Science Week

The theme of Science Week 2021 is “Creating our Future”. At Ballagh NS, some fantastic experiments were undertaken, with the pupils in the Senior Room creating Rocket Balloon Cars and carrying out a Water Chime Pitch experiement, while the Junior Room pupils made a Lava Lamp.

Aistear in the Junior Room

Aistear is the irish word for journey and our pupils certainly took some marvellous journeys recently as they visited “The Farm Shop” and “The Hospital”, through their role play in Aistear. They took part in active learning by using art, role play, construction and activities.

Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal

A big thank you to everybody who supported the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal this year.

Halloween Fun

Everybody certainly got into the Halloween Spirit in Ballagh NS. There were scary monsters, ghouls and witches roaming our classrooms and even Mario and Luigi paid us a visit..

Credit Union Art Competition

All pupils took part in the Lanesboro Ballyleague Credit Union Art Competition. The theme this year is “Imagine”. The artwork completed was so impressive that we want to share it with you all. As far as we are concerned, everybody is a winner!!

Minecraft in Education

Ballagh NS are taking part in the joint initiative between Dream Space and RTEjr “Ireland’s Future is MINE” which is a project using Minecraft. Minecraft: Education Edition is a game-based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment.

GAA Training

GAA training has recommenced in Ballagh NS and is being enjoyed by all.