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.
A trip to the play ground
It would seem that our 3rd/4th class girls are full of boundless energy when they stopped off at the playground on their way back to the school from their swimming lesson to spend their small break taking advantage of the beautiful sunny weather on the first day of summer.
It would seem that our 3rd/4th class girls are full of boundless energy when they stopped off at the playground on their way back to the school from their swimming lesson to spend their small break taking advantage of the beautiful sunny weather on the first day of summer.
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
Congratulations to second class
This week our communion candidates from second class had their first confession. The girls did very well and all got their certificates at the end of a lovely evening. The girls will be making their first Holy Communion on the 12th of May
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!!
Confirmation
Congratulations to our sixth Class girls who made their confirmation on the 3rd of March. We were all very proud of them on the day and they looked lovely. Well done girls!
Congratulations to our sixth Class girls who made their confirmation on the 3rd of March. We were all very proud of them on the day and they looked lovely. Well done girls!
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!
Pancake Tuesday
On pancake Tuesday the parents association came to our school and cooked delicious pancakes for all the girls. There was a divine smell in the school and the children had a very lovely morning. We would like to sincerely thank Kiera Callan, Mandy Hynes, Louise Berns, Christelle Browne, Norma Fitzgerald and Olive Gamble for giving their time so selflessly to the school for the morning to ensure every child got to eat pancakes. It is very much appreciated by the staff and the children.
Grandparents Day
On February 28th we invited everyones Grandparents to attend the school. The girls put a lot of preparation into this day learning poems and songs to perform for their Grandparents. After the concert in the hall they went to the classrooms to learn all about what the girls do in school every day. It was an absolutely wonderful day and the girls really enjoyed it. A special thank you to everyone who came along to make this day so special. We would like to especially thank Louise Berns who provided lunch for the event which went down an absolute treat!!
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!
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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!!
On Monday 11th of February our basketball players from 4th, 5th and 6th class attended the Small Schools Basketball Blitz in Celbridge. A great day of fun and sport was had by all. We were unlucky in a play off match to be beaten by one basket. Our 6th class girls all scored for their school! Our 4th and 5th class girls have developed great skills and are looking forward to the league already!
Peace Proms
The girls have performed in the RDS as part of the Peacproms choir. We sang along with the cross border orchestra of Ireland and many soloists. It was an absolutely fantastic day and the girls worked so hard since October learning all the songs and actions. Well done girls!!
The girls have performed in the RDS as part of the Peacproms choir. We sang along with the cross border orchestra of Ireland and many soloists. It was an absolutely fantastic day and the girls worked so hard since October learning all the songs and actions. Well done girls!!
St Brigid's Day
The girls have been very busy in the run up to St Brigid's Day making crosses out of rushes for mass. Many thanks to Ms Farrouj who has guided us all in the making of the crosses. The girls had so much fun learning this skill!
The girls have been very busy in the run up to St Brigid's Day making crosses out of rushes for mass. Many thanks to Ms Farrouj who has guided us all in the making of the crosses. The girls had so much fun learning this skill!
Camogie Training
The girls have started camogie training every week with Deirbhile and are having a lot of fun learning this sport. Many thanks to Deirbhile for all the work she is doing with the girls.
The girls have started camogie training every week with Deirbhile and are having a lot of fun learning this sport. Many thanks to Deirbhile for all the work she is doing with the girls.
Santa visits the Curragh GNS
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.
Make Advent Active
In Class for the month of December we have an Active Advent Calendar to boost our energy levels during these dull, deary, December days. During these dark, wet, cold days, it is very difficult to motivate ourselves to 'Get Up and Get Active'. Maybe at home after opening your own Advent Calendar each day, you could do some jumping jacks, jog on the spot, go for a bike ride etc... Every little helps! HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!
Cheerios Breakfast Morning
The Parents Association held the Annual Cheerios Breakfast morning at the school in October. Many thanks to all those who contributed to the Childline charity by participating in the event. The children all had a lovely morning and we raised 155 euro...a fantastic achievement. A very special thanks to our Parents Association who do wonderful work to ensure this goes ahead every year, in particular to Olive Gamble, Caroline Delaney and Karen Cramer who all helped out on the smooth running of the morning.
