Cell Explorers came to our school on Monday 17th October. They were biochemistry students from NUIG. The fantastic DNA session lasted an hour. The children did two tasks. Firstly, they did a DNA preparation from a banana. At the end of the experiment the children had collected DNA with loop and transferred to a small …
We welcome all the new children to our school this year and best wishes to all the other children moving into their new classes.
Congratulations to Melissa Finnerty on having full attendance for the school year 2015-2016.
The Senior Room- classes 3rd to 6th went to NUIG on Monday 13th June for their school tour. They did zorbing, wrecking ball, wall climbing, wobbly ladder, roller racers and disco domes , cup stacking and lots of other activities. A great day was had by all.
Justin came to visit the children with his son’s dog “Quizzer”. The Irish Dogs help people with visual impairment and they are also used as assistance dogs. They are trained and not all dogs are chosen. A dog usually stays for approximately nine years with their family. We presented Justin with €70 to go towards …
John Muldoon gave us a surprise visit on June 2nd bringing in the PRO12 Cup to show the children. The students, staff and Board of Management would like to congratulate him and the Connacht Rugby team on their great success in winning the PRO12 title. John is a past pupil of Gortanumera N.S.
On 8th of May 2016 5th and 6th class made their Confirmation in St Brigid’s Church, Portumna. It was a very special day and we had prepared for it throughout the year. Bishop John Kirby came to visit us on the 29th of April to discuss the importance of the Holy Spirit. We had our …
The Spelling Bee is open in 5th and 6th class. Nathan Canning, Clodagh Hickey and Leanne Hickey competed in the school round. They were seated at the top of the room and were asked questions of various difficulty. The three candidates were excellent and they were asked tricky spellings. Leanne was the winner and went …
Congratulations to Nathan Canning who came third in the Connacht Community Games Art Competition.
Ms Watson giving a dance class to “Jump Start Jonny” Check out the website jumpstartjonny.co.uk/