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Ballina, Co.Mayo
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Autism Class Christmas Art
Some really great work going on in our Autism Classes in preparation for Christmas.
Dec 22, 20251 min read


Lotto Draw
A big congratulations to the winners of our local spot prizes for our draw held on 18th December 2025. Thank you so much for your support as it’s making a big difference. Please spread the word with family and friends to support us. The jackpot is still up for grabs so you can keep entering! Mary Carr - €500 Cash Prize Noel Kenny - Overnight stay in The Broadhaven Bay Hotel Belmullet Kim Colhoun - Afternoon tea in The Ice House Ballina Mary Fitzpatrick - 3 course lu
Dec 22, 20251 min read


Christmas Art
Second Class had great fun creating their wonderful Christmas Art works.
Dec 16, 20251 min read


The Innkeeper's Breakfast
Our Junior Infants put on a lovely Nativity Play performance this week called “The Innkeeper’s Breakfast.” They had worked very hard rehearsing over the last couple of weeks and deserve every praise! Thank you to Ms.Cunnane and Ms. Lambkin for preparing the children so well!
Dec 14, 20251 min read


Autism Classes have Gymnastic Fun!
Our Autism classrooms just completed a fantastic 6-week block at Nadia Gymnastics Throughout the programme, our students built strength, balance, and coordination while exploring movement in a fun, structured, and supportive environment. Gymnastics also helped develop motor planning, body awareness, and confidence, all while encouraging turn-taking, listening skills, and social interaction with peers and coaches. A huge thank you to Nadia Gym for creating such an inclusive an
Dec 14, 20251 min read


Ready for Our Junior Infants Play!
Our school is looking really Christmassy for our Junior Infant Nativity Play.
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Fit 4 Class
Following our fit for class programme. One of the games enjoyed by all of our Senior Infants
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Science Week
For Science Week we investigated floating. The children made boats from playdoh then tested them to see how many passengers (peas) they could carry. 3 boats floated one carried 43 passengers! Children investigated how blubber can keep animals warm in cold climates using Vaseline and dropping liquid onto the skin. This was carried out by Ms. Flynn during her teacher training.
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Letters are Written!
Our Senior Infants had great fun posting their letters to Santa!
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Science Week Senior Infants
Senior Infants investigated osmosis using celery plants and food colouring.
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Welcome to Junior Infants
Our Junior Infants are definitely on the GOOD list!
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Our Motor Skills are Super!
We like working to improve our fine motor skills. They are SO important!
Dec 7, 20251 min read


We Love Working Together
Welcome to our Junior Infant Class. We love working together!
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Annual Dublin Tour 2025 – What a Day!
An early start at 6am to make it to the Gaiety Panto for Beauty and the Beast at 10.30am… and it was worth every yawn! Our planned visit to the Dáil was cancelled last minute due to President Zelenskyy's visit, but we still got a special surprise when Dara Calleary TD popped by to say hello outside the Gaiety! After the show, we headed to Liffey Valley for some well-deserved shopping before making our way home… with a little extra drama thanks to a puncture! Oh no we di
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Winter Robins
2nd Class painted beautiful 'Winter Robins'. We discussed why robins are so important and special. We then displayed them on our Art Wall.
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Second Class Maths - 2D Shapes
2nd Class have been learning about the properties of 2D shapes. We had fun sorting different types of shapes into groups. We also used a post-it note to check for right angles in our 2D shapes, and around the classroom!
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Incredible Edibles!
Well done to last year's fourth class who received a gold standard in their incredible edibles project. Thank you to Agri Aware for organizing this initiative.
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Second Class Love Halloween!
We dressed up for Halloween and created our very own witches using different types of materials.
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Look Up!
We hope you enjoy our 'LOOK UP' Autumn artwork from Second Class. We used cotton buds to create the leaves.
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Sixth Class Field Trip
6th class went on a “Big Field Trip” led by Heritage in Schools
Oct 24, 20251 min read


Hallowe'en Fun
6th class were busy in the lead up to Halloween creating Halloween tea light holders, Frankenstein marshmallow treats and Halloween drawings! We also have a video!!
Oct 24, 20251 min read


Hallowe'en in Sixth Class
6th class were busy in the lead up to Halloween creating Halloween tea light holders, Frankenstein marshmallow treats and Halloween drawings!
Oct 24, 20251 min read


CPR Training
6th class completed their CPR training last week with Christopher Ormsby organised and paid for by the parents association. Thank you Rehins N.S Parents Association for this important training for our students.
Oct 24, 20251 min read


Super Work from Fourth Class
A selection of pictures showing some great work done in September in 4th class. Autumn art, tree passports and 3D shapes.
Oct 24, 20251 min read
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