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# St Aidan's National School

Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo

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- [6th Class Graduation 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-2020/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan’s N.S. this June.
- [Write a Book Project](https://kiltimaghns.ie/write-a-book-project/) - Sixth class pupils have been working hard at home completing their 'Write a Book' projects. We definitely have some budding authors in our midst. Well done to all who submitted a book. You can download and read a sample of them here. Terror Teddies in Trundletown The Virus St Breda's Tomorrow Holiday of a Lifetime
- [Spring 2018 Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/spring-2018-newsletter/)
- [September 2018 Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/september-2018-newsletter/)
- [October/November Newsletter 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/october-november-newsletter-2018/)
- [December 2018 Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/december-2018-newsletter/)
- [January 2019 Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/january-2019-newsletter/)
- [Special Edition Newsletter -March 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/special-edition-newsletter-march-2019/)
- [Easter 2019 Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/easter-2019-newsletter/)
- [September 2019 Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-september-2019/)
- [October/November 2019 Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/october-november-2019-newsletter/)
- [Catholic Schools Week - Grandparents' Day 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/catholic-schools-week-grandparents-day-2018/) - Catholic Schools Week 2018 runs from Sunday 28 January to Sunday 4 February. It is an all-Ireland annual celebration which invites Catholic schools to give expression in a special way to the ethos of Catholic education. The theme for 2018 is ‘Catholic Schools: Called to be a Family of Families’. Here in St Aidan's as we
- [Operation Transformation 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/operation-transformation-2017-2/) - Linking in with our Active School Maintenance programme, classes have being joining schools nationwide getting active for 10 minutes of fun exercise, every morning at 10 o’ clock as part of RTE Operation Transformation 10@10. In support of our local Operation Transformation leader Mary Diamond and we had planned a walk around Kiltimagh on Friday 2nd
- [St Patrick's Day 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2018-2/) - This year, as is customary, Banna Cheoil Naomh Aodáin and the majorettes took part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Kiltimagh. . As we approach the 30th anniversary of the opening of St Aidan's NS, the theme of our float this year was St.Aidan's NS-30 Years Shaping Your Little Pearls of Wisdom! Despite
- [Exhibition Match at McHale Park](https://kiltimaghns.ie/exhibition-match-at-mchale-park/) - Well done to the boys from 5th and 6th class who participated in an exhibition match at half-time on Sunday 18th March at the Mayo v Tyrone game. They played against a selection of small schools from South Mayo. Congratulations to our wonderful footballers who represented St Aidan's N.S See more photos
- [Trócaire Fundraiser 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/trocaire-fundraiser-2018-2/) - Our fundraising Bake Sale and Jumble Sale for Trócaire was a great success! We are delighted to have raised €787.90 for a very worthy cause. Thanks to all who baked, donated toys and books and supported this event. A special Thank You to Mr. Donnellan and Sixth Class who organised the fundraiser. See more photos of the event
- [Credit Union Quiz Finals](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-quiz-finals/) - Congratulations to St. Aidan's Credit Union Quiz team, who represented our school on the National Finals of the Credit Union Quiz in RDS in Dublin on Sunday 8th April 2018. They did us proud-Well done all. Thanks to Mrs Hickey and parents who helped prepare the team for this event.
- [First Holy Communion 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion-2018-2/) - Congratulations to all the children from Second Class who made their First Holy Communion in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Saturday 12th May 2018. Thanks to their teacher Mrs Mooney for preparing the pupils for this special event in their lives. Thanks to Ms. Lee and the choir from 3rd- 6th class whose singing added so
- [School Choir take part in concert](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-choir-take-part-in-concert/) - On Wed 23 May our school choir took part in a concert, organised by Mayo International Choral Festival, to honour George Lee as one of Mayo's heroes of Music and Song. Over the years George has provided an accompaniment for our choir on numerous occasions, so we were delighted to be part of this event.
- [Active Week 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2018-2/) - Our school took part in Active School s Week again this year from 11th-15th June and was once again a great success. The children engaged in a number of different activities including tennis, rugby, gymnastics, dance ,yoga, circuits and a Sports Day The main aims of our Active Week were to re-generate interest in being more active
- [6th Class Graduation 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-2018/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan's N.S. this June. A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Thursday 21st June 2018. The mass was celebrated by Fr Pat Lynch and was attended by all the Sixth class pupils, their parents, grandparents, friends , members of the school staff.
- [June assembly](https://kiltimaghns.ie/june-assembly/) - We had our final assembly for the school year on Monday 25th June 2018. The assembly began with a short prayer service. We remembered the many achievements and success we have had over the past year. Click here to see photos As they leave the school, Ms Lee acknowledged the contribution the
- [School Calendar 2018-2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-calendar-2018-2019/) - We wish all pupils a safe and happy Summer holiday. Download School Calendar for 2018-2019
- [Welcome Back- September 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/welcome-back-september-2018/) - Welcome back to all our pupils and staff as we start our new school year. Hopefully it will be a happy and successful year for everybody. Click here to see photos of all classes on first day of term. Sincere thanks to all of the following and their staff for giving St. Aidan’s N.S. its fresh new look
- [Cross Country Running 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-running-2018-2/) - Well done to all the pupils in 3rd 4th 5th and 6th class who participated in the recent cross country competitions. Over 100 pupils participated in trials during September and all children enjoyed taking part. 24 pupils represented St Aidans in the East Mayo finals held at Swinford Golf course and all of them did
- [Sponsored Walk 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-2018-2/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 14th October 2018. This year we also had a Sponsored Run for the Senior pupils. Many of the school staff and pupils, together with their family and friends took part in the walk. It was a great success. Thanks to the Parents Association for
- [Mini-Sevens 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mini-sevens-2018/) - Well done to the girls and boys from St Aidan's who represented our school in the first round of the Cumann na mBunscol Allianz Mini 7s at Swinford Amenities Park today -17th Oct . Our girls showed great determination in their opening match against Swinford and were defeated by Foxford in their second game. Our
- [Halloween 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/halloween-2018/) - from all at St Aidans! Junior Infants , Senior Infants, First and Second Class pupils all enjoyed dressing up today .
- [30th Anniversary Celebrations](https://kiltimaghns.ie/30th-anniversary-celebrations-2/) - A Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated on 19 Oct 2018 to mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of St Aidan's N.S. Kiltimagh. Fr. Michael Quinn, Chairperson of the BoM, together with Fr Paddy Kilcoyne, former chairperson, and Fr. John Maloney, former religious advisor, concelebrated the Mass. The St. Aidan's school choir, under the direction
- [Christmas Concert 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-concert-2018-2/) - All classes from St. Aidan's took part in our recent fundraising Christmas concert . Each class performed at a matinee and evening show. Due to space limitation the concert was held over two days, on Wed 12th and Thurs 13th December. Wednesday's show opened with a dance a routine, co-ordinated by The Redmond School of Dance and Mrs
- [Christmas 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2018-2/) - We have all been very busy here in St. Aidan's preparing for Christmas. We got into the Christmas spirit last November when we took part in the annual Team Hope Shoebox Appeal . This year we donated our highest total ever -just over 260 shoeboxes! Well done everybody and thanks again to Mr Donnellan
- [Leave No Trace](https://kiltimaghns.ie/leave-no-trace-2/) - We recently had a visit from Sorcha from Mayo County Council who came to present the Leave No Trace programme to our senior pupils. Leave No Trace is an Outdoor Ethics Education Programme designed to promote and inspire outdoor recreation through education,research and partnerships. Sorcha came to speak to 4th and 5th Class to promote and encourage
- [St Patrick's Day 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2019-2/) - Banna Cheoil Scoil Aodáin and the majorettes were out in full uniform on Thursday 14th March to welcome the Quaker City String Band and friends from Philadelphia to Kiltimagh for the St Patrick's Day festival As we marched in Main Street some locals came out to join in the welcome Band members enjoyed some
- [New Traffic and Safety Arrangements](https://kiltimaghns.ie/new-traffic-and-safety-arrangements/) - New traffic and safety arrangements are being implemented from Mon 1st April 2019. See Special Edition March Newsletter for more details Thank you all for your co-operation. These changes are on a trial basis with a view to more permanent markings. All parents will receive a questionnaire next week and we welcome your feedback. Your
- [Trócaire Fundraiser 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/trocaire-fundraiser-2019-2/) - Our annual fundraising Bake Sale and Jumble Sale for Trócaire took place on Friday 12th April 2019. It was a great success! We are delighted to have raised €800 for a very worthy cause. Thanks to all who baked, donated toys and books and supported this event. A special Thank You to Mr. Donnellan and Sixth Class who organised
- [Easter Assembly 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/easter-assembly-2019-2/) - On Friday 12th April the whole school community gathered in the school hall for an end of term assembly. We were delighted to welcome the Soccer Team from St Louis Community School who have recently won The Connacht Senior School A Competition . It was great to see many of our past pupils on the winning
- [First Holy Communion 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion-2019-2/) - Congratulations to all the children from Second Class who made their First Holy Communion in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Saturday 11th May 2019. Thanks to their teacher Ms McNicholas for preparing the pupils for this special event in their lives. Thanks to Ms. Lee and the choir from 3rd & 4th class whose singing added
- [Active Week 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2019/) - As part of our Active flag intiative, Active Week took place from May 7th to 10th 2019. We would particularly like to thank Miss Nyland, Mrs. Rushe for organising the week and the Active Committee for helping and in the planning and running of the week. Click here to read all about our activities
- [Confirmation 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/confirmation-2019/) - Congratulations to all the pupils from 5th and 6th Classes who were confirmed on Saturday 25th May 2019 in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh. Thanks to their teachers Mrs McHugh, Mrs Moooney and Mr Donnellan for preparing the pupils for this special event in their lives. Thanks to Ms. Lee and the choir from 3rd-4th class. Thanks
- [Cumann na nBunscol Final](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-nbunscol-final/) - Congratulations to our Boys Team who won defeated Ballinrobe in the Cumann na mBunscol Division 1 County Final at MacHale Park, on Monday, June 10th. Boys -you did us proud! Thanks to all our supporters and to Mr Donnellan, Mr Veigh and Berni for training the team. Thanks also to Kiltimagh GAA for treating the
- [End of Year Assembly](https://kiltimaghns.ie/end-of-year-assembly/) - We had our final assembly for the school year on Monday 24th June. The assembly began with a short prayer service. We remembered the many achievements and success we have had over the past year. Mrs Cunnane commended the pupils who had almost full attendance for the year. They were presented with certificates Ms Lee
- [Credit Union acknowledges 30 year link with St. Aidan’s!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-acknowledges-30-year-link-with-st-aidans-2/) - There was a warm welcome for 4 officers of Kiltimagh District Credit Union when they arrived to the end-of-year assembly in the school. Mick Dolan, Kevin Garvey, Mairead King and Aidan Staunton were visiting to mark a significant milestone for both the school and Credit Union. For 30 years the pupils of St. Aidan’s have
- [Welcome back- September 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/welcome-back-september-2019/) - Welcome back to all our pupils and staff as we start our new school year. Hopefully it will be a happy and successful year for everybody. Click here to see photos of all classes at the start of a new school year. Do check back to our website for regular updates on all our activities.
