Christmas Raffle
We would like to thank our Parents Association who once again organised a very successful Christmas Raffle. There were some wonderful prizes on offer. Congratulations to all our winners.
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Special Visitor warmly welcomed
Students and staff were delighted to welcome a surprise visitor to Ballagh NS, who came bearing treats for all the children! We were delighted to hear that all the children are on Santa’s GOOD list.
National Schools 5 A-Side Soccer Competition
Pupils in the Senior Room attended the National Schools 5 a side Soccer competition recently- hosted by Ballyboro FC in conjunction with Lanesboro Community College. It was a fantastic day filled with energy, excitement and great sportmanship. A wonderful celebration of sports, friendship and fun!
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
The feastive season is in full swing here at Ballagh NS. Our students are embracing the Christmas spirit by making beautiful Christmas Stockings and crafting lots of wonderful decorations to spread Christmas cheer.
Viking Workshop
We discovered the amazing history of the Vikings in Ireland in our live virtual session with the National Museum of Archaeology, Dublin. Museum Educator Matthew Lester shared videos and used objects from the Museum’s handling collection to shed light on this fascinating period in Irish history. Short interactive videos on Archaeology and the Vikings were combined with […]
Science Workshop in Mercy College Roscommon
The children in our senior room had an exciting opportunity to attend a full day of science workshops in the Mercy College Roscommon recently. They participated in hands-on experiments and learned from experienced teachers in a vibrant, interactive environment. It was a fantastic day of learning and fun, leaving the children inspired and eager to […]
Green Schools – Global Citizenship Marine Environment
Our new Green Schools’ theme – Global Citizenship Marine Environment. Our new theme invites schools to look at Global Citizenship in relation to the Marine Environment. Although there are five named oceans, they are all part of one large global ocean, to which we are all connected. The ocean is home to unique biodiversity, provides […]
Developing our Outdoor Classroom
Our outdoor classroom is transforming into an very inviting and functional space, following recent additions. The wonderful canopy was installed over the summer break following our successful applicaiton to the Sliabh Bawn Community Benefit Fund. We were also able to purchase a whiteboard using the busary from the Roscommon Pioneer Association which was awarded to […]