Rainbow of Positivity!
5th & 6th class have been focusing on the 'Power of Positive Thoughts' this term. It can be very easy to feel down at the moment and we have designed a list of activities to help us name and explain our feelings. We have also recognised the importance of exercise in ensuring we have a healthy mind and body. We 'walk a mile with a smile' two to three times each week and we encourage the girls to add to this in the evening after school.
Look at our positive collaborative art piece.
Would you like to build a snowman?
Green Flag Award
Congratulations to all the girl's and staff in the School on receiving a FOURTH Green Flag! This is a great achievement . Well done everyone...keep up the good work
Halloween 2020 A very spooktacular day!
A welcome back message from Mr. O'Toole
6th Class Confirmation
A big congratulations to our Sixth class girls who made their confirmation on Sunday 8th March. We would sincerely like to thank Father PJ Somers and Ms Tuomey who have helped the girls along the path to this very important day in their young lives.
A big congratulations to our Sixth class girls who made their confirmation on Sunday 8th March. We would sincerely like to thank Father PJ Somers and Ms Tuomey who have helped the girls along the path to this very important day in their young lives.
Pancake Tuesday
Many thanks to our Parents association who have kindly come into the school to cook lovely pancakes for the girls on Pancake tueday. The smells wafting around the school corridors was glorious and the girls were delighted to get time out of lessons to enjoy the delicous pancakes. We would sincerely like to thank Louise Berns, Olive Gamble, Anita Adams and Gina O'Shea for making this a lovely morning for the girls.
Many thanks to our Parents association who have kindly come into the school to cook lovely pancakes for the girls on Pancake tueday. The smells wafting around the school corridors was glorious and the girls were delighted to get time out of lessons to enjoy the delicous pancakes. We would sincerely like to thank Louise Berns, Olive Gamble, Anita Adams and Gina O'Shea for making this a lovely morning for the girls.
Willow Weaving with Beth Murphy
We were delighted to have a return visit from Beth Murphy this February to show us how to make a willow dome in the grassy area of our yard. All the girls helped to plant and build this beautiful structure and we are looking forward to seeing its transformation once it begins to grow. Many thanks to Beth for another fabulous experience.
We were delighted to have a return visit from Beth Murphy this February to show us how to make a willow dome in the grassy area of our yard. All the girls helped to plant and build this beautiful structure and we are looking forward to seeing its transformation once it begins to grow. Many thanks to Beth for another fabulous experience.
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Making Crosses for St Brigid's Day
The girls have been busy making St Brigid's crosses under the wonderful guidance of Ms Farrouj. Once the 5th & 6th class girls got the hang of how to make one they then helped the younger children to make their own crosses. Many thanks to Ms Farrouj for showing us all this new skill. It is a very therapeutic and fun learning experience.
The girls have been busy making St Brigid's crosses under the wonderful guidance of Ms Farrouj. Once the 5th & 6th class girls got the hang of how to make one they then helped the younger children to make their own crosses. Many thanks to Ms Farrouj for showing us all this new skill. It is a very therapeutic and fun learning experience.
Special Christmas Lunch
We would like to sincerely thank Louise Berns, Gina O'Shea and Rachel Websdale for the wonderful Christmas lunch that they provided for the girls. They went to a lot of effort to decorate the lunch room and the atmosphere was full of Christmas cheer & as always the food was fabulous. Many thanks for all the work.
We would like to sincerely thank Louise Berns, Gina O'Shea and Rachel Websdale for the wonderful Christmas lunch that they provided for the girls. They went to a lot of effort to decorate the lunch room and the atmosphere was full of Christmas cheer & as always the food was fabulous. Many thanks for all the work.
Christmas Fun
Willow Weaving Workshop
We were so happy to have Beth Murphy return to the school this December to show the girls how to weave the Star of David out of willow. This was a fun and relaxing exercise and the girls thoroughly enjoyed it. They made some beautiful stars. We would sincerely like to thanks Beth for showing the girls these wonderful weaving techniques.
We were so happy to have Beth Murphy return to the school this December to show the girls how to weave the Star of David out of willow. This was a fun and relaxing exercise and the girls thoroughly enjoyed it. They made some beautiful stars. We would sincerely like to thanks Beth for showing the girls these wonderful weaving techniques.