- [Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country Running 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-cross-country-running-2019/) - Four teams, two boys and two girls teams, represented St Aidan's at the Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country championships in Swinford on Thursday 19th Sptember. They competed in glorious sunshine with teams from all over East Mayo for places at Stage 2. Well done to all our pupils and sincere thanks to Mr. Donnellan for
- [Mayo Trials Cross Country Running](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mayo-trials-cross-country-running-2/) - Well done to all our runners who competed in dreadful conditions today at Beleek, Ballina in the Mayo trials. Once again, each and every runner showed great determination and team spirit. Congratulations to Ava and Tom (4th Class) who will go forward to represent St Aidan's at the Connacht finals in October. Date and venue
- [Sponsored walk 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-2019-2/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 13th October 2019. Many of the school staff and pupils, together with their family and friends took part in the walk. It was a great success. Thanks to the Parents Association for organising the event and providing refreshments afterwards in the school hall. See more
- [Maths Week 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-week-2019/) - Maths Week Ireland ran from 12th-20th October 2109 and we have been very busy all week taking part in various maths activites in all classrooms. Children from Junior Infants to 6th Class took part in Maths Stations over the week and had lots of fun with the games. From 2nd to 6th Class we had
- [Race 2 Glory Sponsorship](https://kiltimaghns.ie/race-2-glory-sponsorship/) - Race2Glory, Kiltimagh were delighted to sponsor running gear to St. Aidan’s N.S. recently. The new tops in the royal blue colour have the St. Aidan’s school crest and Race2Glory Crest on the front with the school name to the back. 3 Committee members – Avril, Colette
- [Halloween 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/halloween-2019-2/) - from all at St Aidan's Junior Infants, Senior Infants, First and Second Classes enjoyed dressing up for Halloween. See more photos
- [Shoeboxes 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/shoeboxes-2019-2/) - This year, once again St. Aidan's are taking part in the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. Well Done to all the pupils who donated shoeboxes! Thanks to Mr Donnellan for co-ordinating the event and to the 6th class for all their help. see more photos
- [Men’s Shed delighted to support St. Aidan’s Sensory Garden Project](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mens-shed-support-st-aidans-sensory-garden-project/) - St. Aidan’s acknowledges the wonderful work carried out by Seamus Swift and colleagues at the Men’s Shed, Kiltimagh. The 5 planters which were delivered during November are a fantastic addition to the Courtyard Sensory Garden currently being developed at the school. They were planted up
- [Book Week 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2019-2/) - Book Week took place in St. Aidan’s N.S. from Mon 2nd - Friday 6th Dec. This event helps to promote an interest in and love of reading. Various activities took place during the week such as workshops with visiting writers , Buddy Reading ( Junior and Senior Classes), a Table Quiz, D.E.A.R. Time, (Drop Everything and
- [Mrs Cunnane's Cracking Christmas Raffle.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mrs-cunnanes-cracking-christmas-raffle/) - The draw for Mrs 's Cunnane's Cracking Christmas Raffle took place in school on Wednesday 18th Dec. Mrs Cunnane organised the bumper raffle with 43 prizes, to mark her retirement after 40 years of service. The raffle has been a great fundraising success. Congratulations to all the winners! Download the full list of prizewinners
- [Mrs Cunnane Retires](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mrs-cunnane-retires/) - Congratulations and best wishes to Mrs Cunnane, who retired after 40 years service to the teaching profession, 37 of which were spent in St Aidan's. On Fri 20th December the whole school community and invited guests assembled in the school hall for a special mass and tribute to Mrs Cunnane on her last day
- [Catholic Schools Week 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/catholic-schools-week-2020/) - This week is Catholic Schools Week. The theme for Catholic Schools this year is : ‘Living in Harmony With God’s Creation’. On Tuesday we had a short prayer service to mark the start of Catholic Schools Week. On Thursday, to celebrate Grandparents Day ,we had a special mass at 10am in the church. At the mass a representative
- [Active HOME Week 2020  (April 27th – May 3rd))](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-home-week-2020-april-27th-may-3rd/) - National ‘Active SCHOOL Week’ takes place every April and is a really enjoyable part of the school year for many children. This year, because of COVID-19, it is not possible for this to go ahead so we have been asked to invite the families of our school to participate in the ‘Active HOME Week‘ challenge instead. Click here to see
- [Maths Eyes Competition](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-eyes-competition/) - Great news for St Aidan's! We have just been informed that three of our entries for the nationwide Maths Eyes Competition have been shortlisted out of hundreds of entries from across the island of Ireland and beyond! Maths Eyes is an innovative approach to building a positive image of mathematics. It involves giving learners of all
- [6th Class Graduation](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan’s N.S. this June. This year due to Covid 19 restrictions it was a very different celebration . On Thursday 18th June 2020 pupils and their parents, while adhering to social distancing guideline, assembled in the school yard. Mr Butler, welcomed everybody. He praised
- [School re-opening September 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-re-opening-september-2020/) - We are looking forward to returning to school on 1st September 2020. We have been working away in the background preparing for a safe return of pupils and staff. Read all detail and changes here
- [Retirement Wishes](https://kiltimaghns.ie/retirement-wishes/) - Best wishes to Marian and Joe Higgins who recently retired after almost twenty years as caretakers in St. Aidan's. On Friday 11th September we invited Marian and Joe back to the school where Fr Michael Quinn (Chairperson Board of Management) and Mr Butler made a presentation to them on behalf of the Board of Management
- [First Holy Communion 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion/) - Congratulations to all the children in 3rd Class who will made their First Holy Communion on Sat 3rd October. The Communion class were presented today with certificates signed by Fr.Michael to mark the occasion. They are also today, enjoying a goodie bag presented to them by the Parents' Association. Our thanks to them. We are
- [Halloween 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/halloween-2020-2/) - Halloween will be different this year due to Covid 19 regulations. However all pupils (and staff!) enjoyed the opportunity to dress up in their Halloween costumes on Friday as the school breaks for mid-term. Junior Infants 3rd Class 1st Class 2nd Class see more photos
- [Book Week 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2020-2/) - Book Week took place in St Aidan's from 30th Nov - 6th Dec. This annual event helps to promote an interest in and love of reading. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the format was slightly different to other years. However we think the children had a most enjoyable week. The Book Fair was online this year
- [Christmas 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2020/) - Christmas celebrations in St Aidan's were a bit different this year due to Covid 19 Restrictions. However it has been as busy as ever! Junior Infants helped to decorate our Christmas tree and crib in early December. Each class recorded a short Christmas video ( in accordance with Covid guidelines) which was shared with parents.
