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The results of Tuesday’s ‘eggs-periment’ are in! The conclusion was that too much sugar is not good for teeth!

⚡Hands-on maths in action! Using concrete materials to make ratios make sense. Active learning at its best! #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalway

We are always so delighted when Provost Lynda visits our school on a Friday morning — her visits truly brighten the day and bring such a lovely sense of warmth and joy to our school community. #SchoolCommunity #SmallSchoolBigHeart  

‍Some of our pupils waiting for the bus in Woodquay this afternoon! All classes are back swimming in Leisureland – what a buzz! #ActiveSchool #HiddenGem #GalwayCity

These children were experimenting with different types of drinks and eggs this morning! They were looking to see the effect of sugar on teeth! All will be revealed tomorrow morning! #HandsOn #Prediction #ActiveLearning #HealthyLiving [gallery link="file"...

’Pupil Voice – Pupil Choice’ to end a wonderful first week of Active Break Every Day Challenge!! These children chose Musical Statues!!!! #ActiveSchool #MovementBreaks #HiddenGem #GalwayCity  

Third and Fourth Class got hands-on in Science today making butter . We wrote up the procedure, carefully sequencing the steps and writing clear instructions, before finishing with a taste test. Delicious results all round! [gallery link="file"...

Maths today involved lots of counting, problem solving, making bundles of 10 and even bundles of 100! Lots of fun was had!!! #HandsOnLearning #WeLoveMaths #ProblemSolving

️ We officially kicked off the 'Active Break Every Day Challenge’ today! Today’s movement break brought us to Jones’s Road, as part of the fantastic new activity videos filmed around Croke Park. We’re looking forward to moving more over the next few weeks and getting...

Just look at the detail and perspective of these birch tree landscapes created by these wonderful children over the past few weeks! #VisualArts #Creativity #WeLoveArt

Break time in St. Nicholas’ Parochial School today! Looking forward to another fun-filled, action-packed term! #HiddenGem #GalwayCity

A magical day full of fun and games, a trip to the cinema AND a visit from Mr. Claus himself! What a day! Nollaig Shona Daoibh go léir!

Don’t forget tomorrow is Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Galway Hospice Foundation. #JumperDay #HospiceCare #EveryMomentMatters

‍❄️ How ‘cool’ and ‘bear-y’ cute are these polar bears!!! #VisualArts #HiddenGem #GalwayCity

A snapshot of our very special Nativity and Carol Service on Friday. Amazing children, each and every one of you – maith sibh go léir ⭐

Only two more sleeps until our annual Nativity and Carol Service. These amazing pupils were putting some finishing touches on it today! We cannot wait for Friday - a date not to be missed. We look forward to seeing you all there. #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalwayCity

Another amazing book haul from the wonderful blogger and book reviewer Mary Esther Judy! – The perfect afternoon reading our new books! #WeLoveBooks #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalwayCity

St. Nicholas’ Parochial School Christmas Raffle takes place on December 18th! Fabulous prizes to be won! If you’re not in, you just can’t win!! https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/StNicholasParochialChristmasRaffle