The Parents Association held the Annual Cheerios Breakfast morning at the school in October. Many thanks to all those who contributed to the Childline charity by participating in the event. The children all had a lovely morning and we raised 155 euro...a fantastic achievement. A very special thanks to our Parents Association who do wonderful work to ensure this goes ahead every year, in particular to Olive Gamble, Caroline Delaney and Karen Cramer who all helped out on the smooth running of the morning.
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
We welcome back all of our students and parents to the 2018/19 Year. A very warm welcome to our new Junior infants. We are looking forward to another happy and action packed year ahead.
Our new Junior Infants
Raising our Active Flag
Well done Curragh GNS!!!
Well done Curragh GNS!!!
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Good bye to our 6th class girls
Well it is that time of year again when we say a sad farewell to our sixth class girls. The girls put on a very enjoyable show for the rest of the school and it was good fun to watch. All the staff of Curragh Girls National school would like to wish the girls the very best of luck as they embark on their new journey to secondary school. They have been fantastic role models for the younger children in the school and will be greatly missed. Well done girls!! A special word of thanks to Ms Tuomey for all the help and guidance she provided to the girls throughout the year.
Well it is that time of year again when we say a sad farewell to our sixth class girls. The girls put on a very enjoyable show for the rest of the school and it was good fun to watch. All the staff of Curragh Girls National school would like to wish the girls the very best of luck as they embark on their new journey to secondary school. They have been fantastic role models for the younger children in the school and will be greatly missed. Well done girls!! A special word of thanks to Ms Tuomey for all the help and guidance she provided to the girls throughout the year.
Pyjama Day at CGNS
Our pyjama day was so much fun. We had a disco bouncy castle and a DJ for the day and each class took it in turns to play on the bouncy castle. It was super fun for all!! Many thanks to the Parents association for a wonderful day! |
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Our Sports day
We had our school sports day in June and what a fun day it was!! The weather held together for us and everyone had a fantastic time. Many thanks to all the parents who turned up to support the children on the day and a huge congratulations to the winners of our parents race and toddlers race!! Many thanks to Carmel and Bríd who cooked a fabulous barbeque for all the children parents and staff. It was a lovely end to the fun event.
We had our school sports day in June and what a fun day it was!! The weather held together for us and everyone had a fantastic time. Many thanks to all the parents who turned up to support the children on the day and a huge congratulations to the winners of our parents race and toddlers race!! Many thanks to Carmel and Bríd who cooked a fabulous barbeque for all the children parents and staff. It was a lovely end to the fun event.
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Big congratulations to all the girls! We received our Active Flag this week and we are going to hold an Active Flag Ceremony on Friday 29th June.
This initiative has really benefited both pupils and staff.
- It has highlighted the integral role PE plays in the development of the whole child.
- It has inspired each child to take responsibility for their own health and well being.
- Concentration, energy and fitness levels have increased which has resulted in happier, healthier, fitter students.
- Both parents and teachers have commented that school work and behaviour has improved, fitness levels have increased and that it has created a wonderful sense of togetherness within the school community.
Don't forget 'Seven days without exercise makes one Weak'
This initiative has really benefited both pupils and staff.
- It has highlighted the integral role PE plays in the development of the whole child.
- It has inspired each child to take responsibility for their own health and well being.
- Concentration, energy and fitness levels have increased which has resulted in happier, healthier, fitter students.
- Both parents and teachers have commented that school work and behaviour has improved, fitness levels have increased and that it has created a wonderful sense of togetherness within the school community.
Don't forget 'Seven days without exercise makes one Weak'
Our Bake Sale
This Year Ms Walsh and the 5th class girls held the annual bake sale and raised an amazing 429.91euro for the school. Well done girls!! Many thanks to all who baked such wonderful cakes for the day and to everyone who turned up to support the girls on the day.
