We had a fantastic Maths Week filled with fun, hands-on activities! The children enjoyed completing maths trails around the school, playing dice games and exploring STEM challenges. They got creative building with magnetic shapes and using cocktail sticks and marshmallows to construct 3D shapes. We also explored Venn diagrams, sorting and organising shapes in different ways.

Thank you to Zsuzzanah from Kilglass House for hosting a really enjoyable workshop with the children in preparation for the Scary Woods Walk that is held at Kilglass House every Halloween.

Pupils from 3rd to 6th Class recently enjoyed a fantastic learning experience as part of the Ocean Explorers Programme. The children visited the local beach, where they had the opportunity to explore the seashore, discover marine life and learn about the importance of protecting our oceans and coastal environment. Afterwards, back at school, the pupils took part in an engaging presentation and discussion, where they explored what they had learned and developed a greater under

Well done to our boys and girls who have been participating in the mini 7s gaelic football competition recently. We have trained really hard and showed great committment since returning to school in September.

Well done to our cross country athletes who performed admirably at the Sligo Championships held in Rathcormac.

We had a really interesting day at Kilglass House and woods recently. We learned all about our local biodiversity and how to protect and nurture the biodiversity in our local environment.

Now that we are back at school we discussed the importance of washing our hands to keep healthy. We demonstrated an experiment which reminded us of the importance of using soap and water. Soap makes “germs” scatter. We sprinkled black pepper onto water in a bowl. This represented germs on our skin. A pupil covered one finger with dish soap and stuck their finger into the water. The germs scattered from the soap. This is a fun experiment which can be completed at home also.

We say a fond farewell to our 6th class pupils. We are very proud of all you have achieved and wish you every success and happiness as you take your next steps. All our 6th class pupils were presented with their graduation certificates and goodie bags at mass before the Summer holidays. Thank you to Ber for baking the treats for our annual 6th class tea party which the girls really enjoyed yesterday. On behalf of everyone in Rathlee NS, I would like to wish the 6th class of

We held our annual Sports Day before the summer holidays. We had a thoroughly enjoyable day with lots of fun team games and activities. We are very lucky to have the use of our yard, pitch and soft play area for these days.

We recently enjoyed our annual end of year walk to the seashore to explore the local coastal environment. During the visit, the children observed a variety of plants and animals living along the shoreline and investigated different habitats, including rock pools and sandy areas. The trip provided a valuable opportunity for hands-on learning and helped the children develop a greater appreciation and understanding of the rich biodiversity found on our local coastline. It was al

All classes benefited from six weeks of basketball coaching with Elijah Faapito from Sligo Razorbacks and Sligo Sports Partnership. Pupils improved their skills, fitness and teamwork, culminating in a very competitive yet enjoyable pupils-versus-teachers match!

5th and 6th Class recently completed a five-week Cycle Safety Training programme with Atlantic Sports Coaching. Throughout the course, pupils developed their cycling skills and learned important road safety rules, including correct signalling, safe positioning on the road, and how to identify potential hazards. The training helped to build the children’s confidence, independence, and awareness while cycling. It was an enjoyable and practical learning experience that will help

As part of Creative Schools, pupils participated in a five-week African drumming programme with Anthony McNamee, which concluded with a whole-school performance. Through music-making, pupils developed rhythm, listening skills, teamwork and confidence while experiencing the joy of performing together. As part of Creative Schools, pupils participated in a five-week African drumming programme with Anthony McNamee, which concluded with a whole-school performance. Through music-ma

As part of the Say Yes to Languages programme, 5th/6th class pupils participated in ten weeks of French lessons with Julien Porzadny. Learning French is helping our pupils develop communication skills in another language and also develops an appreciation of culture in another European country.

Last week, our class reached the grand finale of our science project: releasing five beautiful butterflies into the school yard. We enjoyed observing the caterpillars over the past few weeks.

Junior infants to 4th class had a wonderful school tour to the Sligo ATU to participate in multi-activity sports activities. The sun shone and great fun was had by all.

Our centenary celebrations turned into a memorable day that brought together pupils, staff, families, and the wider community. The celebrations reflected not only the rich history of our school, but also the strong sense of belonging that continues to define it today. The day began with a beautiful Mass in the Star Of The Sea Church. Following the ceremony, celebrations continued back at the school, where refreshments were served by our hard working Parents Association. The

Our 5th and 6th class pupils recently carried out a series of fun and engaging science experiments, exploring key scientific ideas through hands-on learning. Dancing Raisins Pupils placed raisins in a glass of fizzy drink and observed them “dance” up and down. This happens because carbon dioxide gas bubbles stick to the rough surface of the raisins, lifting them to the top. When the bubbles pop, the raisins sink again. This experiment helped explain gas, density, and buoyancy