The Children's House Primary School

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Ages 3 – 6

Children are encouraged to explore and learn new things on their own. There is focus on community, charity and fundraising which will help prepare them for the future.

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Ages 6 – 12

Children are encouraged to explore and learn new things on their own. There is focus on community, charity and fundraising which will help prepare them for the future.

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Children are involved in helping the community and raising money for different charities. They are part of some events that have now become a tradition and they benefit the children,…

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Testimonials

The most amazing school ever.

Past Pupil

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His time at TCHP is the gift that keeps on giving in his life.

Parent

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I’m not sure how developed my independence of thought is now as an adult but I do know that I remember how engaged I was when working independently at The Children’s House. It is fantastic to have experienced the Montessori method. It is a lesson in seeing that there is another way.

Past Pupil

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Our kids have been going to the Children's House for many years now. They love it and are always happy to go to school which is really what we were looking for. There's a great spirit, with kids learning to help and respect each other. The school adapts to the children's level and needs, allowing each child to progress at their own pace.

Father

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Now halfway through getting a Bachelors in archaeology, I can look back and see the ways that the Montessori method helped me get where I am today — especially as an autistic child who struggled with the rigidity of conventional schooling.

One of the main features of Montessori is self-directed learning. While I was there, I learnt how to research things I found interesting and present them to others, about nature through growing plants, raising butterflies, and examining rocks and fossils in the classroom, and about more abstract concepts like Mathematics by seeing them demonstrated with physical objects. There was also a focus on learning about other cultures. As an example, I had a penpal in India who I’m still in contact with even now via social media. Parents and past-pupils would also visit and teach us about some of their work — one I remember was a NASA researcher!

Another aspect of this is the independence that Montessori teaches. For example, instead of having a set time to have a snack in the mornings, we could choose when to have it ourselves, as well as cleaning up the snack area when we were done. When we put on Nativity plays at Christmas, it was a group of students who wrote the script, using previous years examples as reference and inspiration. And of course, when the RDS science fair came around, we’d brainstorm ideas for a project as a class and figure out how we’d approach it, looking at questions like ‘What Way is Up?’ and ‘H2O, Is That All It Is?’. In Montessori, children are trusted to do things themselves, which helps build confidence and competence in their abilities.

Testimonial from past pupil

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Thank you to everyone who taught me, my friends who were always with me. Thank you everyone that has helped me be the person I am now standing in front of you. I've made some amazing memories here and I will miss it... I would like to thank all my teachers for showing me so much, all the staff for being so helpful, all my friends for being so kind and helping me with all sorts of things.... Performing at The Helix in front of a big audience was a highlight. Plus, the lunch was really nice! And rock climbing? Well, that was all about teamwork and independence. I remember speed climbing, feeling exhausted and then my classmates cheering me until I reached the top....One thing I absolutely love about this school is that we got to work with different materials and we also don't have too much homework. This school has made a really big impact on me and I just really love it here.. First, I want to thank our wonderful teachers. Even though my time here was short, you made me feel welcome and helped me to catch up with my studies. Your dedication and kindness have truly made a difference to my life....To my classmates - you made me feel like part of the family and I will always cherish our time together...

Testimonials from 2023 graduate speeches

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This is the type of school where people think about you and care for each other.

A 6-9 Class Pupil

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We are allowed to leave the classroom if we want to because the teacher trusts us.

PAST PUPIL

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It's a beautiful, kind atmosphere where both my daughters have been extremely happy attending - thanks to all those who work at The Children's House Primary. My child loves attending The Children's House Primary. I love the attitude and the way the Montessori method is implemented. Yes, a lovely, friendly and open school. It has a real community feel. Lots of social events and education evenings to help parents to get to know each other and better understand the methods at the school. The school provides attention and personal care to each and every student, giving them a warm cosy environment. The Montessori method is a unique way of learning for kids without putting pressure on them.

Some Comments from Parents

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Some memorable sentiments from the Graduation Speeches from the class of 2019: I've loved my time here for so many reasons, like the people, the teachers, the community spirit and also the Montessori method, which gives me so much more freedom than I would have in any other school... This has by far been the best year of my life... I can safely say that nearly every day here has been a good day... I love the freedom in our school and the Montessori method. Even now when I do fractions I picture the red material in my head and it makes everything a lot easier...

2019 Graduates

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I spent 9 years in The Children’s House and these 9 years taught me a lot. As well as a strong academic side because of the use of the materials it helped to plant a seed of confidence and determination. I learnt to work by myself, for myself and also as part of a team. In the Children’s House you are never worried about asking questions if you don’t understand something. In The Children’s House everyone’s opinions matter and you really have a say. The Children’s House has taught me so many things but mostly it has taught me about staying true to yourself and to always treat others as you would want to be treated. I loved my time there and I love secondary school now (though maybe not so much the homework!!).

