Welcome to Slieveardagh National School
The Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Ice-Cream
We all enjoyed a visit from the ice-cream van on our final day of term.
The National Reptile Zoo
There was great excitement during our visit from The National Reptile Zoo.
Samba Drumming
All of the children had great fun during their Samba Drumming workshop.
Cumann na mBunscol Week
We were delighted to celebrate Cumann na mBunscol Week from 14th - 18th June. We held a County/ Club Colours Day, Crossbar Challenges, GAA Skills Competitions, a GAA Quiz, and a GAA Art Competition.
6th Class Graduation Mass
We held a Graduation ceremony for our 6th class on June 17th. Congratulations to the Class of 2021 on your graduation.
School Garden
The Senior Room have been busy planting cabbage, lettuce, broccoli, carrots and onions in our school garden.
Bug Hotel
The Junior Room did a fantastic job building a bug hotel in our school garden.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Congratulations to 2nd Class who received their Sacrament of Reconciliation on 10th June.
Art
All of the children completed some beautiful pieces of Summer-themed art with Katy.
Sports Day
Everybody had a brilliant time at our Sports Day.
Ballingarry GAA & Camogie Club Virtual 5km Fundraiser
Well done to everyone who participated in our 5km fundraiser event today. We are delighted to have raised a total of €152 for Ballingarry GAA & Camogie Club. Many thank to all who donated.
Cycling/ Scooting Workshop
The children enjoyed a fantastic cycling/ scooting workshop today with Green-Schools. They had great fun and learned many new cycling/ scooting skills.
Spice Up Your Walk
The children enjoyed a virtual 'Spice Up Your Walk' talk today as part of our 'Walk to School Week' activities.
National WOW Day
Everybody made a fantastic effort to walk/cycle to school today to celebrate National WOW Day.
Walk to School Week 2021
We are delighted to be participating in 'Walk to School Week' this week as part of our Green-Schools initiative, as we work towards achieving our 4th Green-Schools flag - 'Travel'.
Hurling
The Senior Room were delighted to return to hurling training again today.
Gardening
1st and 2nd Class did a fantastic job planting strawberries, rhubarb and gooseberries today.
Fundamental Movement Skills
All of the children enjoyed another fantastic coaching session today using fundamental movement skills to play new games.
Active School Week
As part of our Active School activities, all of the children enjoyed another fantastic coaching session today.
Green-Schools Workshop
The Junior Room and Senior Room were delighted to participate in virtual lessons about fossil fuels today.
Aistear
The Junior Room have enjoyed their Aistear farm activities this week.
Fundamental Movement Skills
Everybody enjoyed participating in activities using Fundamental Movement Skills during coaching sessions today.
The Innocent Big Grow
The Senior Room did a fantastic job planting salad leaves, radishes, peas, beetroot and spinach today.
School Garden
The Junior Room were very busy today planting herbs in our school garden.
Planting Flowers
Everybody in the Junior Room enjoyed planting a variety of flowers around the school today.
End of Term Treats
We all enjoyed some delicious pizza, chicken goujons, sausages, and chips today.
Easter Egg Hunt
Everybody had a fantastic time hunting for eggs today!
Easter Raffle
We had 20 beautiful prizes for our Easter Raffle. Many thanks for your kind support to those who donated prizes and those who purchased tickets. We raised a total of €543. Congratulations to everyone who won a prize!
School Garden
The Senior Room have enjoyed planting herbs in our school garden.
Travel Surveys
Our Green-Schools committee were busy conducting travel surveys during Climate Action Week.
Climate Action Week 2020
We are all looking forward to participating in Climate Action Week this week.
School Garden
The Junior Room have done an excellent job planting bulbs and plants in our school garden.
Green-Schools Flag
We were delighted to raise our 3rd Green-Schools flag today. Well done to all of the children who worked hard to achieve the 'Water' flag, and to the committee who did a fantastic job coordinating all of the activities.
School Garden
The Senior Room have enjoyed repurposing tyres and hubcaps this week to add to our school garden.
Fundamental Movement Skills
Everybody enjoyed working on fundamental movement skills during their recent coaching sessions.
School Garden
The Junior Room have done a fantastic job painting pallets for our school garden.
Communion
Congratulations to our 3rd class pupils who received their First Holy Communion on the 6th of September.
Flowers
We are all delighted that our beautiful crocus plants have started to bloom.
Big Grow
All the children did a fantastic job planting cress, peas and baby carrots today as part of the Big Grow initiative.
Pancakes
We were all delighted with our delicious pancakes today, and we are very grateful to everyone who helped to organise this treat for us.
Grandparents Day
We had a fantastic time celebrating Grandparents Day. The children read prayers and sang beautifully at our service and everybody enjoyed some treats afterwards. We were all delighted to welcome so many visitors to our school.
Bricí Spraoi
Both the Junior Room and the Senior Room enjoyed a fantastic workshop with Bricí Spraoi and created some very imaginative structures.
Concern Water Workshop
Everybody enjoyed a very informative workshop by Noeleen from Concern, who told us about the importance of water conservation and the steps that we can take to conserve water.
Hurling Training
Pupils from 1st - 6th class are enjoying their hurling training sessions with Paddy every Friday.
Gaeilge
Pupils in the Senior Room have enjoyed playing a variety of games during Gaeilge lessons.
Aistear
Pupils in the Junior Room have enjoyed the 'Winter' theme in Aistear.
Gingerbread Houses
Pupils in the Senior Room have enjoyed designing, constructing and decorating their gingerbread houses during art lessons.
Rice Krispie Buns
Pupils in the Senior Room enjoyed making their own Rice Krispie buns.
