our Students Council.
A week full of fun and kindness
From drumming and dance to yoga and walking, the children enjoyed a variety of activities.
We were very busy filling everyone's bucket with acts of kindness as well as having a very healthy breakfast morning.
The highlight of the week was our Feel Good Friday movie and pyjama day organised by our Students Council.
A week full of fun and kindness
Square Tomato Exhibition.
3rd and 4th class had the privilege of being invited to The Square Tomato Exhibition and Workshop by Lisa Fingleton at Siamsa Tire. It was a fantastic experience that the children really enjoyed.
Ash Wednesday
We had the pleasure of having Kiltallagh National School join us for our annual Ash Wednesday service.
cross country
A super well done to our three fantastic runners, who participated in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country event.
Pancake Tuesday
Safe to say, everyone enjoyed Pancake Tuesday.
bella italia
3rd and 4th class have been learning all about Italy. They put their culinary skills to the test and made pizza deliziosa.
Girls Soccer
Well done to the 4th - 6th class girls soccer team after a well deserved 2-2 draw with CBS
Safer Internet Day
A huge THANK YOU to Garda Aiden O'Mahoney and Garda Mary Gardiner, who came to school and spoke to the senior classes about the importance of being safe and responsible online. All classes learned about the importance of online safety, and received wristbands.
creative february
3rd and 4th class enjoying Drama in the sun. Creative February, The Arts Council.
love is in the air
Happy Valentines Day
Solar System
1st and 2nd class were super excited to finish their 200 piece puzzle of the solar system, while Junior and Senior Infants created the solar system during art. Well done everyone.
Litter picking
Our 1st and 2nd class went out in our local community to pick up litter.
It was a great opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of caring for our environment.
Together, we're making a difference!
#PickerPals #GreenSchools
It was a great opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of caring for our environment.
Together, we're making a difference!
#PickerPals #GreenSchools
clay mask art
Our talented 3rd and 4th class pupils have been very creative. They had so much fun making clay masks during Art class as part of their procedural writing lesson in English.
We are very proud of both their teamwork and their individual creativity skills! #creativeschools
We are very proud of both their teamwork and their individual creativity skills! #creativeschools
Christmas Play
What an incredible evening we had at our Christmas Play! The children were absolutely wonderful and made the event a resounding success.
Pumpkin carving
The standard was very high this year for the Halloween Pumpkin carving competition. Congratulation to ours winners.
halloween fun.
We've got some spooky children at school today—everyone's getting into the Halloween spirit!
Letters of love
1st and 2nd class were super excited to make a trip to the post office to post some very special letters of gratitude and love to their mons and dads
Maths week 2024
autumn art
Junior and Senior Infants had great fun using autumn colours to create their own Autumn trees.
Science
1st and 2nd Class had great fun experimenting with different ways of separating mixtures during science.
#Tieday friday
We were delighted to present John Drummey, from Kerry Mental Health with the proceeds of our #Tie Day Friday collection.
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Tom Crean
Third and Fourth class have been learning all about Tom Crean. They worked collaboratively to create this very impressive piece of art.
Healthy Eating Week
During Healthy Eating Week, we made fruit skewers, prepared smoothies, and participated in a blind taste test.
Kerry County Museum
First to Sixth class were invited to Kerry County Museum, where they experienced a tour of the museum and learned about Medieval Tralee and Tom Crean. Ms McCoy was presented with a plaque on behalf of her class for taking part in the Heritage Hunters competition last year.
Art Workshops
Many Thanks to Dave Fortune from Me and The Moon, who carried out two art workshops with the pupils from 1st to 4th class.
Trip to the park
Junior and Senior Infants had fun in the sun. They took a walk to the town park to play in the playground and then played with chalk in the school yard.
September Attendance Winners
Congratulations to our September attendance winners. They are delighted with their prizes.
welcome to our junior infants
A very Warm Welcome to our Junior Infant class who began their school adventure with us in St. John's. We hope they will have a very happy experience in school and have lots of fun learning along the way.
Junior Entrepreneurs
Drumroll, Please! Our Junior Entrepreneurs Shine in the Dragon's Den!
Today marked a momentous occasion as our young innovators stepped into the spotlight to present their visionary business ideas in our very own Dragon's Den! Weeks of brainstorming, collaboration, and creative energy culminated in this thrilling showcase of entrepreneurial spirit.
