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Castleblakeney N.S.

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Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53Y650

Recent News

  • A Surprise Show came to our Classrooms!

    A Surprise Show came to our Classrooms!

    The students in Mr. Forde and Ms. Maher's room were pleasantly surprised when an actor disguised as a school cleaner broke into song in their classrooms. This children found this production from the Galway Arts Council very enjoyable with an interesting storyline. 

  • STEM Activities with Real Engineers!

    STEM Activities with Real Engineers!

    Ms. Maher's students are taking part in an initiative supported by Boston Scientific in which Engineers visit our school and teach the children about the fundamentals of their work and carry out fun STEM activities.

  • Enjoying the Sunshine at Ashfield

    Enjoying the Sunshine at Ashfield

    Ms. Fallon's students enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in Ashfield recently.

  • Preparing for Easter

    Preparing for Easter

    In our catholic religious calendar Holy or Easter Week commemorates the 7 days leading up to Easter Sunday. Ms. Maher's students very creatively acted out the events of Jesus's last days, teaching the other students about Palm Sunday, Spy Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Sunday. This was followed by a relaxing and mindful reflection.

  • Easter Art Work and an Egg Hunt!

    Easter Art Work and an Egg Hunt!

    Have a look at the wonderful Easter Chickens Ms. Maher's students created in a mixed media art lesson.  Ms. Fallon's classroom had a blast taking part in an Easter Egg Hunt!

  • Making Healthy Smoothies!

    Making Healthy Smoothies!

    Mr. Forde's room are learning about writing recipes in English. They had a great time making their own healthy smoothies in class, following the recipes they had created.

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