First Class had an enjoyable trip to Ballymote Library today to meet storyteller Wayne O’Connor.
World Book Day 2023
Junior and Senior infants visited Ballymote library today to celebrate World Book Day. Thanks to the ‘Cat in the Hat’ and all the staff there for a wonderful visit!
Science Week
To mark Science Week, a number of events have been planned this week. On Wednesday, pupils from 3rd-6th class will visit the Art Deco Ballymote for a Mad Scientist Show. This is kindly funded by Sligo Leader. Permission forms are […]
World Poetry Day – 5th Class
(sightly late in posting this news!) World poetry day, May 2 Theme ‘Truth’ Each pair or group presented their interpretation of a quote based on the theme truth (by a well known author/poet/famous person) in art form.
Library Challenge
Eithne in Ballymote Library presented certificates and Easter eggs to third class today for completing the March Reading Challenge. Well done!
Wayne O’Connor gives workshop
Artist and illustrator Wayne O’Connor conducted a workshop today for 5th class pupils. Thanks to Eithne and all at Ballymote Library for facilitating the event.
New Publication featuring SMGS
Last May and June, 6th class pupils worked with members of Ballymote Craft Group (the Saturday Stitchers) and Ballymote Active Age Members on an inter-generational educational record of childhood memories and experiences. This project was facilitated by Eithne Murphy at […]
Library Detectives
4th class are completing a ‘Library Detective’ course in our local library. Eithne showed them all around the library and how to find all the books. The children completed tasks at the end to use their knew knowledge!
A trip to the library
We are very fortunate to have a wonderful library so close to to school. All our classes visit on a regular basis to relax, return and take out books. We sometimes go to the library for other events too. Click […]