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Thank You

Thank You

*Please Share* We would like to wish everybody a safe and happy holiday. We would also like to thank you for your continuous help and support in making this first term back for our school community a very safe and happy one! Míle buíochas gach duine #StaySafe...

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Halloween Art

Halloween Art

Just some samples of the art and craft work that has been going on throughout the school this week! Wonderful work! Maith sibh! #Creativity #ArtAndCrafts #HappyHalloween  

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Inquisitive Minds!

Inquisitive Minds!

Does a pumpkin sink or float before it is carved!??? Ask these scientists who were busy investigating this morning! #ActiveLearning #KWL #STEM  

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Happy Virtual Launch Day to Kapheus Time

Happy Virtual Launch Day to Kapheus Time

We were so privileged this morning to welcome the amazing Galway author Marguerite Tonery to our playground. To celebrate the launch of her latest book in the Kapheus series, Marguerite presented some children with a signed copy of “Kapheus Time”. The Kapheus series...

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Maths Week 2020

Maths Week 2020

Maths Week 2020 was a huge success again this year! Check out the photos below to see a sample of the indoor & outdoor activities that took place.  

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“Memories”

“Memories”

Listen to a sneak preview of a song these children have been working on!! #Maroon5 #Memories #TheSoundOfMusic https://www.facebook.com/cityschoolwaterside/videos/344301976807753  

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Virtual Assembly

Virtual Assembly

There was great excitement this morning as Reverend Lynda joined us for assembly!! Even though we are staying apart to keep safe, we are very much together as a whole school community! #ApartButTogether #ModernTechnology #VirtualAssembly #SchoolCommunity

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GOAL Jersey Day

GOAL Jersey Day

Well done to everyone who participated in GOAL Jersey Day today. The money raised helps to support GOAL's work with vulnerable communities and we really appreciate all of your donations. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

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Cycling to School

Cycling to School

There are so many children cycling to school that we need another bicycle rack outside St. Nicholas’ Parochial School! Amazing to see! Well done everybody! #GreenSchool #ActiveSchool #SafeCycling

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Listen to this!

Listen to this!

An impromptu burst of song after break time today – what amazing children!!! #Autumn #HarvestTime #TheSoundOfMusic #Waterside #Woodquay #GalwayCity #HiddenGem https://www.facebook.com/cityschoolwaterside/videos/336448937464430  

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School Hoodies

School Hoodies

We were delighted to have our school hoodies arrive today! Well wear a pháistí!! #Waterside #Woodquay #GalwayCity

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The Best Brownies EVER!

The Best Brownies EVER!

Active learning at its best again today as the Best Brownies EVER were baked! (They were so good the smell wafted throughout the school and even onto the streets of Waterside & Woodquay!!!!) #ActiveLearning #CrossCurricular #HiveOfActivity ...

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2D Shape Hunt

2D Shape Hunt

These children were busy 2D shape hunting around our local community this morning! They discovered that there are shapes ABSOLUTELY EVERYWHERE!!!! #PhotographicEvidence #ActiveLearning #HandsOnMaths #Waterside #Woodquay #TownHallTheatre #GalwayCity [foogallery...

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Thank You FAI Galway

Thank You FAI Galway

A delighted bunch of children today after a surprise delivery of new soccer balls to the school!! #VeryGrateful #ActiveSchool #WeLoveSport #TeamWork #DreamWork

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