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Angles in Fourth Class
Please see attached photos of 4th class learning all about angles this week.
Sep 271 min read


Tree Planting
Our Autism Class were planting trees this week. Tree Planting is hard work!
Sep 271 min read


Running and Colouring
Senior Infants were learning and practising the locomotor skill of running this week in our P.E./Wellbeing lesson. We also coloured in a picture showing us the correct running technique. It showed us how to use our eyes, elbows, arms, chest, feet, heels and knees to help us to remember to use the correct running technique.
Sep 271 min read


September Art
Sixth Class have been hard at work since returning to school.
Sep 271 min read


Creation
Senior Infants have been learning about the topic of Creation in our Religion lessons using our Grow In Love curriculum. Our lessons included new beginnings, God is with us everywhere we go, God created our world, and how we can care for the world. We also listened to the story of 'David loved God's World'. We created artwork to link in with our Religion topic of creation and displayed it in our classroom.
Sep 271 min read


A Very Special Visit
We were delighted to welcome a very special visitor to our school, he hasn't been seen in Mayo for 75 years....the one and only Sam Maguire! He got a great welcome to Rehins. We hope you enjoy our three videos, welcome by our principal, Ms. Bourke and our school sings the two songs associated with this amazing win, To Win Just Once and The Green and Red of Mayo. Ms. Bourke Welcomes our Special Visitor To Win Just Once The Green and Red of Mayo
Sep 221 min read


Goodbye to 6th Class
We said Good bye to our 6th class students this year. We had a lovely last week celebrating them as students and their time here in Rehins. This video is a lovely collections of memories!
Jun 241 min read




Green Schools
Our Green Schools Committee is helping our school to recycle and raise money at the same time! We are collecting empty, undamaged bottles and cans and returning them to local vending machines through the Deposit Return Scheme. The money we receive from the deposits is used to support school activities and environmental projects. Thank you to all of the pupils and parents for their continued support of this initiative. So far, we have raised over 700 euro. We have lots of pics
Jun 171 min read


Walking Club
Our Walking Club meets twice a week and encourages pupils to stay active while enjoying the outdoors. The club promotes health, fitness and wellbeing and provides a valuable alternative for children who do not take part in football games during break times. It has been a popular and inclusive activity. Many pictures available - click on image below or here
Jun 171 min read


Kenny Cup Shield Winners
Huge Congratulations to our Boys Soccer Team who returned to the school this afternoon winning the Kenny Cup Shield! We were very proud to hear of their achievements. Well done boys and thank you to the teachers for all their coaching and support to the boys! Thank you to all @ballinatownfc for hosting the tournament #soccer #kennycup Click on either of the images below or here to view our video,
Jun 161 min read


Autism Classroom School Tour
Ms.Foley’s, Ms.Gallagher’s and Mrs.Gavin’s room enjoyed their school tour out in Mayo Leisure Point. They had a lovely time all together in Nokey’s soft play area and then spent time in the bowling. Everyone had a great time playing together. A great way to finish the last Term! Mayo Leisure Point #schooltour www.rehinsns.com https://youtube.com/shorts/5Ntc-hAk49A?feature=shared
Jun 151 min read


School Tours
Junior and Senior Infants had a great day on the school tour in Belleek Woods with @tonnta_adventure. They did den building, rope walking, rope ladders, hammocks, stone painting and toasted marshmallows over a camp fire. The rainy weather did not dampen the spirits and they had such an enjoyable day. Thank you @tonnta_adventure Click on the two images below to view the YouTube videos.
Jun 151 min read


Darts Fun!
The excitement was building in our school this week as our school darts tournament reached its’ final stages! Over 64 pupils and teachers have taken part in the competition over the past number of weeks, showcasing fantastic skill and sportsmanship. After many thrilling matches and some dramatic finishes, we were down to the final four competitors :* Stacey (teacher)* Darragh (4th class)* Adam (6th class)* Robert (4th class) Each player had battled through tough rounds to ear
Jun 151 min read


Gaelic Team - Kind Words
Thank you to @daracalleary for your kind words for our boy gaelic team. They appreciated you thinking of them!“Losing is essential to anyone’s success. The more you lose, the more you want to win.” @daracalleary #localcommunity
Jun 151 min read


Search and Rescue
Thank you to Johnathan Martin (Ellie’s dad) and his Colleagues from @rivermoysearchandrescue who visited our school last week and talked to the school about the important work they do each day. They showed the students their equipment and gear they use and spoke about what each piece was used for. They reminded the children of the importance of safety around water and the number to call if they see someone in difficulty in the water! Thank you for giving your time to our stud
Jun 151 min read




What a Super Year for Our Boys Team
The boys’ Cumann na mBunscol Gaelic team have done themselves, their families and the school community extremely proud this year with a fantastic competition, full of teamwork and resilience. From the beginning, the boys trained hard and never gave up. Their commitment and attitude throughout the campaign was outstanding and it was clear to how proud they were representing their school. The team made history this year by becoming the first ever Rehins boys’ team to reach a co
Jun 52 min read




Boston Scientific Visit
Aoife Keane visited from Boston Scientific @bostonsci and facilitating a day with our 5th and 6th classes last week. They got to learn all about Boston Scientific, jobs in the facility and explore their medical equipment. A great opportunity to promote stem in our school.
Jun 21 min read


Yum! Yum!
During the hot few days we had a lovely time following directions and recipes and making smoothies. We harvested some of the strawberries from our Polytunnel and added some bananas and ice cream! Everyone gave them 10/10
Jun 21 min read


GAA Schools Finals
We wish our boys Gaelic football team the best of luck in the Division 1B final tomorrow in Mc Hale park! Please support our team on their great efforts. We thank all the teachers who have worked and trained the team so well
Jun 21 min read


Sixth Class History Projects
6th class enjoyed researching Irish history from topics such as the Fenians right through to the end of the Civil War and a new Irish Government. This coincided with their recent trip to the GPO.
May 171 min read


Congrats Boys!
A huge congratulations to our Boys Gaelic football team who are through to the County Final after overcoming Crossmolina NS in a very close game. We look forward to the final! #cumannambunscol #gaa
May 171 min read
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