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Our 5th and 6th class students had a blast learning about refraction this week! They discovered how light bends when it passes through water, making objects look different underwater. Everyone had a great time seeing science in action!  #ScienceFun #ActiveLearning...

Another Wednesday morning and another high energy session with Oisín! Go raibh mile to Oisín – and best of luck to all who are participating in the blitz tomorrow! #ActiveSchool

⭐Some of the amazing artwork from the Infants during March!

‍➡️Another fabulous start to a Wednesday morning! #WalkOnWednesday #GreenSchool #ActiveSchool

3rd & 4th have been busy exploring heat conductors and insulators in science! Today, we tested different materials to see which would keep hot water warm for longer. We recorded our findings and can’t wait to analyse the results tomorrow! #YoungScientists...

GAA coaching with Oisín again this morning! Great skill and teamwork everyone!! #ActiveSchool #CitySchool #HiddenGem #GalwayCityCentre

‍➡️Another great turnout for Walk on Wednesday! Maith sibh gach duine! Same time, same place next week!!!! #ActiveSchool #GreenSchool #WoW #Waterside #Woodquay #GalwayCity    

‍♀️We were over the moon to receive these brand-new skipping ropes and a skipping rope holder from Active School yesterday! We cannot wait to start the Skip Around Europe challenge next week! Stay tuned!! #ActiveSchool #SkipAroundEurope [gallery link="file"...

Another fantastic coaching session with Oisín again this morning! The eagerness and enthusiasm of these pupils knows no bounds!!! #ActiveSchool #PuntKick #CitySchool #TeamWork

Walk on Wednesday got off to a great start bright and early this morning! We are looking forward to next week already! #WellBeingWednesday #ActiveSchool #HiddenGem #GalwayCity  

⚡5th and 6th had fun today in science!  They created freeze frames showing how light travels to allow us to see objects! #ActiveLearning

A great basketball session with Jake this morning – another great start to the day and the week! #ActiveSchool #CitySchool #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalway

3rd and 4th took a short walk to Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop today where they got to use their World Book Day vouchers to pick a book from the special World Book Day selection. A great way to celebrate reading and encourage a love of books!

☘️Yes! Another action-packed day in St. Nicholas’ Parochial School! Bhíomar ag damhsa le Louise Curran sa Halla ar maidin agus bhí an-craic againn!! Maith sibh gach duine - Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh go Léir! #SNaG2025 #ActiveSchool #HiddenGem #GalwayCity [gallery...

☘️Another day like no other in the life of St. Nicholas’ Parochial School, Galway City! There was sunshine, singing and smiles as the children rambled down Shop St. this morning for Lá Glas - much to the joy of the people of Galway! #SchoolLife #CityCentre #HiddenGem...

⚽GAA coaching with Oisín was taken to another level of action today! The eagerness and enthusiasm of these children says it all! #ActiveSchool #CitySchool #GalwayCity

⚽A huge well done to our incredible team who represented the school at the FAI competition today!  We couldn’t be prouder of how well you all worked together, showing fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the day. Keep up the amazing effort, and remember –...

☘️ Bhí Tráth na gCeist 2025 againn ar maidin! Bhain na páistí an taitneamh as! To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025, ten teams from 1st to 6th class participated in a general knowledge quiz in Irish! The knowledge of these children is truly amazing!! Afterwards, 5th...