This is where you will find all the latest news for the whole school. If you wish to find out about the latest news from any one class please click on the class links above the first blog post below.

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Jan 30, 20221 min read

Roman Mosaics

We were learning about the Romans in history. They decorated their villas with mosaics- especially the floors. It showed how rich they...

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Jan 26, 20221 min read

Creative Schools: Magic Square

Today we had a Creative Schools challenge. First each group gathered natural materials- one of an object, two of a different object- all...

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Jan 26, 20221 min read

Grouping Up

Today we played a maths game called Grouping Up. Everyone had to group according to numbers of fingers and then arms.

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Jan 25, 20221 min read

Diarmuid Henry visits

Today we were so happy to welcome Diarmuid Henry to our school. Diarmuid is a past pupil who played on the Sligo Minor team who won the...

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Jan 25, 20221 min read

Connacht Minor Cup

Today our past pupil Diarmuid Henry visited us in St. Michael'sNS. He brought the cup that the Sligo minors won in August. Diarmuid was a...

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Jan 25, 20221 min read

Mass for Catholic Schools Week 2022

Today we attended Mass in Cloonacool Church- virtually. Fr Vincent encouraged us to be 'anseo' in our lives- really present and...

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Jan 24, 20221 min read

Midnight Fox Art Display 🎨

This is our finished art. We will add written work to the display as we complete reading the novel.

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Jan 23, 20221 min read

Catholic Schools Week 2022

During Catholic Schools Week, January 23rd to 30th, families, parishes and schools are invited to participate in a week of celebration of...

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Jan 22, 20221 min read

Midnight Fox Art

On Friday we created pictures based on the class novel The Midnight Fox by Betsy Byars. We have read as far as chapter 10. Everyone chose...

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Jan 17, 20221 min read

Well-being webinar

On Friday 14th of January 5th and 6th class attended a webinar with Fiona Forman. Fiona talked about what we can all do to help us to...

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Jan 14, 20221 min read

Minute's Silence

Today we had a prayer service and a minute's silence in memory of Ashling Murphy RIP.

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Jan 14, 20221 min read

A Happy Healthy New Year

It is lovely to see that so many children are cycling to school. Thank you Ms. Toolan for organising the bicycle shed to keep them safe...

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Jan 12, 20221 min read

Light Experiments

Today we experimented in groups with light to see if materials were transparent, translucent or opaque. We recorded our results. Then we...

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Dec 22, 20211 min read

Happy Christmas from 3rd & 4th 🎄

Happy Christmas from 3rd & 4th.

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Dec 22, 20211 min read

Christmas Raffle 2021🎄

Congratulations to the many winners in each class 👏 Thank you for all the donations for the raffle.

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Dec 22, 20211 min read

Bob the Snowman ⛄

We had a readers theatre script about a snowman named Bob. We had fun working together in our pods!

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Dec 17, 20211 min read

Christmas Marine Crafts

We created Christmas cards and decorations based on a marine theme. Mairead was very impressed. We also got 100% in the final quiz 💯

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Dec 16, 20211 min read

Sligo Social Services Food Collection

Thank you for helping others by donating food. The food was collected today and will be delivered to families next week.

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Dec 15, 20211 min read

Christmas 2021

We are busy getting ready for Christmas. We are writing letters, colouring pictures and designing toys for Santy.

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Dec 14, 20211 min read

When Santa got stuck up the chimney

First and Second class were busy creating fun stories about the day poor Santa got stuck up the chimney

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Dec 14, 20211 min read

5/6 class enjoy Santa visit

Lots of fun on Monday when Santa came to visit and everyone received a lovely gift

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Dec 14, 20211 min read

Stained Glass Windows

We made some stained glass window nativity scenes in First and Second Class

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Dec 13, 20211 min read

Santa School Visit 2021 🎅

Today Santa visited our school. He had three very helpful elves. He gave each child a lovely present 🎁 A big thank you to the Parents...

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Dec 13, 20211 min read

Our Woven Christmas Tree Display 🎄

Look at the beautiful trees woven by 3rd & 4th!

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