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Multi Sports Programme April 2023

Carrigabruise National School is one of 20 schools in the country that has been selected to participate in a 6 week multi sports programme.  This will commence at the end of April and run once a week for pupils in…

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Cumann na mBunscol Competition 2023 – Update

Additional Fixtures 4th May  Boys Vs Knocktemple NS @ 12.30pm Girls Vs Kill NS @ 1.30pm Both games in Maghera Mac Finns GAA Pitch     Fixtures 20th April Boys Team Vs Muff NS Venue: Kingscourt Pitch 2.30pm   28th…

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Green Fingers Club – Grounds clean up March 2023

The Green Fingers club will host a clean up of the school grounds and gardens on Sunday March 5th in preparation for the year ahead.  All parents and pupils welcome.

World Book Day March 2023

World Book Day takes place on Thursday March 2nd.  The school will offer a book swap for any unwanted books – content appropriate.  Pupils in Senior Classes will read books to pupils in Junior Classes.  Don’t forget World Book Day…

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Open Evening – 22nd February 2023

Carrigabruise National School will host an open evening for new enrolments on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.  Come along and see what our wonderful school has to offer. Members of the teaching staff and Parents Association will…

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Judo – January to March 2023

Judo Classes will commence from Friday 20th January for nine weeks after school 3pm – 4pm.  These classes are available to pupils in 3rd to 6th class.  All pupils must complete the permission note prior to their first class.  The…

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Enrolment 2023 / 2024

Carrigabruise NS are currently accepting applications for enrolment of pupils for the 2023 / 2024 school year. Application forms are available to view and download along with all relevant policies from the website or by clicking on this link Enrolment…

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Healthy Eating Policy 2023

This policy has now been ratified by the Board of Management.  This policy will be followed from Monday January 16th 2023.  There are no major changes to what was currently being asked of everyone other than move away from lunch…

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Cumann na mBunscol 2023

Update February 2023 In preparation for this upcoming competition additional training will be offered on Fridays.  Please see Aladdin for details, location and times of training.   January 2023 Pupils will take part in this football competition again this year. …

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Sacrament of Confirmation 2023

The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Saturday 18th March 2023.  More details will follow when confirmed.

Rugby Coaching – October

Jon Watt, Virginia Rubgy Club has kindly offered his sevices as a Rugby Coach for the senior classes this term.  The Primary School Blitz for 6th Class will take place in early November.  Jon will offer a coaching session on…

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Parents Association AGM – October 2022

The Parents Association AGM will take place on Tuesday 11th October at 8pm in the school hall.  Membership is open to all parents of pupils enrolled in the school, if you have a child in the school you are a…

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Yoga Classes – September 2022

Yoga classes will commence for each child in the school one day a week for six consecutive weeks.  The classes will commence on Tuesday 13th September. Further details – see School Events section of this website School Events    

Swimming Lessons – Kells Swimming Pool – September 2022

Pupils in 1st to 6th classes will be going to swimming lesson in Kells Swimming Pool during the 2022 – 2023 school year.  Pupils in 2nd, 3rd, & 6th Class will be attend during Term 1.  Pupils in 1st, 4th,…

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Rocket Launch June 2022

On Friday 3rd June our senior pupils were treated to a surprise on their last day of Judo – a homemade rocket launcher!!  Pupils made their own rockets from basic materials – paper, sellotape and a small stone! For photos…

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Credit Union Art Competition Winners June 2022

The winners of the recent Credit Union Schools Art Competition have been announced.  Congratulations to Rosie Maguire, Oran Brady, Lee Hewitt, AJ Hewitt and Lucy Clarke who were presented with their prizes by Michael Mc Dermott, CEO of Virginia Credit…

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Uniform Exchange – June 2022

As we head in our final week for this school year, the Parents Association are organising the annual Uniform Exchange.  This week will be uniform free for all pupils.  The exchange stand will be set up inside the main entrance…

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Cumann na mBunscoil Final June 2022

RESULT We are extremely proud of our Girls Team who played in the Girls Division 5 final on Wednesday evening last, June 8th.  A huge effort given by every one of the team, but sadly the girls lost by 3…

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Cumann na mBunscoil May 2022

On Wednesday 11th May, our boys team participated in the Division 3 blitz on the 3G pitch in Cavan in challenging weather conditions.  Having won their first match, the boys came up against tough opponents in the subsequent matches. The following…

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Picnic Benches – 5th May 2022

We were very lucky to receive 3 fantastic picnic benches into our school yesterday, 4th May.  These benches were very kindly made for us by one of our parents, James Brady of James Brady Kitchens.  These brightly coloured benches –…

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New School Jersey’s – 5th May 2022

The Staff, Pupils and Parents Association would like to express a sincere thanks to Ronan Reilly – Reilly’s Plant & Civil Limited – for the generous sponsorship towards a new set of jerseys for our school.  The jerseys bring a…

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Judo Classes – May 2022

Judo Class will continue for May 2022 – each Friday afternoon for our Senior  Classes. Please check Aladdin for the Parental Permission slip. School Events

Wellbeing Week April 4th – 8th 2022

Our Wellbeing week ran from April 4th – 8th.  This was a fun, active and enjoyable week for all our pupils and staff.  The theme for the week was Gratitude.  A key part of this week was welcoming the children…

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Family Fun Run April 3rd 2022

On Sunday Morning, April 3rd over 120 adults and children took part in our 5K family fun run.  It was wonderful to see so many parents and pupils supporting this event with a number of runners from local athletic clubs…

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East Cavan Eagles U-12 Girls – 27th March 2022

Congratulations to Muireann, Louise, Aibhlinn, Kate and Cara from 5th Class who were part of the East Cavan Eagles U-12

Green Schools – School Garden Clean-up 5th March 2022

As part of the Green Schools Programme, our Green Schools Committee organised a much needed clean-up of our School Garden on Saturday March 5th.  This was the first opportunity for Pupils, Parents and Teachers to come together since COVID restrictions…

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World Book Day 3rd March 2022

To celebrate World Book Day, our Parents Association organised for Christopher Merton, author of children’s book, Mr Sloth’s Party to come and chat to the children about his love of writing and theatre and what inspired him to write his…

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Pancake Day 1st March 2022

Our pupils were treated to pancakes at lunch time and a choice of chocolate sauce, maple syrup and lemon juice.  Thoroughly enjoyed by all!  Many thanks to our Parents Association for providing these lovely treats for our pupils.