School Closure 2020

On Friday, 26th of June,  6th class students had a very memorable final hour in Glinsk NS. After a socially ...

As we come towards the end of the term I want to congratulate you all on how well you coped ...

On the home stretch now! Don't forget to get plenty of fresh air, help outside in the garden, bog or ...

Some of you might be on farms over the summer months or visit farms so it is always important to ...

"May I send my very best wishes to all of you children as you enter the final weeks of your ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Only a few weeks left before the school holidays begin. I hope everybody is enjoying the sun and beautiful weather ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

The Heritage Council, in association with Specialists from the Heritage in Schools Scheme Panel, is developing a suite of online ...

Irish writer, Sarah Webb has created a message for sixth class, with input from many famous faces, to mark the end ...

Pupils in 2nd & 3rd class read the novel The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo recently and part of the ...

Another week, another week at home. I hope everybody is keeping safe, practising safe social distancing and good hand hygiene ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Click on link below for a suggested outline of work to complete this week, May 18th-22nd. 4th Class 4th class ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Listen to The Hundred - Mile An - Hour Dog story by Jeremy Strong below Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter ...

This week we will try to have a video meeting with each class in the Senior Room. We are going ...

Your spellings for this week are available on Spelling City and Quizlet. Take some time to play some games to ...

Irish spelling lists for this week May 11th-15th Click on the links below to download your spelling sheet for this ...

Click on link below for an outline of work to complete as well as a list of links and resources ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

The Internet Safety Acceptable Use Policy has been recently updated by the Board of Management. Parents, please take the time ...

This week is Europe Week and you can take part in it! On Thursday 7 May at 11am - 12pm, the ...

Thank to one of our pupils for sharing this fork biscuits recipe with us. It is recommended to set the ...

In this science activity, you will make your own ice cream in a bag and explore the best way to ...

We  are learning about Hurricanes and thunderstorms this week! What is a hurricane? Watch the slideshow below to find out! ...

May is the month in which we celebrate and worship Our Lady. Create an altar to Mary at home. Watch ...

Click on link below for an outline of work to complete as well as a list of links and resources ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Please find below a collection of outdoor games to play from the H.S.E. Galway Health Promotion Unit. Some of these ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. Please e-mail the school at ...

For the past 6 weeks,  our pupils have been engaged in a very different learning experience and education. It has ...

Catríona has shared this recipe with helpful photos & videos of how to make a chocolate cake in a bowl ...

The senior classroom is using Google Classroom (GC) as our main distance learning platform. Most pupils are logging in and ...

Irish spelling lists for this week April 27th- May 1st Click on the links below to down load your spelling ...

Your spellings for this week are available on Spelling City and Quizlet. Take some time to play some games to ...

It's great see all the busy posts on Class Dojo and Google Classroom. Well done to everybody who submitted projects, ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources below. Some tasks can be uploaded ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. You will see that I ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. You will see that I ...

Reel Life Science are challenging pupils to make a science video at home. This is similar to the Reel Life ...

Each year Children's Book Ireland produce a comprehensive Recommended Reads book. They review books that are suitable from all ages ...

This week we are looking at  "Weather". What do you think of when you hear the word weather? What is ...

This week, let's try to make a weather vane and a compass. Please only use any materials you have available ...

Here are two art activities to try based on the theme of China. Chinese New Year Dragon Puppet Fire breathing ...

Watch this video which gives a quick overview of the Irish War of Independence and the background to it. A ...

Irish spelling lists for this week April 20th- 24th  Click on the links below to down load your spelling sheet ...

Your spellings for this week are available on Spelling City and Quizlet. Take some time to play some games to ...

We're lucky to have such lovely weather the last few weeks to be out in the garden. Try this Gaelic ...

Watch these videos to learn about the Travels of Marco Polo. Here is a map of the journey of Marco ...

This week, we are learning all about China. Spend a few days going through the videos and resources. Don't try ...

I have attached a suggested work schedule for your child. Please continue to use Class Dojo and Google Classroom to ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources below. Some tasks can be uploaded ...

