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Ag cócaireacht i rang a 3 agus a 4
3rd and 4th class were busy learning all about bia as Gaeilge. We practiced new vocabulary and useful phrases, wrote a pizza recipe and then put our learning into action by making our own pizzas. A fun and tasty way to bring our Gaeilge learning to life! 🍕
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4 days ago1 min read


Fireworks!
In January, we read a poem about fireworks. We talked about exciting words to describe them and then we wrote our own verses from the firework's perspective. To bring the poem to life, we made 3D fireworks inspired by the poem, experimenting with different paper techniques.
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4 days ago1 min read


Winter Weaving
3rd and 4th class made these beautiful winter woolly hats. We carefully used the paper weaving method to create colourful patterns.
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Jan 91 min read


Youth Sport West programme
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.
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Jan 51 min read


Christmas In Rathlee NS!
Our annual Christmas performance takes place next week. Hope to see you all there.
rathleenationalsch
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Hawkswell Theatre Trip
1st - 4th classes had a wonderful trip on Tuesday to see ‘Glitchmas’ in the Hawkswell Theatre in Sligo. Thank you to Niamh McGrath and Orla McSharry who generously made time to take a photo with us after the performance. Thank you also to the entire cast and crew for a wonderful show.
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Dec 4, 20251 min read


Rathlee NS Science Fair 2025
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
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Nov 14, 20251 min read


Maths Week 2025 in 3rd and 4th Class
We had an exciting Maths Week in 3rd and 4th class! We played lots of maths games on the iPads. We enjoyed playing dice games too. We used our maths eyes to see maths in everyday things and talked about how maths is all around us. This helped us realise that maths is everywhere! One of the highlights of the week was the daily maths riddles. Some of them were tricky, but we loved figuring them out together!
rathleenationalsch
Oct 23, 20251 min read


Oíche Shamhna
This month 3rd and 4th class explored the strand of Construction in Visual Arts - and the results were spooktacular ! Focusing on line and shape, we made unique 3D pumpkins and Halloween lanterns. We also worked as a team to build a giant spider using recycled materials. We are very proud of all our creepy creations! 🎃 🕷️
rathleenationalsch
Oct 23, 20251 min read


Our Eye-Opening Eggshell Experiment!
In Science, 3rd and 4th class carried out an exciting experiment to explore the effects of different drinks on our teeth. Since eggshells are similar in composition to tooth enamel, we used them to test our question: Which drinks damage our teeth? We placed eggs in six different liquids—fizzy drink, milk, orange juice, MiWadi, water, and an energy drink—and left them for a week. The results were eye-opening! Some eggs were badly stained or had weakened shells, while others st
rathleenationalsch
Oct 20, 20251 min read


A Colourful Start to the Year in 3rd and 4th Class
3rd and 4th class have had a busy and creative term. We began with this unique self portrait project. Our finished pieces are proudly on display — each one as original as the artist.
rathleenationalsch
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Growth Mindset
In SPHE, 3rd and 4th class have been learning all about growth mindset—the idea that we can develop our abilities through effort, perseverance, and a positive attitude. We explored how challenges help us grow, mistakes are opportunities to learn, and that with resilience, we can achieve great things. To reflect on this learning, we created inspiring animal-themed artwork, each paired with a motivational message. From brave lions to calm koalas and determined ants, the art sho
rathleenationalsch
Oct 17, 20251 min read


Back To School!
We hope everyone is having a great summer. We will be delighted to welcome back all our pupils next week. We especially look forward to welcoming our junior infant children who will be starting their first day in school!
rathleenationalsch
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Sea-shore Walk
We had a lovely time exploring the sea shore today. We discovered lots of little crustaceans and various types of seaweed. We also covered a little local history on the way there!
rathleenationalsch
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Our 10th Green Flag
We are thrilled to announce that our school has been awarded its 10th Green Flag, this time for Global Citizenship – Food and Biodiversity! This prestigious achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire school community in promoting environmental awareness, sustainable food choices, and the protection of biodiversity. Through a variety of projects, from planting crops to exploring food miles our students have shown incredible commitment to making a positive
rathleenationalsch
Jun 22, 20251 min read


Let’s Go School Tour
1st - 4th classes had a super, fun filled day at the Let’s Go multi activity camp at Sligo ATU today.
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Jun 16, 20251 min read


Sports Day!
The weather didn't get in the way as we had a thoroughly enjoyable Sports Day with lots of fun team games and activities. We are very lucky to have our yard, pitch and soft play area for these days.
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Jun 14, 20251 min read


Cuman Na mBunscol Champions!
Well done to our boys team on winning the Sligo Cuman Na mBunsol gaelic football shield final. We defeated Monasteraden NS in a closely fought battle, on a wet evening that could have gone either way. The boys and girls teams in our school have great potential. Keep training with Easkey Gaa and Eoghan Rua during the holidays!
rathleenationalsch
Jun 14, 20251 min read


Busy Bees!
Busy Bees! We had a great day with Peter Neary where we learned all about our native bees and the wonders of how honey is produced. It was fascinating.
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Jun 11, 20251 min read


Edible Landscapes
We were delighted to welcome back Taragh Cosgrave from Edible Landscapes. Our 3rd and 4th classes weeded around our existing herbs and apple tree. They also planted lemon balm, honey berry and strawberry plants. We can't wait to sample the fruits of our labour!
rathleenationalsch
Jun 11, 20251 min read


Creative Cluster Showcase Event
Our Lorg Na Scealaiochta story telling trail took place in Kilglass Woods. The event was the culmination of two years of creative endeavours by our local schools. From puppet making to story writing, the Creative Cluster has been a fantastic success and a source of creative inspiration to the children in our school.
rathleenationalsch
Jun 11, 20251 min read


Art Exhibition
Our school currently has an art piece on loan from the Glucksman Exhibition. We are delighted to be involved with this creative initiative which is supported by the Arts Council. It has been a great stimulus and inspiration for the childrens' artistic activities.
rathleenationalsch
May 23, 20251 min read


Rathlee NS Fun Run
All roads lead to Rathlee on Friday June 13th for our annual 5k fundraiser for our school. It is always a fun evening and is a great way for everyone in our school community to get together. See you all there!
rathleenationalsch
May 22, 20251 min read


Sligo Cumann na mBunscol
Well done to our 4th, 5th and 6th class boys and girls who played against Curry NS. Both teams worked really hard in lovely, sunny conditions. Training continues every Monday after school.
rathleenationalsch
May 8, 20251 min read
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