General Info - School website

School Hours
   9:10am to 2:50pm
   9:10am to 1:50pm (all infant classes)

Before/After School Service
Gortjordan National School is linked to Sunny Days Childcare, Glencorrib. A bus service is provided by Sunny Days to and from Gortjordan National School. For more information contact Sunny Days Childcare on 0872986590.

Home/School Communication
A calendar of school activities, closures etc is sent to parents in September. Regular contact is maintained by Newsletters and text-a-parent. Parent/teacher meetings are held annually.

School Uniform
The School Uniform consists of a navy crested sweatshirt, green crested t-shirt, navy tracksuit/skirt/trousers/shorts. A crested fleece jacket is optional. The Uniform is available from National Schoolwear Centre in Tuam or Galway or online at www.theschoolwearcentre.ie. It is also available locally in Ballinrobe at Ken Murphy's Menswear.

Swimming Classes
Swimming classes are organised for all pupils.  Classes take place at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre Tuam during the 1st term of the school year. (September to October)

Cumann na mBunscoil
The  children participate in Cumann na mBunscoil Gaelic Football competitions and various other sporting competitions in May/June. The children also take part in Rounders.

Science Week Events/Competitions
Children at Gortjordan N.S take part in Science Week events annually such as The Mayo Science and Technology Festival. Children are also encouraged to take part in Science projects/competitions such as Real Life Sciences.

Five Aside Soccer
The school takes part in the five aside soccer tournmanet at Milebush annually.

Drama/Dance/Gymnastics
A qualified instructor from All Stars Academy of Performing Arts attends the school after Christmas. The children get an opportunity to learn dance (modern, contemporary and folk dances), gymnastics and drama. The school puts on a musical production every Christmas.

Gardening
We are very lucky at Gortjordan N.S to have beautiful grounds for the children to play and learn in. The children participate in some gardening such as planting etc..

First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Children in Second Class are prepared for First Confession and First Holy Communion annually. Confirmation takes place every two years.

Credit Union Quiz
The school participates in the Credit Union Quiz annually.

Book Rental
A book rental scheme is in operation in the school.

School Principal: Erica Gibbons
Contact: 09333470
gortjordanns@gmail.com