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We have been busy preparing for Christmas over the last few weeks – we have learned Christmas songs, wrote Christmas stories, decorated the school, done arts and crafts dedicated to…

We have started playing chess in the school over the last week. The game, which is amazing for logic and problem-solving, is really exciting when you get the hang of…

Mr. Wallace was very surprised and pleased to be greeted with his favourite cake (Maltesers Cheesecake) and a lovely card from the children and staff on his birthday. He forgets…

We are very pleased with the sales of our school history, “School at Slyne Head.” Thanks to everyone who has bought a copy. Anyone who is interested in reading about…

This week, we have been collecting local recipes to put into a school booklet. A couple of them may even end up in our end-of-year school magazine. Here is Bernard…

We are celebrating St. Caillin’s Day this week. It takes place on the 13th November every year and is a huge occasion for the Aillebrack and Ballyconneely area. We went…

We had a great last day at school where we dressed up and went on a witches’ walk back to the pier! Have a great Hallowe’en eveyone.

The junior children went to Aillebrack Beach this week where they collected sea-shells and had a great time. The weather was exceptionally good for the time of year and it…

We were privileged to receive a brand new library from Children’s Books Ireland recently and to have renowned author Alan Nolan as our champion of reading. He also showed us…