by St Nicholas | Nov 12, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
What a way to start Science Week but with a visit from ‘Xperimental – A Blast of Air’ and Professor Egghead! As you can see from the photos we had a very entertaining afternoon watching and assisting in many air related experiments! #GalwayScience #BelieveInScience... read more
by St Nicholas | Nov 9, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
This day week Bricks 4 Kidz will be visiting our school…..and we cannot wait! What a way to spend a Friday morning than learning through play……play that involves LEGO®! Bricks 4 Kidz in Ireland provides a comprehensive suite of STEM based programmes through LEGO® to... read more
by St Nicholas | Nov 9, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
On Friday next, our Senior Classes will be taking their annual trip to Tuam to meet with the other schools in the Diocese. This is always a great day out and a great opportunity for our pupils to mix with other children from other counties. read more
by St Nicholas | Nov 8, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
How does air pressure work? Can you blow up the world’s biggest balloon using lots of air pressure! ……balls floating in the air, driving a hovercraft and flying an aeroplane…..an air machine that will blow you away with giant smoke rings! This is some of what is in... read more
by St Nicholas | Nov 6, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
We were so honoured and delighted to have Marguerite and her team in our school today to launch her latest novel Kapheus Fire. We even had the privilege of having Marguerite read to us as we all sat around her and listened to her every word! Thank you Marguerite for... read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 26, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Galway Science and Technology Festival 2018 is fast approaching! As usual there are lots of activities lined up! Monday November 12th: Xperimental Science Show Thursday November 15th: Visit from Carole Reynolds, Education Officer, National Parks and Wildlife Service... read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 26, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
We had the pleasure of welcoming local author, Marguerite Tonery to our assembly this morning. Marguerite previously visited our school to promote her books, Kapheus Air and Kapheus Water, and popped in this morning to tell us about her new book, Kapheus Fire, which... read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 25, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
What a day!! Open Day 2018 was a fantastic success! We were so delighted to have so many visitors come through our door and we very much look forward to meeting with you all again! The children had such fun! The costumes were wonderful again this year! So much hard... read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 23, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Today was the last of our 6 weeks of coaching with Henry. The children have learned so much over this time and Henry has certainly been a huge inspiration to the children. Thank you so much Henry – we look forward to your return! #GirlsInSport #ActiveSchool ... read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 21, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Our School Open Day in now only 4 days away! Please do pop by for a cuppa, a chat and a tour of our School in action! 9.30 – 2pm – Pass on the word to friends and family! read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 19, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Two fantastic shows today – thoroughly enjoyed by the children! ‘Black Beauty’ in the Town Hall Theatre and ‘Is This a Dagger?’ in the Mick Lally Theatre. Looking forward to next year’s Baboró... read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 16, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
5th & 6th Class started their football coaching with the brilliant Henry today!! Some great action photos!! @FAI.Galway @HealthyIreland @ActiveSchool @ActiveFlag... read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 16, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
The Senior Classes are delighted and grateful to Baboró for a last minute invite to a show tomorrow in the Town Hall Theatre! ……AND all classes STILL have their shows to look forward to on Friday! #BaboróInternationalArtsFestivalForChildren... read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 15, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Everyone had such a great time today at the Atlantaquarium for Maths Week! There were lots of activities that included counting, sorting, measuring, symmetry and lots more! A big Thank You to Anna and Amanda who made the day so much fun!... read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 12, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
All classes are going to see shows for the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children next Friday. Lots of photos to follow! read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 12, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
All classes are going to the Galway Atlantaquaria on Monday to do lots of maths related activities for Maths Week. Keep an eye out for the update! read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 11, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
To celebrate WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY, 5th and 6th Class received a copy of Oisín McGann’s book, ‘Headbomz, Wreckin’ Yer Head’. The book aims to shine a light on the ‘Headbomz’ that our children can experience and encourages them to... read more
by St Nicholas | Oct 11, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Today was the day that 5th and 6th Class pupils had the privilege of going to the launch of Catherine Doyle’s new book ‘The Storm Keeper’s Island’. How lucky are we to be within walking distance of these special events! read more