St Vincent de Paul
Presentation of items donated for Saint Vincent de Paul to our local committee representative
Everybody was delighted to present food items collected for The Society of St Vincent de Paul to Annie, our local committee member. Many thanks to all those who contributed to the collection.
Christmas Art
Pupils in the Senior Room have enjoyed creating their Christmas trees.
Dogs Trust
All of the pupils enjoyed a very informative workshop by Maeve from Dogs Trust, who visited us with her dog Penny.
Maths
Pupils in the Senior Room have enjoyed designing Christmas menus within a budget.
Water Awareness Day
Everybody enjoyed our 'Water Awareness Day'. The pupils made posters to advertise the event, dressed in blue, participated in a 'Walk for Water' activity, made water conservation videos, and completed a water quiz.
Christmas Concert
We held our Christmas concert on Friday, 6th December. The children put on an excellent performance of the play 'Tidings of Great Joy', sang a variety of songs, and performed some pieces on tin whistle and keyboard.
Christmas Decorations Competition
As part of our Green-Schools initiative, pupils have designed some very creative decorations from recycled materials for Tipperary County Council's Christmas Decoration Competition.
Maths Trails
Pupils in the Senior Room have enjoyed completing money Maths Trails.
Clay
Pupils in the Senior Room have made some wonderful patterns and pottery from clay.
Fractions
Pupils in the Senior Room have enjoyed playing a variety of maths games while learning about fractions.
Tipperary Food Producers
The children had a brilliant time completing a Virtual Reality Food Tour workshop recently. They also received some beautiful books during the workshop, based on local Tipperary food producers.
Football Training
Pupils from 1st - 6th class have enjoyed their weekly football training sessions with Paddy.
Trick or Treat for Temple Street
Everybody enjoyed dressing up for 'Trick or Treat for Temple Street'.
Childline Breakfast Morning
Everybody enjoyed having their breakfast at school to help to raise money for Childline.
Athletics Training
Everybody has enjoyed their 8 weeks of athletics training with Martin.
Aistear
Pupils in the Junior Room have enjoyed the 'Halloween' theme in Aistear.
Pumpkins
Children in the Senior Room have enjoyed designing their pumpkins for Halloween.
Aldi Play Rugby
Play Rugby Aldi Sticker Poster Completed
Everyone was delighted to have completed our Aldi Play Rugby poster this week. Many thanks to everybody who has contributed stickers.
Maths Week
Children in the Senior Room enjoyed completing a variety of maths activities during Maths Week. They particularly enjoyed completing Maths Trails.
Climate Action Week 2019
Climate Action Week events 2019
Everybody enjoyed participating in a range of activities, organised by our Green-Schools committee, throughout Climate Action Week.
School Garden
Pupils in the Senior Room are continuing to enjoy spending time in our school garden. They have recently harvested tomatoes, raspberries and carrots, and have planted some tulip and daffodil bulbs.
U11 Ladies Football
u11 Ladies Football team
Our U11 ladies football team played brilliantly at their blitz, displaying excellent teamwork throughout their matches.
50th Anniversary
We had a fabulous time celebrating our school's 50th anniversary.
Aistear
Children in the Junior Room have enjoyed the Aistear 'Home' theme.
U11 Football
Our u11 football team
Our U11 football team played excellently in their blitz, showing great skill and determination in their matches.
Liam McCarthy
Seamie Callanan visiting with the Liam McCarthy and James Nowlan cups
Everybody enjoyed a visit from Seamie Callanan, with the Liam McCarthy and James Nowlan cups.
No Energy Day
We held a No Energy Day as part of our Green-Schools initiative.
Cross Country
Cross Country Runners
Students in the Senior Room had an excellent time at their cross country competition in Thurles.
U13 Football
Our u13 football team
Our U13 football team displayed excellent determination and teamwork in their blitz.
School Garden
Pupils in the Senior Room have enjoyed harvesting tomatoes, raspberries and potatoes in our school garden.
Place Value
Pupils in the Senior Room have enjoyed using our place value sets to visually represent concepts of number.
School Tour 2019
Active School Flag
Our Active School flag award
We were delighted to be awarded an Active School Flag in Slieveardagh National School.
Communion 2019
Well done to our second class pupils who received their first holy communion on the 19th May.
First Holy Communion 2019
Confirmation 2019
Confirmation 2019
Our 5th and 6th class pupils who received the sacrament of confirmation on 3rd of May 2019 in Ballingarry. Back row: Lucy, Caroline and Eva. Front row: Megan, Edward and Rachel.
Funky Kids show
Our funky kids show in Ballingarry Community Center was a great success on Thursday 28th March. The children performed fantastically on the night displaying great talent and confidence. There was amazing support on the night from parents, grandparents, past pupils and the local community. Thanks to our school community for your continued support.
School Calendar 2019
Mid Term break: Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd February
Bank Holiday: Monday 18th March
Easter Holidays: Monday 15th April to Friday 26th April
Bank Holiday: Monday 6th May
Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd June
Summer Holidays: close Friday 21st June
Bank Holiday: Monday 18th March
Easter Holidays: Monday 15th April to Friday 26th April
Bank Holiday: Monday 6th May
Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd June
Summer Holidays: close Friday 21st June
Christmas Carol service
The Junior Room put on a short play called “The Snowman” and the Senior Room performed “The Grinch”. All the children performed many Christmas carols and we had lovely performances played on guitar, tin whistle, accordion and keyboard. It was a very enjoyable night and the children loved performing for you all. We raised €229 on the raffle. Thanks for your continued support.
