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​Greaghrahan National School

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    Staghall, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. H14CH74
Tel- (049) 9526502 email: office@
greaghrahanschool.ie
          www.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, five 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. 

Science Fair

12/11/2022

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The 3rd to 6th class pupils will be holding a Science Fair next Friday 18th November from 1.30 - 2.15pm. We welcome all parents to attend between 1.30 and 2.15pm where the pupils will be showcasing a range of experiments. ​

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Florencourt Trip

1/11/2022

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The Junior and Middle rooms travelled to Florencecourt to experience what life was like in the kitchen and garden of the house at harvest time. There we met the pupils from our partner school on the CASE Peace IV programme, Newtowngore N.S. The day began with a very enjoyable Hallowe'en craft activity. Then we visited the kitchen of the house where we learned about all the work that went on there in the olden days. We got to work scrubbing the vegetables for the dinner. Then it was off to the orchard and magnificant Walled Garden to see all the apple trees and work out the clues in the treasure hunt.  A visit to the beautiful Rose Cottage which was once the home of the Head Gardener on the estate came next.  Finally we had to carry some heavy baskets of fruit and vegetables back to the house. It was hard work but we had a really fun time. Thanks to all the staff at Florencecourt for making our visit so special. 
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Maths Week

31/10/2022

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CASE Peace IV: Greaghrahan NS / Newtowngore NS

31/10/2022

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The pupils and staff from Newtowngore and Greaghrahan have just completed a very successful STEAM based learning project together in Greaghrahan N.S. The activities were organised collaboratively by the staff from both schools. Work stations were set up to provide hands-on exploratory activities for the pupils. The pupils explored the theme of Autumn and Halloween by rotating around Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics work stations throughout the day.  There was a great buzz around the school on the jam-packed shared learning days. Everyone agreed that it was most enjoyable and great to finally be able to meet up again. Check out the pictures below to see what the children got up to each week. 

Junior Infants - Second Class: Week 1

Junior Infants - Second Class: Week 2

Junior Infants - Second Class: Week 3

Junior Infants - Second Class: Week 4

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Happy Hallowe’en

30/10/2022

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Halloween Dress Up

28/10/2022

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The school was invaded by a multitude of fearsome creatures on Friday as the children arrived in a fantastic array of costumes to begin the Halloween festivities. There was a great variety of witches, vampires, skeletons,  ghosts on display and it was especially nice to see some creative home-made costumes this year.  Well done to the boys and girls and their parents for all the effort put in. We all had great fun. 

Junior Room

Middle Room

Senior Room

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Halloween Active Schools

28/10/2022

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#FeelGoodFridays – Active HALLOWEEN ASF encourages primary and post primary schools to GET ACTIVE this HALLOWEEN. In order to promote this the children had great fun playing a range of Halloween games and creating some very cool zombie dances. 
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First Aid Course

28/10/2022

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The staff of Greaghrahan NS completed a First Aid Training course on Wednesday 26th October with NB Training Services. Thank you to Sheila and Maura who delivered the excellent training session which was very practical and tailored to the needs of our school.
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Peace IV Programme - 3rd to 6th Class Greaghrahan NS and Newtowngore- STEAM

28/10/2022

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The theme of this year’s programme is STEAM education. STEAM is an educational approach that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics to foster an interest and love of the arts and sciences in children from an early age.
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The pupils from Third to Sixth Class have been travelling to Newtowngore N.S. to learn about virtual reality and coding. Pupils have be provided with materials to encourage exploration, curiosity, creativity and problem solving.

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Virtual Reality is a computer technology with scenes and objects that appear to be real, making the user feel they are immersed in their surroundings. The project included a visit from a Virtual Reality facilitator who provided the pupils with a new and innovative learning experience using software Virtual Reality goggles which were worn by the pupils. The pupils had the chance to experience famous cities and natural features of other countries. They  visited football stadiums and haunted houses and imagined that they were on a Roller coaster. 

Micro:bit

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A micro:bit is a piece of technology that can be programmed to do different things; it can be a digital watch, a fitness tracker or a games console. Using micro:bits encourages children to learn basic coding and programming, important skills in today’s tech savvy world. During the programme, teachers and pupils received training from a facilitator and pupils will successfully write a code and programme micro:bits. The children have had lots of fun learning about coding. 
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Pizza Party

27/10/2022

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There was great excitement in the Senior Room when the children celebrated their reward for filling their marble jar with a Pizza Party. The students have been working very hard on procedural writing and wrote out the steps on how to make a pizza. We followed the procedures and made our very own pizza. The children welcomed the Junior and Middle room in to sample some of their pizza and everyone agreed they tasted delicious!​ 
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Basketball with Brian

26/10/2022

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All pupils in the school have completed a six week block of basketball coaching. The children thoroughly enjoyed their weekly sessions and made great progress over the period.  We are grateful to dedicated basketball coach, Brian who shared his skills and passion for the sport with the pupils. Míle buíochas Brian for providing the pupils in Greaghrahan N.S. with this wonderful opportunity.  
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Scavenger Hunt

