Category Archives: News

Kate Hoare and John O’Connor ran a table quiz for the school in Ballymote recently. They presented us with a cheque for 1210 euro. All proceeds are going towards the playgrounds. Thank you for thinking of us Kate and John. 

This week we participated in the outdoor classroom events around the wider school area. We made nature bracelets using materials that we gathered on a breezy walk. we found rushes, twigs, flowers, leaves and some sheep’s wool. We even found … Continue reading →

Today Shane in Green class organised a wonderful outdoor classroom session for some of the classes on the senior end of the school. It was a bright crisp day and with coats on, it could not have been better weather … Continue reading →

We were thrilled to get the opportunity to go to Eagles Flying in Ballymote recently (Thanks Mary & Joe, Martin and class really enjoyed his confirmation treat). It was such a fun day out. We bought food and fed the … Continue reading →

We have been making the most of the sunshine in Blue class this term. We have had 6 weeks horse riding each Friday and you can see our confidence grow week to week. Our posture and core muscles have also … Continue reading →

We had a very busy active school’s week in Orange class. We enjoyed 10 @ 10 and we had a fantastic long walk around Doorly park where we saw a lot of ducks and swans and enjoyed being down by … Continue reading →

We have been learning all about water this term in Green Class. That has meant foot spas in the classroom, using water in messy play activities, water themed poems and stories and take a look at our water themed art … Continue reading →

Newsletter June 18

Pink Class students had a ball taking part in our school sports day last Friday the 15th June 2018. We participated in whole our school athletics events in the morning. After break we cheered on our friends in Purple and … Continue reading →

Yellow Class have been using some recyclables to develop our gardening skills. We made a huge pot by drilling holes in the bottom of a plastic bucket. We planted some tiny mint seedlings, they are not tiny anymore! We also … Continue reading →

We  have been privileged to have been a pilot school for the L1LP (Level 1 Learning Programmes) for the new Junior Cycle at Level 1 for this school year.  Congratulations to all the students who took part and we are … Continue reading →

Janice and Ben recently visited our partner school in Portugal.  We worked on good practice for healthy living through sport.  We paddle boarded, cycled, visited a playground and visited a cathedral at the top of a mountain.  We learnt a … Continue reading →

Teachers with experience in Special Education are required from July 2nd – July 27th. Please contact St. Cecilia’s School on 0719177907 or stceciliasschool@eircom.net

Red class students are enjoying the last days of winter and we look forward to the spring and all that comes with it. We have been working with our visiting art therapist creating winter landscapes using a variety of materials. … Continue reading →

Newsletter March 18