Yearly Archives: 2024

Well done to our 4th Class pupil who was a prize winner in the recent Ballybofey and Stranorlar Credit Union Art Competition.

Well done to the winners of our Christmas Draw seller’s raffle!

Pupils from Junior Infants-3rd Class enjoyed a 6 week block of Rinka. Thank you to Eibhlin for delivering the programme and to our Parents Association for covering the cost of this.

Dear Parent(s),

Christmas Performance: Our Carol Service will take place tomorrow Wednesday 18^th December at 12:00pm in St. Patrick’s Church. Each classroom will showcase their talents with a variety of songs and music. All children are busy rehearsing and we look forward to seeing as many parents as possible on the day.

Christmas Draw: Our Christmas draw will take place in St. Patrick’s Hall, after our Carol Service. Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be provided and all are welcome to attend. We would like to thank our Parents Association for organising this and to everyone who provided generous sponsorship of prizes and purchased lines.

Cinema Trip: All classes visited Eclipse Cinemas, Lifford on Monday to enjoy screenings of Moana 2 and Home Alone 2. A wonderful morning was had by all.

Christmas Jumpers: Pupils may wear their Christmas jumpers for tomorrow’s performance and for the rest of the week if they wish!

Food Drive: Our Student Council are accepting donations for their food drive in aid of St. Vincent de Paul until tomorrow, Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to this worthy cause.

Cycling: Pupils in 5^th and 6^th Class are taking part in cycling lessons every Wednesday for 4 weeks, concluding Wednesday 15^th January. We would like to thank our Parents Association for covering the cost of this.

Christmas Holidays: School Closes this Friday 20th December at 12:00pm and reopens on Monday 6^th January 2025 at 9.10am.

From myself and all the staff at Scoil Phádraig, we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. Nollaig shona daoibh go léir!

Le Meas,  

Ms. N. Scanlan

We held our anti-bullying week on 11th-15th November. All pupils were asked to colour in or design an anti-bullying poster. These will be displayed around our school. Pictured are the winners from each class. Well done to all!

Dear Parent(s),

Sportshall: Well done to our 18 pupils from 3^rd-6^th Class who travelled to the Finn Valley Centre on Monday 11^th November to take part in the Regional Sportshall Competition. We placed 3^rd  school against some tough competition. Well done to all involved.

Heritage Programme: On Friday 15^th November we welcomed John D. Ruddy to the school as part of the Heritage in Schools programme. He visited all classes bringing history topics to life in a fun and engaging manner.

Creative Cluster: Pupils in Ms. Haughey’s and Ms. McGlinchey’s rooms are taking part in the Creative Cluster project. This year’s theme is STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths). They had their first session on Monday 4^th November where they made lighthouses with a real, working bulb!

Carol Service: Reminder that our Carol Service will take place on Wednesday 18^th December at 12:00pm in St. Patrick’s Church. Parents Association Christmas raffle will take place in the parish hall afterwards with tea/coffee.

Cinema Trip: All classes will travel to Eclipse Cinemas, Lifford on Monday 16^th December. Junior pupils will watch ‘Moana 2’ and senior pupils ‘Home Alone 2’. Payment for this can be made via Aladdin or to the office.

School Closure: Our school will be closed tomorrow, Friday 29^th November due to the election.

Rinka & Ukulele: Ukelele continues for 3^rd-6^th Class pupils on Thursdays and Rinka for Junior Infants-3^rd Class.

Bad Weather: Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that the school is open, in severe weather, school closures will be announced via Aladdin on the morning of the closure. Please assume the school is open unless you are informed otherwise.

Healthy Eating: Our Healthy Eating policy is available to view on the school website. We would ask not to have crisps, sweets, bars/cereal bars, corner yoghurts with chocolate/sweetened pieces or fizzy drinks in lunchboxes. Friday is our treat day where children may bring in one small treat.

Drop off/Pick Up: We remind parents to use the one – way system, around the back of the hall and drop off when driving along the school wall or at the school gate. Please be mindful not to block the entrance to the back of the hall if parking at collection times.

Le Meas,  

Ms. N. Scanlan

On Friday 15th November we welcomed John D. Ruddy to the school as part of the Heritage in Schools programme. He visited all classes, bringing history topics to life in a fun and engaging manner. Pictured with 5th and 6th Class pupils who learned all about World War 2.

On Monday 11th November 18 pupils travelled to the Finn Valley Centre to take part in the Regional Sportshall Competition. The children took part in relays, jumping and throwing events. Everyone performed fantastically and represented the school so very well finishing 3rd overall.

Pictured are 3rd Class and our Student Council members harvesting our vegetables which we planted last year! We used the vegetables to make a delicious, nutritious soup for the whole school!

Children in Ms. Haughey’s room and Ms. McGlinchey’s room are taking part in the Creative Cluster Programme. This year’s theme is STEM. Pictured are 3rd Class with lighthouses they made during their recent workshop.