Congratulations to Stephen on winning a recent fishing competition. We are all very proud of him! Well done!

The infants , 1st and 2nd class had a fantastic day at Turoe Pet Farm, enjoying the animals, playgrounds and bouncy castle. They had a great time with their friends!

Thank you to the team at Mc Graths who organised a road safety talk for the children. The highlight of the visit was getting the opportunity to climb into the truck cab, see the drivers view and develop an awareness of the drivers blind spots. It was a fun and memorable way to learn the importance of staying safe around large vehicles.

We are delighted to thank Mc Graths Quarries Cong for their generous support in funding new iPads for our school. This wonderful contribution will enhance teaching and learning across our classrooms, giving pupils access to valuable digital tools and learning opportunities. We are extremely grateful for their investment in our students and their future.

Members of the Corrib Mask Search and Rescue team recently visited our school to talk about water safety on our local lakes and also to show us their ambulance jeep, rescue boat and equipment including a demonstration of how to manually inflate a life jacket. This was a great opportunity for our pupils to make connections with what they have learnt this year as part of their SPHE programme. Many classrooms engaged with the Water Safety Ireland’s PAWS programme in term 3 which

We all enjoyed our Walk on Wednesday (WOW) for the month of May. Many thanks to McGraths Quarry for supplying new Hi-Vis Vests for all our pupils. This will help to keep the children safe and seen on their journey to school.

What a wonderful week of activity and fun! Our pupils embraced every challenge during Active Week and thoroughly enjoyed Sports Day. From races and games to teamwork and laughter, it was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate fitness, friendship and participation. Thank you to everyone who helped make the week such a memorable success.

Congratulations to all the children who received their First Holy Communion. It was a very special day. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so meaningful. Wishing the children continued happiness and blessings.

Well done to our pupils who won gold at the Mayo Community Games Chess Final a few weeks ago. They recently went to Sligo to take part in the Connacht Final where they played against the current All Ireland winners Leitrim. Unfortunately, it wasn’t their day but what an achievement to get there! Congratulations to you all!

Bhí tráth na gceist ar Lá Glas i rang 1 agus 2. Bhain gach duine an-taitneamh as agus bhí neart Gaeilge ann. Fuair na buaiteoirí uibheacha Cásca!

We celebrated World Book Day by bringing in our favourite books to school and dressing up as our favourite characters. During Reading Buddies, senior pupils helped junior pupils explore new words, build confidence and discover the joy of storytelling.

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

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.

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.

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.