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First class have enjoyed learning about Australia. We think it is really cool that when it is daytime in Ireland, it is nighttime in Australia. Australian animals are very interesting. Koala's are our favourite. We saw the the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Uluru, The Twelve Apostles and Great Barrier Reef on Google Maps. We enjoyed making our fantastic coral reef art.
01 March 2024
Our Grow in Love theme this month is Mass. Thank you to Fr Diarmuid for welcoming us to the church, taking the time to explain the important statues, vestments and altar gifts. We spoke about Lent and we loved hearing about the history of the church in Oranmore too.
27 February 2024
First class are enjoying Data in Maths this week. Football, skating, swimming and cycling were surveyed. We also went on a walk around Oranmore looking for STEM in our area. We spotted machinery, electricity pylons, road safety and directions signs as well as signs of spring. We loved the daffodils.
20 February 2024
First class celebrated St Brigids Day by listening to stories from author Caroline Busher. We wrote about St Brigid's cloak and we learned about the meaning of the St Brigids Cross. A granny of one of the students made a special St Brigids Cross for our classroom.
01 February 2024
First class are keeping fit and healthy during Wellbeing Week with Dare to Believe Olympic Movement Breaks. For our Active School Flag challenge this term, an Irish Olympian who will compete in the Paris Olympics this summer teaches us skills in their sport. Loads of fun.
31 January 2024
The wonderful boys in first class are having a busy month. Rugby lessons, Maths games, Anti Bullying Week, Catholic Schools Week, learning about zoo animals and checking out the Dublin Zoo Webcam, Winter Art and learning about speed reactions in Active Schools Movement Break Games from Olympian Sarah Lavin.
25 January 2024Our postsFirst class have enjoyed learning about Australia. We think it is really cool that when it is daytime in Ireland, it is nighttime in Australia. Australian animals are very interesting. Koala's are our favourite. We saw the the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Uluru, The Twelve Apostles and Great Barrier Reef on Google Maps. We enjoyed making our fantastic coral reef art.
01 March 2024Our Grow in Love theme this month is Mass. Thank you to Fr Diarmuid for welcoming us to the church, taking the time to explain the important statues, vestments and altar gifts. We spoke about Lent and we loved hearing about the history of the church in Oranmore too.
27 February 2024First class are enjoying Data in Maths this week. Football, skating, swimming and cycling were surveyed. We also went on a walk around Oranmore looking for STEM in our area. We spotted machinery, electricity pylons, road safety and directions signs as well as signs of spring. We loved the daffodils.
20 February 2024First class celebrated St Brigids Day by listening to stories from author Caroline Busher. We wrote about St Brigid's cloak and we learned about the meaning of the St Brigids Cross. A granny of one of the students made a special St Brigids Cross for our classroom.
01 February 2024First class are keeping fit and healthy during Wellbeing Week with Dare to Believe Olympic Movement Breaks. For our Active School Flag challenge this term, an Irish Olympian who will compete in the Paris Olympics this summer teaches us skills in their sport. Loads of fun.
31 January 2024The wonderful boys in first class are having a busy month. Rugby lessons, Maths games, Anti Bullying Week, Catholic Schools Week, learning about zoo animals and checking out the Dublin Zoo Webcam, Winter Art and learning about speed reactions in Active Schools Movement Break Games from Olympian Sarah Lavin.
25 January 2024
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.