This Year Ms Walsh and the 5th class girls held the annual bake sale and raised an amazing 429.91euro for the school. Well done girls!! Many thanks to all who baked such wonderful cakes for the day and to everyone who turned up to support the girls on the day.
Sports Day with the Army Cadets
On the 30th May the Army cadets held a sports day for our 1st-6th classes. The sun came out in all its glory for the day and the girls had a wonderful time. They went on 2 different obstacle courses, played penalty shoot outs, balloon races, egg and spoon races, and even had a tug of war (which they won!!) We would like to thank all the cadets who made this a very special and fun filled day for the school. Special thanks to Cadet Niamh Fitzgerald who organised the day
On the 30th May the Army cadets held a sports day for our 1st-6th classes. The sun came out in all its glory for the day and the girls had a wonderful time. They went on 2 different obstacle courses, played penalty shoot outs, balloon races, egg and spoon races, and even had a tug of war (which they won!!) We would like to thank all the cadets who made this a very special and fun filled day for the school. Special thanks to Cadet Niamh Fitzgerald who organised the day
Congratulations to our 2nd Class girls who made their First Holy Communion.
The weather was beautiful on the day and all the girls looked wonderful!! Many thanks to Monsignor John and to Ms Farrouj who have worked with the girls over the past year to prepare them for this special day.
The weather was beautiful on the day and all the girls looked wonderful!! Many thanks to Monsignor John and to Ms Farrouj who have worked with the girls over the past year to prepare them for this special day.
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We are ready to submit our application. Well done to all the girls for the fantastic effort they have made this year. Our school is definitely a happier, healthier, fitter place to be! Congratulations to the Active Flag Committee on the amazing work they put into organising our recent Active Week which was a roaring success! Fingers and Toes crossed we are awarded our Active Flag. To keep up to date with our Active Flag Progress, click on the News Tab on the Home Page and scroll to the Active School Tab.
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Viking Splash Tour |
The fifth and Sixth class tours recently went on the viking splash tour in Dublin. This was hugely enjoyable and a very fun and engaging way to learn about the history and origin of the Capital City. The girls had a really lovely day and the weather even co-operated for us with the sunshine coming out for the day!! Many thanks to our HSCL Norma Fitzgerald who organised this trip for the girls.
Happy girls back on dry land returning to school
Visiting Author
The Curragh Girls National School were delighted to welcome the author Michael Smith to our school this week. Michael is the author of Ice Man, a book about the adventures of the famous arctic explorer Tom Crean which the girls have been reading in class. Michael gave a talk and a slide show presentation to the girls with many photos and stories about Tom Crean which had not been included in the book. The girls were captivated with these stories and had many questions for Michael. To tie in with the girls reading about Tom Crean's adventures in the Arctic the school were very lucky to have a visit from Dublin Husky Rescue who kindly brought in 2 of their magnificent dogs for the girls to see. Needless to say all the girls were delighted to be able to get up close to these magnificent animals and were full of questions. Many thanks to Norma Fitzgerald, our HSCL for arranging both of these visits to our school. And a special word of thanks to Michael Smith and Dublin Husky Rescue for giving their time to visit our school. It was a truly educational experience which really captured the girls interest and imagination...who knows...we may have some budding explorers in our midst!!
The Curragh Girls National School were delighted to welcome the author Michael Smith to our school this week. Michael is the author of Ice Man, a book about the adventures of the famous arctic explorer Tom Crean which the girls have been reading in class. Michael gave a talk and a slide show presentation to the girls with many photos and stories about Tom Crean which had not been included in the book. The girls were captivated with these stories and had many questions for Michael. To tie in with the girls reading about Tom Crean's adventures in the Arctic the school were very lucky to have a visit from Dublin Husky Rescue who kindly brought in 2 of their magnificent dogs for the girls to see. Needless to say all the girls were delighted to be able to get up close to these magnificent animals and were full of questions. Many thanks to Norma Fitzgerald, our HSCL for arranging both of these visits to our school. And a special word of thanks to Michael Smith and Dublin Husky Rescue for giving their time to visit our school. It was a truly educational experience which really captured the girls interest and imagination...who knows...we may have some budding explorers in our midst!!