- [Amber Flag](https://kiltimaghns.ie/amber-flag/) - This year we have been working on an Amber Flag application. The Amber Flag Initiative is run by Pieta House and promotes positive mental health amongst children and young people. The school has been actively engaged in the areas of well being and mindfulness for some time. The Amber Flag Initiative gave us all the
- [Amber Ramble Fundraiser](https://kiltimaghns.ie/amber-ramble-fundraiser/) - The ‘Amber Ramble’ was our great fundraising event for Pieta House, run as part of our application for the Amber Flag. We are so thankful to the entire school community for all the generous donations that amounted to over €2,000. This money will do so much good for people struggling with mental health issues and
- [Amber Flag Success!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/amber-flag-success/) - Great news for St. Aidan’s! The members of the Amber Flag Committee 2020/2021, namely Daniel, Katie, Ciara, Johnny, Aoibhinn, Jessica, Ms. McCallion and Ms. Lee (Amber Flag Co-ordinator) got some terrific news last week! They were delighted to be told that the application for the Amber Flag award was successful and St. Aidan’s NS has
- [Music in the Classroom 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/music-in-the-classroom-2015-2/) - Pupils from 2nd,3rd and 4th Class attended the Irish Times - Music in the Classroom Concert in The Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Monday 12th January. They have being preparing for the concert in class during the last term and really enjoyed The National Concert Orchestra while joining in the various activities and singing along to the familiar
- [Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine](https://kiltimaghns.ie/gaeilgeoiri-na-seachtaine-4/) - Comhghairdeas do na paistí a bhí roghnaithe mar Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine sna ranganna seo a leanas: Rang a hAon, Louise Ward , Regina Flaherty. Rang a Dó, Oisín McNicholas, Rang a Trí, Jonathan Houlihan, Rang a Ceathar,Jonathan McHugh , Rang a Cúig, Luke Bennett, Rang a Sé, Orla Quinn.
- [Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-sports-quiz-2/) - Congratulations to the St. Aidan's N.S. team who came first in the first round of the Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz which was held recently in Foxford. Below are the members of the two teams from St. Aidan's N.S. Kiltimagh who took part in the first round of the Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz held recently
- [Cumann na mBunScol Handball](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-handball-3/) - Congratulations to the girls from St. Aidan's N.S. who represented the school at the Cumann na mBunscol Handball competition in McHale Park on 8th February 2015. Three of the group will now go forward to the Connacht Cumann na mBunscol Final in Galway on 15th February.We wish them the best of luck!
- [Catholic Schools Week 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/catholic-schools-week-2015-2/) - The theme of Catholic Schools Week for 2015 was Catholic Schools -Called to Serve. We began Catholic Schools Week in St Aidan's N.S. with an assembly and prayer service in the school hall. During the week children from the 4th Class made St. Brigid's crosses (with the help of some local experts!) Each class worked on an activity
- [Credit Union Quiz - first round.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-quiz-2/) - Congratulations to both teams from Saint Aidan's N.S.who came first in the recent Credit Union Quiz.(first round ) Well done to all involved! Under 11 team Under 13 team
- [Credit Union School Quiz -second round](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-school-quiz-second-round/) - Congratulations to the two teams who competed at Chapter level in the Credit Union Schools Quiz in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport on Saturday 28 February 2015. Both teams performed very well with the under-11 team coming in joint 3rd place. Thanks to Mrs. Claire Hickey for all her help in preparing both teams.
- [Kiltimagh Choral Competition 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/kiltimagh-choral-competition-2015/) - Congratulations to St. Aidan's N.S. choir who, under the direction of Ms Lee, came first in Competition A for Primary School as part of the Kiltimagh Choral Festival on Friday 27th February 2015. The choir comprises of pupils from 3rd to 6th Classes. Well done to all involved! Click here to view their performance Dr. Patrick Devine,
- [Saint Patrick's Day 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/saint-patricks-day-2015/) - This year, as is customary, Banna Cheoil Naomh Aodáin and the majorettes took part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Kiltimagh. . The theme of our float this year was based on our Get Active initiative. St. Aidan's All-Stars were made up of dancers, boxers, footballers, runners, golfers, karate kids and lots more! The Junior and
- [Trócaire Fundraiser.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/trocaire-fundraiser/) - Our fundraising Bake Sale and Jumble Sale for Trócaire was a great success! We are delighted to have raised €822.26 for a very worthy cause. Thanks to all who baked, donated toys and books and supported this event. A special Thank You to Mr. Donnellan and Sixth Class who organised the fundraiser. All the children enjoyed the lovely treats
- [Easter Assembly](https://kiltimaghns.ie/easter-assembly/) - On Wednesday 25th February school staff and pupils came together for our Easter Assembly. Mrs King acknowledged all the great teaching and learning that had taken place in the school over the term. We then had a short prayer service where we focused on Holy Week. The service included readings and hymns and the placing of symbolic items in Our
- [Confirmation 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/confirmation-2015/) - Congratulations to all the pupils from 5th and 6th Classes who were confirmed on Sunday 19th April 2015 in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh. Thanks to their teachers Mrs Rushe and Mr Donnellan for preparing the pupils for this special event in their lives. Thanks to Ms. Lee and the choir from 3rd-4th class. Thanks also to
- [Get Active Week 2015 (April 27th - May 1st)](https://kiltimaghns.ie/get-active-week-2015-april-27th-may-1st/) - This week is Get Active Week in our school. The whole school will be making a greater effort to be active throughout the school day and all classes will be taking part in at least one activity per day as well as Wake up, Shake up for ten minutes each morning. Other activities taking place
- [First Holy Communion 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion-2015-2/) - Congratulations to all the children from Second Class who made their First Holy Communion in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Saturday 9th May 2015. Thanks to their teachers Mrs Mooney and Mr. Cunnane for preparing the pupils for this special event in their lives. Thanks to Ms. Lee and the choir from 3rd- 6th class whose singing
- [Blue Star Flag Award.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/blue-star-flag-award-2/) - On Friday 5th June the 6th Class pupils were awarded their Blue Flag. This was the culmination of a very successful year's project work based on the Blue Star programme. The aim of this programme is to foster better knowledge and understanding of the European Union and how it affects our lives amongst Irish primary pupils through classroom
- [6th Class Graduation 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-2015/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan's N.S. this June. A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Thursday 18th June 2015. The mass was celebrated by Fr Paddy Kilcoyne and was attended by all the Sixth class pupils, their parents, grandparents, friends and members of the school staff
- [Mrs King's Retirement](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mrs-kings-retirement-2/) - A special assembly was held in St. Aidan's N.S. on Wednesday 24th June to mark the retirement of our principal Mrs. King. The celebrations began with our school band and majorettes welcoming Mrs. King and family at the school gates and escorting them to the school hall. We all then proceeded to the school hall
- [St. Aidan's makes Healthy Choices!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-makes-healthy-choices/) - As we begin our new school year we focus on healthy lifestyles for the first term. We want to remind you all about our Healthy Eating Policy. During this term all classes will learn about The Food Pyramid and will be encouraged to make healthy food choices. We are continuing our Active Schools initiative and all pupils
- [Cross Country Running Competition 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-running-competition-2015-2/) - Four teams from third, fourth, fifth and sixth classes participated in the East Mayo Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country Running competition in Swinford on 23rd September 2015. Well done to all the pupils who participated. Congratulations to the senior boys team who now go forward to the County Finals . Clich here to see more photos of the
- [Presentation of the National Flag](https://kiltimaghns.ie/presentation-of-the-national-flag-2/) - On Thursday, 24th September, St Aiden's N.S. was visited by members of the Defence Forces-Lieutenant Brian Daly and Corporal Mark Bennett both from Renmore Barracks. They were accompanied by Commandant Joe Freeley from the Athlone Barracks. Commandant Joe Freeley, a past pupil of this school, was a surprise guest. This visit is the first part of a National 1916
- [Sponsored Walk, October 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-october-2015-2/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 4th October 2015. A large number of people from the school community together with their family and friends took part in the walk. It was a great success. Thanks to the Parents Association for organising the event and providing refreshments afterwards in the school hall. Click
- [Maths Week 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-week-2015-2/) - St. Aidans NS, along with schools all over the country, took part in Maths Week Ireland from October 12-16th. Maths Week Ireland promotes, awareness, appreciation and understanding of maths through a huge variety of events and activities. Here is a sample of activities that we were involved in: Second Class learned about mazes and tried designing their
- [Halloween 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/halloween-2015/) - Junior and Senior Infants and First Class got all dressed up and scary for Halloween!
