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✨Our 3rd and 4th Class pupils took part in their first philosophy session today, facilitated by students from the University of Galway. This was the first of six sessions we’ll enjoy over the coming weeks - a wonderful opportunity for the children to think deeply,...

These children are getting into the Hallowe’en spirit! #OícheShamhna

⭐Thank you to everybody who contributed to GOAL Jersey Day today! There sure was a wonderful array of jerseys throughout the school!!!

✨A huge sparkle moment in this classroom this afternoon as one of our pupils won a prize in the RNLI art competition!! Maith sibh a pháistí!

We were over the moon to welcome back some of our past pupils today! They even joined in an SPHE lesson for old time’s sake! #CéadMíleFáilteRomhaibh #HiddenGem #GalwayCity  

‍’SKIP Around the World’ Challenge started today! These amazing children skipped all the way to Mont Blanc! Next stop the Sahara Desert! #ActiveSchool #SkipAroundTheWorld25

‍What a photo!! We are delighted to appear on the front page of the City Tribune again this week! #HiddenGem #GalwayCity          

‍The Active School ‘SKIP Around the World’ Challenge begins next Monday October 6th! We received these fantastic ropes today (in addition to the last set!) from Active School and look at the action they saw today! Thank you so much Active School – we cannot wait for...

Today, 5th & 6th stepped into the bustling markets of the Islamic Empire! ✨ They explored and tested out a range of spices that would have been traded in Baghdad, from cinnamon to black pepper!

‍We celebrated European Schools Sports Day 2025 today with a whole school Skipathon! The aim was to reach 2025 skips and guess what……we did 2025 and much more! There was such a great buzz in the playground – what an amazing group of children! #ActiveSchool #ESSD2025...

Slán agus Beannacht Reverend Alistair from all in St. Nicholas’ Parochial School. Your wonderful assemblies and words of wisdom on Friday mornings will never be forgotten! These photos say it all! #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalway [gallery link="file"...

Happy ANA Appreciation Day to our wonderful ANAs! We are so grateful to them for all they do each and every day in St. Nicholas’ Parochial School! #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalway

Isn’t this so impressive! And these are just the bikes parked up at this bike rack! Maith sibh gach duine! #GreenSchool #BikeToSchool #SafeRouteToSchool #HiddenGem #GalwayCity  

We’ve been learning all about swimming this month so we entered the RNLI art competition, “Float to Live.” All entries will be on display at RNLI Open Day at The Boathouse on Sunday 28th September.

️Date for your Diary! Open Day on Oct. 18th, 11am – 2pm! This is an ideal opportunity for prospective students, families and friends to come to visit our wonderful school and meet our amazing staff! PLEASE SHARE #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalwayCity #BesideTownHallTheatre

Following on from International Dot Day art, these children created the most amazing masterpieces focussing on dots and patterns! Their art was inspired by the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama who is famous for her extensive use of polka dots!! #VisualArts #HiddenGem...

⚽We are delighted to welcome Ben back again to our school to coach the girls as part of the UEFA Playmakers Programme! Ben certainly puts them through their paces! What a way to start the day! #ActiveSchool #GirlsInSport #HiddenGem #GalwayCity [gallery link="file"...

Lots of happy faces today as swimming lessons started back in Leisureland! The children were delighted to dive back in!