Beautiful Easter Bonnets
The 6th Class girls have been very busy making easter bonnets which they displayed for the school. The 5th Class girls wrote and read out a description of the hats explaining how they were made, what materials were used and the cost involved for each hat. It was a lovely fashion show with amazing creations and the girls are certainly very talented.
The 6th Class girls have been very busy making easter bonnets which they displayed for the school. The 5th Class girls wrote and read out a description of the hats explaining how they were made, what materials were used and the cost involved for each hat. It was a lovely fashion show with amazing creations and the girls are certainly very talented.
The Celtic Travelling Book Fair
It is that time of year again and the Celtic book fair came to the school with a vast array of books for all ages. The girls look forward to this every year. This year the Curragh Girls School raised an amazing 1004.55euro which leaves us with 602euro in credit to purchase books for the classrooms. Well Done Everyone!! Special thanks to Ms Toumey and all the 6th class girls who worked so hard keeping track of all the book orders. Great Job Girls!
It is that time of year again and the Celtic book fair came to the school with a vast array of books for all ages. The girls look forward to this every year. This year the Curragh Girls School raised an amazing 1004.55euro which leaves us with 602euro in credit to purchase books for the classrooms. Well Done Everyone!! Special thanks to Ms Toumey and all the 6th class girls who worked so hard keeping track of all the book orders. Great Job Girls!
Easter Holidays!
The School will be closing for the Easter holidays on Friday 23rd March at 12 O Clock and will reopen on Monday 9th April. We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter!
The School will be closing for the Easter holidays on Friday 23rd March at 12 O Clock and will reopen on Monday 9th April. We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter!
Seachtain Na Gaeilge
The school was all about Irish for Seachtain Na Gaeilge and the girls were encouraged as much as possible to speak our native language. We finished off the week with a ceili which was tremendous fun and certainly had us all working up a sweat!
The school was all about Irish for Seachtain Na Gaeilge and the girls were encouraged as much as possible to speak our native language. We finished off the week with a ceili which was tremendous fun and certainly had us all working up a sweat!
Our Confirmation Class 2018
Congratulations to our sixth class girls who made their confirmation on March 11th. It was a lovely day and the girls can be very proud of themselves. Well done girls!!
A special word of thanks to Ms Tuomey, Father PJ and Father John for all the preparation they did with the girls in the weeks prior to the confirmation.
Congratulations to our sixth class girls who made their confirmation on March 11th. It was a lovely day and the girls can be very proud of themselves. Well done girls!!
A special word of thanks to Ms Tuomey, Father PJ and Father John for all the preparation they did with the girls in the weeks prior to the confirmation.
Buddy Reading
We have started our buddy reading. The older girls will be reading stories to the younger children over the next few days. This is a lovely activity enjoyed by all.
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Pancake Tuesday
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Peace Proms Choir 2018
The girls recently sang at the peace proms concert at the RDS. They all put a lot of effort into learning all the songs and the actions to go with them over the last few months and it was spectacular to see it all coming together when we joined with over 2,500 children from schools from all over Ireland to sing at the concert, along with the cross border orchestra of Ireland, a pipe band, soloists and dancers in a wonderful evening of entertainment. It was a great experience for the girls and we had so much fun. Roll on Peace Proms 2019!!
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Food Dudes
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Congratulations to Ashlynn McDonald from 5th class who won the poster competition for this years Pantomime 'Repunzel'
St Brigids Day
The girls have been very busy making St Brigids crosses for February 1st. We had a lot of fun learning how to make these lovely crosses. Many thanks to Ms Farrouj for her expert guidance!
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A Note from the Principal
What a year 2017 has been. We have packed in so many wonderful educational experiences and created many unique memories for the girls and hopefully 2018 will bring more of the same. I couldn’t let this year go by without thanking a few people. The Parents Association, the SCP, the Army, BOW, the Library, Kildare County Council and the Curragh Parish. A special word of thanks to 2 of our Dads: Billy Gamble for his invaluable contributions to the school and Paul Brady for renovating our computers. Finally I wish to say a huge thanks to the wonderful staff and students here in the Curragh GNS for all their hard work during the Year
Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir.
