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These children have been working incredibly hard at debating. We have entered the Concern Primary Debates competition through the Galway Education Centre and were due to compete in the first round today. However, the opposing team withdrew from the competition, so we...

❤️Yes everyone - it is that very special time of year again! Rehearsals began for some classes today for our annual Nativity and Carol Service that will take place in the beautiful St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on December 8th. Music could be heard in...

💡We delighted to welcome Ray and The Electrifying Energy Show to our school! What a way to spend a Friday morning! These photos say it all!!!! #STEM  

5th & 6th class had a fantastic time down at Galway City Museum this morning participating in the 'Superhuman' workshop. Sarah & Lindsay from CÚRAM spoke to the children about medical devices, their history and some Irish people who were involved in major...

💖What a day was had on Sunday at the Galway Science Festival! A big thank you to all the truly amazing children, older siblings, cousins, parents, classroom assistants and teachers who showed up to support the stand. Hope everyone enjoyed the experience!...

💛Look at how busy these children were creating magical creations from clay today! The concentration on their faces – do not disturb!! #VisualArts #Creativity #CrossCurricular #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalwayCity ...

📚These are just a sample of the new books we received from the wonderful children’s book specialist, reviewer and consultant, Mary Esther Judy! Thank you Mary – we are always so grateful. 💖 #WeLoveBooks

🔎We are working so hard to prepare for our stand at the Science Festival on Sunday,12th November. Our theme is The Five Senses and we can be found in the Bailey Allen Hall from 10.00 to 18.00! Bígí Linn!! A great day in store! #ActiveLearning #STEM [gallery...

💚These students undertook a walkability audit around our school this morning with Orla from Galway City Council. They were making note of potential hazards near our school and discussed which they would prioritise. Orla will report these back to Galway City...

⭐What a lovely surprise to get this Monday morning!!! Thank you to the Irish Primary PE Association for our prize!!! #ActiveSchool #ESSD2023

🏀November showers don’t stop basketball in St. Nicholas’!! Another active morning here in Woodquay!! #ActiveSchool #AllWeather #AmuighFaoinAer #CityCentreSchool

💚Hurray! This is our wonderful school on the front page of the City Tribune today!! What a fabulous photo! Thanks a million Joe O’ Shaughnessy! Happy Midterm Break everybody!  

🌛Check out some of the fantastic creations following a Halloween drawing webinar with artist Nadia Corridan and the Wexford Education Centre this morning!

Oh what amazing people!! Oh what an amazing day!! The effort that everyone went to was simply amazing!! Maith sibh go léir gach duine! ….And as for the Spook Walk around our local community early in the morning, it was just the best!!! #SchoolCommunity...

😊Dress Up Day tomorrow in school AND a Halloween Party tomorrow evening! What a day!!!! #Waterside #Woodquay #HiddenGem #GalwayCity

Getting in the Hallowe’en mood with Aistear dress up and Role Play this week!

❤️3rd and 4th were kindly invited by Baboró to the Galway Arts Centre today to view their exhibition 'I See You Like This,' a project facilitated by Australian artist, Jessica Wilson. The children thoroughly enjoyed it and even got to create their own...

🎃 3rd and 4th were getting into the Halloween spirit this week! They created 'Haunted Windows' in art and played cluichí Oíche Shamhna as Gaeilge to practice their new vocabulary. 🧙