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First class really enjoyed World Book Day on Thursday 7th March. Some boys dressed up as their favourite character from a book and others came in their pyjamas to enjoy "read and chill" time! We loved reading our books and showing them to our friends.
19 March 2019
The two first classes were so lucky to have taken part in a recent artist-in-residence programme with the Galway Education Centre. We loved having artist Anne O'Byrne visit us for the past seven weeks. Everyone was given our own art journal and we explored paint, print, fabric and fibre, map making and even built our own bridges for Engineers Week! To top it all off, we created a print which is now hung in the school foyer and represents the school motto which means "Love Conquers All". Thank you so much to Anne for her time and to teacher Fiona Conneely for starting off the programme.
12 March 2019
Chuir Rang a hAon tús le Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019 trí drámaí beaga a dhéanamh, ar dtús thugamar cuairt ar an dochtúir mar bhí muid tinn! First Class started Seachtain na Gaeilge off with some short dramas starting with a trip to the doctor!
04 March 2019
1st class recently met Ms. Ní Chárthaigh's teddy who was in need of some new wellies. We experimented with a number of materials to see which ones were waterproof and would make good wellies - first we predicted the good and bad materials and then we dropped coloured water onto them to see. Some were absorbant and would not make good wellies and others were water resistant and would make excellent wellies for teddy! We had great fun investigating!
11 February 2019
First class were very busy before the Christmas holidays. We had our trip to the cinema to see Ralph Wrecks the Internet, we made some festive finger food, had a visit from Santa, we enjoyed a Chess play-off with Mr. Mullin's class and we even received a letter as Gaeilge from Daidí na Nollag! We well and truly deserved the break!
22 January 2019
We have been learning about procedure texts in English: how to write instructions on how to make or do something. We had a fruity Friday last week when we made fruit kebabs and wrote instructions on how to make them! Delicious!
21 January 2019Our postsFirst class really enjoyed World Book Day on Thursday 7th March. Some boys dressed up as their favourite character from a book and others came in their pyjamas to enjoy "read and chill" time! We loved reading our books and showing them to our friends.
19 March 2019The two first classes were so lucky to have taken part in a recent artist-in-residence programme with the Galway Education Centre. We loved having artist Anne O'Byrne visit us for the past seven weeks. Everyone was given our own art journal and we explored paint, print, fabric and fibre, map making and even built our own bridges for Engineers Week! To top it all off, we created a print which is now hung in the school foyer and represents the school motto which means "Love Conquers All". Thank you so much to Anne for her time and to teacher Fiona Conneely for starting off the programme.
12 March 2019Chuir Rang a hAon tús le Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019 trí drámaí beaga a dhéanamh, ar dtús thugamar cuairt ar an dochtúir mar bhí muid tinn! First Class started Seachtain na Gaeilge off with some short dramas starting with a trip to the doctor!
04 March 20191st class recently met Ms. Ní Chárthaigh's teddy who was in need of some new wellies. We experimented with a number of materials to see which ones were waterproof and would make good wellies - first we predicted the good and bad materials and then we dropped coloured water onto them to see. Some were absorbant and would not make good wellies and others were water resistant and would make excellent wellies for teddy! We had great fun investigating!
11 February 2019First class were very busy before the Christmas holidays. We had our trip to the cinema to see Ralph Wrecks the Internet, we made some festive finger food, had a visit from Santa, we enjoyed a Chess play-off with Mr. Mullin's class and we even received a letter as Gaeilge from Daidí na Nollag! We well and truly deserved the break!
22 January 2019We have been learning about procedure texts in English: how to write instructions on how to make or do something. We had a fruity Friday last week when we made fruit kebabs and wrote instructions on how to make them! Delicious!
21 January 2019
Scoil Iósaif Naofa is an all-Boys Primary School, catering for students from First to Sixth class, in which we strive to provide a well ordered, caring, happy and secure environment where learning opportunities abound. Our school fosters a welcoming, positive and inclusive climate where values of self - worth, respect, equality and understanding are cherished and promoted.
Scoil Iósaif Naofa is a place to grow in friendship and life learning and when your child leaves at the end of sixth class we always hope to send them off being fully equipped to walk well through the rest of their education and life.
Scoil Iósaif Naofa is a vibrant and multicultural community which embraces all creeds, religions and backgrounds while promoting our Catholic ethos.
We promote an appreciation and love of Irish culture and language while also forging a knowledge of and respect for other cultures within our school. Our school motto is “Amor Vincit Omnia” which translates to ‘Love conquers all’. We aspire to holding this motto as part of our daily interactions and teachings.
Scoil Iósaif Naofa affords many opportunities for our pupils to thrive and to develop their own strengths and talents. Opportunities such as band, choir, football, hurling, handball, basketball, soccer, drama, athletics, swimming, debating, quizzes, are but a few of the many experiences we provide for our pupils. Scoil Iósaif Naofa holds many County, Provincial and All Ireland titles for our sporting achievements. Our Trophy Cabinet says it all.
Over the years we have built up and sustained many school awards through hard work, dedication and a love of learning amongst our dedicated staff and pupils. We have just been awarded our 8th Green Schools Award. We are committed to STEM progress in our school having just received our annual accolade of ‘Discovery Primary Science and Maths’ award. We are an active school and pride ourselves in our Active Schools status. Our most recent success has been in receiving our Digital schools of Distinction Award. We are a proactive and progressive school and take huge pride in the wealth of experiences we provide for our pupils.
Our pupils thrive because they are supported, encouraged, cared for and given a real sense of belonging. Leadership is fostered through the establishment of the Students Council, Green Schools committee, Health promotions Committee, The Active Schools Committee. All children learn the importance of teamwork, respect and commitment through their involvement in these committees.
As Principal of Scoil Iósaif Naofa It is an absolute privilege to be a part of such a wonderful school community. Our 271 pupils, 17 teachers, 7 SNAs, School Secretary, Caretaker, and Parents are what make Scoil Iósaif Naofa a unique school and one we are immensely proud of.