- [Shoeboxes 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/shoeboxes-2015/) - This year, once again St. Aidan's are taking part in the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. Well Done to all the pupils who donated 242 shoeboxes! The boxes from Mayo are going to Africa this year. Team Hope are busy ensuring the boxes are ready on time. Amanda (Team Hope co-ordinator) called to our assembly on Friday
- [Science Week 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/science-week-2015-2/) - St. Aidan’s N.S took part in Science Week from 9th – 15th November. As part of Science week, Science Ireland visited our school on Tuesday 10th November. Fifth and sixth class pupils worked in teams and made their own rockets. They then tested their rockets outside to see which one went the highest. Senior Infants and
- [Book Week 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2015-2/) - Book Week took place in St. Aidan’s N.S. from Mon.23rd to Fri. 27th November. This is an annual event and helps to further promote an interest in and love of reading. . On Friday we had Character Day - when everybody dressed as a character from a book. Various activities took place during Book Week such as
- [Christmas Concert 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-concert-2015-2/) - All classes from St. Aidan's took part in our recent fundraising Christmas concert . Each class performed at a matinee and evening show. Due to space limitation the concert was held over two days, on Wed 16th and Thurs 17th December. Each show opened with a selection of songs from St. Aidan's school choir under the direction of
- [Christmas 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2015-2/) - We have all been very busy here in St. Aidan's preparing for Christmas. Junior and Senior Infants helped to put up the Christmas tree and crib. On 8th December St Aidan's N.S. Choir ( pupils from 3rd-6th Classes) visited the local bank and Credit Union where they sang carols and Christmas songs under the direction of
- [Sr. Kathleen Foley. RIP](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sr-kathleen-foley-rip/) - Pupils from the Senior Classes and their teachers attended the funeral mass for Sister Kathleen Foley who died suddenly on Friday 15th January 2016. Sr Kathleen was the last Saint Louis nun to work in our school. She retired in 1999, having worked here since the school opened in 1988. She was previously a member of
- [Operation Transformation-Healthy Lunchboxes](https://kiltimaghns.ie/operation-transformation-healthy-lunchboxes/) - This term, in conjunction with our Healthy Eating Policy, we once again focus on encouraging pupils to make healthy choices regarding their food. We did a survey in January to see what children bring in their lunchboxes. Overall lunches in the school are very healthy. Click here to see the results. For lots of
- [Catholic Schools Week 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/catholic-schools-week-2016/) - The theme of Catholic Schools Week for 2016 was Catholic Schools -Challenged to Proclaim God's Mercy. Catholic Schools Week is an all-Ireland annual event. It is a celebration of Catholic schools throughout Ireland. We began each day with a short reflection in the school hall. The highlight of the week was Grandparents' Day on Wednesday 3rd
- [Kiltimagh Choral](https://kiltimaghns.ie/kiltimagh-choral/)
- [Kiltimagh Choral Competition 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/kiltimagh-choral-competition-2016/) - Congratulations to St. Aidan's N.S. choir who have been awarded 1st place in the choral competition for Primary School as part of the Kiltimagh Choral Festival on Friday 26th February 2016. The choir accompanied by Ms Deirdre Lee and conducted by Ms Vivienne Lee gave an outstanding performance of their 2 pieces – Pure Imagination and I Just
- [Parish Mission](https://kiltimaghns.ie/parish-mission/) - On Tuesday 1st March five members of the Franciscan Order of Missioners visited our school. They met with all classes, spoke about their lives and work, sang songs and answered the many questions the children had for them.The mission continues all week in thr parish.
- [Engineers' Week 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/engineers-week-2016-2/) - Feb 29th-March 6th was Engineers' Week around the country. We looked at some resources on Tuesday to discuss the work of different types of engineers. On Wednesday, Thomas Campbell, a civil engineer who works in the area of water treatment plants came to visit the school. . He gave a talk to the senior classes about
- [Seachtain na Gaeilge 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/seachtain-na-gaeilge-2016-2/) - Bhí Seachtain na Gaeilge gnóthach againn i Scoil Aodáin. Bhí sé iontach an méid Gaeilge a bhí le cloisteáil ar fud na scoile. Le linn na seachtaine fuair na páistí greamáin mar dhuais nuair a rinne said iarracht an Gaeilge a labhairt sa seomra ranga agus sa chlós. Gach lá bronnadh ‘Gaelgóir an Lae’ ar
- [Proclamation Day](https://kiltimaghns.ie/proclamation-day-2/) - Today, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, the rebellion for Irish independence. For the past few weeks all pupils were busy learning about different aspects of the Rising so we had an assembly to show the community all of our efforts and raised our National Flag outside after. We had a number of special
- [Active School's Week -What's coming up this year!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-week-whats-coming-up-this-year/) - Active School's Week will take place from April 25th - 28th next. Following last year's success everyone is looking forward to a fun filled and active week. This year , we will begin each day with Wake up, Shake up in the school hall which will be followed by various activities. The week will vary for
- [Active Week 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2016/) - The Department of Education and Skills and Healthy Ireland encourage ALL schools to organise an Active School Week (ASW) as part of their annual school calendar. The ASW initiative is about providing FUN and INCLUSIVE physical activity opportunities for ALL members of the school community. It allows schools to reinforce the message that not only is
- [First Holy Communion 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/communion-2016-2/) - Congratulations to all of our 34 pupils from 2nd Class who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 7th alongside Craggagh N.S. After the sacrament all pupils were invited back to the school hall for refreshments provided by the Parent's Association and we would like to thank them and all involved for helping out on their
- [Travel Week 2016: May 16th -20th](https://kiltimaghns.ie/travel-week-2016-3/) - As part of the Green School's initiative the school is now focusing on Travel as their next theme. To coincide with National Walk to School Week we are taking part in a variety of activities each day this week to promote sustainable transport modes to and from school. The following will be taking place; Monday
- [Discover Science and Maths Award 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/discover-science-and-maths-award-2016/) - All of our hard work has paid off! St. Aidan's has achieved a Science Foundation Ireland Discover Science and Maths Plaque of STEM Excellence for the 2015/16 academic year. Please click below to view St. Aidan's application Award of Science Excellence 2016
- [Travel Week 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/travel-week-2016-2/) - Travel Week 2015/2016 took place last week from May 16th- 20th. The week was made up of a variety of activities including; A slogan and poster competition- Each pupil was given the opportunity to enter a slogan (Senior Classes) or picture(Junior Classes) promoting travel which helps the environment. The winners from each class were;
- [6th Class Graduation Mass 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-mass-2016-2/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan's N.S. this June. A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Tuesday 21st June 2016. The mass was celebrated by Fr Kilcoyne and Fr Lynch and was attended by all the Sixth class pupils, their parents, grandparents, friends , members of the school staff.
- [School Assembly June 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-assembly-june-2016/) - We had our final assembly for the school year on Friday 24th June 2016. The assembly began with a short prayer service as we remembered and gave thanks for many events over the past school year. We extended our hands for a blessing on the Sixth Class as they leave our school. Special guest, Norma Grego
- [School Year 2016-2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-year-2016-2017/) - Welcome back to all our pupils and staff. A special welcome to our new Junior Infants as we look forward to another school year. Click to download a list of important dates for the coming school year. Click here to see photos of all classes taken on first day of new school year.
- [Mayo Day 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mayo-day-2016-2/) - On Friday 16th September St Aidan's pupils and staff came together to show their support for the Mayo team in the All-Ireland Final on Sunday. All classes from Senior Infants to 6th Class joined in our walk downtown, waving our mayo flags and practising our Mayo chants! We stopped at St Louis Community School on the way
- [New Laptops-Sponsored by Local Businesses](https://kiltimaghns.ie/new-laptops-sponsored-by-local-businesses/) - Gary Smyth, Heneghan’s Pharmacy and Genfitt under manager Ronan Egan have very generously sponsored a set of 20 laptops to the pupils of St. Aidan’s N.S. There was great excitement when the brand new sleek laptops were first opened up in 6th Class the week we returned to school. The laptops had been prepared for
- [Sponsored Walk. October 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-october-2016-2/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 9th October 2016. A large number of people from the school community together with their family and friends took part in the walk. It was a great success. Thanks to the Parents Association for organising the event and providing refreshments afterwards in the school hall.
- [Halloween 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/halloween-2016/) - from all at St. Aidan's! Junior and Senior Infants had great fun dressing up for on Friday and playing Halloweeen games. We hope you all have a nice mid-term break! Click here to see more photos of Junior Infants
- [Shoeboxes 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/shoeboxes-2016-2/) - This year, once again St. Aidan's are taking part in the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. Well Done to all the pupils who donated 238 shoeboxes! Team Hope are busy ensuring the boxes are ready on time. Amanda (Team Hope co-ordinator) called to our assembly on Monday 14th Nov to thank the children for their on-going
- [Book Week 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/9318/) - Book Week took place in St. Aidan’s N.S. from Mon 28th Nov - Friday 2nd Dec. This is an annual event and helps to further promote an interest in and love of reading. On Friday we had Character Day - when everybody dressed as a character from a book. Various activities took place during Book Week
- [Christmas Raffle](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-raffle/) - Please support our Christmas Raffle. Draw will take place in the school hall on Wednesday 21st December. Tickets are available via the school children and are on sale in the school. All prizes are on display in the school. Thank you to all our sponsors -we really appreciate your support . Sponsors: Kiltimagh Credit Union
- [Christmas 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2016-2/) - We have all been very busy here in St. Aidan's preparing for Christmas. Second Class performed their Nativity Play -Peace on Earth at the parish Carol Service in the Church of the Holy Family on Sunday 18th December. Our school choir, under the direction of Ms Lee,sang two carols . The choir sang with a choir from
- [Catholic Schools Week](https://kiltimaghns.ie/catholic-schools-week/) - This week is Catholic Schools Week. The theme this year is Catholic Schools: Learning with Pope Francis to Care for Our Common Home. Each day we listened to a reflective quote from Laudato Si’ (LS) to put our learning into context with the message of Pope Francis in his encyclical. On Wednesday 1st February, we celebrated Grandparents’ Day.
