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P4C (Philosophy for Children)

P4C (Philosophy for Children)

P4C is an enquiry-based method and practice of teaching. NUIG Philosophy staff and students are leading the development of P4C in the region. We are very lucky at St. Nicholas’ to be participating in this programme which will commence at the end of February. Check...

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Swimming in Leisureland

Swimming in Leisureland

Swimming in Leisureland started back again today after the Christmas break. It is fantastic to see so many children participating. Keep it up everybody!

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International Day

International Day

As you are aware, we are currently working towards our green flag for Global Citizenship, Litter and Waste. As part of our work for this flag we are holding an International Day in school on Thursday 22nd February. This event gives us an opportunity to celebrate the...

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The Giant Panda

The Giant Panda

In Geography this term, First and Second Class have been learning about the Giant Panda. We couldn’t believe that they eat around 18kg of bamboo every day AND they leave their mother when they are only one and a half years old! Below is some of our art painted with a...

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A Hive of Activity!

A Hive of Activity!

Brownies, Chinese, Drama, French and Tinwhistle are back in full swing this week. Swimming will resume next Wednesday 24th January. GAA coaching will be confirmed in the coming weeks. St. Nicholas’ Primary School.......a hive of activity!

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Fitness and Fun!

Fitness and Fun!

Some of our senior pupils took some of our junior pupils to the hall today to coach them in Four Square! What fun they had! 5th and 6th Class better watch out though....there are some very determined players in the junior classes!

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GOAL Humanitarian School Award

GOAL Humanitarian School Award

We were delighted to receive the GOAL Humanitarian School Award in the post today, along with a lovely letter from GOAL thanking us for taking part in development education and fundraising activities for GOAL. Comhghairdeas gach duine!!

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Ceol le Meadhbh gach Aoine!

Ceol le Meadhbh gach Aoine!

The Sound of Music in St. Nicholas’ will be added to from next Friday as Meadhbh Ní Eidhin makes her return! Check back to see the tunes we will be learning and events that we will be performing at!  

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Connacht Tribune Article

Connacht Tribune Article

Can you imagine how excited and proud we all were when we spotted this piece about our school in the Connacht Tribune! (January 8th 2018) Well done everybody!

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Welcome back everyone!

Welcome back everyone!

Welcome back to school everyone! It was great to see everybody back today, ready and eager to start a brand new year! We hope you all had a lovely holiday and we wish you all the very best for 2018.  

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Thank You from Osterley Lodge and Cope

Thank You from Osterley Lodge and Cope

All of the donations that were left into the school for Osterley Lodge and Cope were delivered this morning. Both groups were overwhelmed and thankful for all your kindness and generosity. We would like to extend a big Thank You on their behalf.

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Laura Lynn House

Laura Lynn House

WEEE Ireland (the compliance scheme for battery and waste electrical and electronic recycling) have joined forces with the Children’s Sunshine Home incorporating Laura Lynn House, Ireland’s first children’s hospice, to give people the opportunity not only to help a...

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Christmas Party

Christmas Party

Our annual Christmas Party takes place next Thursday December 21st! There is great excitement about the school in anticipation! …….How many more sleeps…..!? Photos to follow!  

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Christmas in Junior and Senior Infants

Christmas in Junior and Senior Infants

Here in Infants we've been getting into the Christmas spirit! Our elves have had lots of fun playing in Santa's Workshop, taking orders and making and wrapping toys for delivery! We turned our Small World area into a winter wonderland and have had lots of adventures...

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