Admission Process 2025/26
Information on the admission process can be found here.
Offaly Jersey Day
There was a lot of green, white and gold on display on Friday as we all showed our support for the Offaly minor footballers who play Louth in the Leinster Final.
Write a Book Dual Language Project
This year two of our classes, Cairdeas 1 and Cairdeas 2 took part in the Write a Book Dual Language Project. Each class wrote a book in English and ISL Click on the link below to read the books. Scan the QR codes to see the ISL videos. Well done to all the children for their wonderful work.
We were very proud to receive awards from Laois Education Centre in recognition of these outstanding books.
Bí Cineálta Training
Teachers and SNAs recently took part in staff training on the new Anti-Bullying guidelines (Bí Cineálta) for Primary Schools.
You can read the Bí Cineálta guidelines here.
Our new draft policy will be shared with parents in the coming days.
First Communion
Pupils in 2nd Class celebrated their First Holy Communion on Saturday 10th May. Thanks to Ms. Carthy and Msgr. Coonan for all their work preparing the class and for the lovely ceremony. Thanks also to the pupils who sang in the choir.
Geashill Tidy Towns Sensory Wall Initiative
Geashill Tidy Towns presented the school with sensory boards which will form an outdoor sensory wall in the coming weeks. Thanks to everyone involved.
Safe Cycling
5th & 6th Classes took part in a safe-cycling workshop on Friday. They learned lots of tips to keep them safe on the road.
Vegetable Garden
Some of our pupils planted a variety of vegetables in our garden this week.
Parenting Podcast on Online Safety
Some parents might find this podcast a help when it comes to talking with your child about keeping safe online.
Hurling
Well done to our boys who played a really exciting hurling game against Cappagh recently. It was a close match with Cappagh coming out on top in the end.
Active School and Wellness Week
It was Active School and Wellness Week. There were lots of activities taking place in all classes throughout the week.
On Tuesday to promote healthy eating all classes had an opportunity to eat some lovely fruit.
There was 10@10 each morning, a safe scooter workshop for our junior classes while 5th & 6th had a safe cycling day.
On Friday there was a wellness walk and free dress day in aid of Pieta House.
