The children enjoyed some delicious pancakes for Pancake Tuesday. A big THANK YOU to Deirdre, Aoibheann and the parents association for making this happen. The children were spoilt for choice with various toppings on offer. They were yummy, thumbs up all around!!!

Here are some photos of the childrens lovely artwork for Valentines Day.

As part of Creative Schools we did a wool weaving workshop. The children loved using different materials and colours. The end products were beautiful and showed such creativity. Well done to all and thank you to Isbéal. Infants Infant Display on Wool Weaving 1st & 2nd

We had lots of fun making St Brigids crosses to celebrate St Brigid. Our friends in 5th and 6th helped us. We really enjoy it!

Huge congratulations to our junior and senior quiz teams who both came 3 rd  in their categories last Saturday at the Credit Union Schools Quiz 2026 which took place in the McWilliam Hotel, Claremorris. Both teams did an amazing job and we are all so proud of them!

Our 5th and 6th class pupils thoroughly enjoyed their recent Confirmation retreat day. They got to learn about the history of the Church while also learning about local folklore connected to the area. The children were given a guided tour of the abbey grounds aswell, which they found very interesting. Throughout the day, they took part in a variety of creative art activities in preparation for their upcoming Confirmation. The retreat was filled with learning, reflection, crea

Children from first and second class were busy developing their STEM and creativity skills using ScratchJr. ScratchJr is a child-friendly coding programme that introduces the basics of computer programming in a fun and engaging way. Through creating their own stories, games, and animations, pupils learn how to give clear instructions, sequence actions, and debug problems when things don’t work as planned. Learning to code helps promote logical thinking, problem-solving, creat

3rd-6th class recently enjoyed a series of tag rugby sessions facilitated by Jill O’Malley, Connacht Rugby Club Development Officer.

First and Second Class pupils worked really hard and had lots of fun learning experiences during their six weeks of Literacy Lift Off in Term 1. Literacy Lift Off is a short-term, intensive literacy intervention programme. Its aim is to improve reading, writing, spelling, and oral language skills by providing focused support in a structured and engaging way. The children enjoyed working in small groups as they rotated through a range of learning stations, including novel read

This Christmas, we celebrate the joy, creativity, and caring spirit of our school community. May your holidays be full of happiness and special moments.

Members of the Ballinrobe Fire Brigade recently delivered a Fire Safety Talk to 3rd to 6th class pupils in our school. This was a very informative session with firemen Mervyn and Dylan covering topics including fire safety in our homes and helping children to plan their own home escape plan. Each pupil received a Fire Safety booklet designed by the Irish Fire Services and the NDFEM. Pupils were encouraged to go home and talk to their families about the importance of regularly

The children from 1st and 2nd class were delighted to welcome visitors from Hometree, who spent the morning teaching our pupils about the importance of native trees in protecting and preserving our local ecosystem. The children learned how native species support biodiversity, provide vital habitats for wildlife, and help maintain a healthy environment for future generations. After an engaging workshop, the pupils had the exciting opportunity to put their learning into action.

3rd & 4th class had great fun recently exploring some science experiments and constructing wildlife bridges from recyclable materials.

Great excitement for our Halloween Parade and fancy dress today!

Lovely examples of peer tutoring during Maths Week. 3 rd  & 4 th class worked with SI & JI while 5 th  & 6 th  class worked with 1 st  & 2 nd  class.

3rd & 4th class pupils enjoyed a maths trail on the final day of Maths Week 2025. They used lots of their mathematical skills including counting, operations, tally marks, measuring and awareness of 2D & 3D shapes in the school environment all while working as part of a team. Great fun was had by all!

Thank you to all those who took part in our WOW (Walk on Wednesdays) over the past few weeks!

Couple of photos from the girls and boys teams at the mini 7's in Kilmaine, both teams put in a great effort but the day didn't go their...

First and Second class have been learning to code using Scratch Junior on the iPads. By designing interactive stories, games, and...

A selection of pictures from the Cross Country Races that were held in Ballinrobe Racecourse. A great day was had by all and a super...

Our students were delighted to welcome local horticulturist, John Harrington, who shared the journey of growing food from seed to...

First and Second class had a wonderful time testing designs and discovering how creativity and problem-solving come together in hands-on...

We bid farewell to our 6th class of 2025 at their graduation ceremony last Wednesday. Wishing them every success as they progress to...