About Our Primary School
St Nicholas’ Primary School is a co-educational, multidenominational, child-centred school with a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway. It is located in the heart of Galway City in Waterside, Woodquay. It is situated beside the Town Hall Theatre and is within close walking distance of the university (NUIG) and the hospital (UHG).
Our Primary school aims to provide an opportunity for each child to reach his/her potential in a co-educational setting and friendly atmosphere, Our Primary school aims to develop in each child the capacity to think clearly, creatively and critically and is a place where moral values and civic responsibility are nurtured and protected.
The Irish Primary Curriculum is delivered in an integrated manner, respective and appreciative of different religious affiliations and of different nationalities of the world. Facilities are available for children who wish to make their First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Due to the central location of our Galway City Primary School (beside the Town Hall Theatre), our pupils have the opportunity to attend many different educational events within the city. The children regularly visit the Town Hall Theatre, Dubray Book Shop, The Black Box Theatre, The Galway City Museum, The City Library, Woodquay Park, The Plots (football pitch), The University, The Hospital and many other locations of interest.
Our school also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as Swimming, Hockey, Drama, Chinese, French, Zumba, Ladybirds, Brownies, Music and Yoga.
St. Nicholas’ have an After School Facility in the school which facilitates homework and provides a range of activities.
The majority of the sixth class pupils transfer to local secondary schools in the Galway area.
What’s Happening?
Scoot to School
As part of our Active Week, many of the children will be Scooting to School on Thursday May 30th! There is lots of excitement in the lead up to this fun activity! More details to follow!
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School Tours 2019
One of our favourite trips of the year....our school tours! On May 28th, our Junior Classes will be going to Loughwell Farm Park and our Senior Classes will be going to Baysports in Athlone. More details and photos to follow.
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Active Week 2019
Active Week 2019 is fast approaching! There is a great line up of activities again this year, from Gaelic football to Soccer; Yoga to Dance, and lots in-between! Keep an eye on our website, facebook, instagram and twitter for updates!
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