Category Archives: Discover Primary Science and Maths Awards of Excellence

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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Celebration Day 2017

Farewell Dr. Bennett! We would like to bid farewell to Mrs. Bennett and wish her the best of luck in her new role in Dublin. Fr. O’Connor summed up Mrs. Bennett’s  achievements in his tribute to her. The Parents Association also … Continue reading

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Pride of Place 2017

June – Pride of Place Level 5 Award!! We are delighted to announce that we have received the Pride of Place Level 5 Award for 2017. Congratulations to Dr. Bennett and the Pride of Place committee for completing all the … Continue reading

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Health Promoting Schools 2017

Fruity Friday On Friday 2nd June we held ‘Fruity Friday’. This was Action 1 in Year 2 of our HPS flag. Parents Irene, Ann and Breege brought in 8 types of fruit and the committee helped them prepare it. Everyone … Continue reading

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Green-Schools 2017

May 2017 Ms. Smith and three students from the Green Schools Committee (Rian, Sarah and Ivan) went to Gormanstown on May 25th to receive or 3rd Green Flag. Maith Sibh!         We are delighted to announce that … Continue reading

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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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Oral Healthcare Programme 2017

Oral healthcare is often overlooked with our children so this is a very worthwhile annual programme. Our teeth are vital for our speech, smile and chewing food. A special thanks must go to Mary from the HSE who spoke to … Continue reading

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Tasting our way to the Lands of Spice!

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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