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Science Week Activities
4th class were learning about the reflection of light during Science Week and made kaleidscopes. A kaleidoscope is a tube with mirrors...
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Our Blog Posts - Fourth Class
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Nov 8
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Nov 7
Science Day this Sunday- ATU
Organised by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and sponsored by Science Foundation Ireland and pharmaceutical company AbbVie, this...
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Oct 25
Happy Halloween from 4th Class! 👻
4th class painted adorable ghost for Halloween! They all looked spook-tacular today!
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Oct 22
Lego Spike
4th class enjoyed working through the guided lessons and the drag and drop coding to develop their STEAM (science, technology,...
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Oct 22
Maths Week, Food Dudes, Music & Science 🍎 🧪
4th class have been very busy this term! Maths weeks activities included exploring maths websites, an online quiz, maths puzzles and...
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Oct 22
Orienteering 🗺️ 🧭
4th class had a fabulous day orienteering at Cleveragh Park today. Orienteering is simply finding your way from one point on a map to...
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Oct 11
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Oct 4
🔥 Fire Station Weekend
Don’t forget to visit your local fire stations this weekend to celebrate Fire Safety Week .
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Oct 1
October- Dyslexia Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month takes place every October. Dyslexia is a learning difference which affects at least 1 in 10 people. Its effects...
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Sep 27
SuperValu Athletics Fest
We didn’t let the weather dampen our spirits today as our students took to the track in the wind and rain! Super running by everyone...
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Sep 25
SNA Appreciation Day
Thank you to Ms. Molloy, Ms. Casey & Mr. McCarrick for all you do to support our students each day.
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Sep 9
Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids
The HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast has returned with a ‘Back to School’ theme, focusing on providing support to parents as...
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Sep 9
Back to School Podcast
The HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast has returned with a ‘Back to School’ theme, focusing on providing support to parents as...
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Aug 30
Welcome to Junior Infants 2024-2025
We had a great first day at school with all our friends.
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Aug 8
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Jul 28
All-Ireland Experience
Our very own Galway Girl, only for today! Good luck playing today for the half time exhibition game during today’s Senior Mens’...
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Jun 30
Our Races 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️
The moments taken captures the atmosphere, fun, laughter and ice cream 🍦 around the school on the day. Click on the image to view a...
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Jun 30
3rd & 4th Class Tour
Look and enjoy our collage of photos from a memorable day in Westport, by clicking on the image below.
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Jun 25
Love, 15, 30, 40, Game! 🎾
Thanks to Olwyn from The Access Sports Foundation for visiting our school today. 4th class loved the tennis workshop. The tennis...
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Jun 24
Summer Stars Reading Adventure 2024
Ballymote Community Library will run the Summer Stars Reading Adventure for children in all library branches, officially starting Tuesday...
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Jun 21
GAA Sports Day 🏐🤾♂️
We had a magical day playing various activities with GAA coaches. We were blessed with a beautiful, sunny 🌞 day which has been rare...
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Jun 20
Paper Sculpture Ocean Art 🐠
4th class completed this art activity in connection with World Ocean Day which occurs on the 8th June annually. Folded papers were...
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Jun 20
6th Class Special River Trip
Click on the link to enjoy a video of one of our last trips together.
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Jun 18
A Busy Term in 4th!🎸 🧲 🚶 🎤
Have a look at some of the work that was going on inside and outside our classroom during the last term. Guitar playing Making 3D Shapes...
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Jun 17
Music Generation Concert
Click here to view a collage of the fantastic performances by 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Class in the Hawks Well Theatre this month. Rockfield...
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May 30
All-Ireland Dream
Well done to our 6th Class pupil who was chosen to play in Croke Park at the All-Ireland Mens’ Final. We hope you cherish this special day!
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May 30
Green Schools’ Slogan Competition
Congratulations to all the pupils who created catchy slogans for our latest Green Flag initiative, Global Citizenship and our Marine ....
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May 23
Our Communion Day ✝️
Congratulations to our communicants who received their First Eucharist last weekend. Many people were involved to make their day and...
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May 15
Our Confirmation Day
Congratulations to our 62 pupils who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on 11th May 2024. A special word of thanks to Bishop Doran...
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Apr 25
School Transport Application Process for 2024/25
A Chara, Click on the image below to see attached an important letter from the Department of Education as you may qualify for transport....
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Apr 24
Percussion Workshop Performance
Click here to watch our video.
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Apr 23
Assembly Time-Japan
4th class enjoyed showing their group work projects at assembly today. This topic is still on-going in the classroom as we are reading a...
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Apr 22
Computer Science Week 2024
The events on offer include: · UCD will be hold a Cyber Security Shared Learning Day for Principals/Deputy Principals, Teachers &...
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Apr 22
Earth Day- Green Schools' Committee
Two members from our Green Schools' Committee spoke to the school over the PA system, about 'Earth Day'. They reminded the pupils about...
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Apr 18
Orienteering is Fun! 🗺️
4th class are really enjoying the elements of orienteering this term. Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure sport. It involves...
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Apr 11
River Side Study
Click on the image below to view our video slide. 4th Class took part in a ‘Rivers as Ecosystems’ science project in March. This project...
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Mar 21
Kicking Competition County Champion
Well done to our county schools' champion in the kicking competition final. She went on to participate with her team in the county final...
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Mar 21
County Kicking Competition
Well done to both of our participants who competed in the county final kicking competition. We are so proud of you both.
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Mar 21
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Mar 14
Denim Day for Dementia
We raised €643.85 for Alzheimers Ireland for our Denim day. Sincere thanks for all your support with this worthy fundraiser. Our Student...
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Mar 14
Special Thanks 🙏
Special word of thanks to parents in the school for nominating our school towards fundraisers and competitions; to Rita Lynch who won a...
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Mar 7
Assembly Time
Assembly time was amass with information and colourful presentations from rang 6, 5, 1, 3 & 4, Naíonáin Shinsearacha & Sóisearacha. Míle...
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Feb 23
Internet Safety
Parents often admire how easily their children can use the Internet - but aren't quite sure of what they are doing or seeing. This...
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Feb 20
Public Consultation on Draft Childminding Regulations
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman has announced the launch of a public...
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Feb 9
Explanation Writing ✍️
4th class worked extremely hard at producing excellent pieces of hand written/typed pieces of writing. They understood the 5 steps that...
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Feb 6
Safer Internet Day
Today we are creating awareness in all schools of a better internet for ALL users and how to keep safe if online. Click on the image...
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Feb 1
Kids, Teens and Screen Time Challenges
If screen time is a constant battle in your home, then join this webinar next Tuesday evening at 7pm. Expect practical advice, top tips,...
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Jan 31
Assembly Time
2nd Class discussed dinosaurs facts and recited their poem "Mice". Junior Infants recited their poems while 3rd Class discussed Mountains...
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Jan 30
Keeping Clean and Healthy 🧼 🦶 🦷
4th Class told everyone at Assembly today about keeping healthy and clean and the importance of good personal hygiene. Each group made...
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