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Well done to Mr. Fitzgerald and the boys of 5th Class who had their recent Junior Entrepreneurs Showcase day in school. Upcycling old t-shirts to make reuseable shopping bags is a wonderful idea and we in First Class wish you the all the best of luck. The boys loved that their T-Bags!
23 March 2019
The boys of First Class paid a really enjoyable visit to Galway’s Town Hall Theatre today. We took in Branar’s wonderful show, ‘Woolly’s Quest’. The boys were delighted by the wonderful story telling on display, a fantastic set and the huge variety of unusual musical instruments used to tell the story of Woolly, the world’s bravest sheep. We hope to visit again soon.
21 March 2019
We’ve recently began Food Dudes here in First Class. The boys are enjoying trying new fruit and vegetables everyday, and ‘Keeping the life force strong!’ The boys haven’t objected to the cool rewards either! We have had so many success stories already with boys discovering that they really like most, if not all (YET), the fruits and vegetables they’ve tried so far. I’m sure all boys will be packing a portion of fruit and vegetables in their lunch everyday from now on.
19 March 2019
The boys have been learning about length recently and recently undertook a ‘Metre Hunt’ in the classroom with their metres of string. They’re looking forward to bringing them home and continuing the hunt! Last week we also had our first Maths Games Friday where the boys use game based learning to practice and fine tune their maths skills.
19 March 2019
The boys have really enjoyed learning traditional Irish dancing. Thank you to our SNA, Ann, and Support Teacher, Ms. Mulcahy, for helping us master the Siege of Ennis. Go raibh míle maith agaibh! We rocked the céilí! We also enjoyed the Lá Glas and Ms. Mulcahy’s Tráth na gCeist.
19 March 2019
Translation: Love Conquers All Our school art project is complete! The boys from both First Classes were delighted with the end product! What do you think? You can see it for yourself hanging outside the reception next time you visit the school! While Ann was in, she showed us how to use candles and paint to create art! Our Art Journals are filling up nicely!
19 March 2019Our postsWell done to Mr. Fitzgerald and the boys of 5th Class who had their recent Junior Entrepreneurs Showcase day in school. Upcycling old t-shirts to make reuseable shopping bags is a wonderful idea and we in First Class wish you the all the best of luck. The boys loved that their T-Bags!
23 March 2019The boys of First Class paid a really enjoyable visit to Galway’s Town Hall Theatre today. We took in Branar’s wonderful show, ‘Woolly’s Quest’. The boys were delighted by the wonderful story telling on display, a fantastic set and the huge variety of unusual musical instruments used to tell the story of Woolly, the world’s bravest sheep. We hope to visit again soon.
21 March 2019We’ve recently began Food Dudes here in First Class. The boys are enjoying trying new fruit and vegetables everyday, and ‘Keeping the life force strong!’ The boys haven’t objected to the cool rewards either! We have had so many success stories already with boys discovering that they really like most, if not all (YET), the fruits and vegetables they’ve tried so far. I’m sure all boys will be packing a portion of fruit and vegetables in their lunch everyday from now on.
19 March 2019The boys have been learning about length recently and recently undertook a ‘Metre Hunt’ in the classroom with their metres of string. They’re looking forward to bringing them home and continuing the hunt! Last week we also had our first Maths Games Friday where the boys use game based learning to practice and fine tune their maths skills.
19 March 2019The boys have really enjoyed learning traditional Irish dancing. Thank you to our SNA, Ann, and Support Teacher, Ms. Mulcahy, for helping us master the Siege of Ennis. Go raibh míle maith agaibh! We rocked the céilí! We also enjoyed the Lá Glas and Ms. Mulcahy’s Tráth na gCeist.
19 March 2019Translation: Love Conquers All Our school art project is complete! The boys from both First Classes were delighted with the end product! What do you think? You can see it for yourself hanging outside the reception next time you visit the school! While Ann was in, she showed us how to use candles and paint to create art! Our Art Journals are filling up nicely!
19 March 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.