A magical visit from Dog's Trust
This week our school were very lucky to have a very special visitor....'magic' the dog came along with Paul from the Charity Dogs Trust. Paul and magic were here to let us know the importance of looking after your pets, making sure that you are gentle with them, never forget to bring them on walks, feed them, make sure they have plenty of water and most of all...plenty of love and attention. Magic was delighted to be here and made a visit to each class so the girls could ask whatever questions they wished and learned how to pet a dog correctly and safely. We would sincerely like to thank Paul and Magic from dogs trust for the wonderful time we all had and for their gentle patience on a long day with lots of questions. I am sure magic slept all the way home!!
This week our school were very lucky to have a very special visitor....'magic' the dog came along with Paul from the Charity Dogs Trust. Paul and magic were here to let us know the importance of looking after your pets, making sure that you are gentle with them, never forget to bring them on walks, feed them, make sure they have plenty of water and most of all...plenty of love and attention. Magic was delighted to be here and made a visit to each class so the girls could ask whatever questions they wished and learned how to pet a dog correctly and safely. We would sincerely like to thank Paul and Magic from dogs trust for the wonderful time we all had and for their gentle patience on a long day with lots of questions. I am sure magic slept all the way home!!
Peace proms rehearsal
The girls in our Peace Proms Choir were recently at the National Sports Arena in Dublin for a rehearsal with the conductor and the other school children who will make up the 1000 member choir for the RDS concert in the New Year. The work shop was full of energy and fun. The children put a lot of work into the rehearsal and will now be working hard to perfect the instructions they were given for each piece of music. We wish them the very best of luck while they practice all the songs and the actions for February.
The girls in our Peace Proms Choir were recently at the National Sports Arena in Dublin for a rehearsal with the conductor and the other school children who will make up the 1000 member choir for the RDS concert in the New Year. The work shop was full of energy and fun. The children put a lot of work into the rehearsal and will now be working hard to perfect the instructions they were given for each piece of music. We wish them the very best of luck while they practice all the songs and the actions for February.
Spooktacular Fun
This week we had the pleasure of past pupils Yeni and Niamh visiting us with news of their upcoming charity work. They held a 'decorate your t-shirt' workshop for any of our girls that were interested. The response was amazing and great fun was had by all helping Yeni and Niamh to raise funds. We hope they enjoy their trip to Africa with 'Maintain Hope' and we are proud of their work. Well done girls!!
Drama with Martina
This year Kildare County Council provided the Curragh Girls National school with an Arts Grant to avail of the wonderful expertise of Martina McCormick. Martina visited our School each Wednesday for 6 weeks from September and took each class for drama lessons in the hall. The girls learned some wonderful techniques and had a lot of fun. The school would sincerely like to thank both Martina and Kildare County Council for providing this wonderful opportunity to introduce the girls to the world of drama studies.
This year Kildare County Council provided the Curragh Girls National school with an Arts Grant to avail of the wonderful expertise of Martina McCormick. Martina visited our School each Wednesday for 6 weeks from September and took each class for drama lessons in the hall. The girls learned some wonderful techniques and had a lot of fun. The school would sincerely like to thank both Martina and Kildare County Council for providing this wonderful opportunity to introduce the girls to the world of drama studies.
Making Scarecrows
We would sincerely like to thank Maria McGrath who came in to our school to make scarecrows with the children. They used sacks, cloths and various bits and bobs to make the scarecrows and the children had a lot of fun. It was also very good experience working as a team to build the scarecrows.
We would sincerely like to thank Maria McGrath who came in to our school to make scarecrows with the children. They used sacks, cloths and various bits and bobs to make the scarecrows and the children had a lot of fun. It was also very good experience working as a team to build the scarecrows.
Curragh GNS Sports Day
Thankfully the weather held itself together for our sports day. The girls had a fantastic day with 3 legged races, sack races, egg & spoon and much much more. Parents also got stuck in to the fun and joined in all the sporting fun. The penguin club had a fabulous barbeque ready for the girls when they got back from the pitch as they had certainly built up an appetite. This was followed by our annual staff versus 6th class girls soccer match. The girls certainly did not hold back and went on to beat the staff in a very energetic fun filled game. Kerry Doran was a very fair referee and did a great job keeping us all in order through out the game. We would sincerely like to thank all the parents for coming along to support the school for sports day. A special thank you goes to Carmel and Bríd for their wonderful cooking! It made the day!!
