Wishing all our pupils, families and the wider community a happy and peaceful Christmas! See you all in the New Year! 
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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 !

We wore our Christmas jumpers on Friday 14th December in aid of the Children's Ward, Cavan General hospital. Thanks to everyone for supporting this cause.
​We raised a total of €120. Well done everyone!!

We had a fantastic day on Tuesday when we travelled to the Market Place Theatre Armagh to see the panto 'Aladdin.' It was a great performance, Oh yes it was!!

Greaghrahan N.S. was buzzing on Wednesday last when busy little artists from the surrounding area joined our pupils for an afternoon of art, craft and fun. They were ably assisted by our own team of elves from sixth class, who made sure everyone felt at home. Our parents were also on hand to help cut, stick and clean up the odd spillage! After their hard work the children moved to the hall for free play while their adults enjoyed a cup of tea and a chat. Sincere thanks to our parents who organised the event and made sure that all the children had a most enjoyable afternoon. 

Check out some of the wonderful creations here!

Congratulations to Fiachra in fifth class who has qualified for the Ulster finals in Scór na nÓg with Drumlane Léiriú Stáitse group. The Ulster final will take place in Silverbridge, Co. Armagh on Saturday, 12th January. Best of luck Fiachra!! 

Congratulations to Nicola, James, Hugh and Keira winners in the Ballyconnell Credit Union Art Competition. 

The pupils have been learning about the Post Office in Aistear. They learned about the journey a letter takes when it is posted. They wrote letters, bought stamps for them and posted them. They worked in the post office selling stamps, TV licences and dog licences. Then the post had to be sorted and delivered. Anne, our local post person took time out from her busy schedule to talk to the children about her work with an Post. They had lots of questions for her. Anne starts work very early in the morning in Belturbet, where she sorts the post that comes from Athlone. There are 10 other people working in Belturbet and they all have their own area to deliver to. She has 365 houses on her round. Anne has a special uniform and she must always wear her boots and high visibility jacket for safety. Thank you Anne for visiting our school.