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💖 ”And as many hands build a house, so many hearts make a school!” (Part of our school motto!) Lots of happy hearts in St. Nicholas’ today! We hope you all have a lovely Midterm everyone! #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalwayCity   [gallery link="file"...

🥞Lots of pancakes eaten in school today! Lots of happy children!! Thank you to everyone who sent in pancakes and toppings and also to those who helped out in the hall! #SchoolCommunity #HiddenGem [gallery link="file"...

We were delighted to have Jake back this morning! Even the showers of rain didn’t stop the enthusiasm!! #ActiveSchool #CitySchool #TeamWork  

🥰Open Day was a great success! Thank you so much to everyone who gave so generously of their time to make teas & coffees & to chat with the new pupils and parents. Thank you also to everyone who took the time to write such heartwarming words about our...

💖1st – 6th Class really enjoyed ‘You’re One in a Minion’ Valentine’s card-making webinar with the wonderful artist Nadia Corridan in conjunction with Wexford Education Centre! How lucky are we to be able to join a live webinar with the click of a button!...

Sibéal from Galway Atlantaquaria came in to speak to the senior classes this morning all about the different ocean layers and the various marine life that live there. This was part of the Marine Institute Explorers Program that we are taking part in. Thank you so much...

🔍Junior and Senior Infants had Hands On learning today as they searched for different materials found in the classroom! #CrossCurricular #HandsOn #ActiveLearning

🤩A huge thank you to Sarah and Mary from Cúram along with their helpers who came into 5th and 6th class this morning to teach the children about medical devices, biomaterials, polymers and crosslinkers! The children had great fun making their own polymers (PVA...

🏀Lots of basketball action in the playground this afternoon in preparation for Jake’s return next Monday!!! #ActiveSchool #CitySchool

💻Safer Internet Day was marked throughout the school today. Whereby we agreed the internet is an amazing, powerful tool, it was also strongly agreed that we must take care, be wise and keep safe. Such knowledgeable children – Bí cúramach i gconaí gach duine....

💛 1st – 6th Class took part in a 'St. Brigid’s Day Storytelling & Cross Making Event’ this morning. A big Thank You to all in Wexford Education Centre, to author Caroline Busher and to Gerry who demonstrated how to make the crosses. A great way to...

💚Our Green Schools Committee met this morning and told their classes about this year's International Day which will take place on Friday 8th March! Save the date -this is always a fantastic day in our school! More information will follow soon!  ...

Second Class spent another lovely morning reading with their buddies. What a lovely way to start the day and what a wonderful programme. #TimeToRead #AnPost    

These children have been working on all things rain this term! Today they experimented with a food bag, food colouring, water, strong tape and sunshine! (If you see unusual bags of water stuck to their classroom window – they are experimenting!) #TheWaterCycle...

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⚽Great fun on yard today finishing off the soccer tournament that some of the children from 1st - 6th class started on Friday! What amazing camaraderie and team spirit – an absolute joy to see!! #ActiveSchool #PupilLedPlay #MaximumUseOfSpace [gallery...

🎵🕺⚽Disco Friday, squishmallows, football, hoops – what a wonderful combination - something for everyone!! #Activeschool #HeartOfGalwayCity      

These children love reading with their buddies, what a great way to spend a Friday morning!