Seesaw is an app or online tool that can be used for pupil learning and engagement. Each pupil has a ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. You will see that I ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources needed. You will see that I ...

Bishop Kevin Doran has prepared a short video message for the children who are due to celebrate their First Holy Communion this ...

We all have different ways of relaxing whether it's listening to music, reading a book, drawing a picture, going for ...

There are many fabulous drawing and art resources on the Internet. Try these one out to keep your artistic mind ...

Remember it is important for infants and 1st class to continue to practice their handwriting. Please find below the letter ...

This week we will be learning all about Easter Friday Today, we will look at Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, ...

Irish spelling lists for this week 30th of March to April 3rd. Click on the links below to down load ...

Your spellings for this week are available on Spelling City and Quizlet. Take some time to play some games to ...

Here are some Easter recipes that you might like to try baking from The Irish Granny's pocket Bread & Baking ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week and all the resources below. You will see that I ...

Seesaw is an app or online tool that can be used for pupil learning and engagement. Each pupil has a ...

As you are aware by now, school will remain closed next week. We hope that you are keeping well and ...

Lets try something new! Take a spelling test on this week's spelling. Record your name and score in the comments ...

Take the Lego Challenge. Build something cool that you designed yourself and post on to Twitter @Glinsk_NS. If you don't ...

We hope all pupils and families are keeping well during these difficult times. Given the additional school closure announced on ...

Have you ran out of reading material yet? World Book Online has just made their fabulous collection of over 3,000 ...

As you are aware, the Sacrament of Confirmation is postponed. We do not know when it will be rescheduled for ...

Please find below a suggested work plan for the week. If you find any activity difficult, leave it and move ...

Watch this interesting video clip of the author Michael Morpurgo speaking about the book and where the idea for The ...

Your spellings for this week are available on Spelling City and Quizlet. Take some time to play some games to ...

Irish spelling lists for this week 23rd -27th  of March.  Click on the links below to down load your spelling ...

The following are maths activities that are suitable for 1st  - 6th classes. Enjoy trying to solve the emoji maths! ...

We are very grateful to Mr. Shevlin who has put together this very comprehensive exercise & Gaelic football skills plan ...

Dublin Zoo has closed but want to continue to deliver fun and educational experiences to the people in Ireland and beyond ...

Lets try something new! Take a spelling test on this week's spelling. Record your name and score in the comments ...

Sunday is Mother's Day! Why don't you make something nice for your Mam today? You can find some nice card ...

Here are some resources which might be of interest to you as you read the novel Under the Hawthorn Tree ...

Try out some of these experiments at home. Record your findings. Take a picture of your experiment and outcome and ...

Please find below useful websites and apps for your child/ children to work on over the coming days and weeks ...

Here are some resources to gain an understanding of and background information for The Guns of Easter by Gerard Whelan ...

Click below for some activities based on books by Julia Donaldson: The Gruffalo [btn_red url="https://www.glinskns.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Book-Review-of-the-Gruffalo.pdf" target="_blank" position="left"] Book Review of ...

Click on the link below for information about John Boyne's short story competition.  There are 3 different categories and great ...

Irish spelling lists for This week Sa bhaile 4th class Sa bhaile Rang a Cúig agus Rang a Sé Resources ...

Here is a worksheet that may help with your Tree Survey. You may complete the survey in your garden, fields ...

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Take time to listen to one of Julia Donaldson's great books below. Don't forget to use the full screen function ...

Join our virtual St Patrick's Day Parade over on Twitter. As all parades are canceled, lets try to connect in ...

Are you bored already! here are some interesting things to try from home while we are all physically distancing from ...

Cá bhfuil fiacla Mhamó? Tá siad i mála scoile ag Danny! Agus tá siad ar scoil leis, freisin. Tá Danny ...

As all schools are to remain closed for the next two weeks, please find below work which your child may ...

We are very aware that children may feel anxious when thinking about the latest virus. Attached are some useful tools ...

As all schools are to remain closed for the next two weeks, I have devised a body of work which ...