Basketball Blitz

A great day was had recently when pupils in the Senior Room attended a basketball blitz in Castlerea.

Celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge

Seachtain na Geailge was celebrated in style in Ballagh NS with a Ceolchoirm of music and dance. For more pictures, see gallery.

Celebrating World Book Day March 2020

We were delighted to meet so many wonderful and interesting characters on World Book Day! Well done to all the children who dressed up as a character from their favourite book. A huge effort was made to celebrate reading and creativity by the children – well done all! See gallery for more pictures.

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 Goth Girl. Certainly an Oscar winning performance.

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 gratefully received

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 Cox and Áine Madden for their story “Ruaille Buaille ar an bhfeirm”

Both groups will attend a prize giving ceremony in Carrick Education Centre on Tuesday, 10th March.

WELL DONE TO ALL

Swimming Lessons

All pupils are currently attending a seven week session of swimming lessons in Roscommon Leisure Centre.

Pancake Tuesday in Ballagh

It was a happy Tuesday in Ballagh NS as everybody tucked into Crépes hand-decorated with delicious treats, by 5th and 6th class pupils.

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!!

Roscommon Drama Festival

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.