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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. |
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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.  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! On Tuesday 14th March the pupils from 5th and 6th class attended a Science Workshop in Belturbet Library. 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.
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!  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.  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. 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. |
Archive
February 2019
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. |