Zoe Morris, A Children’s House Graduate

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I was a student in the Children’s House for 4 years from 1965-69 and my children during the noughties. The stand out for me was the strong foundations it gave to me, my children but also observed peers of both generations, for subsequent schooling at both Primary and Secondary level and beyond. Central to these foundations were:
- support for thinking for one’s self
- developing a sense of wonder
- and encouragement to explore
In short, independent thinking.
Past Pupil

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How TCH helped develop my Independence of Thought I was in the CH for 9 years from 2004 until 2013. I was in the Junior, the Middle Class and the Senior Class.The CH is a school where everyone is usually working on something different. We were all in the same classroom but doing different things. I remember in the small class you didn’t have to think too much about what everyone else was doing. Just on what you were doing. I think that helped you to become focused in your own work and what excited you and interested you. In the Senior Class I remember that it was OK to just do your own project or to watch someone else doing theirs, or you could work in a team. So having that choice about how you learnt things and how you worked got you to think about things in different ways and to realise that there wasn’t just the one way. What I also remember was that every idea or comment you might make on a topic or about something we were discussing as a class was listened to. No one ever told you that you were wrong. Usually Ms Kuh would say “mmm that is interesting”, so in that way you never felt that you should all be thinking the same thing but that all sorts of different thoughts were welcome. In fact, you could were encouraged to think about really unusual angles on things, and today I see that as thinking outside the box! I am pretty good at that! I think my time at the CH has helped me to feel confident in making comments that are different to other people and also the confidence to contribute. I also think that I am not a “herd” man or a “agree with everything that someone else said because they are important” man. It’s good to just be your own man.

Naoise Lynch, A Children’s House Graduate

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Today just reinforces what we believed a Montessori classroom is like and it is wonderful. The Directresses have so much confidence in the children and the children prove themselves and prove the confidence is justified.

Ann-Marie Hardiman, Board Member, Drumnigh Montessori Primary School

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It was a great experience to visit the school today and to observe the way children learn and interact in the classroom. There’s a friendly and calm atmosphere in the classrooms and the children seem to enjoy their learning experience.

Eva Goussot, Secretary to the Board, Drumnigh Montessori Primary School

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Many thanks to Micaela and Nicola for the opportunity to observe in their classes this morning. It’s a wonderful inspiration to see the concentrated work of the children and their enthusiasm in completing it. The children were so confident and welcoming to us as visitors, it was a pleasure to observe. We look forward to meeting together again, including the wonderful idea for the two schools and their children to meet also.

Orla McAlister, President of the Board and Primary School Liaison, Drumnigh Montessori Primary School

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Of course, Montessori has many aspects to it that promote individuality and independence but I think the main reason my independence was fostered by Montessori is very simple. I think the basic concept of a child choosing the work they’ll do that day at an age as early as three really encourages self-determination. Being able to decide what work you want to do, to me, is the biggest difference between traditional school and Montessori school. It’s such a simple concept but creates an environment when children have to think for themselves, be self-directed and self-analyze their preferences, among other things. These skills are valuable throughout life and I definitely feel Montessori has strengthened these characteristics in me.

Clara Kuh Hogan (ex Montessori pupil)

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I was fine about leaving The Children’s House in June 2012. I started in Colaiste na Rinne in Ring Co Waterford in Sept 2012. It is a school of 65 pupils aged 11 and 12. It is in the Gaeltacht so it is an Irish speaking school. I found I was ahead of everyone academically but maybe that was because I had already done 6th class so repeated it as I was young. I enjoyed Ring a lot. I loved making new friends and all of the sport was great. I will start in Gonzaga College in September after the summer holidays.

Next Move By James O’Riordan

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Today my son leaves for his last day at primary school. This will mark the end of nine academic years at The Children´s House Montessori Primary School. In keeping with the school´s policy of nurturing independence, he leaves on his own to catch the no 47 bus…How has the time at the Children´s House prepared my child for that adventure? Admirably well I think. In fact, I believe now more than ever that it has prepared him better than any other educational environment could have. A-Parents-Commentary-at-Journeys-End

A Parent’s Commentary at Journey’s End By Krysia Lynch, current parent

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Children who move on from TCH, whether after graduation, or in some cases at an earlier stage, anecdotal evidence suggests that they blossom. Many of the mums recognise that it’s not just their wonderful children, but the kind of all round education they have received at TCH ! So in fact the privileged education they receive, far from ’not being in the real world’, actually equips them for their move on into the ‘real world’….what ever that may be!

A Senior Class Parent

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A MONTESSORI EDUCATION AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY

chpadmin January 14, 2026

You’re invited to 'A MONTESSORI EDUCATION AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY' on Thursday, 29th January at 7.30pm at The Children’s House Primary.

Coffee Morning February 2026

chpadmin January 14, 2026

We look forward to welcoming all the parents and carers to the first coffee morning of 2026.

TCHP on Ireland AM

chpadmin November 27, 2025

There was great excitement with Ireland AM's television crew in the school to film a feature about the participation of the 6-9 and 9-12…

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ABOUT MONTESSORI

Montessori helps parents develop children who are morally, emotionally and behaviourally prepared for the real world. Our teachers help children follow their interests and passions to develop strong skills in academics, leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, independence and initiative. Your child’s education will be hands-on, self-paced, collaborative and joyful – everything that’s needed to create a lifelong learner and doer.

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The most amazing school ever.

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Testimonials from 2023 graduate speeches

This is the type of school where people think about you and care for each other.

A 6-9 Class Pupil

We are allowed to leave the classroom if we want to because the teacher trusts us.

PAST PUPIL

Some Comments from Parents

2019 Graduates

Zoe Morris, A Children’s House Graduate

Past Pupil

Naoise Lynch, A Children’s House Graduate

Ann-Marie Hardiman, Board Member, Drumnigh Montessori Primary School

Eva Goussot, Secretary to the Board, Drumnigh Montessori Primary School

Orla McAlister, President of the Board and Primary School Liaison, Drumnigh Montessori Primary School

Clara Kuh Hogan (ex Montessori pupil)

Next Move By James O’Riordan

A Parent’s Commentary at Journey’s End By Krysia Lynch, current parent

A Senior Class Parent

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