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 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!

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! 🎃 🕷️

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

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.

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

1st - 4th classes had a super, fun filled day at the Let’s Go multi activity camp at Sligo ATU today.

Wishing all our school community a happy, safe mid term break

We had a spooktacular time on the scary woods walk today.

We were very creative in 3rd and 4th classes creating our digital Halloween pictures using google drawing.

3rd and 4th class children used the Google Drawing Tool to create a Summer Sunset picture.  Using this tool encourages creativity as the...

1st to 6th class had a wonderful walk to the seashore today. We enjoyed looking at the wildflowers on our adventure and had great fun...

All classes have been busy this week planting spring onion and spinach seeds. We will be busy weeding our vegetable garden in...

Ms Hughes, On behalf of all the students and staff past and present of Rathlee National School, we want to thank you. We would like to...

Thank you to Fr.Joseph who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Rathlee church today March 6th. Congratulations to our 2nd class.

Many thanks to Ms. Cawley and Mary for making us delicious pancakes, we discussed the process of making pancakes, the ingredients needed...

In class we worked in groups to see who could construct a tower of spaghetti that would hold one marshmallow. We attempted to make the...

The children were studying Length in Maths recently, we estimated some of the distances around and outside the school yard and building,...

The children created wonderful Winter Landscapes.

The Bee-Bot is an interactive tool used to create hands-on and engaging learning experiences for primary school students. It is an...

We registered for the Picker Pals programme and received our pack a few weeks. This programme is aimed at 6-9 year olds focussing on...

We have been playing lots of different games over the past few weeks, and improving our basketball skills.

We have been looking at the work of some modern/pop artists such as Rizzi, Britto and Kandinsky over the past while, the children have...

We have all our Hallowe'en Creations ready to be delivered to Kilglass for the Scary Woods Walk on Friday, 27th October.