by St Nicholas | Jun 20, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
What a treat to have Mary Esther Judy, children’s book specialist, in today to read stories and chat to the children about all things books! One book she read was called ‘On a Magical Do-Nothing Day’ by Beatrice Alemagna. The moral of the story was to put down... read more
by St Nicholas | Jun 17, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
On Friday, Colette from RTÉ Jr Radio came in to record our Senior Classes giving their opinions on lots of science related topics e.g. Why do some birds migrate? Why does my hair sometimes stand up when I comb it? Why is the sky blue? Following the recordings, the... read more
by St Nicholas | Jun 14, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Unfortunately our Seashore Safari 2018 was cancelled today due to the Orange Weather warning. These photos are a throwback to last year’s trip and the rescheduled trip we can look forward to in September!! #StormHector... read more
by St Nicholas | Jun 11, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming back one of our past pupils Michelle Moore-Temple. Michelle, who is now a botanist, spent some time working in Honduras and today she visited the children to share her amazing experience with them. – What an inspiration!... read more
by St Nicholas | Jun 8, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
This afternoon we were delighted and privileged to be presented with the Branar Arts Flag!! Marc Mac Lochlainn (Branar’s Artistic Director), presented the school with the award and with the help of the pupils he raised our new flag, a visible beacon that indicates our... read more
by St Nicholas | Jun 7, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Leti from Youth Work Ireland Galway was in back in our school today talking to 6th Class about the transition to secondary school whilst building on the positive sense of moving on and enhancing each pupil’s coping skills. The children found the talk very beneficial... read more
by St Nicholas | Jun 6, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
A date has been set for the annual Parents v Pupils Hockey Match – Friday June 15th!! More details to follow! read more
by St Nicholas | May 31, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
We cannot wait for our next step in the mural process with Alison again tomorrow! See the progress we made last Tuesday!! #mural #localenvironment #beautyonourdoorstep #WoodquayGalway #ArtsFlag #ThisTownIreland... read more
by St Nicholas | May 31, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Yesterday was the last day of swimming for this school year and oh what incredible participation and talent was on display in Leisureland yesterday afternoon!!! Congratulations everybody on receiving your medals this morning in... read more
by St Nicholas | May 28, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Great excitement again this week as Alison returns tomorrow, Wednesday and Friday! Get your painting gear on everybody….busy days ahead! #branar #artsflag #funwithfish... read more
by St Nicholas | May 25, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
On Tuesday last, our school was presented with our sixth Green Flag at the Green Flag Awards Ceremony in the Galway Bay Hotel! #globalcitizenship #greenschools Maith sibh go léir a phaistí!... read more
by St Nicholas | May 22, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Today we were privileged to work with local Galway artist Alison Mac Cormaic in association with Branar, who coordinate and implement The Arts Flag Scheme for Schools. The Arts Flag is intended to be a statement of achievement and intent with regard to the prominence... read more
by St Nicholas | May 18, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Our final day of Active Week 2018 – The photos tell it all! A great big THANK YOU to ALL who helped out during the week and today – your ongoing help and support at events like these is greatly appreciated.... read more
by St Nicholas | May 17, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
The Junior Classes had an incredible day of action today! ……a morning run, walking a ‘mile’ with a smile, lots of action in the playground, followed by soccer with Michelle from FAI Galway! OOOOOh what fun!!!... read more
by St Nicholas | May 16, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Day 3 of Active Week brought our Morning Run and Yoga! Each class had a fabulous yoga session in the School Hall and then some children squeezed in a quick practice of the three-legged race before our Sports Day on Friday!!... read more
by St Nicholas | May 15, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Lots more action was had in St. Nicholas’, Waterside again today! Our daily morning run, Dance & Drama with Paula and Soccer with Henry! Great energy, team spirit & positive vibes all round – maith sibh a pháistí!... read more
by St Nicholas | May 14, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
DAY ONE – ACTIVE WEEK………active for sure!! Early morning runs, Hip Hop, Gaelic Football – ACTIVE WEEK 2018 is certainly living up to its name!... read more
by St Nicholas | May 11, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
The Senior Classes took a trip to Bunratty Castle as part of their school tour -a great day was had by... read more
