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Great fun was had on World Book Day in the Infant classroom. Our book buddies from 3rd and 4th came each morning for paired reading, we dressed up...

We have had a very active term in the Infant Classroom, developing throwing and catching skills, soccer, Gaelic football, dance and skipping. We...

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

The Warm Fuzzy Jar was filled again so Junior and Senior Infants celebrated with a pyjama day and top hat treats!

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

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...

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...

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...

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