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Greaghrahan National School |
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We are delighted to welcome you to Greaghrahan National school website.
We are a small rural school, just 5 minutes from Ballyconnell Co. Cavan, close to the Slieve Russell hotel. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and caring school atmosphere and the fun and active learning opportunities we provide for our pupils. |
 Wishing all our pupils and their families a very Happy Easter!
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The Easter Break got off to an exciting start with our egg hunt!  Congratulations to our Senior boys soccer team who recently competed in the Spar FAI Primary School 5s competition in Cootehill. The boys had a great day and enjoyed competing against other local schools.
 Our pupils recently took part in the Food Dudes Healthy Eating Programme. This programme aims to encourage children to eat and enjoy a healthy amount of fresh fruit and vegetables every day.
For sixteen days the children were given a portion of fruit and vegetables to eat and were rewarded with small prizes for successfully eating them. It is hoped that the children will now continue to bring their own fruit and vegetables to school in their specially provided Food Dudes lunchboxes. Well done everyone!!  We are super excited to announce that Greaghrahan's Chess Club is up and running. The children are having SO much fun learning how to play. What a great way to spend a wet break too...Educational and Fun! Our multi-use soft play area is now complete and as you can see from the pictures, break times are now even more fun! The project was funded by the CLÁR scheme and we owe a huge thank you to our Parent Association for securing the funding for the school. A special word of thanks to parent Bernard Gallagher who worked tirelessly to see the project to completion. The soft play area has four pieces of equipment which were carefully chosen to promote the social and physical development of the children.
The four tower climbing frame is accessible from many angles and children are encouraged to develop hand-eye co-ordination, core strength and balance as they navigate the ladders, rope bridge and climbing wall. The see-saw as well as being fun, offers challenges in teamwork, problem solving and co-ordination. The Mars Rover provides lots of opportunity for active and imaginative child led play. The spinner has proven extremely popular with the children. This piece of equipment can have benefits for children with sensory challenges as well as promoting co-operation and turn taking.  We dressed up as our favourite book characters on March 7th for World Book Day.  Many thanks to Fire Officer David Rogers who visited our school recently to talk to the children about fire safety. He emphasised the importance of having an escape plan in the event of a fire and to always be ware of fire hazards in the home.
We celebrated Shrove Tuesday on March 5th by making pancakes with our friends at school. When they were cooked we got to choose our favourite toppings - delicious! We wish it could be Pancake Tuesday every Tuesday! Our school hall was transformed into Tinseltown recently and the red carpet was rolled out to welcome our VIP guests. Soon everyone settled down to a movie followed by bedtime stories while being treated to hot chocolate and cookies provided by the Parent Association. Sincere thanks to the parents who decorated the hall and worked so hard to ensure everyone had a wonderful evening.  The Acorn Players presents "Loophole" a hilarious comedy in 3 acts. All proceeds are in aid of Greaghrahan National School. Tickets are available from families attending the school or from Kennedy’s Expert Hardware and Trisha's Minimarket, Milltown. Also available from families attending the school or online by clicking the link: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Greaghrahan_School/Events//Greaghrahan_School_Play
 We are so excited that work has started on our new playground. We can't wait to get back to school to see how it turns out! Have a lovely midterm break everyone!
What a fantastic start to our Be Active ASAP. We had so much fun completing four different activity stations. A big thank you to our parent volunteers and of course our wonderful children who made it all so worthwhile. Roll on next Monday!! Click the Active School Flag tab at the top of our homepage and scroll down to see more of our pictures :-)   Congratulations to Cormac, Evan, Chloe and James who came second in the 'A' section of the Credit Union Quiz held recently in Templeport Resource Centre. This is a fantastic achievement and we are so proud of the team and all the children who participated in the quiz. Well done everyone!!
To coincide with Catholic Schools Week we made St Brigid's Day crosses on 1st February. Many thanks to all the parents and grandparents who helped the children to make their crosses.
     We were delighted to welcome Monaghan children's author Colm McElwain to the school recently. Colm talked to the children about his new book "James Clyde and the Tomb of Salvation" which is the sequel to "James Clyde and the Diamonds of the Orchestra." Both books are available from Eason's Cavan. The children asked him a variety of questions and he provided them with many tips on story writing. Thank you Colm for visiting our school!
