Author Archives: Nicola Byrne

Children from junior and senior infants, 1st and 2nd classes and 6th class took art in the annual music and drama festival in Arklow. All classes excelled in their relevant age groups in the category of ‘action poem’. Junior infants performed ‘I wish I was a Sailor’ by Mary Whelan and were highly commended on their performance. All children really looked the part in their lovely sailor costumes. 1st and 2nd classes performed a Gabriel Fitzmaurice poem about walking in the country. Facial expression and clarity were two aspects of the performance that the adjudicator commented on, awarding them very highly commended. Finally, 6th class took to the stage at … Continue reading →

Sixth class are currently in the throws of entrepreneurship. They are presently at stage 6 of a 7 stage process, which involves the children coming up with some business ideas, facing a board of ‘dragons’, deciding on a class project, meeting a business person, identifying one’s own capabilities and strengths within the area of business, choosing a team that he/she is best suited to and finally, making it all happen. The children of 6th class in Scoil Ghormáin Noafa will showcase their business on Thursday, March 23rd. The business is mainly based around candle gifts, with a few extra surprises on the day. All items on sale will make wonderful … Continue reading →

The children of Scoil Ghormáin Naofa know that they are very privileged as they receive football, hurling and rugby training throughout the year. The children have taken part in two rugby blitzes. Their G.A.A. coaching with Noel has really stood to them as they now prepare for Rackard League and mini – sevens.

Rackard League Well done to our Rackard League boys team (Niall O’ Shaughnessy, Donnacha O’ Connor, Ross Higgins, James Kavanagh, Jack O’ Gorman, Conn Kinsella, Niall Condren, Gavin Kelly, P. J. Crotty, Doran Daly O’ Toole, Michael Kavanagh and David Byrne) for representing their school in the Rackard League. After some wonderful performances, the boys made it through to the district final where they were defeated by a strong Kilrush team. We thank Mr. Breen and Mick Kavanagh for their hard work and dedication in training this talented bunch of boys. Well done to our girls who proudly represented Scoil Ghormáin Naofa also. They put up some great performances, especially … Continue reading →