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St. Nicholas’ have had Branar visit our school on many occasions and we have attended many of their shows over the years. We are very excited about this! Branar’s new project: Pop Up Poetry for Lil’ Peeps! A new multi-platform project by Branar for children of all...

This is for all our scientists out there!  Win €1000 for your own 1 minute science video! Closing date: May 29th 2020 Full details on how to enter below!  https://reellifescience.com/how-to-enter/  

Stephanie and Glen show you a passing and receiving drill. Can you pass, receive and beat the defender? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us3zp_GEe6Y

Get creative with the GAA Activity Pack! There is lots to colour in & lots of blanks to fill... Don't worry if you complete it too quickly either, because we will be adding new things to it every week! Download the packs below and get started! If you don't have a...

This website presents daily activities that you can do at home – well worth a visit! https://www.mathsweek.ie/2019/maths-at-home-activities/

Even the bravest of the brave and the coolest of the cool worry. Worrying is normal when so much has changed. Inspired by conversations with his parent friends who weren’t sure how to explain what is happening right now to their small children, artist and writer Jon...

Even though the ‘official’ Active Home Week is over, we are still delighted to get all your action photos!! Keep up the great action & activity everyone!! (Great to see our beautiful colourful hidden gem in the background too!!)  #StaySafe #Together...

Today's drill is a shooting exercise that can help improve your game! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liURVvFFazI  

It's the last #FAIHomeskills episode of the week Andy and Jamie bring you a Turn and Shoot drill today. We want to see plenty of goals! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiGfZpZJpA8

Thank you so much to everybody who took the time to send in photos and videos this week for Active Home Week. We have had such lovely feedback and a great response. It sure has been a ‘virtual’ heart lifting/weight lifting event! Maith sibh gach duine! #StaySafe...

The latest addition to Galway City Council’s Stay At Home resources is a Children's Art Competition being run by the HSE National Safeguarding Office. Lots of children around the country are missing out on regular connections and contacts with their favourite older...

Why not give this a try! https://t.co/pRZWLpGTLi

Thank you everyone for your wonderful videos and photos again today! It is great to see all the action & exercising that is going on!! #StaySafe #ActiveHomeWeek  

It's Day 14 of #FAIHomeskills Andy and Jamie are back today to show you an effective passing and receiving drill that will help both your left and right feet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhRoEOpXDGA

IXL aims to support students, parents and educators through school closures and beyond. From implementation guides to parent communication strategies, IXL offers lots of activities to keep students learning from home. https://ie.ixl.com/resources/at-home-learning...

Today we have a new video on the musculoskeletal system produced by Dr. Sarah Gundy and Graham! Thank you Sarah and Graham! Accompanying the video are a lesson plan for students and a bone logic puzzle quiz, all of which can be found below....

🌈❤️ What a day of absolute outstanding activity! St. Nicholas’ Parochial School must be THE most active school in Galway!!...

It's Day 13 of #FAIHomeskills We want to see your creativity today and Andy and Jamie show you a 1v1 drill. How will you get past your defender? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0aZS1uPhu4