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.

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

Well done to our boys and girls who played two very competitive matches against Dromore West NS and Cloonacool NS respectively. Best of luck to Drumore West and Cloonacool who progress to the next stage of the competition.

Head of Academy Conor O'Grady joined Leah Kelly for a fun football session with all our pupils on Tuesday. Thank you for visiting our school.

Our students proudly took part in the Easkey St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We celebrated our school's centenary year as we walked through the village. We brought history to life by showcasing the contrast between the pupils of 1926 and those of today, 2026. This display highlighted how much school life has changed over the past 100 years. In preparation for the parade and as part of our centenary celebrations, the children have been exploring what school was like in the past, lea

Our 5th and 6th class pupils hosted a very successful school shop recently. They used their maths skills, communication and presentation skills and lots of creativity in developing their own business ideas. The school shop was the culmination of 8 weeks of hard work as part of the Sams Business Bus programme. Well done everyone!

During Seachtain na Gaeilge, our senior classes have been learning some traditional céilí dances during PE. The pupils enjoyed practising Shoe the Donkey (Cur Crúb ar an Asal) and The Walls of Limerick (Ballaí Luimnigh) We were very lucky to have Mr. Neary accompanying us on the accordion as we danced. Everyone had great fun taking part! ☘️

Well done to all our hurlers who had a very enjoyable day in Banada playing games against Tubbercurry NS and Balllintogher. Our boys proceed to the next stage of the competition.

Well done to our boys and girls teams that competed in the FAI Primary Schools 5 aside competition in McSharry Park Sligo. Both teams competed very well in all games. They also put in a great performance in the Amigos gaelic football skills competition held in Enniscrone.

Blast = Creative Classroom! 5th and 6th class have just finished taking part in the BLAST Art and Creativity programme, working alongside artist Karen Webster. The pupils explored a wide range of artistic techniques, including watercolour painting, creating their own sketchbooks, and using beach materials and clay to design ephemeral artworks. They also pressed seaweed and used it in gel printing, combining natural materials with printmaking skills. The programme encouraged

Well done to our team that won the Cuman na mBunscol Sligo sports quiz. This is our second year in a row coming out on top and everyone in Rathlee NS is very proud of the team's achievement. They will now go on to represent Sligo at Connaught and All Ireland level.

Our 3rd–6th class students enjoyed using LEGO Spike kits this month as they explored programming and engineering concepts. They designed and built a variety of models and then wrote code to make them move and respond using motors and sensors. They also learned how to debug their code by testing, identifying errors, and making improvements when things didn’t work as planned. Students developed important skills such as coding, problem-solving and critical thinking. They also sh

3rd - 6th class pupils recently completed a brilliant 6-week multi-sports programme with Youth Sport West to promote increased participation in sport and physical activity. The children enjoyed basketball, athletics and olympic handball - building their skills, confidence and teamwork, all while having fun. Huge thank you to our coach Bernie for her expertise and encouragement.

Our annual Christmas performance takes place next week. Hope to see you all there.

We had an exciting day in Rathlee NS as our 3rd–6th class pupils proudly showcased their projects for our Science Fair, held as part of Science Week 2025. The event gave pupils the opportunity to become real scientists - investigating, experimenting, and sharing their discoveries with others. Each class began by presenting their experiments in their own classroom. Pupils demonstrated their work, explained the scientific ideas behind it, and answered questions from their peers

We were delighted to welcome Sligo ladies senior champions Eoghan Rua to our school. A special congrats to past pupils Leanne Taylor, Orna O'Dowd and Claire Duffy! Best of luck to the girls in their Connaught quarter final v Glencar-Manorhamilton.

We are listening to the novel the owl who was afraid of the dark. During our art class we made owls inspired by Plop the main character. We also learned about Kandinsky who was known for using shapes, lines and bold colours.