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Greenschools

Dear School Community, This year we are working hard towards obtaining our fourth green flag. Our theme is based on Travel. We have worked hard in the past on the Green Schools themes of “Litter” and “Energy”  “Water” and we continue to maintain these themes. We have a committee to represent all our hard work […]

Cookery Lessons

Fifth and Sixth class pupils attended the Marquee in Lanesboro during the “Taste of the Lakelands” Festival and spent a wonderful morning learning how to make soup, cereal bars and scones.   As you can see, there are many budding chefs in Ballagh NS!!

Taste of the Lakelands Festival Parade

On Thursday, 6th October, the pupils of Ballagh NS took part in the Opening Ceremony Parade for the Taste of the Lakelands Festival in Lanesboro/Ballyleague.  All the children were dressed in wonderful costumes and brightly coloured clothes and they proudly marched through the streets of Lanesboro and Ballyleague displaying their wonderful artwork.  This was a […]

Coillte WindFarm Workshop

Representatives from Coillte called to the school recently to give the children a workshop on wind turbines and electricity.  This was a really informative session, and as the photos show, the children thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon

Pioneer Competition Winners

Congratulations to Hannah and David who were winners in the recent Pioneer Art & Essay Competition. Hannah was awarded a prize in the Essay Competition, while David’s great picture was chosen as a winner in the Art Competition.

1916 History Tour

On 22nd April, pupils from 2nd to 6th class travelled to Dublin to experience some of the great facilities that are available as part of the 1916 Centenary Year.  The first stop was to the Natural History Museum where we were introduced to the events leading up to the Rising.   The Museum held many key […]

Confirmation & Communion

Congratulations to David, Hannah, Caroline & Jodie who made their Confirmation recently.   Congratulations also to Anthony, David, Ruairí and Áine who celebrated their First Holy Communion recently