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Greaghrahan National School

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Staghall, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. H14CH74
Tel- (049) 9526502 email: office@greaghrahanschool.ie
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We are delighted to welcome you to Greaghrahan National school's website.
We are a small three teacher rural school, 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.

Scholastic Book Fair

27/3/2017

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Athletics

26/3/2017

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We have been having lots of fun over the past few weeks with James Mc Dowell, the athletic coach. We are getting fitter and enjoying trying out lots of new activities.

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Seachtain na Gaeilge

16/3/2017

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Seachtain na Gaeilge is an annual celebration of our native language and culture. During the week, all pupils and staff made a greater effort to speak Irish and to participate in activities to promote the language. During Seachtain na Gaeilge, the children were busy learning Irish songs and poems, tin whistle tunes and they even practised some Sean nós dancing. The week concluded with our annual 'Green Day' where the children dressed in green for the day and held a short 'Seisiún' for parents. Our language and culture was celebrated through music, song, dance and recitation.
Míle buíochas to the children and all who made it such an enjoyable afternoon. Bhí sé go hiontach!

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Science Workshop

16/3/2017

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On Tuesday 14th March the pupils from 5th and 6th class attended a Science Workshop in Belturbet Library.

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Fire Officer David Rogers

14/3/2017

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Fire Officer David Rogers visited our school last Wednesday to speak to the children from Second to Fourth class 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.

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Our Spring bulbs

10/3/2017

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There was great excitement in the Junior Room when the crocus bulbs they planted last October began to appear. Aren't they a green fingered bunch!

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World Book Day

6/3/2017

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We celebrated World Book Day in school on Thursday 2nd March. There were a range of activities happening throughout the school to mark this special day. All the children were invited to dress up as a character from a book and everyone really made a fabulous effort. Many thanks to all the parents who helped their children recreate their favourite characters!
As a whole school we all came together to view everyone's costumes and each child had the opportunity to talk about the character they had come as.
During the day shared reading activities took place as well as hot-seating games and book scavenger hunts.
All children were awarded with a special World Book Day certificate in recognition of their particpation on the day.

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Ash Wednesday

5/3/2017

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On Ash Wednesday the children in 5th and 6th class led us in a beautiful prayer service to mark the beginning of Lent.
The word Lent comes from the Latin word “Lente” which means springtime. Lent is a time to grow and change through prayer, fasting and almsgiving to prepare for Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday.
During Lent, we remember the forty days during which Jesus prayed and did penance in the desert. We also take time to remember that Jesus suffered, died, and rose again to show us how much he loved us. Lent presents us with a time when we try to be more like Jesus in the things we do for ourselves and for others.
Sr Rita joined us for our prayer service and distributed the ashes on each child’s forehead. The mark on our forehead is a sign to everyone that we are taking Lent seriously and that we are trying to be better friends of Jesus. These ashes were once the palms of Palm Sunday, so they are also ashes of hope. They remind us that we are all part of God’s creation.

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Pancake Tuesday 2017

5/3/2017

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We celebrated Pancake Tuesday this year by cooking our own pancakes in school. The children from 5th and 6th class put their mathematical skills to the test by making sure all the recipe measurements were correct.
The mouthwatering aroma coming from the school hall had everyone waiting in anticipation.
Pupils got to sample beautiful pancakes with a variety of toppings. They really were delicious! Some of the 5th and 6th class children even tried to flip a few pancakes!!
Many thanks to Mrs Connolly and Mrs Burns for helping out on the day.

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Archive

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.