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Potato Parade

Potato Parade

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day the Infants created potato characters. There was great imagination and creativity on display. We paraded our potatoes...

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Active Scavenger Hunt

Active Scavenger Hunt

Physical education provides children with learning opportunities through the medium of movement and contributes to their overall development by...

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1st & 2nd Fun in the Sun

1st & 2nd Fun in the Sun

The final week of term was great in first and second class. We enjoyed free time in our lovely school garden, playing Easter garden games, and...

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NJS says Yest To languages

NJS says Yest To languages

Our classes from 3rd to 6th having being saying "Yes to Languages" over the last few weeks. We are learning Italian with Federica. It has been great...

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Easter Fun Day 2025

Easter Fun Day 2025

The PA, along with NJS teachers and staff, is excited to announce that Easter Fun Day 2025 will take place on Friday, 11 April! Children will enjoy...

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Land Paws Water Safety

Land Paws Water Safety

We had a visit from Rosie O'Reagan from Irish Water Safety who taught the children about the importance of staying safe around water.

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TY Visit from Waterpark

TY Visit from Waterpark

This week 5th class had a visit from TY students from our neighbours in Waterpark. They gave a presentation about Engineering and different types of...

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