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 […]
All pupils are currently attending a seven week session of swimming lessons in Roscommon Leisure Centre.
It was a happy Tuesday in Ballagh NS as everybody tucked into Crépes hand-decorated with delicious treats, by 5th and 6th class pupils.
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!!
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.
In preparation for their Confirmation, the pupils of Ballagh NS attended a retreat in Knock today.
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 […]
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..
World Book Day was a great success at Ballagh NS with all classes taking part. We were delighted to meet such a great variety of characters!
The pupils from Third to Sixth class has compiled fantastic projects on the theme of the Gorta Mó or The Irish Potato Famine. They worked in groups to research online their projects in depth. They integrated their work across the curriculum including making Art modals of Strokestown House, a labourer’s cottage, lazy beds, a landlord’s […]