- [Operation Transformation Walk](https://kiltimaghns.ie/operation-transformation-walk/) - In support of Operation Transformation Kiltimagh 2017 and linking in with our Green Schools Travel Theme and Active School Maintenance programme all classes went on a walk around Kiltimagh on Friday 3 Feb. Junior, Middle and Senior classes' walks varied in length and each of them were welcomed back to school with some refreshments
- [Internet Safety Talk](https://kiltimaghns.ie/internet-safety-talk-2/) - An Internet Safety Talk will be hosted by St Aidan's Parents Association on Monday 6th March at 8:30pm. Click here for details
- [St. Aidan's welcomes Quaker City String Band](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2017/) - We have been very busy here in St. Aidan's over the past few weeks preparing for Saint Patrick's Day. The band have been practising every morning and we have lots of work done on our float. We look forward to your support at the parade. On Thursday 16th March Banna Ceoil Naomh Aodáin, along with the
- [Saint Patrick's Day 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/saint-patricks-day-2017-2/) - This year, as is customary, Banna Cheoil Naomh Aodáin and the majorettes took part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Kiltimagh. . The theme of our float this year was St.Aidan's Kids are Out of this World! Despite the rain, Junior and Senior Infants enjoyed their day! Thanks to all the staff who organised and
- [Trócaire Fundraiser 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/trocaire-fundraiser-2017-2/) - Our fundraising Bake Sale and Jumble Sale for Trócaire was a great success! We are delighted to have raised €942 for a very worthy cause. Thanks to all who baked, donated toys and books and supported this event. A special Thank You to Mr. Donnellan and Sixth Class who organised the fundraiser. All the children enjoyed the lovely
- [Maths Week 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-week-2016-2/) - St. Aidans NS, along with schools all over the country, took part in Maths Week Ireland from October 15-21st. Maths Week Ireland promotes, awareness, appreciation and understanding of maths through a huge variety of events and activities. Here is a sample of activities that we were involved in:
- [First Holy Communion 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion-2017-2/) - Congratulations to all the children from Second Class who made their First Holy Communion in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Saturday 6th May 2017. Thanks to their teachers Ms Nyland and Mrs Mooney for preparing the pupils for this special event in their lives. Thanks to Ms. Lee and the choir from 3rd- 4th class whose
- [Green Flag Award](https://kiltimaghns.ie/green-flag-award-2/) - St. Aidan's N.S.were awarded their fourth Green Flag by An Taisce at an award ceremony in The McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris on Thursday 11th May. The whole school were very proud and came out to cheer as Mrs McHugh, Mrs Commons and two representatives from our Green Schools Committe brought the flag back to our school. Congratulations on
- [Confirmation 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/confirmation-2017/) - Congratulations to all the pupils from 5th and 6th Classes who were confirmed on Sunday 14th May 2017 in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh. 6th Class with their teacher Mr.Donnellan 5th Class with their teacher Mrs. Rushe Thanks to their teachers Mrs Rushe and Mr Donnellan for preparing the pupils for this special event in
- [Blue Star Award](https://kiltimaghns.ie/blue-star-award-2/) - Congratulations to 6th Class and their teacher Mr. Donnellan who were recently awarded The Blue Star certificate and EU flag. This was the culmination of a very successful year's project work based on the Blue Star programme. The aim of this programme is to foster better knowledge and understanding of the European Union and how it affects our
- [Retirement Celebrations](https://kiltimaghns.ie/retirement-celebrations/) - On Friday 16th June 2017 the whole school community assembled to celebrate the retirement and Golden Jubilee of Fr Paddy Kilcoyne, Chairman of The Board of Management and the retirement of Kathleen Walsh SNA. Fr. Paddy and Kathleen along with family and friends were escorted in the school avenue by Banna Cheoil Scoil Aodáin and majorettes. We all
- [6th Class Graduation 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-2017-2/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan's N.S. this June. A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Thursday 22nd June 2017. The mass was celebrated by Fr Kilcoyne and was attended by all the Sixth class pupils, their parents, grandparents, friends , members of the school staff.
- [School Assembly -June 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-assembly-june-2017-2/) - We had our final assembly for the school year on Tuesday 27th June 2017. The assembly began with a short prayer service. Various items were brought to our Sacred Space, as we remembered and gave thanks for many events over the past school year. We extended our hands for a blessing on the Sixth Class
- [Welcome Back!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/welcome-back-2/) - Welcome back to all our pupils and staff as we start our new school year. Hopefully it will be a happy and successful year for everybody. Do check back to our website for regular updates on all our activities. Click here to see photos of all classes on first day of term.
- [Mayo Day 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mayo-day-2017-2/) - On Friday 15th September St Aidan's pupils and staff came together in our school hall to show their support for the Mayo team in the All-Ireland Final on Sunday. Everybody wore the Mayo colours as they sang and cheered on our county team. Click here to hear Ms Lee and Senior Infants singing 'The Red
- [Support for Mayo Ladies!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/support-for-mayo-ladies/) - Pupils and staff wore red and green again this Friday to show their support for the Mayo Ladies team in the All Ireland Final on Sunday next. We gathered at the front of the school for this photo. Best of luck Ladies from all at St Aidan's!!
- [East Mayo Cross Country Trials.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/east-mayo-cross-country-trials/) - Congratulations to all our runners from 3rd, 4th , 5th and 6th Classes who participated in the East Mayo Cross Country trials in Swinford on Wed 20th September 2017. All runners did our school proud. Well done to both of our boys teams who qualified for the county finals. Well done also to Shauna
- [Sponsored Walk 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-2017-2/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 1st October 2017. Many of the school staff and pupils, together with their family and friends took part in the walk. It was a great success. Thanks to the Parents Association for organising the event and providing refreshments afterwards in the school hall. See more photos
- [Cross Country Running County Finals](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-running-county-finals/) - Well done to our boys teams and Shauna Lily from 3rd Class competed in the Cross Country running county finals in Beleek, Ballina on Thursday 26th Sept 2017. You all did us proud! Special Congratulations to Liam and Believe who qualified for the All -Ireland Finals in Kiltoom, Roscommon on Saturday 21st Oct. We wish
- [Raising our 4th Green Flag!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/raising-our-4th-green-flag-2/) - On Friday 27th Oct, 2017 St Aidan's were delighted to welcome back two past pupils Dayna Finn and Maggie Byrne, European Basketball finalists, to raise our 4th Green Flag. We were awarded this Green Flag by An Taisce at an award ceremony in The McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris last May. .Maggie and Dayna with The Green School
- [Science Week 2017- Design a Raft Challenge.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/science-week-2017/) - Science Week 2017 takes place all over Ireland from 12-19 November. As part of Science week all classes will explore a science topic. Science Week Raft Challenge Two teams (Team 1 from 4th Class and Team 2 from 5th & 6th Classes) represented the school at Mayo Science and Technology National School Design Challenge 2017
- [Shoeboxes 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/shoeboxes-2017-2/) - This year, once again St. Aidan's are taking part in the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. Well Done to all the pupils who donated 218 shoeboxes! Team Hope are busy ensuring the boxes are ready on time. St. Aidan's is consistently the best primary school in Mayo for donating to this cause. Thanks again to all
- [Book week 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2017-2/) - Book Week took place in St. Aidan’s N.S. from Mon 27th Nov - Friday 1st Dec. This is an annual event and helps to further promote an interest in and love of reading. On Friday we had Character Day - when everybody dressed as a character from a book. Various activities took place during Book Week
- [Christmas Raffle 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-raffle-2017/) - Thank you to all who supported our Christmas Raffle. Draw took place in the school hall on Thursday 21st December at 11am. Congratulations to all the prize winners! Christmas Raffle Prize Winners: 1st Prize: Hudson Bay Hotel Voucher -Value €300 Sponsored by School Staff – MARTIN DOHERTY 2nd Prize: LEGO Collection Value €150 Sponsored by
- [Christmas 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2017-2/) - We have all been very busy here in St. Aidan's preparing for Christmas. Junior Infants invited parents and friends to see their Nursery Rhyme Nativity Play at school last week. They also sang some of the songs at the parish Carol Service in the Church of the Holy Family on Monday 18th December. See more photos
- [Our School Garden](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-school-garden/) - Alot of work has been done again this year with our school garden project. After Easter pupils in Senior Infants, Second and Sixth Classes sowed a variety of seeds in pots and trays. We were amazed at how fast these plants grew! Some of the 6th Class pupils dug the vegetable beds in preparation for
- [Getting Active Sept 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/getting-active/) - We have been busy here in St.Aidans getting back into Active mode after the holidays. A number of activities have taken place to get started; Active Committee 2018-2019 The Active School's Committee for this year has been set up which includes two children from each class from 1st Class to 6th. We have had our
- [County Crests in 3rd Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/county-crests-in-3rd-class/) - 3rd class studied County Meath in SESE recently. We found out lots of things about the county. We created an individual county crest depicting various aspects of ‘The Royal County’ on each one.
- [Leave No Trace](https://kiltimaghns.ie/leave-no-trace/) - Leave No Trace is an Outdoor Ethics Education Programme designed to promote and inspire outdoor recreation through education,research and partnerships. Sorcha came to speak to 4th and 5th Class to promote and encourage children in the areas mentioned above. For more info click here: http://www.leavenotraceireland.org
- [Growing Sunflowers in 1st Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/growing-sunflowers-in-1st-class/) - We have been learning about the life cycle of sunflowers. Mattie helped us to plant our own sunflower seeds in April. We have put them on the window sill in our classroom and we take turns to water them. They are growing really fast!
- [PE Policy](https://kiltimaghns.ie/pe-policy/) - St. Aidan's policy ensures that at least 5 strands are covered each year by all classes and a balanced time is given to all strands. Please see the attached policy below. P.E. Policy
- [Active Walkway- Feel Good Friday](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-walkway-feel-good-friday/) - All classes took part in completing the Walkway at least once between March 24th and 25th. Classes varied in how they completed the Walkway with most taking the opportunity to do their talking while they were walking. Take a look at some photos below of classes on the Walkway.
