Fáilte go Scoil Naomh Fiach!
As Principal of St. Fiach’s N.S., I am thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant and close-knit school community. Nestled in Ballinacree, our school is a place where children flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. At St. Fiach’s, we celebrate the individuality of each student, helping them develop into confident and compassionate individuals, fully aware of their unique talents and role in the world.
We are especially proud of our rich tradition of academic excellence, participation in sports and the arts, and our commitment to environmental sustainability through initiatives like the Green Flag program. Our dedicated staff fosters a spirit of curiosity and creativity, guiding students through a range of enriching activities, from Seachtain na Gaeilge Week to Active Week celebrations, where fun and learning go hand in hand.
Our Catholic ethos inspires us to create a nurturing environment where children can deepen their faith, develop lasting friendships, and cultivate a positive attitude towards life. Tá sé mar aidhm againn cabhrú le gach páiste a bheith sásta agus muiníneach, agus muid ag forbairt ár gcreideamh mar phobal láidir agus tacúil.
Go raibh míle maith agat as do spéis, agus tá súil againn go mbainfidh tú taitneamh as d’eolas a fháil faoi Scoil Naomh Fiach.
Ciara Uí Chonduibh
Príomhoide
Congratulations to the pupils of 2nd class who celebrated their First Holy Communion on Saturday May 14th 2016. It was celebrated beautifully by Fr. O’Connor. A massive thanks to our wonderful Parents Association for decorating the hall and preparing food after the ceremony. A special thanks to Dr. Bennett and Ms. Smith who dedicated their time and effort to make it such a special day.
Congratulations – Annie, Kirsten, Linda, Eabha, Shauna, Caprice, Ríain, Ivan, Shane, Laurynas and James.
Yoga has been introduced for the first time at St. Fiach’s NS for 8 weeks in term 3 2016. Yoga has been around for thousands of years. It started off in India but has now become hugely popular thanks to its physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Yoga uses stretching, movement, breathing methods, relaxation and meditation to exercise your body AND mind. A huge thanks to Catherine for teaching us this fine art.
Please take a look at our gallery of all classes enjoying Yoga!
Our junior classes (infants – 2nd class) are learning and developing the basic skills of Gaelic Football through our partnership with Meath GAA. A huge thanks to the wonderful coaches that have made these coaching sessions so enjoyable. An Mhí Abú!!
Our 5th and 6th classes took part in a BizWorld Ireland workshop. BizWorld Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes entrepreneurship skills for young people. They deliver workshops in primary schools nationwide, where pupils learn about money management and enterprise in fun and creative ways.
Each group are taken through the entire entrepreneurial cycle – from company formation and applying for jobs in their companies, to market research with younger classes in the school, and then designing, producing and marketing their business idea. The children produced some wonderful PowerPoint presentations to pitch, ‘Dragon’s Den’ style! Well done everyone
Our 6th class received the sacrament of Confirmation on April 15th 2016 in Ballinacree church along with their peers from Mount Nugent NS. Special thanks to Bishop Smith and Fr. O’Connor for a beautiful service. Thanks to Dr. Bennett and her choir who put on a marvellous performance on the day. A special mention goes to Ms. McKenna and Mrs. Clavin for their hard work in preparing the children for the sacrament.
Congratulations to Seán, Nicole, Thomas LH, Ivan, Lucas, Thomas S, Julie, Mark, Caitlin, Patrick, Chloe, Philip and Niamh.