Christmas Holidays
School will finish on Friday December 22nd at 12pm and will re-open on Monday January 8th at 9am
Party at the Ceannt Mess.
The children attended a Christmas Party at the Ceannt Mess on December 21st. They had so much fun and we would sincerely like to thank Donnacha Whyte & all the army personnel who made this event so magical for the children.
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Here are some photos of a very Special visitor to our school!!
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Carol Service
Our 3rd & 4th Class sang beautifully at the carol Service in the church in December, while the 2nd class girls acted out the nativity. It was a wonderful evening. Well done to all the girls and thank you to Ms Farrouj & Ms Fitzgerald for all their hard work preparing for this service.
Advent Wreath
The 6th Class Girls have made a beautiful Advent Wreath and had 4 advent services every Friday during the Mopnth of December. They put a lot of work into this and it was wonderful. Well Done 6th Class!!
Credit Union Art Competition
Three girls from the Curragh Girls NS have won the credit union art competition. Congratulations to Anna Jebin, Evie Donnelly and Kerry Doran Cox.
Classes with South East Cycles
On their 2nd week with South East Cycles the girls practised making left and right turns at T-Junctions, from a minor road onto major road. They practised observations, signals and taking off safely. We had a great time. Many thanks to Roisin and Malcolm from South East Cycles! The girls are really looking forward to next weeks class!!
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Art Classes with Marta Golubowska
The Girls are having wonderful fun with our Artist in Residence Marta. This week the Girls are making clay houses inspired by our cardboard houses which were made last week. They used a cast to shape the house and used a variety of tools to decorate the outside or inside.
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Cheerios Breakfast Morning
We had the Cheerios breakfast morning on Thursday November 9th in aid of the childline charity. Many thanks to The Parents Council for organizing this lovely event. The girls had a really fun start to their morning
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Gymnastics Classes with Imelda
The girls have started Gymnastics with Imelda every Tuesday. The children are learning the various gymnastic techniques and stretches, tumbles, balance and co-ordination in a fun and exciting way. They are loving the classes!
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Cycle Safety Classes
The girls have started their cycle safety course which will run for 6 weeks. So far the girls have learned about the importance of cycle safety, such as lights, reflectors and helmets. They have also learned to stop, indicate, turn. The girls are having fun while learning this valuable skill.
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Our Halloween fun day
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Welcome Back to all our Children
We welcome back all our students and parents to the 17/18 school year especially our new Juniors. It is great to see everyone so happy to be back and we look forward to another action packed year ahead.
Our new Junior Infants 2017/18
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Goodbye to our 6th class girls |
Our 6th Class girls graduated from the school in the last week of June 2017. They put on a fantastic leaving show for us all based on Mrs Browns boys and had us all laughing. We would like to thank the girls for all the fond memories they have left each and every one of us with and we wish them all the best of luck with Secondary School.
Sports day with the Defence Forces
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The cadets from the defence forces kindly gace up their time to put on a fun filled sports day for our school. They made the day absolutely brilliant with many fun activities and even had face painting available for the day. We would like to sincerely thank all the cadets who took part in arranging this day for the school. We all had a fabulous time!!
Bush Craft Skills Workshop
The school recently took part in this very interesting and active workshop. They explored the 4 principals of survival through school style games and activities. A great day was had by all!
Visit to Carlow IT
The 5th & 6th Class girls recently visited Carlow IT and explored the many areas and activities available on the campus. Many thanks to Aine Byrne and the Kildare Leader Partnership for arranging this visit for our school.
Confirmation Class 2017
Huge congratulations to our 6th Class Pupils who recently made their confirmation. They all looked lovely on their big day! Many thanks to Bishop Nulty, Father PJ & Father John who made the day so special.
Communion 2017
Congratulations to our 2nd Class girls who made their First Holy Communion this May. It was a very special day and they all looked wonderful.