- [Teachers V Pupils Novelty Event](https://kiltimaghns.ie/teachers-v-pupils-novelty-event/) - On Friday last all pupils and teachers in the school took part in a novelty Active School's event to promote physical exercise within the school in a fun way. Pupils and teachers competed against each other in two activities. The Junior side of the school took part in a Santa relay in which teams had
- [Active Stars!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-stars/) - Our Active Star's Achievements Board consists of six Active Stars from each class throughout the school. Each week the teacher chooses the Active Stars or classmates nominate six pupils from their class. They choose/nominate those who have tried a little harder to be active that week within school or pupils that make an improvement in
- [Active Break Challenge 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-break-challenge-2020/) - We have successfully completed our four week Active Break Challenge thanks to all staff and pupils. Each class took part in one Active Break per day since November 16th and completed the challenge on December 11th. We are now one step closer to completing our Active Flag application. Well done everybody! Clickhere for more
- [It's Christmas!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/its-christmas/) - The Junior Infants have had great fun decorating our school Christmas Tree and putting up the crib over the last couple of days! It is their first Christmas in St. Aidan’s and they’ve done a lovely job! Thanks to Mr. Butler for putting the finishing star to the tree...it’s his first St. Aidan’s Christmas too!
- [Safe Cycling Programme](https://kiltimaghns.ie/safe-cycling-programme/) - Well done to 6th Class pupils who have been participating in the Safe Cycling Programme in association with Gerry Butler of Safe Cycling Ireland and Mayo Co. Co. The main objective of the programme is to teach the children about safe cycling practices and taking all the necessary precautions while cycling on roads. Weeks 1
- [International Week of the Deaf 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/international-week-of-the-deaf-2020/) - This week is “International Week of the Deaf 2020”. The Junior Infant class and their teacher Ms. Lee, have been very busy learning lots of new signs since starting school so that they can really communicate and learn with their friend, Eoghan. Today, we would like to highlight and wish everybody a “Happy Deaf Awareness
- [5th & 6th Class Project Work](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-project-work/) - 5th & 6th class were asked to design a tourist brochure to entice visitors to a famous landmark/ tourist attraction either in Ireland or abroad. Well -done to all students on their very creative , colourful and informative brochures. A great effort all-round. Click on links below to see more brochures Machu Picchu The Colosseum The
- [Active Home Week 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-home-week-2020/) - Active HOME Week (April 27th – May 3rd) National ‘Active SCHOOL Week’ takes place every April and is a really enjoyable part of the school year for many children. This year, because of COVID-19, it is not possible for this to go ahead so we have been asked to invite the families of our school to participate
- [Land PAWS Water Safety Programme](https://kiltimaghns.ie/land-paws-water-safety-programme/) - 3rd Class have completed the Land PAWS Water Safety Programme and 4th Class are in the process of completing it. We are currently waiting on response for certificates to show completion. Please visit link below to view more information https://watersafety.ie/primary-school/
- [Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-sports-quiz-2020/) - Congratulations to our 6th class team who won the Cumann na mBunscol East Mayo Sports Quiz in Foxford last night, with a very impressive score of 88 out of 100 . The winning team will now contest the County Final in Castlebar on February 25th . Well - done to all on a fantastic achievement
- [First Class make St Brigid's Crosses](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-class-make-st-brigids-crosses/) - First Class made St Bridget crosses with pipe cleaners.
- [Drop Everything and Dance!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/drop-everything-and-dance/) - To kick off our focus on the strand of Dance for the coming two months the whole school took part in D.E.A.D (Drop Everything and Dance) at midday today. It was enjoyed by all. Please click here to view more photos
- [Credit Union Quiz 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-quiz-2020/) - Well done to the teams from St Aidan's who participated in the Credit Union Schools Quiz in Kiltimagh on Mon 3rd Feb 2020. Congratulations to the Kiltimagh Kings who came second in Group A of the competition, losing out by just one point. Kiltimagh Kings came 2nd in Group A Kiltimagh Quiz Kings came 3rd
- [Spooky Stations 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/spooky-stations-2019/) - In connection with our Active Flag renewal Spooky Stations were set up in the hall for all classes to avail of. Pupils completed a number of activities such as gathering eyeballs, zombie step ups, dodging spiders, broomstick races and many more. Many thanks to Committee members for helping to set up and remove the stations
- [Ag déanamh Brioscaí sceallaí seacláide: Rang 5 & 6](https://kiltimaghns.ie/ag-deanamh-brioscai-sceallai-seaclaide-rang-5-6/) - Bhíomar ag déanamh 'Brioscaí Sceallaí Seacláíde'. Bhaineamar an-taitneamh as! Brioscaí sceallaí seacláide Comhábhair 175g chupán ime 175g chupán siúcra 3 ubheacha 350g plúir 1 taespúnóg púdar bácála 1 taespúnóg salainn 110g chupán sceallaí seacláide Trealamh babhla spúnóg tráidire bácála Am Fiche nóiméad Modh: Cuir an t-oigheann ar siúl (180˚c) Smear an tráidire bácála le him.
- [Connacht Cross Country Trials](https://kiltimaghns.ie/connacht-cross-country-trials/) - Well done to our two 4th Class pupils on a fantastic performance at the Connacht Cross Country Trials which were held at Moyne College Longford on Sun 13 Oct.. Both competitors ran extremely well and can very proud of their achievements!
- [Mayo Trials -Cross Country Running](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mayo-trials-cross-country-running/) - Well done to all our runners who competed in dreadful conditions at Beleek, Ballina in the Mayo trials. Once again, each and every runner showed great determination and team spirit. Congratulations to Ava and Tom (4th Class) who will go forward to represent St Aidan's at the Connacht finals in October. see more
- [Active Committee 2019-2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-committee-2019-2020/) - Today, we had our first Active School's meeting and welcomed our new members. We discussed the role of our committee and what we need to work on to begin. We discussed the following; The 'Do Your Talking While You're Walking' initiative on yard The Walkway that is currently being created PE homework on nights that
- [Maths in Junior Infants](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-in-junior-infants/) - We are settling in to our new class. Here are some photos of us during our Maths activities.
- [Junior Infants - First Art Lesson](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-first-art-lesson/) - We really enjoyed making and decorating our handprints.
- [June 2019 Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/june-2019-newsletter/)
- [Third Class Graduation](https://kiltimaghns.ie/third-class-graduation/) - 3rd Class held a Graduation Ceremony today. They were asked to nominate each other for merit awards. Each child received an award for qualities they showed throughout the year and work they completed.We took photos afterwards to mark the occasion. Well done 3rd class on a great year of hard work, friendship and fun!
- [Soccer League](https://kiltimaghns.ie/soccer-league-4/) - Well done to all the pupils from 3rd to 6th Class who took part in our recent Soccer League. The final was held on Monday 24th June. Congratulations to the winners! Thanks to Mr Donnellan and 6th Class for organising the league. Winners of Soccer League Runners up Spectators enjoying the action!
- [Next Years Infants visit St Aidan's!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/next-years-infants-visit-st-aidans/) - Last week we had visits from some prospective pupils! Children from Mary Diamonds pre school and Marita Shannon's Tigh na Leanaí came on a visit to see what is in store for them in September, when they start Junior Infants in St Aidan's. As the photos below show, they were very happy.We are looking forward
- [Cumann na mBunscol Semi- final](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-semi-final/) - Congratulations to St Aidan's Boys Team who defeated Quay School, Ballina in the Division 1 semi- final in McHale Park, Castlebar today. Well done everybody. We wish you the very best of luck in the final, which will be held in McHale Park in June. Date of final to be confirmed.
- [Active Week 2018-2019/The Daily Mile](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2018-2019/) - We had a very successful and fun filled Active Week here in St. Aidans from May 7th-10th. In order to maintain and apply for our new Active Flag a number of criteria had to be successfully met through organisation and engagement with the ASF guidelines. We would particularly like to thank the Active Committee for
- [Confirmation Retreat.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/confirmation-retreat/) - 5th and 6th Classes travelled to Ballintubber Abbey on Tue and Wed this week to attend a retreat as part of their preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation . Both classes enjoyed learning about the history of the abbey as well as engaging with the reflective and prayerful activities. Thanks to Fr Frank Fahy and
- [New Buddy Bench!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/new-buddy-bench/) - We were delighted today with the delivery of a lovely new Buddy Bench, which was arranged by the Parents Association and sponsored by Declan Foley - Designwest Kiltimagh. Thanks to Jodie Durkin for making the bench and to Louis Heneghan for painting it in such bright colours! Two more benches have been ordered and will
- [Cumann na mBunscol Competition 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-competition-2019/) - Well done to our Girls and Boys Teams who took part in the regional section of the Cumann na mBunscol competition at the Centre of Excellence in Bekan today. Congratulations to the Boys Team who progressed to the quarter finals to be held later this month. Girls Team Best of Luck to the Boys Team
- [What Club are you in?](https://kiltimaghns.ie/what-club-are-you-in/) - The pupils of 4th Class have created a survey as part of the Active School's initiative and analysed their findings based on what clubs the children in St. Aidan's take part in. The pupils visited each classroom and took a show of hands for each club. The findings were then displayed through a bar chart,line
- [Active School Partnerships](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-school-partnerships/) - Our Active School's Committee are always looking for support from outside our school. In order to gain information on areas of support we can access we have contacted ; The Mayo Sport's Partnership The HSE Health Promotion Officer The local Sports Inclusion Disability Officer We look forward to their reply.
