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Sixth class has just finished a 6-week gymnastics programme with Kenny. They practiced and performed a range of skills including forward rolls,...

On Tuesday the 22nd of October we were delighted to welcome Ben Johnson, a past pupil, to Collect.  Ben plays on the Irish hockey team and...

Order Your Unique Christmas Cards and 2025 NJS Calendars! The Parents Association is delighted to offer for sale your child’s unique Christmas cards...

Using recycled cardboard and egg cartons, the children created a variety of Halloween decorations.

We created ‘Spooky Portraits’ for Halloween.  We analyzed the style and artwork of Tim Burton. Common characteristics associated with his style...

Pablo Picasso started a new style of art called Cubism.  Cubism aims to show objects and people from lots of different angles all at one time.  We...

Sixth class completed a six-week workshop called ‘Average Ordinary Everyday Superhero’ with Joanne Donohue from Calmast.  This workshop highlighted...

The children created a collage based on their interests and hobbies.  It was a great way to learn more about them as we start a new school year...

What a busy month! We had a very messy classroom this month making Hallowe’en decorations, mixing potions and casting spells! We had a Witches’ Den...