We were delighted to host a visit from Maria Walsh MEP, Minister Hildegarde Naughton
and Councillor David Collins. It was a very interesting talk and children had the
opportunity to ask questions and learn about life as an MEP, Minister and local Councillor.
What a great start to our Beyond The Classroom week in 1st Class. In the morning, they had fun games & soccer on the Astro pitch, followed by more exciting games using tags, the parachute and tug-of-war in the hall. After lunch, the children explored rope swinging & balancing, mud painting and tree climbing at a forest school set up nearby. Finally, the students heard all about the world of SCUBA diving. Thanks to all our lovely parents for facilitating these activities.
1st Class really enjoyed their introduction to Outdoor Learning with Siobhán Sloane (Heritage in Schools Specialist). They went on a nature walk to the Community Centre and participated in a detailed scavenger hunt which included things that might NOT BE SEEN and things that can only be HEARD. They played games, did some mock fire building and stick art.
This week, Claregalway Educate Together National School was thrilled to host Karen from the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Over two busy days, Karen shared her road safety wisdom with our eager students, blending vital lessons with interactive fun.
Her visit has not only educated but inspired our school community to prioritise safety in our daily lives.
The Junior Infants were fantastic today in their Winter Celebration performance “ Zoom to the Moon”. Thank you to all the parents, guardians and extended family for coming to our show today. We hope you all enjoyed the show, Thank you to the wonderful parents and staff members for all your help getting the show ready. Happy holidays!
🌐✨📚 Unlocking the Future of Learning 📚✨🌐
Dear Fidelity Investments Team,
We at Claregalway Educate Together National School extend our heartfelt gratitude for the generous donation of a suite of laptops, so graciously presented to us by Amanda Colreavy on behalf of Fidelity Investments.
These laptops are much more than technology; they are windows to the world, through which our students will explore the vast universe of coding and computational thinking.
Amanda’s presentation was not just a transfer of technology; it was a passing of the torch to the next generation of thinkers, creators, and innovators. Our students are already buzzing with ideas and eager to embark on a journey of discovery that these laptops make possible.
We are excited to witness the growth and learning that these laptops will foster in our classrooms. Each keystroke will be a step toward greater knowledge and understanding, and Fidelity Investments’ commitment to education will echo in every success our students achieve.
Thank you once again for investing in our students’ futures. We are honored to embark on this educational odyssey with your support, and we look forward to sharing our progress with you.
Warmest regards,
The Staff and Students of Claregalway Educate Together National School
1st Class were delighted that they got to see the Six Nations Trophy & Triple Crown. They have been learning some badminton skills during P.E. lessons and also do Chair Yoga on Thursday mornings. We really enjoyed our autumn walk in the sunshine and love Fridays as they get to change their library book in our beautiful new Woodlands Library.
The Junior Infants had so much fun with their 6th class buddies last week. The 6th class taught the actions and words for the New Zealand Haka as gaeilge (In the Irish language) to the Junior Infants. This also helped the 6th class to prepare for their September assembly performance for the Senior end of the school.
