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Keep track of what's happening at our schoolEnd of Term!
What a perfect end to the term! The senior classes spent the morning at the plots soaking up the sunshine - lunch, games, and lots of fun in the sun.
Gaelic Blitz
Well done to our amazing 5th & 6th class students who took part in the GAA football blitz! They showed fantastic teamwork, determination, and school spirit throughout the day. A big thank you to Oisín & Alan for organising - go raibh míle maith agaibh!...
Refraction
Our 5th and 6th class students had a blast learning about refraction this week! They discovered how light bends when it passes through water, making objects look different underwater. Everyone had a great time seeing science in action! #ScienceFun #ActiveLearning...
Coaching with Oisín
Another Wednesday morning and another high energy session with Oisín! Go raibh mile to Oisín – and best of luck to all who are participating in the blitz tomorrow! #ActiveSchool
March Artwork
⭐Some of the amazing artwork from the Infants during March!
WoW
➡️Another fabulous start to a Wednesday morning! #WalkOnWednesday #GreenSchool #ActiveSchool
Heat Conductors and Insulators
3rd & 4th have been busy exploring heat conductors and insulators in science! Today, we tested different materials to see which would keep hot water warm for longer. We recorded our findings and can’t wait to analyse the results tomorrow! #YoungScientists...
GAA Coaching
GAA coaching with Oisín again this morning! Great skill and teamwork everyone!! #ActiveSchool #CitySchool #HiddenGem #GalwayCityCentre
WoW
➡️Another great turnout for Walk on Wednesday! Maith sibh gach duine! Same time, same place next week!!!! #ActiveSchool #GreenSchool #WoW #Waterside #Woodquay #GalwayCity
Skip Around Europe Challenge
♀️We were over the moon to receive these brand-new skipping ropes and a skipping rope holder from Active School yesterday! We cannot wait to start the Skip Around Europe challenge next week! Stay tuned!! #ActiveSchool #SkipAroundEurope [gallery link="file"...
Coaching with Oisín
Another fantastic coaching session with Oisín again this morning! The eagerness and enthusiasm of these pupils knows no bounds!!! #ActiveSchool #PuntKick #CitySchool #TeamWork
Walk on Wednesday
Walk on Wednesday got off to a great start bright and early this morning! We are looking forward to next week already! #WellBeingWednesday #ActiveSchool #HiddenGem #GalwayCity
Science in 5th and 6th
⚡5th and 6th had fun today in science! They created freeze frames showing how light travels to allow us to see objects! #ActiveLearning
Basketball
A great basketball session with Jake this morning – another great start to the day and the week! #ActiveSchool #CitySchool #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalway
Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop
3rd and 4th took a short walk to Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop today where they got to use their World Book Day vouchers to pick a book from the special World Book Day selection. A great way to celebrate reading and encourage a love of books!
Ag Damhsa le Louise Curran
☘️Yes! Another action-packed day in St. Nicholas’ Parochial School! Bhíomar ag damhsa le Louise Curran sa Halla ar maidin agus bhí an-craic againn!! Maith sibh gach duine - Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh go Léir! #SNaG2025 #ActiveSchool #HiddenGem #GalwayCity [gallery...
Lá Glas 2025
☘️Another day like no other in the life of St. Nicholas’ Parochial School, Galway City! There was sunshine, singing and smiles as the children rambled down Shop St. this morning for Lá Glas - much to the joy of the people of Galway! #SchoolLife #CityCentre #HiddenGem...
Gaelic with Oisín
⚽GAA coaching with Oisín was taken to another level of action today! The eagerness and enthusiasm of these children says it all! #ActiveSchool #CitySchool #GalwayCity