Wishing our pupils, their families and the wider Greaghrahan school community a very happy and peaceful Christmas. See you all again in January 2018.

Congratulations to the Parents' Association on running a very successful Christmas Raffle. Sincere thanks to all who supported the raffle. The funds raised will greatly benefit all our pupils.

The children of Greaghrahan NS had their Christmas Carol Service on Thursday evening, Dec 14th. Following weeks of practise, the parents finally got to see the children's hard work.  The evening began with readings, poems and prayers. The Infants hung symbols on the Jesse tree; a Christmas tradition used in ancient times to tell the story of the Bible. Finally the children performed the musical "Hosanna Rock" based on the story of Christmas. The evening finished off with refreshments for all, provided by the Parents' Association and our Christmas Raffle. Well done to the children and thank you to all the parents who helped on the night!

The Big Red Bus theatre group visited the school recently to present "Oops! Forgotten Something?" The children were given the opportunity to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas while enjoying the puppet show. 

Bóthar is an Irish charity that helps families and communities in poverty stricken parts of the world. Bóthar provides families with a wide variety of animals including cows, goats, chickens, camels and bees. The living gift of a farm animal gives a struggling family the opportunity to improve their circumstances and, by working with their animal over time, to raise themselves up to a position of relative comfort. ​Children and staff wore their Christmas jumpers on Friday last, and together raised 200 euro for Bóthar. This will provide a flock of laying hens, a tree plantation or a sheep to a needy community. Well done everyone!