We have a busy few weeks ahead on the construction front in the school. In the last few years more teaching and learning has been happening outdoors on school grounds in St. Patrick’s N.S. As a result, an outdoor classroom and a polytunnel are being built at the rear of the school. The classroom will become a focal point for outdoor lessons, where pupils can use the benches sponsored by the Parents’ Association last year. The polytunnel will provide a…
Continue ReadingSlane GFC Junior B Visit
The title winning Slane GFC men’s squad visited the school after their county final win against Moynalty recently. They spoke to the pupils and staff at a special assembly. Pupils were all in blue and white for the day. Best of all was a kickabout on the pitch between pupils and players afterwards. Congratulations to the team!
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This is our 7th year with hens and they still keep laying. The pupils formed a company many years ago called the “Gugalaí Gug Egg Company” and received a loan from the Slane N.S. Parents’ Association to build the henhouse, fence an area of the garden off and buy feed. The loan is long paid off. At the end of the year, pupils get to decide how their profit is reinvested in the school. Our 5th class pupils have been…
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