Category Archives: Classes

Visit to St. Oliver’s Post Primary School

5th and 6th classes had a wonderful day in St. Oliver’s PPS on Tuesday, October 24th. The children got to sample some of the subjects that are on offer…….Art, Science, Home Economics, Material Technology – Wood, Material Technology – Metal, … Continue reading

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Crossdrum and Heritage Centre Visit

15th September 2017: Our senior classes (3rd-6th) had a wonderful day visiting our local historical sites. Firstly, we visited the Heritage Centre and Seamus put on a wonderful presentation for the children. He discussed the origins of the Ballinacree Banner … Continue reading

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Senior School Tour 2017

Marble Arch Caves, Co. Fermanagh was the venue for our senior classes (3rd-6th) school tour. We were given a fantastic guided tour through the caves and experienced a fascinating natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers while … Continue reading

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Junior School Tour 2017

Our junior classes went on their school tour to Killinkere Farm on Thursday 15th June. The children went horse-riding and got to pet the farm animals. There was a tractor ride which included a troll story! The children also enjoyed … Continue reading

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First Holy Communion 2017

Saturday May 20th was a very special day for the students of 2nd class of St. Fiach’s. They received the sacrament of Holy Communion. Special thanks to Fr. O’Connor for a wonderful ceremony and to Dr. Bennett for organising the … Continue reading

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Spelling Bee 2017

Congratulations to Patrick Smyth, who represented St. Fiach’s so well in the County Spelling Bee competition in Rathoath on March 30th. Maith thú!  

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Briody’s Bedding Visit – March 2017

Pupils from St Fiach’s N.S. were invited to experience life behind the factory walls of the Briody Holdings Group, a Bedroom Furniture manufacturing plant in Ballinacree, Oldcastle, on Wednesday 8 March last.  The idea grew from an invitation by school … Continue reading

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Engineer’s Week 2017 – Dromone Engineering

To celebrate Engineer’s Week 2017 we had a visit from Tom and Seán from Dromone Engineering on Tuesday March 7th. The lads gave a very engaging presentation and encouraged the children to ask plenty of questions. Engineering is all around … Continue reading

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Engineers Week 2017 – Gibney Steel Products

We were delighted to welcome Seán and Patrick, from Gibney Steel Products, to St. Fiach’s during Engineer’s Week 2017. The lads gave a great presentation of their day to day activities and showed us how a product goes from idea … Continue reading

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World Book Day 2017

March 2nd 2017 – World Book Day We had some wonderful costumes on show to celebrate World Book Day! Characters from some of the world’s most famous authors were well represented. Well done to all the children and teachers for … Continue reading

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