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The children in the Junior Classes are on Day 3 of the Food Dudes Programme. Today they had sweet corn and apples pieces! Yum Yum!! For more information click on the link below. https://www.fooddudes.ie/

How lucky were we today to get a tour of the Town Hall Theatre, our next door neighbours! Paula, our drama teacher gave every class the chance to perform on the stage, she then took everyone to the Green Room , the Dressing Rooms and even under the stage! - What a...

3rd -6th had a wonderful afternoon at Galway Atlantaquaria. Thank you so much to Padraic and Anna for the tour of the aquarium, sharing their expertise about the animals and also for speaking to the children about climate change and water conservation. [foogallery...

What a fantastic morning we spent with Dr. How’s Science Wows as part of Galway Science & Technology Festival! #ActiveLearning #STEM #LiveExperiments #HandsOn #BelieveInScience

Imagine this view from your classroom everyday! The joys of a City Centre School!! #TheBigWheel #HiddenGem #HeartOfTheCity #Waterside #Woodquay #GalwayCity

First and Second Class set about making SLIME during science today!! Their faces say it all!! #STEM #STEAM #ActiveLearning #VeryMessy  

Some of our pupils were very busy organising the Christmas Shoeboxes for collection this morning. Thank you so much to everybody who participated. Your efforts are gratefully appreciated.

We were delighted to welcome GOAL Development Education Officer Mura Tierney to our school today. Mura did a series of educational drama workshops with 1st – 6th Class. The children were learning about various countries and the challenges that people face in other...

5th and 6th went to visit the TULCA Festival of Visual Arts today. Judith gave us a tour around the gallery, talking to the children about the different sculptures and paintings, and asking them about their interpretation of each piece of art. What a lovely way to...

😄🏐 3rd and 4th class enjoyed a fantastic Futsal tournament in NUIG Kingfisher today. Thanks to Nigel and Johnny for organising the event. #BeActive #ActiveSchool #MoveWellMoveOften #Futsal

As part of Galway Science & Technology Week some children went to Galway Bay FM this morning to see and experience the magic of Galway’s No.1 radio station! Thank you so much to Doc, Ollie, Alan, Ronan and all the staff for making us feel so welcome!

1st – 4th Class were over the moon today when they heard they were chosen by Supermac’s to a ‘Make and Bake’ session! They had great fun learning how to make their own pizzas, from rolling their dough base out, to making their very own tasty creations with toppings of...

3rd – 6th Class enjoyed a lovely day out at the Diocesan School’s Service in Tuam Cathedral . Bishop Patrick Rooke gave a special blessing to all the schools from the Diocese. The guest speaker this year was Anthony Njoroge who spoke to the children about life in...

The Infant Class had a fun Friday again today! They learned all about how butter is made and even got to make some of their own and then eat it on crackers! They said it was delicious!!! #STEM #LearningIsFun

Henry was back again after midterm, coaching 3rd and 4th Class. They are preparing for the FUTSAL blitz that is taking place at NUIG next week. The main aim of the FUTSAL Programme is to establish Futsal as the preferred version of five-a-side football in Ireland and...

Galway Science and Technology Festival 2019 is fast approaching! There are so many interesting activities lined up, such as a trip to Galway Bay Fm, a trip Galway Atlantaquaria and a visit to our school from Dr. How – we just cannot wait! Keep an eye on our blog for...

The children were delighted with the delivery of our new sports equipment from McSport this morning! Thank you so much IPPEA and McSport for your generous prize! #LuckySchool #ActiveSchool #HappyChildren #OutdoorPlay #Teamwork

Oh wow! This week we have made the FRONT PAGE of the Galway City Tribune! What an amazing photo!! #Throwback #OpenDay #DressUpDay #Literacy #Storytime #WeLoveBooks #MaryEstherJudy #FallenStarStories #HiddenGem #HeartOfTheCity #BesideTownHallTheatre