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Founded in 1949, St Patrick's National School is located in the country village of Whitechurch, approximately 6 miles from Cork City. The school has a long history and we are very proud particularly of our academic and sporting history. We hope you enjoy our website, which is designed to communicate and inform pupils,
parents and the wider school community.
Annual Recorder Recital will take place on Friday February 10th at 1.30pm in the small hall. All parents 3rd to 6th class welcome.
Carol Singing
Pupils from 4th and 5th class raised over €400 for our new school Carol singing in Blackpool Shopping Centre on December 21st.
New School
We are all delighted to see that work has commenced on our new school building. Walls Construction are currently on site building a two storey 16 classroom building. View the progress below...
Blessing of Crib and Turning on Christmas Tree Lights
On Friday December 9th, the school community gathered together for the Blessing of the Crib Ceremony followed by Santa's arrival by fire brigade. Many thanks to everyone that helped and participated.
Congratulations to School Quiz Teams
Pictured below are the school quiz teams who won the Kerry Pike/Clogheen table quiz on November 18th.
Sciath na Scol County Champions
Congratulations to the boys from 5th and 6th classes who won the Sciath na Scol Footlball County Final on Tuesday November 22nd. Representing the team below are Kevin and Cathal with the silverware! Further photos to follow.
 Dream Team 15 The Whitechurch team are the best that can be, with our captain Cathal wearing number 3. Fionn was wearing number 10, he ran around like one of Counihan’s men. Jake was wearing number 1, I swear he is like Steven Cluxton son.
Seán was wearing number 13, he is the best corner forward I have ever seen.
Ciarán was wearing number 6, he definitely ate his weetabix.
The team are the best I have ever seen, they are a dream team.
David was wearing number 9, I think he played really fine.
Eoin was wearing number 5, he was rushing around like he was in a bee hive.
Séamus was wearing number 4, his marker did not score.
Aidan was wearing number 8, he had his marker bate.
I was wearing number 2, I stuck to my man like super glue.
Paudie was wearing number 7, he’ll still play gaelic football when he’s gone to heaven.
Jason was wearing number 12, he got a lot of scores by himself.
Kevin was wearing number 11, he’s just like Paudie at number 7.
James was wearing number 15, he’s just like Sean at number 13.
Denis put some over the bar, he’s just like Kieran Donaghy the star.
By James Doody
School Re-opens: August 31st
Mid Term Break: October 31st - November 4th (inclusive)
Christmas Vacation: December 23rd - January 6th (inclusive)
School re-opens on January 9th
Mid Term Break: February 13th - 17th (inclusive)
St. Patrick's Day: March 19th (Public Holiday)
Easter Vacation: April 2nd - April 13th (inclusive).
Please note that if school has to close for inclement weather between January and April, school will open on April 2nd, 3rd and 4th to make up days lost.
School Reopens on April 16th
Bank Holiday May 7th
Bank Holiday June 4th
Summer Vacation June 28th
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