School News
A page where you can get information about upcoming school events etc...Drumming Worshop
We had Martin Schaerer visit our school yesterday for a drumming workshop. Each 50 minute workshop gave the children (and teachers) a fun drumming experience and introduced them to an exciting world of rhythm. The younger children explored the basics of music making...
5th and 6th Class
5th and 6th Class have had a busy few weeks. They made parachutes from plastic bin bags to test air resistance. The parachutes were all different sizes and fell at various speeds. The children had great fun exploring the different results. Well done all.
West Kerry 7-a-side Football Blitz
It was an extremely blustery day back in Gallarus today as the annual girls and boys West Kerry 7-a-side football blitz took place. The boys put on brave performances but lost to Dingle and Ballyferriter/Ceann Trá. Their final game saw them take on their neighbours...
School Garden
Spring has well and truly sprung in our school garden. The tulips and daffodils we planted early in the new year have blossomed and are looking beautiful. The garden is a colourful addition to our school grounds.
World Book Day and Easter
On Friday we had World Book Day. Everyone dressed up in costumes from their favourite books. World Book Day is all about celebrating books and reading. Throughout the day the children talked about their favourite books and characters in class. There were some very...
Easter Egg Hunt
Not even the rain could keep the Easter Bunny away on Thursday. The children from all classes hunted for eggs in the GP room. The Easter bunny was very creative and came up with some very good hiding places. The children enjoyed hunting for the eggs and each received...
First Confessions and Easter Art
Excitement is building around the school for the First Holy Communion in April. Pupils from Miss O’Shea’s 2nd classes made their First Confessions in the presence of their parents and families in school last Thursday. Many thanks to Father Hussey and Miss O’Shea who...
Easter Art
Mr Holly's 5th and 6th Class were busy last week making some lovely Easter art using tin foil. The finished products look fantastic. Well done 5th and 6th Class.
RSA Visit
Last Tuesday we had Rachel from the Road Safety of Ireland visit the school. She spent time in all the classes discussing road safety. She explained the importance of wearing a seat belt, discussed the rules of the road and bike safety. She gave a very informative and...
Seachtain na Gaeilge
An fhéile Ghaeilge is mó in Éirinn agus ar fud an domhain! There was great fun over the last fortnight in Aughacasla National School as Seachtain na Gaeilge was in 'full swing'. Seachtain na Gaeilge is a great way to get children thinking about using Irish and...