Thankfully the weather held itself together for our sports day. The girls had a fantastic day with 3 legged races, sack races, egg & spoon and much much more. Parents also got stuck in to the fun and joined in all the sporting fun. The penguin club had a fabulous barbeque ready for the girls when they got back from the pitch as they had certainly built up an appetite. This was followed by our annual staff versus 6th class girls soccer match. The girls certainly did not hold back and went on to beat the staff in a very energetic fun filled game. Kerry Doran was a very fair referee and did a great job keeping us all in order through out the game. We would sincerely like to thank all the parents for coming along to support the school for sports day. A special thank you goes to Carmel and Bríd for their wonderful cooking! It made the day!!
Sports Day with the Cadets
In June, our 3rd-6th class girls were lucky enough to have been brought out by the Cadets for a sports day. They were all put through their paces and had lots and lots of fun. They all came back with their faces painted in camoflage and were completely exhausted but very very happy!! We would like to sincerely thank the members of the Defence Forces who worked so hard to make this a very special and memorable day for the girls.
In June, our 3rd-6th class girls were lucky enough to have been brought out by the Cadets for a sports day. They were all put through their paces and had lots and lots of fun. They all came back with their faces painted in camoflage and were completely exhausted but very very happy!! We would like to sincerely thank the members of the Defence Forces who worked so hard to make this a very special and memorable day for the girls.
Willow Weaving with Beth
As part of our bio-diversity we have been very lucky to have Beth coming to our school to teach the girls all about the Bio-Diversity that is around them. To tie in with this Beth has taken the girls out to our garden to cut back the shrubs and long grass and discover the myriad of insects and plant life hidden away in the undergrowth. The girls have also been trying their hand at a spot of weaving themselves, making a climbing frame out of the willows for peas to trail along. It is so much fun! Many thanks to Beth for the wealth of knowledge she is passing on to us all here at the school.
As part of our bio-diversity we have been very lucky to have Beth coming to our school to teach the girls all about the Bio-Diversity that is around them. To tie in with this Beth has taken the girls out to our garden to cut back the shrubs and long grass and discover the myriad of insects and plant life hidden away in the undergrowth. The girls have also been trying their hand at a spot of weaving themselves, making a climbing frame out of the willows for peas to trail along. It is so much fun! Many thanks to Beth for the wealth of knowledge she is passing on to us all here at the school.
Fyffes Fitness Workout
We had a fitness instructor visit our school to put everyone through their paces as part of the fyffes keep fit programme. It was certainly a morning of rigorous exercise but the girls and the teachers had a lot of fun also!
We had a fitness instructor visit our school to put everyone through their paces as part of the fyffes keep fit programme. It was certainly a morning of rigorous exercise but the girls and the teachers had a lot of fun also!
Walk a mile with a smile
To mark the first day of summer the school did a walk a mile with a smile. It was a beautiful sunny day and the girls had so much fun.
To mark the first day of summer the school did a walk a mile with a smile. It was a beautiful sunny day and the girls had so much fun.
Children's Author visits Curragh Girls NS
The School were very lucky to have Author, Audrey Moore visit our school to read from her latest children's book 'Panda'.
The girls had a lovely day listening to this story and they particularly liked the panda who came along with Audrey for the day!
The School were very lucky to have Author, Audrey Moore visit our school to read from her latest children's book 'Panda'.
The girls had a lovely day listening to this story and they particularly liked the panda who came along with Audrey for the day!
Our Easter Egg hunt
Every year the Curragh Girls National School have an easter egg hunt. The 6th class girls hide the easter eggs in the courtyard for each class. It is always a fun day and this year was no exception. Many thanks as always to our Parents Association who make this event possible every year!
Every year the Curragh Girls National School have an easter egg hunt. The 6th class girls hide the easter eggs in the courtyard for each class. It is always a fun day and this year was no exception. Many thanks as always to our Parents Association who make this event possible every year!
Easter Bonnets
The 6th Class girls had an Easter bonnet making competition this April. We were very impressed with the level of creativity and skill that went into making every single one of these bonnets. Well done girls! The 5th class girls also did extremely well giving a description of each hat along with details on how the hat was made and how much the materials cost. A very talented group indeed as you will see from this slideshow
The 6th Class girls had an Easter bonnet making competition this April. We were very impressed with the level of creativity and skill that went into making every single one of these bonnets. Well done girls! The 5th class girls also did extremely well giving a description of each hat along with details on how the hat was made and how much the materials cost. A very talented group indeed as you will see from this slideshow
Lá Glás
To celebrate St Patricks day we had our annual Lá Glás at the Curragh GNS. All the girls dressed in green and the fashion was truly amazing on the day. We finished off the day with a ceili in the hall and it was so much fun!!