 We will start our Be Active (After School Activity Programme) in the coming weeks. This is a teacher led activity programme that will take place on school grounds from 3 pm- 4 pm one day per week and will run for 5 weeks. The Be Active ASAP aims to improve the physical activity patterns of school children by introducing them to a wide variety of activities in a fun, supportive, positive environment, fostering positive attitudes toward physical activity during children’s crucial formative years. While the programme is teacher led we welcome parents to volunteer. It is suitable for children from 1st to 6th classes. Looking forward to getting active! :-)
Enrolment continues this week. For all enquiries contact Eileen 0499526502   In a bid to make our school more active we have introduced Active Lines. Congratulations to our Active School Flag committee leaders who are doing a great job co-ordinating our Active Lines and well done to all the children. Check out our Active School Flag page to see the Active Lines in action.
 Our Cash for Clobber school fundraiser is currently underway. We are collecting used clothing, paired shoes, belts, handbags, towels and bed linen (no duvets, cushions or pillows please). Bags may be left at the front door of the school between 9.30am and 3.30pm Mon - Fri until Friday 1st February. Thanks to all who have donated so far!
 Wishing all our pupils, families and the wider community a happy and peaceful Christmas! See you all in the New Year!
  On Thursday 21st December we had the opportunity to go carol singing in Ballyconnell. This was a great experience for the children and they sang their hearts out to help get everyone into the festive spirit! Thanks to everyone at Kennedy's Spar and Kennedy's Expert Hardware for allowing us to entertain their customers and for their hospitality and kindness.
A lovely Christmas performance was held in the school on Tuesday 19th December. The story of the first Christmas was told through music, drama and song. It really made everyone reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. As always the children were fantastic. Well done children !
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Archive
April 2019
Confirmation
Sixth Class children will receive the sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday 11th May at 12 noon in St Patrick's Church Milltown Easter Holidays School will close on Friday 12th April and reopen Monday 29th April Peace IV Celebration Day Friday 5th April at 1:15pm in the school hall FAI Soccer Tournament Senior boys will travel to Cootehill to take part in the Spar 5s Soccer Competition World Book Day Thursday 7th March Children can come to school dressed as their favourite character Ash Wednesday 6th March Prayer Service and distribution of ashes in school at 12 noon Pancake Tuesday Tuesday 5th March Mid-Term Break School closed on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd February Be Active After Schools Activity Programme commences on Monday 11th February from 3-4 pm Credit Union Quiz The annual Credit Union quiz takes place on Monday 4th February at 7:30pm in Templeport Resource Centre St Brigid's Day Grandparents and parents will be helping the children to make crosses on Friday 1st February at 1:30 pm CASE Peace IV The Junior Room will begin their Shared Education Programme with Newtowngore NS on Friday 1st February. Author Colm McElwain will visit the school on Friday 18th January Active School Santa Dash and Christmas Fun Day on Friday 21st December Carol Singing The children will be singing Christmas carols at Kennedy's Spar & Kennedy's Expert Hardware on Thursday 20th December at 11am Christmas Arts and Crafts Afternoon Wednesday 5th December 1:3 -3:00 pm Cumann na mBunscol The Cumann na mBunscol Final takes place on Saturday 10th November at 2pm in the 3G pitch Cavan. Best of luck to our team! Cumann na mBunscol The boys and girls will play Cross NS in the semi-final in Butlersbridge on Tuesday Nov 6th at 4.30pm. Good Luck!! Just Smile! The photographer will visit the school on 19th November School Closure The school will close on Thursday 26th October to facilitate poling in the Presidential election. Cumann na mBunscol Boys and girls from fourth, fifth and sixth class will travel to Corlough on Oct 22nd to participate in the Cumann na mBunscol competition. CASE Peace IV Our shared education programme with Newtowngore NS commences on September 28th at the Share Centre, Lisnaskea. See calendar for further dates. New School Year The school will re-open on Monday 3rd September. End of Year Mass A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Thursday 