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Return to school plan
Please click on the link below to see our return to school plan. St. Nicholas' Parochial Return to School Plan
Back to School
Below you will find a copy of Minister Foley's letter to parents and the Department of Education and Skills response plan for the safe reopening of schools. We are currently finalising our school plan and we will be in contact with you again shortly in advance of the...
Webwise
The Webwise parents booklet covers key online safety topics for parents of both young children, and teens. Click on the following link to download: Digital-Version-April-19 (1) #InternetSafety
Explorers Education Programme
Watch the Explorers ‘SEA How to Draw’ classes, where you can follow some of our favourite cartoonists create fun characters, marine animals, research vessels, surfers, divers and lots more online. EXPLORERS SEA - How to Draw with Dr John Joyce Fun Cartoon Faces - The...
Past and Present
Can you spot some of our 6th Class pupils in this photo!?? Also some of our present pupils but LOTS of our past pupils too! Always great to see you coming back to visit! #SchoolCommunity #AlwaysWelcome #PastAndPresent #NewBeginnings If you have any school photos from...
Happy Holidays!
As another school year draws to a close, we would like to say a big Thank You to everyone who supported and helped us out during this very unusual school year. We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe summer holiday and we cannot wait to see everyone back...
6th Class of 2020
🤩🥳🎉🎈Below is a link to some memories of our wonderful 6th Class during their time in St. Nicholas’ Parochial School - memories you can cherish & treasure forever! 🎈🎉🥳🤩 https://youtu.be/KmyiQMknzBo
Computer Scientists History-at-Home Pack
Did you know that the first piece of computing equipment is over 4000 years old? Or that the first computers were as big as a house? Discover the Irishwoman who used the first general purpose computer to track missiles during WWII, and learn how to become a computer...
Green-Schools Stay Home Project
(A message from Green-Schools Stay Home Project) Our full suite of Green-Schools themes are now featured on the #GreenSchoolsStayHome project. We have published 34 weeks of environmental themed home school activities! Week 11 is our last school term week, but don't...
Leave nothing behind, only footprints
In line with our Green-Schools ethos – this is an important message from Galway City Council: When visiting Galway beaches, make sure to remove all litter and use the bins provided. To find out about Clean Coasts2 minute beach cleans...
Because of COVID 19 we’re not at sea!
Oh wow! You have to watch this! How proud are St. Nicholas’ Parochial School of these two pupils in our school! #MarineExperts #FountainsOfKnowledge #CrinniúnanÓg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbLtEPvzt2Q
What’s Your Name?
How many names can you make in 60 seconds!! .....time starts.....NOW!!
FAI Homeskills – Episode 45: Dribbling, Shooting and Fitness
Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen and Shelbourne star Rachel Graham are back with a drill that will get the heart pumping! It's all about dribbling and shooting. How many times can you complete the course in 60 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwpBLbcJzgM
Virtual Sports Day
Virtual Sports Day has been created by Sligo Education Centre. They wanted to provide a way of bringing the fun and excitement of sports day to the homes of children. They have tried to make their resources as accessible as possible. Any equipment needed can be found...
Celebrate Cycling
National Bike Week 2020 is postponed, however this year Green-Schools is inviting you to take part in a virtual celebration to #CelebrateCycling for the week of June 15-19th. Our #CelebrateCycling Week aims to celebrate all bike lovers, especially the new cyclists who...
GoNoodle
Have you tried GoNoodle recently!? Get that heart pumping everybody! https://app.gonoodle.com/ Movement Powers Change GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school,...
Beyond the Classroom
Beyond the Classroom resources can be used to help children engage in the physical literacy journey. Learning undertaken within physical education class can be consolidated and enhanced outside of school through the use of the following resources. Kicking: BTCKicking...
Scoil Na Mara – Learning, Fascination, Fun
Inspired by a love and fascination for the sea, Mairead, a leave no trace trainer from Scoil na Mara West Cork has created this brilliant video to help promote awareness and protection of the ocean and the wonders that surround the Irish coastline. EPISODE 1 online...