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In keeping with the theme of this year’s Science Festival - Then, Today, Tomorrow - the children in from 1st - 4th Class explored things from the past and present, putting them in order from oldest to newest. They also talked about what these items might look like and...

A big, big thank you to all the children, parents and grandparents who came to support Junior & Senior Infants with their project at the Science Festival. We had a great day and we couldn’t have done it without you! [gallery link="file"...

The Senior Classes had an incredible LEGO workshop with Úna from Bricks4Kidz on Friday! The children thoroughly enjoyed designing and building their own motorised aeroplanes - STEM learning at its best! [gallery link="file"...

Junior and Senior Infants are getting ready for the Science Festival Exhibition on Sunday, 9th November. Our theme is,” Toys: Then, Today and Tomorrow.” It’s on at University of Galway,10am to 5pm. Please call in to see us! [gallery link="file"...

✈️The Junior Classes were delighted to welcome Úna to our school today ahead of Science Week next Week! The children engaged in an amazing LEGO workshop, building aeroplanes and helicopters WITH MOTORS!!! STEM at it’s very best! The Senior Classes cannot wait for...

We were delighted with the delivery of this year’s school sweatshirts and hoodies! Thank you #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalway

What a great Spook Walk our school had down Shop St. this morning! Such a fun way to start Dress Up Day! Maith sibh gach duine! #HiddenGem #GalwayCity

Another great Philosophy session in 3rd and 4th Class today with the students from University of Galway. Lots of deep thinking and great discussion from everyone! ✨

Thank you so much to everyone who came along to our Open Day today, both to visit and to help out! We really enjoyed welcoming you all to our school and sharing a glimpse of what goes on in this Hidden Gem in the Heart of Galway City!

When your school is just beside the Town Hall Theatre and the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is in full swing!!! These children had a lovely morning watching live theatre – what a way to spend a Thursday morning! #HiddenGem #GalwayCity [gallery...

➗As part of Maths Week 2025, these children participated in a live online maths quiz hosted by the amazing Michelle Culloty and Clare Education Centre. So much fun – we loved it! #HandsOnMaths #WeLoveMaths #MathsWeek2025 [gallery link="file"...

In 5th and 6th, we were lucky enough to attend two Baboró events! ‘By Trial and Error’ in the Town Hall Theatre and a gallery event, ‘A Children's Guide to Anarchy’. The children had a brilliant time and especially enjoyed the workshop in the gallery!  [gallery...

✨Our 3rd and 4th Class pupils took part in their first philosophy session today, facilitated by students from the University of Galway. This was the first of six sessions we’ll enjoy over the coming weeks - a wonderful opportunity for the children to think deeply,...

These children are getting into the Hallowe’en spirit! #OícheShamhna

⭐Thank you to everybody who contributed to GOAL Jersey Day today! There sure was a wonderful array of jerseys throughout the school!!!

✨A huge sparkle moment in this classroom this afternoon as one of our pupils won a prize in the RNLI art competition!! Maith sibh a pháistí!

We were over the moon to welcome back some of our past pupils today! They even joined in an SPHE lesson for old time’s sake! #CéadMíleFáilteRomhaibh #HiddenGem #GalwayCity  

‍’SKIP Around the World’ Challenge started today! These amazing children skipped all the way to Mont Blanc! Next stop the Sahara Desert! #ActiveSchool #SkipAroundTheWorld25