- [Active Meeting April 2019- ASF Slogan](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-meeting-april-2019/) - Today we had an Active School's meeting with our committee to inform them that we have started the new application for the renewal of our Active flag. We reminded them of the role the committee play and what has been happening and what is coming up in the coming weeks. A slogan competition
- [5-a-side Soccer Tournament](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5-a-side-soccer-tournament/) - t The Spar 5-a-side Soccer inter-schools tournament took place in Kiltimagh Knock Utd soccer grounds on Thurs 23 March 2019. St Aidan's entered two boys teams and one girls team (from 5th and 6th Classes). Our pupils had a most enjoyable day in sunny conditions. Well done to Boys Team 1 who gave a great
- [‘Flying High’ in 3rd Class!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/flying-high-in-3rd-class/) - 3rd class have been doing lots of mindfulness activities recently. We have been meditating and practising the art of silent thinking!! We have been saying our ‘mindful mantra’ very day and focusing on positive thinking in our day to day activities. We created an Art display called ‘Flying High’ based on this. Each kite is
- [Experimenting with the Primary Colours.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/experimenting-with-the-primary-colours/) - 3rd Class have been experimenting with the primary colours. We mixed our own colours using black, white, red, blue and yellow. It was a challenge but we had great fun!
- [Soccer League](https://kiltimaghns.ie/soccer-league-3/) - During the month of June pupils from 3rd to 6th class enjoyed taking part in a soccer league during lunch breaks. The final was played on Fri 22nd June. Congratulations to the winners and runners-up and well done to all who took part. A big Thank you to Mr. Donnellan for organising the league again
- [5th Class explore 3D Shape](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5thclass-explore-3d-shape/) - Last week during Maths Class as part of Shape and Space strand, we explored 3D shape. We did lots of activities- creating 3d shapes with cocktail sticks and geomag, making shapes from net templates, learning names discovering names and discovering properties of 3 d shapes and spotting various 3D shapes in our environment. We really
- [Raftery Returns- Town Hall Theatre](https://kiltimaghns.ie/raftery-returns-town-hall-theatre/) - Well done to all the 6th Class pupils who participated in the recent Raftery Returns event at the Town Hall Theatre on 15th March 2018. The pupils really enjoyed composing their mini-sagas and poems with guidance from local poet Terry McDonagh. The culmination of this project was an evening of poetry and song where the
- [Credit Union Quiz Winners](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-quiz-winners/) - Congratulations to St Aidan's Credit Union Quiz team, who were placed second at Chapter level of Credit Union Schools Quiz, in Ballina on Sun 4th March 2018. The team will now go on to represent the school in the National Finals in the RDS on 8th April 2018. Thanks to our school quiz co-ordinator Mrs
- [Welcome to the New St Aidan's NS Website](https://kiltimaghns.ie/welcome-to-the-new-st-aidans-ns-website/) - Today we launch the new St Aidan's website. We hope you will have time to visit us and keep up with the latest news from St. Aidan’s! We will keep you up-to-date with the latest news from the school. Our regular newsletters will also be available for download from here. We will be regularly adding
- [Parents Association AGM 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/parents-association-agm-2013/) - The AGM of St. Aidan's N.S. Parents Association will take place at 8pm in the school on Wednesday, 6th November. All parents and guardians are invited to attend.
- [St Aidan's N.S. Shoebox Appeal 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-ns-shoebox-appeal-2013/) - Once again the pupils of St. Aidan’s N.S. responded with great generosity to the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. 216 boxes were donated by our pupils and parents. These gifts will be warmly welcomed by children in South Africa this Christmas. Thanks to all the school community and to Mr. Donnellan for co-ordinating the event. Click
- [Science Week 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/science-week-2013/) - Mrs. Commons's 3rd class had a fun filled day on Thursday 14th of November to celebrate Science Week 2013. Each group worked on a different experiment covering the different strands of the curriculum.Experiments carried out included the following - Design a Bridge, Amazing Triangles, Making a Magnetic car, My Reaction Time, Creeping Colours, Creeping Reflections,
- [1st and 2nd Class go 'Deep in Outer Space'](https://kiltimaghns.ie/1st-and-2nd-class-go-deep-in-outer-space/) - During the last few weeks we have been learning about Planet Earth in Space and our Solar System in Geography. We drew our own Space Pictures using different instruments. Some children choose chalk to draw their pictures, others used crayons, twistables or oil pastels. We put them on the corridor for everyone to see. We think
- [When my grandparents were young](https://kiltimaghns.ie/when-my-grandparents-were-young/) - Today two grandparents visited our classroom to tell us about what it was like when they were children. John Mooney and Mary Smyth told us lots of things about their childhood. We interviewed them about their homes, school, chores and jobs, toys , games and clothes. We learned lots of interesting things. Houses were old
- [Clay Christmas Decorations.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/clay-christmas-decorations/) - Here we see 3rd class painting our Christmas decorations made from clay.
- [Maths Games](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-games/) - We have been using some Maths Games from websites to help us practise our tables and Mental Maths. Here you will find some links to some of the sites so that you can use them at home. Addition- http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/games/Flash/Educational/Addlikemad/index.php Doubles to 10, Doubles to 20, Addition (except d.p. games), Subtraction within 10 and 20 , Pairs to
- [Our Ideal Bedrooms!!!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-ideal-bedrooms/) - Third class had great fun planning and designing their ideal bedrooms. One Direction featured in many of them! A career in interior design may be in the future for many children from this class. Click here to see photos of all our bedrooms.
- [5th class Projects](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-projects/) - 5th class have been busy doing project work over the last few weeks. One of these was a project on Polar Animals. We read about them in our class reader, then did individual research using books in the classroom & the internet. We did some artwork based on the topic also. We drew an Arctic
- [5th Class Artwork 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-artwork-2014/) - 5th Class have been busy working with various mediums in Art this year. These include working with paint, pastels, paper construction, acrylic pens, chalk & charcoal. Click here to see some photos...
- [5th Class sewing](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-sewing/) - 5th Class have been busy learning to sew.. . Click here to see more photos
- [St Aidan’s N.S. Raffle](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-n-s-raffle/) - St. Aidan’s N.S. Raffle Winners Golf Classic – April 5th 2014 Microwave Oven with Double Grill and Convection sponsored by Katerbay-Jonah Gill DVD Player + HDMI sponsored by Bea-Wear-Adele Gilmartin Garden Hose – Hozelock plus sponsored by Genfitt -Florence Conlon Dinner for 2 – Park Hotel sponsored by the Park Hotel- James Ivers Dinner for
- [Winners of St. Aidan's N.S. Raffle](https://kiltimaghns.ie/winners-of-st-aidans-n-s-raffle/) - Winners of Class Easter Eggs: Ms. McCallion's Class: Ms. Lee's Class Clodagh Carroll
- [Golf Am Am Winners](https://kiltimaghns.ie/golf-am-am-winners/) - Winners of St Aidan’s N.S. Golf Am-Am Ballyhaunis Golf Club April 5th 2014 1st - 102 pts: Gary Smyth, Shane Gilmartin, Brendan Mooney, J Kilroy 2nd – 100 pts: Anthony Mc Nicholas, Ollie Burke, Kevin Mc Carthy, Brendan Kelly 3rd – 100 pts: John Mooney, Patsy Glynn, Bill Maxwell, Tom Halliwell 4th – 99
- [Sponsors of St. Aidan's N.S. Fundraising Golf Am Am](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsors-of-st-aidans-n-s-fundraising-golf-am-am/) - The Staff and Parents'Association are extremely grateful for the generous sponsorship of our Golf Am Am and wish to thank all of the following: Credit Union, Kiltimagh Mc Graths Waste Ltd. Castlebar Brimick Upholstery, Kiltimagh Westaro, Castlebar Sligo Supplies, Sligo Mandel’s Art Supplies, Castlebar Dee’s Newsround, Ballyhaunis Tom and Joan Byrne, Kiltimagh O’Rourke Landscaping. Claremorris Redmond School of Dancing. Castlebar Coleman
- [National Parents Council Primary Education Conference 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/national-parents-council-primary-education-conference-2014/) - St. Aidans' N.S. Parents' Association would like inform all parents of the following event: The National Parents Council Primary Education Conference will be held at The National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, Dublin 1 on Sat 14th June 2014. Speakers will include experts in the area of education and parental involvement from Ireland and the
- [School Tours 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-tours-2014/) - Pupils from Third to Sixth class went on their school tours on Friday 30th May. Sixth class travelled to Dublin by train. They visited Kilmainhan Jail, Croke Park and the Zoo and also fitted in some shopping! Fifth class visited Arigna mines and Kids Kingdom activity centre in Carrick-on-Shannon. Fourth class enjoyed kayaking, aeroball and
- [Soccer League Winners.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/soccer-league-winners/) - Pupils from Third to Sixth Class took part in a soccer league during the summer term. The final match was played on Wed 25th June. Mrs. Cunnane presented medals to the winners . The winning team! Runners-Up Well done to everyone who took part. Thanks to Mr. Donnellan for organising the league.