With prototypes in hand and determination in their hearts, each group captivated our esteemed judges with their innovative concepts. From fridge magnets to Avatar making, Trading Cards to Candle Making, My Story Boxes to a Double Bottle, the diversity of ideas was truly astounding!
Under the keen scrutiny of our judges - Principal Mr. O'Toole, Secretary Collette Price, and Head of the Engineering Department at MTU Tralee, Danny Riordan - our young entrepreneurs demonstrated poise and confidence, fielding questions about feasibility and profitability with grace and ingenuity.
After much deliberation, one idea emerged victorious, an amalgamation of brilliance titled "Magni-ficent" - a nod to the potential greatness of their magnetic creations.
But the journey doesn't end here! Our winning team will collaborate with their peers to refine their concept into a final business venture, soon to be available for purchase.
A heartfelt thank you to our judges for their invaluable time and insight, and a special appreciation to Danny Riordan for his unwavering support and dedication to our project. Your commitment to nurturing young talent is truly commendable.
Together, we're fostering a new generation of innovators and changemakers. Here's to the bright future ahead! #JuniorEntrepreneurs #InnovationAtWork #MagnificentIdeas
Today marked a momentous occasion as our young innovators stepped into the spotlight to present their visionary business ideas in our very own Dragon's Den! Weeks of brainstorming, collaboration, and creative energy culminated in this thrilling showcase of entrepreneurial spirit.
With prototypes in hand and determination in their hearts, each group captivated our esteemed judges with their innovative concepts. From fridge magnets to Avatar making, Trading Cards to Candle Making, My Story Boxes to a Double Bottle, the diversity of ideas was truly astounding!
Under the keen scrutiny of our judges - Principal Mr. O'Toole, Secretary Collette Price, and Head of the Engineering Department at MTU Tralee, Danny Riordan - our young entrepreneurs demonstrated poise and confidence, fielding questions about feasibility and profitability with grace and ingenuity.
After much deliberation, one idea emerged victorious, an amalgamation of brilliance titled "Magni-ficent" - a nod to the potential greatness of their magnetic creations.
But the journey doesn't end here! Our winning team will collaborate with their peers to refine their concept into a final business venture, soon to be available for purchase.
A heartfelt thank you to our judges for their invaluable time and insight, and a special appreciation to Danny Riordan for his unwavering support and dedication to our project. Your commitment to nurturing young talent is truly commendable.
Together, we're fostering a new generation of innovators and changemakers. Here's to the bright future ahead! #JuniorEntrepreneurs #InnovationAtWork #MagnificentIdeas
Creative Cluster
We were delighted to welcome pupils and staff from St. Joseph's N.S., Fybough N.S. and Kiltallagh N.S. to our school as part of the Creative Cluster initiative. The children are working together towards a Carnival Day in May when they will showcase their creative talents.
Music in school
We welcomed singer and composer, Niamh O' Brien, to the school. Niamh will work with all the classes over the next four weeks to explore and record sounds as well as composing and recording our own song.
National Biodiversity Week
We arrived to find our school had been taken over by various Irish Wildlife. Many thanks to Catherine Daly from Killarney National Park who visited us as part of National Biodiversity Week. Catherine taught the children about Irish wildlife and completed a mini-beast hunt with them. The children had great fun and really enjoyed the day.
Cycle Right
Congratulations to the senior room on the completion of the Cycle Right Programme. Over four weeks, children learned the theory of road safety and put this theory into practice on bikes. On the final day, the children ventured out on the road and around the church. Many thanks to the coaches Jay and Leif from Trailflow Cycle Adventures.
Spring Art
Our junior room are bringing spring to our school with some snowdrop art
Firework Art
The senior room created some fantastic firework art to ring in the new year
Green School - stop idling
We are asking our parents and everyone in the community to join our school and help reduce emissions, improve air quality and help our school maintain our Green Flag.
Green school
Today, we were awarded our 2nd Green Flag for our work on water conservation. We were one of 69 schools in the country to receive this flag. Huge thanks to our Green Schools committee, our pupils both past and present and our staff.
We had a little party in school to celebrate our achievement!!
We had a little party in school to celebrate our achievement!!
junior room art
The junior room were busy creating "Fold Over" prints in art.
Senior room art
The senior room created art in the style of Wassily Kandinsky.
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