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
To conclude Sports Day 2017, we held our annual St. Fiach’s Cup soccer final. Both teams put on a great display of skill and fair play. Congratulations to John’s team on their win! Thanks to all the students for taking part over the last few weeks and thanks to Mrs. Bennett for presenting the medals and trophies. Maith sibh!
We held our Sports Day on Thursday 22nd June and thankfully the weather stayed fine. We started off the day with the class races and relay races with some fine sprinting on display! We also had our 8 stations set up which included the spud and spoon race, tug of war, balloon race and the sack race. Well done to all for participating and thanks to last year’s 6th class for lending a hand. Thanks to Michael Flood and all the teachers for organising the day.
We also had a special visit from the U14 Div 5 winning cup and some of the Inny Gaels players. Thanks to Sinéad, Martin and Seán for bringing the cup down to the school. Congratulations on you success!
Marble Arch Caves, Co. Fermanagh was the venue for our senior classes (3rd-6th) school tour. We were given a fantastic guided tour through the caves and experienced a fascinating natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers while stunningly beautiful cave formations glistened all around. There was a lovely woodland adventure in the afternoon. Thanks to the staff of Marble Arch Caves for their wonderful hospitality. Special thanks to Ms. Sorohan, Mr. Farrell and Mr. Donohoe for organising the tour and to the Parents Association for organising the bus. A great day was had by all!
Our junior classes went on their school tour to Killinkere Farm on Thursday 15th June. The children went horse-riding and got to pet the farm animals. There was a tractor ride which included a troll story! The children also enjoyed a bog walk and finished the day on the playground! Thanks to Ms. Smith, Ms. Glynn and Mr. Donohoe for organising the tour and to the Parent’s Association for organising the bus. The children really enjoyed the day!
What a wonderful celebration we had on Saturday 10th June in the Community Centre, following a terrific display of football, teamwork and the results of practice and co-operation between boys, coaches, teachers, mentors and especially parents. We can only say thank you for all that you did and on occasions such as Saturday, celebrate all that is truly great about community spirit. We would like to thank Mr. Farrell, Mr. Donohoe and Martin Briody. Mr. Farrell will be smiling for a long time!
