Category Archives: 5th Class

Visit to St. Oliver’s Post Primary School

Posted on October 26, 2017 by gfarrell7917

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

Posted on September 20, 2017 by gfarrell7917

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

Posted on June 20, 2017 by abennett5732

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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Briody’s Bedding Visit – March 2017

Posted on March 20, 2017 by abennett5732

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

Posted on March 15, 2017 by abennett5732

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

Posted on March 15, 2017 by abennett5732

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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Oldcastle Credit Union Quiz 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017 by abennett5732

The annual Oldcastle Credit Union quiz took place on Friday, January 27th in Gilson NS. Our children must be praised for their behaviour and effort throughout the evening. We are so very proud! Once again we were in the prizes! … Continue reading →

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Tasting our way to the Lands of Spice!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by abennett5732

The spice trade dates back to the Neolithic Age right through to the modern era. Our 5th and 6th classes recently explored the spice trade through the ages and the famous spice routes from Europe to Asia. They also tasted … Continue reading →

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Ceolchoirm na Nollag 2016

Posted on December 20, 2016 by abennett5732

Our annual Christmas concert took place on Friday, December 16th in Ballinacree Community Hall. There was a fabulous crowd in attendance to watch our wonderful starlets perform. Our junior classes performed the nativity play Mid-wife Crisis and our senior classes had a Top of … Continue reading →

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Children of the Digital Age – Internet Safety

Posted on December 14, 2016 by abennett5732

Internet Safety is very important to us at St. Fiach’s NS. In this Digital Age, more and more children are gaining unrestricted access to digital devices. Children of the Digital Age provide presentations to school children and their parents to … Continue reading →

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