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.
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!!
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!!