21st June at 12 noon, to mark the retirement of our principal Mr. Pat Duggan, followed by presentations and refreshments. Athletic Coach Popular athletic coach James Mc Dowell returns for 6 weeks beginning Friday 27th of April. School Tour Junior and Senior Tour to GR8 Entertainment, Co. Monaghan will take place on Friday 25th of May. Cavan County Museum The Senior Room will visit Cavan County Museum on May 4th. First Holy Communion in Staghall Church on Sunday 13th May at 11.30am Confirmation on Saturday 14th April at 12 noon in St Patrick's Church Milltown. Easter Holidays The school will close for the Easter break on Friday 23rd March and re-open on Monday 9th April. Seachtain na Gaeilge To celebrate our culture and heritage, the pupils will put on a short performance of song, music and dance on Friday 16th March at 1pm. Everyone welcome. World Book Day Come to school dressed as your favourite storybook character to join in the World Book Day celebrations. Duathlon Training Cycling and running training with coach from Cavan Sports Partnership begins Friday 23rd February for 4 weeks. Christmas Holidays The school will close for the Christmas break on Friday, 22nd Dec Wear Your Christmas Jumper for Bóthar Friday 15th Dec we will all be wearing our Christmas Jumpers to help families worldwide who are in need. Subscription Voluntary Christmas Carol Service Staghall Church Thursday 14th Dec at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome! The Big Red Bus Company will present the puppet show "Oops Forgotten Something" based on the true meaning of Christmas on Thursday, 7th Dec. School Photographs Memory Lane Photography will visit the school on Monday, 20th November. River Explorers Senior Pupils will become 'River Explorers'for the day on Friday 10th November with Waterways Ireland and Leave no Trace. Outdoor clothing and footwear essential. Hallowe'en Dress Up The children are invited to come to school in fancy dress on Friday 27th October for some Hallowe'en fun and games. Diocesan Advisor Sr. Anna Smith will visit the school on Thursday 26th October. School Closure Wednesday Oct 25th The school will be closed on Wednesday, 25th October for staff training in the Primary Language Curriculum. Sponsored Walk Organised by the Parent Association, the walk will leave the school at 2pm. All family and friends welcome. Athletic Coach We are delighted to welcome back James Mc Dowell who will be with us for the next few weeks. PE gear to be worn on Thursdays until further notice. Enrolment for First Communion and Confirmation 9th October in Staghall Church. Parents may enrol anytime between 7pm and 8.30pm Meeting for First Communion Parents Wednesday 4th October 8.30pm in the school. Meeting for Confirmation Parents Monday 2nd October at 8.30pm in Milltown NS School Holidays The school will close for the Summer break on Tuesday 27th June and re-open on Friday 1st of September. End of Year Mass An End of Year Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Comiskey on Monday 26th June at 12:00 in the school. All welcome. Jumble Sale The pupils of 5th and 6th class will hold a Jumble Sale on Wednesday 21st June. Toys, book, games etc. in good condition can be brought into school from the 14th. Mountain Biking To mark National Bike Week, 5th and 6th classes will be taken Mountain Biking to Cavan Canoe Centre Butlersbridge on Thursday 15th June. Sports Day Our annual Sports Fun Day will take place at the school on Friday 16th June. Junior & Senior Tours take place on Friday 2nd June Rounders Tournament for children in the Senior room on Friday 26th May in Milltown at 10:30am Cumann na mBunscol 5th & 6th Class Girls Football on Wednesday 24th May in Ballyconnell at 10am. Confirmation in Staghall Church on Saturday 6th May at 12 noon. First Holy Communion in Staghall Church on Sunday 14th May at 11.30am Second Class children will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Wednesday 5th April at 7:30pm Easter Holidays The school closes for the Easter break on Friday 7th April and re-opens on Monday 24th April. Athletic Coach Weekly classes for all pupils will commence on Friday 10th March. PE gear to be worn. Science Workshop 5th and 6th Class in Belturbet Library on 14th March. Seachtain na Gaeilge To celebrate our culture and heritage, the pupils will put on a short performance of song, music and dance on Thursday 16th March at 1pm. Everyone welcome. School Book Fair Scholastic Book Fair in school 20th-25th March. You Shall be my Witness Dates for Confirmation preparation programme in Milltown Community Centre: Tuesday 14th, 21st, 28th March and 4th April at 6.30pm. |