Congratulations to our 2nd Class girls who made their First Holy Communion this May. It was a very special day and they all looked wonderful.
Author Visit
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Terence Blacker who is an English author, columnist, journalist, and publisher visited our school on Wednesday 19th October to talk about his book Racing Manhattan. He spoke about his book and signed autographs for everyone. |
Lily, Jessica, Hayley, Lauren, Ava, Brenda Lee, Lexi, Emily May, Heidi, Hanna, Ava and Kallie
Green Flag & Fun Day
Friday 24th June 2016
SPORTS DAY
Thursday 16th June 2016
Heritage In Schools - Biodiversity
Una Halpin, Heritage in Schools visited our school on Thursday 26th May to talk to the whole school about Biodiversity.
Biodiversity is the web of life. It is the variety of living things on Earth. Biodiversity includes the many species of all living things, from humans, animals, plants and fungi down to the tiniest organism.
Biodiversity is the web of life. It is the variety of living things on Earth. Biodiversity includes the many species of all living things, from humans, animals, plants and fungi down to the tiniest organism.
Receiving our 4th Green Flag
Eimear Toft and Anna Christie were the two lucky girls who were chosen to accompany Ms. Walsh and Ms. Tuomey to the Helix on Tuesday 24th May for a great day out and to receive our 4th Green Flag.
CAKE SALE
Our annual Cake Sale that took place on Tuesday 17th May 2016 was organised by Ms. Fitzgerald and her 5th class pupils.
They raised an amazing €507.39 for the Irish Red Cross.
Well done to Ms. Fitzgerald & 5th Class and to all the people to brought in cakes, biscuits etc.
Thank You!
They raised an amazing €507.39 for the Irish Red Cross.
Well done to Ms. Fitzgerald & 5th Class and to all the people to brought in cakes, biscuits etc.
Thank You!
Reminder
May Bank Holiday Weekend
School will be closed on Friday 29th April, Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd May for the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Skydome Planetarium Visit to our School
Trip to Playground
Thursday 21st April 2016
As the weather was so good today Ms. Curtin and Ms. Casey decided to bring their classes down to the playground. All the children including the teachers had great fun in the sun!
As the weather was so good today Ms. Curtin and Ms. Casey decided to bring their classes down to the playground. All the children including the teachers had great fun in the sun!
Our 4th Green Flag
April 2016
We have just received word from An Taisce that we have been successful in achieving our 4th Green Flag. The Green Flag will be presented to representatives from our school by An Taisce on 25th May at The Helix, DCU Campus, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9.
Well done to Ms. Tuomey and the Green School Committee.
We have just received word from An Taisce that we have been successful in achieving our 4th Green Flag. The Green Flag will be presented to representatives from our school by An Taisce on 25th May at The Helix, DCU Campus, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9.
Well done to Ms. Tuomey and the Green School Committee.
6th Class Easter Bonnets
Our Proclamations
(4th, 5th & 6th Classes
Raising of the Tricolour
To commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Rising and to celebrate 100 years since the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, the Government tasked Óglaigh na hÉireann with delivering a National Flag to every Primary School in the country. Our flag was raised by one of our past pupils Captain Lisa McMahon on Tuesday 15th March.
Our annual Easter Bonnet parade will take place on Wednesday in the Assembly Hall. 6th Class girls will all create their own individual Bonnet for this occasion!On Wednesday morning all classes will have an Easter Egg Hunt in our courtyard garden, thanks to the Parents Council.
Let’s hope the Easter Bunny remembers everybody!
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Please note that the school will close at 12noon on Wednesday 16th March for Easter Holidays and will reopen on Monday 4th April.
Let’s hope the Easter Bunny remembers everybody!
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Please note that the school will close at 12noon on Wednesday 16th March for Easter Holidays and will reopen on Monday 4th April.
Centenary of the 1916 Rising
To commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Rising we will be raising our National Flag at 9.15am on Tuesday next 15th March. The Curragh Camp will then be on lockdown from 10.00am for a full dress rehearsal by the army.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend!
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend!
