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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. |
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The summer holidays are finally here! We are sure you are looking forward to long sunny days filled with fun. You certainly deserve them after all your hard work at home over the last few months. We hope the Mums and Dads get a well earned break too! Now that the government are changing the rules we are free to go more places and meet more people. We hope this is making things easier for you after being so good and staying at home for so long. It was lovely to see you all at the school on Monday for the end of year drive by. A big thank you to the Parent Association for their lovely gift and goodie bag for you all. We hope you all enjoyed it! We are really looking forward to seeing you all again after the holidays. It just hasn't been the same without you and the school has been so quiet without the sound of your voices. We are also really excited to welcome our new pupils and their families to the school in September. We know that you will be ready to help them settle in and look after them as you always do. We wish Oscar, Fiachra and Adam well as they leave us. We have left a special message for them below! Sadly, we are also saying "Goodbye" to Ms. Fitzpatrick and Ms. O' Callaghan. We want to say a huge "Thank you" to them for all the work they have done with us this year and we wish them well in the future. Ms. Fitzpatrick has put together a video of all we've been up to this year, and what a year it has been.......
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Congratulations to Oscar, Fiachra and Adam who have finished their primary education at Geaghrahan NS and are about to transition to secondary school after the summer. It does not seem like eight years has passed since these three little boys pictured below, walked through our doors for the first time. Over that time Adam, Fiachra and Oscar have contributed greatly to the life of the school and each of them has done us proud whether in the classroom, on the stage or on the sport's field. They have matured into fine young gentlemen who have been exemplary role models for our younger pupils. We are sorry that they did not get to experience the final chapter of their primary school journey and the many fun activities that mark the end of sixth class. They have shown great resilience in accepting that these events would not take place. Thanks also to the boys parents, who have nurtured and supported them during their time with us. These boys are a credit to you and we know they will continue to make us all proud in whatever they do in the future. We are grateful to have been part of their journey so far and we wish them every success as they embark on the next stage of their educational journey.
Congratulations to Mark who came third in the Cavan Garda District Art Competition Age 10-12 category. Mark is pictured below receiving his prize for his picture of the Social Distancing bench. Congratulations Mark!
 Daniel, we hope you had a great day on Thursday. Your friends at school want to sing Happy Birthday to you! Here is your birthday song!
 Hi Oscar! All your friends in school hope you had a very enjoyable birthday, full of fun and surprises. Enjoy your birthday song! Birthday Wishes for Sophie! We heard it was your birthday Sophie! We hope you had a fantastic time and that your day was filled with your favourite things. From all your friends in Greaghrahan NS
 We hope you had lots of fun on you birthday James. From all your friends at Greaghrahan N.S. Here is your birthday song!
 Today is your birthday Lily!
All your friends in Greaghrahan NS want to wish you a day packed full of fun and surprises. Click on the image and we'll all sing Happy birthday to Lily ........!
Cruinniú na nÓg on June 13th, is national day for celebrating creativity in young people. Cavan library is hosting three free events for children. Pre-regisration is essential as all events take place via Zoom. Details are on their website at http://www.cavanlibrary.ie/events.htm Details are also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CavanLibrary Check out hundreds of other online events listed on the dedicated Cruinniú na nÓg website https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/ Click on the image below to enlarge
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Archive
August 2021
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. |
