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4th Class Pupils perform Lunchtime Drama

The staff and pupils of Ballagh NS had a special treat recently, when the pupils of 4th class entertained us with a wonderful lunchtime drama. The pupils scripted the show, sourced their own props and costumes and even designed brochures. The performance took place on our Astro Turf and the name of the show was […]

Clothing Collection

Ballagh NS are holding a used clothing collection on Friday 6th March. All funds raised go directly to the school.  If you have any unwanted clothing, footwear, belts, handbags, hats, linens, or household textiles, please put them in bags and bring to the school during the week leading up to 6th.  All donations will be […]

Scríobh Leabhar Winners 2020

Pupils in our Senior Room were busy designing and writing Irish books for the Scríobh Leabhar Competition. Congratulations to everybody who took part and created wonderful books. The two winning groups are: Katie Smith, Siobhán Maddden and David Cox for their story “Fíor Scéal : Na Trí Mhuc agus Mac Tíre Cneasta. Leah Trimble, Sophie […]

Drama Festival Essay Competition

Big congratulations must go to Emily Ryan who was a winner in the Roscommon Drama Festival Essay Competition. Emily will attend a prize giving ceremony tonight in Aras an Chontae. Well done Emily!!

Making Musical Instruments

The subjects of Science, Music and Art were all incorporated in a recent project undertaken by the pupils of Ballagh NS when they designed and made musical instruments using recycled materials. Some wonderful instruments were created as can be seen from the photos below. For more photos, go to Gallery.

Christmas Cheer

Christmas came early to Ballagh NS. On the day of the holidays, Pupils all came to school dressed in their festive gear. The Parent’s Association held a Christmas Raffle and there were a huge selection of prizes to be won. There was also a sellers prize of a beautiful fun filled hamper. Many thanks to […]

Halloween in Ballagh NS

The Halloween break got off to scary but exciting start in Ballagh NS, as the school was filled with all types of witches, skeletons and scary monsters. For more pictures of Halloween, please go to gallery..