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3rd & 4th Class investigated shadows in Science. We explored which objects are opaque, transparent, and translucent, and had great fun experimenting with light and discovering how shadows are formed! 

Christmas Carol singing in the hall! - We are preparing for one of the highlights of our school year, our Nativity and Carol Service! Make sure you have the date in your diary: December 5th at 11am in St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church! All are welcome.  

Another fantastic Spanish lesson with Berni today! We learned how to talk about different places in the city — so practical and fun. We are growing in confidence every week! ¡Gracias, Berni!

Today our young mathematicians put their teamwork to the test! They explored the world of angles - learning how to measure, calculate and identify them. Brilliant work 5th & 6th! #MathsInAction #Teamwork #PrimaryMaths #STEMskills #SchoolLife [gallery link="file"...

Well done to our amazing 5th & 6th class students who took part in the GAA football blitz! They showed fantastic teamwork, determination, and school spirit throughout the day. A big thank you to Oisín & Alan for organising - go raibh míle maith agaibh!...

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

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

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

‍♀️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