The Senior classes from our school were invited by Drumfad NS to join them on a trip to the Raphoe Royal and Prior Secondary school to attend “The Ingenious Ulster Science Show”. The show was based on inventors from Ulster from 1660 to the present day. Some of the inventors included Hans Sloane, Joesph Black & Harry Ferguson. It may have ignited an interest in science in the minds of the children !
The children really enjoyed the Science Show and learned so much! They also really enjoyed visiting the secondary school and the yummy cookies & juice provided by the school.
The children enjoyed getting to know the children from Drumfad NS and look forward to the next time they can go on a trip together !
The First Holy Communion took place this year in Fanavolty Chapel on Saturday 13th May at 12pm. 16 children from all of the local schools in Fanad made their First Holy Communion on the day. Congratulations to Aoibhinn who made her First Holy Communion and also who read the Prayer before Communion so well on the day. Mass was celebrated by Fr Pat McGarvey and tea was provided in Fanavolty Hall by local parishioners . Thank you to MĂșinteoir GrĂĄinne for preparing Aoibhinn for her special day. Thank you to all who helped out to make it such a lovely event for everyone.
All of the children started their Swimming lessons in Carrigart on Friday April 28th. The swimming lessons last for one hour with a qualified Swim Instructor. The children will attend for 8 lessons. Lessons and bus are heavily subsidised by the school, therefore children must only pay âŹ5 per lesson. Swimming tests take place on Friday 9th June. Certificates will be given out on Friday 16th June.
Ballyheerin school is delighted to be hosting our own Exhibition at the Fanad Lighthouse on Tuesday 7th March 11am – 12:30pm.
The whole community of âIn between the watersâ are invited along, as well as parents, families and neighbours.
Firstly, we will have a grounds tour of the Lighthouse, leaving the ticket office at 11am approx. Then, some of the children will present their artwork which will be on display. The Artwork will include the Wall Piece which the children created inspired by the Fanad Peninsula, as well as project-work completed by the children and their families based also on Fanad .
This will be followed by the children playing a few tunes on their tin whistles and singing a few songs.The Senior Class children will also get a tour of the tower.
We do hope that it will be a lovely event for everyone – children, staff, parents and neighbours. We also hope that everyone will join in with the song âMulroy Bayâ. We are looking forward to seeing you all there.
The children are so excited to have the Fashion Designer Rebecca Marsden coming to work with them in the school. Rebecca will create some artwork with the children based on our locality. The designs will be exhibited in the Regional Cultural Centre on 9th Dec 1-2pm. All will be welcome to attend the Exhibition, where a child from our school will present our design.
Ballyheerin NS re-opens on Thursday 1st September 9:20am-3pm. Junior Infants will finish at 12pm each day for the first week . All children to be collected at 12pm on Friday 2nd Sept to facilitate a staff meeting. Looking forward to seeing you all. Aoife