Author Juanita Browne visits Curragh GNS
To celebrate World Book Day local author Juanita Browne visited our school. It was such an enjoyable experience for our teachers and students learning from Juanita about Irish animals. Thanks Juanita. Our budding authors have been inspired.
To celebrate World Book Day local author Juanita Browne visited our school. It was such an enjoyable experience for our teachers and students learning from Juanita about Irish animals. Thanks Juanita. Our budding authors have been inspired.
A day of Irish Traditional Music with Treo Eile
On March 7th as part of the lead up to Seachtain Na Gaeilge our school were very lucky to have a visit from the Comhaltas group 'Treo Eile'. This was a marvelous opportunity to introduce the girls to Irish traditional music and the various instruments played. Our Irish dancers performed their sets along with treo Eile and the girls had a truly lovely time listening to all the traditional pieces perfomed by the group. We would like to sincerely thank all the members of Treo Eile who kindly gave their time to our school. It was so lovely hearing the music drift around the school corridors!
On March 7th as part of the lead up to Seachtain Na Gaeilge our school were very lucky to have a visit from the Comhaltas group 'Treo Eile'. This was a marvelous opportunity to introduce the girls to Irish traditional music and the various instruments played. Our Irish dancers performed their sets along with treo Eile and the girls had a truly lovely time listening to all the traditional pieces perfomed by the group. We would like to sincerely thank all the members of Treo Eile who kindly gave their time to our school. It was so lovely hearing the music drift around the school corridors!
Drumming workshop with Dave
2km Charity obstacle course
On Feb 27th, the girls from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes participated in a 2km fun run and obstacle course. This event was organised by the current cadet class to raise funds for the Coombe NICU and was a great success. The girls really enjoyed themselves and certainly got plenty of fresh air and excercise!
Welcome to Wellness Week!
This week we are going to take time out for ourselves.
We will begin each morning with Walk a Mile with a Smile. Each day will have a different theme and throughout the week we will participate in mindfulness, yoga, circle time, an obstacle race, take time to talk to our grandparents and loved ones, learn to deal with negative thoughts and finishing with a relaxation evening on Friday. Everyone in the school will also partake in A Random Act of Kindness. We are hoping this week will be full of Good Vibes!!
This week we are going to take time out for ourselves.
We will begin each morning with Walk a Mile with a Smile. Each day will have a different theme and throughout the week we will participate in mindfulness, yoga, circle time, an obstacle race, take time to talk to our grandparents and loved ones, learn to deal with negative thoughts and finishing with a relaxation evening on Friday. Everyone in the school will also partake in A Random Act of Kindness. We are hoping this week will be full of Good Vibes!!
Our Christmas Concert
The Curragh GNS Christmas concert took place on the 5th December in the hall and what a wonderful night was had by all. The girls put in a lot of work practicing in the weeks running up to the concert. Congratulations to all those who won prizes on the night.
The Curragh GNS Christmas concert took place on the 5th December in the hall and what a wonderful night was had by all. The girls put in a lot of work practicing in the weeks running up to the concert. Congratulations to all those who won prizes on the night.
Active School continues
We are delighted to be taking up where we left off in June having gained our active flag last summer. This year we have the addition of a tug of war rope which has proved to be a fun filled sporting activity for everyone!! We have also started into our walk a mile with a smile taking full advantage of the lovely September weather, and our DEAR time (Drop Everything and Run) has seen us out running laps of the school yard! A very busy start to the School term indeed.
More activities to follow!!
We are delighted to be taking up where we left off in June having gained our active flag last summer. This year we have the addition of a tug of war rope which has proved to be a fun filled sporting activity for everyone!! We have also started into our walk a mile with a smile taking full advantage of the lovely September weather, and our DEAR time (Drop Everything and Run) has seen us out running laps of the school yard! A very busy start to the School term indeed.
More activities to follow!!
Feel Good Friday!
This week as part of our active School we had a feel good Friday disco in the school hall after lunch. The girls really showed some good moves on the dance floor and we are all definitely fitter going into the weekend.
This week as part of our active School we had a feel good Friday disco in the school hall after lunch. The girls really showed some good moves on the dance floor and we are all definitely fitter going into the weekend.
Team up Thursday
Our active leaders led some team activities during big lunch which they devised themselves. Well done team leaders....great fun.
Our fun filled Tug of War competitions
Walking a mile with lots of smiles
Raising our Active Flag
Well done Curragh GNS!!!
Well done Curragh GNS!!!