26/10/2022

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It was a beautiful sunny morning when the Junior room went for their annual nature walk to look at the signs of autumn. We had lots of keen observers who were able to identify the nuts we found along the way.  We noticed the different colours of the autumn leaves and listened to the birds singing in the trees.  We collected some leaves and nuts for our investigation table. Later we did some recount writing to record our walk. 
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Chess

24/10/2022

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We are super excited to announce that Greaghrahan's Chess Club is up and running. The children are having SO much fun learning how to play. What a great way to spend a wet break too. Educational and Fun!
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Hallowe'en Aistear

24/10/2022

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Junior and Senior Infants had fun in the Witches' Den this week. They were kept busy making spells and trying them out on unsuspecting victims. They made wands from junk and used marla to add features to some Halloween characters. They had great fun dressing up and taking pictures of each other using the iPads. 
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Cavan U-12 Championship Final

21/10/2022

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The pupils rallied on Friday afternoon to show their support for Drumlane players Cian, Conor, Charlie and Alex as they prepared for the Cavan Under 12 Football Championship Final.  Best of luck lads!
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Junior and Senior Infant Parent Information Evening

21/10/2022

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Parents of Junior and Senior Infant pupils attended an information session on their child's learning in their first two years of school. The school's approach to the teaching of phonics and the development of early reading and writing skills was explained. The importance of the development of oral language skills was highlighted as was the importance placed on learning through play promoted by the Aistear curriculum framework.  Parents were given practical advice on how to best support their child's learning. 
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The Junior Cup came to Greaghrahan NS

10/10/2022

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There was great excitement in Greaghrahan N.S. today when the Junior men's teams paid a visit to the school with the cup. Congratulations to the team on a fantastic result and thank you for visiting the school. 
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Congratulations Emma and Éabha

10/10/2022

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Well done to Emma and Éabha on the Drumlane U11 girls team who won the U11 Cornafean tournament last Sunday, beating Ballymachugh in the final!  We are very proud of you both. 
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Best of luck to Drumlane in the Final

8/10/2022

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Best of luck to the Drumlane Team and our past pupils in tonights Junior Final against Arva. From all the pupils and staff in Greaghrahan NS. The children had great fun dressing up in their Drumlane colours on Thursday in support.

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First Day at School

20/9/2022

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Welcome to our new Junior Infants: Chloe, Noah, Rowdy, Chloé, Eoin, Vincent, Noah, James and William. They have all settled in very well and are looking forward to making new friends and having a fun time at school
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CASE Peace IV: Greaghrahan N.S. / Newtowngore N.S.

17/7/2022

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On Tuesday 7th June we travelled to Garadice lake to meet the pupils and staff of Newtowngore N.S. to complete a looped walk at the lake. This was the first opportunity the children had to meet their friends from Newtowngore since the restrictions lifted. Following the walk we went back to Newtowngore school where the children had refreshments, viewed the classrooms and played together in the school yard. The weather was fantastic and everyone had a great day.  Thanks to the staff and pupils for their hospitality. 
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Sixth Class Graduation

27/6/2022

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At a graduation ceremony on Friday we said a fond farewell to Sixth Class pupils James, Cillian, Evan, Hugh, Evan, Mark, Jack, James and Naomi. The ceremony was followed by refreshments for the parents and a pizza party for the pupils. We congratulate the children and we thank them for their
contribution to Greaghrahan N.S. over the years. We wish them well as they embark on the next chapter of their education. Thanks to Ms. Fitzpatrick who made the day so special for the graduates and their families.
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Sports Day

26/6/2022

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The highlight of Active Schools' Week took place when the school held its annual Sports Day.  A variety of fun filled activities was planned to keep the pupils active. The Senior pupils took the lead on the day and led the younger pupils through the activity stations. They did an absolutely amazing job demonstrating the activities and and giving plenty of encouragement to the pupils. Well done everyone. We all had a great day!
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Junior and Middle Room Tour

23/6/2022

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The Junior and Middle rooms travelled to Killinkere Pet farm on Wednesday 22nd June for their school tour. There they  joined the pupils from Newtowngore N.S. for a day full of fun activities. The tour began with a nature walk to the duck pond through a wild life habitat. Then the pupils were taken on a tour of the farm to feed and pet the animals. Each child had the opportunity to have a pony ride and play in the outdoor playground. Finally the farmer took everyone for a tractor and trailer ride. We stopped for food at Mc Donalds on the way home. It was the perfect end to a great day. 
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Sixth Class Graduation DVD 2022

22/6/2022

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Please click on the Image 'Class of 2022' to watch our 6th Class DVD. 

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Congratulations to our Sixth Class Graduates Cillian, Evan G, Evan H, Jack, James B, James M, Hugh Mark and Naomi who finished their primary education at Greaghrahan NS. On Friday 17th June we celebrated the Sixth Class Graduation and it was wonderful to have all the childrens parents in attendance. The Sixth Class students were treated to a Pizza Party to celebrate the end of their time in Primary School. We thank the sixth class students for all their contributions to school life in Greaghrahan NS. Each one of them has done us proud. We wish them every success in their future as they embark on their next stage of their educational journey. Watch the Class of 2022 video by clicking on the link below and look at our photographs from the Graduation Day. 
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