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St. Nicholas’ Parochial School, Waterside, Woodquay are now enrolling for September. Please pass on the word. #HiddenGem #HeartOfTheCity #VibrantSchoolCommunity For further information phone 091569233. Leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible....

Take a look at some of the amazing work that our pupils have created during lockdown!

Crustacean Art. Why not consider doing some crustacean art at home? Draw your design using ideas from https://www.nationalaquarium.ie/aquakids.html and then learn more about exoskeletons from Stephen in Co. Wexford, who took part in Marine Broadcasters 2020...

Ryan mentioned during the week that online resources / virtual tours for kids would be helpful for homeschoolers. Here's a list of some useful sites: Interactive Tours for Kids: Dublin Zoo - kids can watch live webcams of the animals and look them up in their Animal...

You are invited you to write a letter to future generations of Galwegians.  Share YOUR lived experience of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic and offer advice to future generations on how best to cope during such a crisis. How do I submit my letter?  You have three...

There are some excellent free activities on this website. A note from Orchard Toys: We’re here to help with homeschooling - browse our range of free, printable worksheets and activities that are fun, educational and perfect for learning at home! With everything from...

As today is National Hugging Day, why not reach out to your nearest and dearest with a virtual hug! #NationalHuggingDay #VirtualHug #Adamsvirtualhug

We are the biggest fans of The Daily Mile here in St. Nicholas'!! Make sure to keep it up everyone!! #MorningRun #ChildrenFitForLife #ActiveSchool #AllWeather #StaySafe

“DabbledooMusic makes music education more accessible, engaging and fun for teachers and students everywhere.” Dabbledoo are providing free access for 1 month. Here is the link for the access:...

This website is worth checking out especially for children in the junior classes. “Ground breaking games that makes learning to read fun!” Covers everything from letters and sounds to reading full sentences. Designed in collaboration with leading academics....

If you’re looking to tune into some Gaeilge you could always give Cúla4 ar Scoil a try! Monday – Thursday @ 10.00 & 16.00 https://www.cula4.com/en/shows/cula4-ar-scoil/

This is an award-winning children’s literacy website featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books aloud. This will provide many hours of entertainment for all ages! https://www.storylineonline.net/

Topmarks is a website very much enjoyed in St. Nicholas’! It is well worth a visit to this site if you are looking to reinforce some mathematical concepts. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/

Home School Hub is back on our screens everyone! Available every weekday on RTÉ 2 at 10am. https://www.rte.ie/learn/home-school-hub/    

Twinkl Ireland has created a variety of weekly learning resource packs for children from Junior Infants to Sixth class, each resource pack contain fun, interactive, exciting and challenging work so children can continue their learning at home. Each pack contains...

A NOTE FROM CJ FALLON We would like to reassure you that we will continue to make our online resources available for FREE during this period of remote learning. Teachers, parents and pupils can access the online versions of all CJ Fallon books. Simply click here and...

A NOTE FROM FOLENS We would like to lend a helping hand over the coming weeks and support you with remote teaching. As you know we have digital activities, eBooks, printouts and many more resources available to go along with the Folens books you have booklisted for...

Over the Moon is an excellent literacy resource made available by Gill Education. Make sure to check them out!   Junior Infants - https://www.gillexplore.ie/gill-explore-resources/over-the-moon-junior-infants-skills-book Senior Infants...