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Happy Holidays!
As another school year draws to a close, we would like to say a big Thank You to everyone who supported and helped us out during this very unusual school year. We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe summer holiday and we cannot wait to see everyone back...
6th Class of 2020
🤩🥳🎉🎈Below is a link to some memories of our wonderful 6th Class during their time in St. Nicholas’ Parochial School - memories you can cherish & treasure forever! 🎈🎉🥳🤩 https://youtu.be/KmyiQMknzBo
Computer Scientists History-at-Home Pack
Did you know that the first piece of computing equipment is over 4000 years old? Or that the first computers were as big as a house? Discover the Irishwoman who used the first general purpose computer to track missiles during WWII, and learn how to become a computer...
Green-Schools Stay Home Project
(A message from Green-Schools Stay Home Project) Our full suite of Green-Schools themes are now featured on the #GreenSchoolsStayHome project. We have published 34 weeks of environmental themed home school activities! Week 11 is our last school term week, but don't...
Leave nothing behind, only footprints
In line with our Green-Schools ethos – this is an important message from Galway City Council: When visiting Galway beaches, make sure to remove all litter and use the bins provided. To find out about Clean Coasts2 minute beach cleans...
Because of COVID 19 we’re not at sea!
Oh wow! You have to watch this! How proud are St. Nicholas’ Parochial School of these two pupils in our school! #MarineExperts #FountainsOfKnowledge #CrinniúnanÓg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbLtEPvzt2Q
What’s Your Name?
How many names can you make in 60 seconds!! .....time starts.....NOW!!
FAI Homeskills – Episode 45: Dribbling, Shooting and Fitness
Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen and Shelbourne star Rachel Graham are back with a drill that will get the heart pumping! It's all about dribbling and shooting. How many times can you complete the course in 60 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwpBLbcJzgM
Virtual Sports Day
Virtual Sports Day has been created by Sligo Education Centre. They wanted to provide a way of bringing the fun and excitement of sports day to the homes of children. They have tried to make their resources as accessible as possible. Any equipment needed can be found...
Celebrate Cycling
National Bike Week 2020 is postponed, however this year Green-Schools is inviting you to take part in a virtual celebration to #CelebrateCycling for the week of June 15-19th. Our #CelebrateCycling Week aims to celebrate all bike lovers, especially the new cyclists who...
GoNoodle
Have you tried GoNoodle recently!? Get that heart pumping everybody! https://app.gonoodle.com/ Movement Powers Change GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school,...
Beyond the Classroom
Beyond the Classroom resources can be used to help children engage in the physical literacy journey. Learning undertaken within physical education class can be consolidated and enhanced outside of school through the use of the following resources. Kicking: BTCKicking...
Scoil Na Mara – Learning, Fascination, Fun
Inspired by a love and fascination for the sea, Mairead, a leave no trace trainer from Scoil na Mara West Cork has created this brilliant video to help promote awareness and protection of the ocean and the wonders that surround the Irish coastline. EPISODE 1 online...
Water Conservation
With mostly dry weather for months, and the extra demand on water, we all need to #ConserveWater now more than ever. We need to ensure supply of water for essential water use like hand-washing. To help with this we've dedicated our Stay Home Water activities this week...
World Ocean Day
Today is World Ocean Day! To celebrate our beautiful oceans and all the sea-life that inhabits them,test your knowledge with this special Oceans Day quiz courtesy of Green-Schools Ireland. @HousingPress #GreenSchoolsStayHome...
Molly and the Shutdown
The following book comes highly recommended by Mary Esther Judy, blogger and book specialist and great friend of our school! Thank you so much Mary for the lovely recommendation. Graffeg Press (in Wales) has worked with Malachy Doyle and Andrew Whitson and brought out...
Become a Marine Broadcaster!
This is definitely worth checking out everybody! Follow the link below for further information then scroll down and you’d never know who you might recognise!!! https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/event/become-a-marine-broadcaster/
Cruinniú na nÓg – June 13th
Unleash your creative spirit on June 13th 2020! Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland's national day of free creativity for children and young people. This year they are doing things differently and everything is going online. Everything you will need for a fantastic day of...