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Junior Film Fleadh 2017
1st and 2nd Class will be going to the Town Hall Theatre on November 9th to cheer on one of their classmates who will have a short film featuring in the fleadh. More details to follow!
Leave No Trace Workshop
3rd and 4th Class had a very active day participating in the Leave No Trace Workshop. Check out some of the photos below.
Tom Chapin in The Black Box Theatre
Ophelia didn’t stop us from going to Baboró after all! - A great trip to Tom Chapin in The Black Box Theatre this morning!
‘Me, Sara’
5th and 6th Class really enjoyed their trip to see ‘Me, Sara’ in The Mick Lally Theatre and also the workshop ‘Planning Through Time’. Below are some photos of the events.
Maths Week 2017
An amazing day was had by all at the Aquarium as part of Maths Week. There were groups dissecting squid……groups solving maths puzzles while others were experimenting with the geometry of soap bubbles! Lots and lots of fun was had! A big thank you to all who looked...
TULCA Festival of Visual Arts
3rd – 6th Class will be attending an exhibition as part of the TULCA Festival of Visual Arts on Thursday 9th November. Photos to follow.
Leave No Trace
3rd and 4th Class will be participating in a Leave No Trace Workshop on Monday October 23rd. The workshop will be integrated with the curriculum and materials are designed to encourage learning beyond the classroom linking into the current 7 themes of the An Taisce...
Maths Week Ireland
In conjuction with Maths Week Ireland, 1st – 6th Class will be going to the aquarium in Salthill on Thursday next to participate in some Maths Activities such as Problem Solving and Geometry with Soap Bubbles! We are really looking forward to this trip as not only...
Code Red Weather Warning
St. Nicholas’ Primary School will be closed tomorrow Monday, 16th October due to the Code Red weather warning.
Goal Jersey Day
GOAL Jersey Day was a great success today! A BIG BIG Thank You to all who contributed! Check out the photos below.
The Forest Floor
Below you can see some First and Second Class pupils concentrating on their artwork inspired by the forest floor at this time of year!
Park ‘n’ Stride
Park ‘n’ Stride is back in action again this year! We have had lots of interest so far – well done everybody! If you are interested in participating just let the class teacher know and we will get a form and car sticker to you as soon as possible....
The Liam McCarthy Cup
Unfortunately The Galway Hurling Team and The Liam McCarthy Cup had to postpone their visit to the Galway City Schools today but they will be coming without a doubt in the very near future! Date to be confirmed……
Mindfulness and Nature Movements with Brenda
Brenda who used to teach Mindfulness and Nature Movements at our school is now taking classes on Thursdays in Salthill. We loved our Friday classes with her. - Well worth checking out!
The Liam McCarthy is Coming to St. Nicholas’
On Tuesday next the Liam McCarthy Cup along with some members of the Galway Hurling Team will be visiting our school! A momentous occasion for sure!! Photos to follow!
GAA Coaching is Back
We are so lucky to have Darren back with us again as part of the GAA Games and Coaching Development. Updates to follow!
Learning Stations
First and Second Class were active at their learning stations this morning and can’t wait for the next session to come! See some of the photos below!

