Author Visit
On Thursday 25th February 2016 we had a visit from James Durney. James is an Irish author and local historian based in Naas, Co.Kildare, Ireland. He has written a number of books on both Irish and international history. One of his books is called Foremost & Ready Kildare and the 1916 Rising. James showed 5th & 6th class a powerpoint presentation on his book and the 1916 Rising and showed us guns, uniforms etc from that time.
Community Games Art Competition 2016
Green School Action Day
FEBRUARY 2016
We are currently working towards getting our fourth green flag (Transport). On our journey towards getting this flag, we have participated in numerous activities including:
We are currently working towards getting our fourth green flag (Transport). On our journey towards getting this flag, we have participated in numerous activities including:
- Transport Survey
- Art Competition
- Slogan Competition
- Cycling Safety Training Course
- Action Day - Disco, Odd sock and shoe day
Slogan Competition Winner
Carla Hayden (6th Class)
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Art Competition Winners
Mary Moraes (6th Class)
Keela Williamson (1st Class)
Keisha Furlong (6th Class)
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St. Valentine's Day
Seniors & 1st Class celebrated St. Valentine's tea with a cup of tea and heart biscuits. They also made some beautiful St. Valentine's day art.
On Tuesday 2nd February Southeast Cycling Safety arrived at our school with bicycles for our children to complete a Cycling Safety Course. They provided the children with the skills and knowledge required to be better, safer cyclists. All the girls also had great fun.
Bernard Dunne visits our school
St. Brigid's Day
1st February 2016
Making St. Brigid's Crosses
Making St. Brigid's Crosses
Keep Fit Classes with Gerry
Gerry, our keep fit instructor, takes every class from Juniors to 6th class for 40 minutes every Thursday. The girls have great fun doing exercises and playing games to hip hop music.
Ready Set Go Maths!
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Ready Set Go Maths is a programme used for teaching Maths in Junior and Senior Infants.
It focuses on four main areas
Every Wednesday morning all Junior and Senior Infants meet in Ms. Walsh's Room and along with Ms. Nurse they have great fun playing Ready Set Go Maths games. Some of the fun maths games they play are:
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Santa visits our school!
Opening of our lunchroom
The official opening of our newly refurbished lunchroom took place on Friday 18th December 2015. Fr. Somers blessed our lunchroom and Comdt. Finola McNamara, Chairperson Curragh GNS Board of Management spoke about and thanked the Parents' Council for all their hard work, fundraising and getting the lunchroom refurbished. Regina McNally, Chairperson Curragh GNS Parents' Council thanked all the children for all their donations of €2 during the year.
Carol Singing
5th & 6th Class had a great fun morning singing carols and Christmas songs
for all the residents of Suncroft Nursing Home.
for all the residents of Suncroft Nursing Home.
Drumming Workshop
Walton's School of Music visited our school on Monday 14th December and each class from 2nd - 6th class completed a drumming workshop. The girls had great fun and learned lots.
BASKETBALL
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Ms. Walsh & Ms. Tuomey have had great fun this term with our fantastic basketball team. We traveled to Moone and played very well in a very close match. Kilberry visited us here and a very exciting match ended in a draw. On the 5th December we defeated Killashee in a very exciting match.
Well done to all the 5th & 6th class girls who have trained so hard this term. The progress has been great. What a great team we have now! Basketball training continues after Christmas every Monday after school until 3.30pm for 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th classes. We are looking forward to the Small Schools Blitz in February. |
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MS READATHON
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Very well done to 5th & 6th class who took part in the MS READATHON from 9th October - 9th November. The girls all read lots of books and raised a huge €723.10 for MS IRELAND, a very worthy cause.
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Change to Confirmation Date
Due to unforeseen circumstances Fr. John has had to change the date for the Confirmation to Sunday 17th April 2016. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Halloween Holidays
The school will close after school on Friday 23rd October and will reopen on Monday 2nd November 2015.
Don't forget Halloween Dress Up Day on Friday 23rd October (€2.00 per child)
All the teachers and staff would like to wish you and your family a safe and Happy Halloween!
