A big congratulations to Anya in Senior Infants, who won first prize in the Jnr/Snr Infants category of the Taste of the Lakelands Art Competition. This competition was open to all local Primary Schools so it was a super achievement to be awarded 1st prize. Anya proudly displays her wonderful drawing and also the Mega Colouring Set which was presented to her.
Pupils in 5th & 6th class spent a very enjoyable morning at the Taste of the Lakelands Festival where they were given baking lessons by an Italian Chef. The children made some very tasty pizzas which they then ate fresh from the oven.
Pupils in the Senior Room had a wonderful day recently when they travelled to Dublin with Ms. Nolan and Ms. McGreevey. Their first stop was at Dublin, where they were given a costumed guided tour of the Viking and Medieval History exhibitions. They also visited the two displays in the History Hunters Exhibition. Following lunch, they then travelled to Dáil Éireann, where they were given a guided tour of Leinster House. It was a great day and one that made a big impression on the children.
A big congratulations to Anthony who won a silver medal in the Solo Music Category of the County Roscommon Community Games in Elphin last weekend. Anthony performed a piece on the banjo and a piece on the piano. We are very lucky in Ballagh NS to have such an array of talent!!
Adam and Sophie made Ballagh NS and Kilgefin Community Games very proud when they both scooped medals at the County Roscommon Community Games Art Competition in Kilbride recently. The standard is always extremely high at these events so to have two winners from Ballagh NS is a wonderful achievement. Keep up the good work Adam and Sophie. We are very proud of you both.
A big congratulations to 6th class pupil Katie, and past pupils Hannah, Caroline and Jodi, who played on the U16 St. Faithleach’s Football team who won the Div 3A Championship County Final recently. A great achievement. Well done Girls!!
It was great to see such a large gathering this morning for our Walk To School. What a wonderful way to start the school day – enjoying the beautiful weather, with some exercise and good company. We hope the parents enjoyed the walk as much as the children did.
The pupils of Ballagh NS showed their support for Join our Boys by wearing orange to school. 
Our senior room took part in the Bizworld Programme this week and it was a fantastic experience. We certainly have lots of budding entrepreneur amongst us.
The week of 24th – 28th April, was Active Schools Week and we at Ballagh NS were very active!
On Monday, 24th April, we had our last swimming class in Roscommon Leisure Centre. The improvement in swimming skills over the seven weeks has been amazing,
On Tuesday, 25th April, GAA football coaches called to us the school and helped us work on our football skills.
On Wednesday, 26th April, the soccer coaches visited our school.
On Thursday, 27th April, we all met at 9am and walked to school together. This was a really nice way to start the day.
On Friday, 28th April, our senior room took part in a Cumann na mBunscol football blitz aat St. Faithleachs pitch.
WE HAD A GREAT TIME AND THE SUN SHONE FOR US ALL WEEK.