Comhscoil Chonmha S N
Convoy, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 100 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 54 girls, 46 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 05230S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Convoy Joint National School is a co‑educational primary school serving Junior and Senior Infants through 1st to 6th class. The school operates under joint Church of Ireland and Presbyterian management, fostering a Christian ethos that promotes respect for all races, religions and backgrounds. Its inclusive philosophy ensures that every pupil is valued irrespective of gender, social circumstance or ability, encouraging a sense of caring, belonging and self‑esteem alongside academic, intellectual and social development. The daily timetable runs from 9.10 am to 2.50 pm, with formal classes beginning at 9.30 am. Junior and Senior Infants finish at 1.50 pm, while older classes continue until 2.50 pm. A short break at 11.00 am and a lunchtime period provide structured opportunities for rest and nourishment. A weekly Friday assembly, led by pupils, offers a time of worship and community reflection. Communication with parents is streamlined through the Aladdin app, ensuring timely updates on school matters.
Applying to Comhscoil Chonmha S N
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Comhscoil Chonmha S N. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Comhscoil Chonmha S N
How many pupils attend Comhscoil Chonmha S N?
Comhscoil Chonmha S N has 100 pupils enrolled, 54 girls and 46 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Comhscoil Chonmha S N a DEIS school?
No. Comhscoil Chonmha S N is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Comhscoil Chonmha S N?
Comhscoil Chonmha S N has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.