The school will close after school on Friday 23rd October and will reopen on Monday 2nd November 2015.
Don't forget Halloween Dress Up Day on Friday 23rd October (€2.00 per child)
All the teachers and staff would like to wish you and your family a safe and Happy Halloween!
Our Halloween Party Photos
Senior Infants / 1st Class Activities
(Ms. McCormack's Class)
Our Parents' Council held a Cheerio’s Breakfast Morning on Friday 9th October in the school. All the children were asked to bring in €2.00 for a breakfast, with all the money going towards Childline.
Irish Flag arrives at our school
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Defence Forces 2016 - Flags for Schools Initiative
As part of Ireland’s Centenary Programme to commemorate the 1916 Rising, Óglaigh na hÉireann, the Defence Forces, will play a key role in everything from State Ceremonial to assistance for our Local Authorities, our schools and our communities. The first major task for Defence Forces 2016 is the delivery of an Irish Flag to every Primary School in the country, starting on 14th September 2015. On Tuesday 6th October members of the Defence Forces visited our school to present us with a copy of the Proclamation and the Irish Flag |
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K'NEX Workshop
WELCOME BACK!
Welcome back to all our children especially our new Junior Infants. We hope the children will have a happy and fruitful year for 2015/2016.
Summer Holiday School Refurbishments
Upcoming Events
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The following are just some of the events we have lined up for this school year.
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PJ & Fun Day
Many thanks to all the parents and the Parents' Council who organised our fun day. Everyone had great fun on the bouncy castles which were paid for the Confirmation Class, thanks girls! The Parents' Council provided refreshments for the children and a DJ for the afternoon disco.
Camogie Blitz
Well done to all the girls who participated in the Inter-school Camogie Blitz during June. They all had great fun and played very well. Each girl got a certificate and a medal.
School Sports Day
Our Annual Sports Day took place on Tuesday 9th June 2015. It was held in the Curragh Rugby Pitch. Everyone had great fun in the sun! We also had a BBQ at lunchtime in our courtyard garden, thanks to Carmel and her daughters for organising this wonderful treat for us all and also a big thanks to Martin Lawlor, Manager of the Court Hotel in Naas who provided all the food.
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
School Tour
Our school tour takes place on Thursday 4th June. The whole school is going to Let's Go in Kilcullen. Please click on the button below to view details.
V.I.P. Visitor
Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations visited the Curragh Camp on Monday 25th May 2015. All the girls and staff were outside to greet him as he passed the school on his way to the UN School. We also waved goodbye to him as he left the camp later in the day.
School Closure
The school will be closed next Friday 22nd May due to the school being used as a polling station for the Referendums.
Pitch & Putt
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5th & 6th classes were kindly invited by Joe Ronan to play Pitch & Putt in the Curragh. The girls really enjoyed this experience as most of them had not played before. The club provided the clubs, balls and tees. Joe also gave the girls some tips starting off. They had great fun trying out the different holes on the course. No one managed to get a hole in one but maybe with a bit of practice, we might see the next Tigress Woods!
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Reading Club
Congratulations and well done to all those who helped out and took part in our Reading Club this year. Thank you to all the volunteers for all their help. A presentation of certificates by Ms. Walshe and Ms. Fitzpatrick for the participants took place in the school on Thursday 7th May.
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First Holy CommunionFirst Holy Communion take place this Sunday 10th May at 11.30am in the Curragh Church. All the First Communion candidates are asked to be in the Church at 11.15am with their families.
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Teddy Bear's Picnic
Tuesday 21st April 2015
What a perfect day for a Teddy Bear's Picnic. Ms. Tuomey's Class (Juniors/Seniors) spent the afternoon in the beautiful sunshine in our courtyard garden with their teddies, playing in the playground and enjoying some treats!
What a perfect day for a Teddy Bear's Picnic. Ms. Tuomey's Class (Juniors/Seniors) spent the afternoon in the beautiful sunshine in our courtyard garden with their teddies, playing in the playground and enjoying some treats!
Our School Gardens
It's that time of the year again! Spring is here and there's plenty of work to do in our gardens.