- [Newsletter September 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-september-2014/)
- [Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine](https://kiltimaghns.ie/gaeilgoiri-na-seachtaine/) - Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine 30/01/2015 Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine 23/01/2015 Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine 14/11/2014 Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine 14/11/2014 Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine 07/11/2014 Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine24/10/2014 Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine 17/10/2014 Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine 10/10/2014 Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine 03/10/2014 Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine 26/09/2014 Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine 19/09/2014
- [Our Digital Photo Story of ‘Micilín Muc’](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-digital-photo-story-of-micilin-muc/) - First we worked in groups drawing pictures to depict each verse of the poem. We scanned these pictures and arranged them in the correct order. We recorded ourselves reciting the poem. We used a programme called ‘Photo Story 3’ to make our digital photo story. Click here to see our story
- [St. Aidan’s Gets Active!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-gets-active/) - Dear Parents/Guardians, We are delighted to inform you that we have registered to take part in the health promotion initiative ‘Active School Flag’. We have set up an ‘Active Flag Committee’ to help the school obtain the flag. The committee is made of pupils & staff and will meet on a regular basis. They will
- [Games from the past.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/games-from-the-past-part-2/) - We have been looking at Games form the Past in 2nd Class. We interviewed grandparents, parents or a person who was older than us to ask them what games they played at school or when they were younger. Some of the answers included; Conkers - 2 Elastics - 3 Marbles - 5 Hide and Seek
- [Active Breaks!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-breaks/) - Over the last week we have become more active on rainy days here in St. Aidans. Every class has added Just Dance Kids to their favourites section on the class laptop. By clicking on the link the class can get up and follow a dance routine when it's too wet to go outside. So far,
- [Active Flag Progress](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-flag-progress/) - We have been very busy over the past number of weeks here in St.Aidans. Every class is working really hard at getting more active. There are three main things that have been taking place. 1. Each child in the school has been given a My Get Active Pocket Planner in which they have to fill in
- [1st Active Flag Committee Meeting](https://kiltimaghns.ie/1st-active-flag-committee-meeting/) - On Wednesday 5th of November our Student Committee met for the first time as a group. We met in Mrs. Rushes' classroom and discussed the role of committee members for the coming year. Following that we worked in pairs to complete a PE survey. The survey asked a number of questions based on PE in
- [Active School's Assembly.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-assembly/) - On Friday 14th November 2014 we had our first whole school Active Flag assembly in our school hall. The winners of the poster competition were announced -a boy and a girl from each class. Each prize winner got an Active medal and received a prize that promotes exercise! Our chosen chant was also introduced to the
- [New Developments- Active Schools.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/new-developments-active-schools/) - 1,. We have decided each week to pick a Get Active Ambassador. This will be somebody who is taking on the idea of being active in their lives or spreading the get-active message. Orlaith Gilmartin was picked for joining 6th class football each day. Ava Charlton was picked for brainstorming lots of active slogan ideas for
- [1st Class Get Active!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/1st-class-get-active/) - Mr. Cunnane' s 1st class learned a dance for 'Wake me up' by Avicii. They learned the words and dance moves in order to integrate their efforts of getting active with Music. Click here to view all their hard work.
- [Active Flag's Latest News](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-flags-latest-news/) - The ‘Get Active’ committee held a meeting just before the Christmas holidays. The children worked in small groups to complete a survey about their thoughts on the ‘Get Active’ process so far this year. The responses were hugely positive. The poster competition “went really well”, “ it was exciting to find out who won” and
- ['Get Active' Information Day 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/get-active-information-day-2015/) - Wednesday 21st January was Get Active Information Day in the school. Each child got an Eat Smart, Move More information booklet to take home. They also got a reward chart to put on their fridge at home. The Get Active Committee members in each class collected up everyone's Pocket Planners after break and were each given
- [Active School's Committee Meeting](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-committee-meeting/) - On Wednesday, 11th of February, a meeting was held by the Active School Committee. The progress to date was discussed and it was agreed that the school community; have become more active have received more information about being active through our Information Day have improved the recording of exercise through our Active Homework template Upcoming activities on the Active School's
- [We can write!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/we-can-write/) - On 12th February Junior Infants wrote in their copies (from the board) for the first time. Look at our great work!
- [Junior Infant Art Work](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infant-art-work/) - Look at our lovely umbrellas in the rain!
- [Happy Valentine's Day!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/happy-valentines-day/) - We made bouquets of love for our valentines on Valentine's Day!
- [Junior Infants -Keeping Safe!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-keeping-safe/) - Ms. McCallion's Junior Infants have been working very hard at keeping themselves safe both on the road and in the water over the last month. They have displayed the most important things to know on the boards below to remind everyone to take extra care! They have also learned the Safe Cross Code and gave a special
- [2nd Class- Grandparent's Interview 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/2nd-class-grandparents-interview-2015/) - On Friday 13th of February, not only did a Grandparent's Assembly take place in the school hall but Mrs. Mooney's 2nd class were also lucky enough to have two very special grandparents come into their classroom for an interview. Pupils asked lots of questions about their time in school and enjoyed it greatly.
- [Active School Ambassador](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-school-ambassador/) - On Friday 13th of February, these pupils were chosen as Active School Ambassadors for all of their efforts to get more active. Well done everyone! Congratulations to these girls who were awarded Get Active Ambassador medals on Friday 30th January. They have represented Kiltimagh Handball Club in many competitions and will be representing St.
- [Community Games Handwriting Competition 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/community-games-handwriting-competition-2015/) - These pupils from St. Aidan's N.S, -Jack, Millie, Michael and Molly recently took part in the Under 10 and Under 12 Handwriting Competition as part of the Community Games 2015. Congratulations to Michael who was placed first in the U-10 competition and to Jack who came second in the U-12 Handwriting Competition. Well Done boys!
- [Kiltimagh Choral Competition Performance 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/kiltimagh-choral-competition-performance-2015/)
- [Active Schools Ambassador](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-ambassador/) - This Senior Infant pupil was nominated as Active School Ambassador for March for all his marathon walks! Well Done! On Friday 13th of February, these pupils were chosen as Active School Ambassadors for all of their efforts to get more active. Well done everyone! Congratulations to these girls who were awarded Get Active Ambassador medals on
- ['Walk and Talk' in the morning](https://kiltimaghns.ie/walk-and-talk-in-the-morning/) - Over the past few weeks First Class up to Fourth Class have been very active in the school yard each morning.They walk (and talk!) in pairs.
- [Easter Baking](https://kiltimaghns.ie/easter-baking/) - On Thursday 26th March, a group of children make some Easter cornflake nests with Miss Nyland. They had great fun!
- [Trócaire Fundraiser](https://kiltimaghns.ie/trocaire-fundraiser-2/) - Our fundraising Bake Sale and Jumble Sale for Trócaire was a great success! We are delighted to have raised €822.26 for a very worthy cause. Thanks to all who baked, donated toys and books and supported this event. A special Thank You to Mr. Donnellan and Sixth Class who organised the fundraiser. All the children enjoyed the lovely treats
- [Confirmation Retreat -5th and 6th Classes](https://kiltimaghns.ie/confirmation-retreat-5th-and-6th-classes/) - Fifth and Sixth Class attended a one day retreat in Knock on Friday, 27th March. This was in preparation for their Confirmation on Sunday, 19th April.
- [Senior Infants and 1st Class go to the Post Office](https://kiltimaghns.ie/senior-infants-and-1st-class-go-to-the-post-office/) - On Wednesday 15th of April, Mrs.Commons' Senior Infants and 1st class wrote an individual letter about themselves and posted it back to the school. In order to do this they took a walk to the Post Office and put them into the letterbox themselves. They integrated this trip with our efforts to get our Active
- [Planting Seeds!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/planting-seeds/) - On 22 April the Junior Infants planted nasturtium seeds with Mattie. It was great fun! We have put them in a sunny spot in our classroom and we can't wait to watch them grow!
- [Senior Infants and 1st Class 3D Shape Hunt](https://kiltimaghns.ie/senior-infants-and-1st-class-3d-shape-hunt/) - On Wednesday 22nd April, the Senior Infants and 1st class from Mrs. Commons' class went on a 3D Shape Hunt. We discovered lots of cylinders, spheres, cuboids and cones throughout the school yard and corridors. Cubes were the hardest to find!
- [1st class  are learning about ' An Aimsir'](https://kiltimaghns.ie/1st-class-are-learning-about-an-aimsir/) - 1st class have been learning all about the topic An Aimsir in class with Mrs.Commons. In order to learn their new phrases they created their own flashcards and have been playing a number of games this week such as Snap. The phrases they have been learning are; Tá an ghrian ag taitneamh Tá sé fluich Tá
- [WTS Month](https://kiltimaghns.ie/wts-month/) - This week is the beginning of Walk to School Month and the entire school have been making a huge effort to get a little more active in the mornings. Some children have been walking the whole journey to school while other children(and parents) have been walking up the avenue. Well done everyone and don't forget 'Get
- [Junior Infants' Picnic Lunch!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-eat-outdoors/) - Today our classs took advantage of the lovely sunny weather and ate our lunch outside. We really enjoyed it.
- [5th class get active in the sunshine!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-get-active-in-the-sunshine/) - Today, Mrs. Rushe's 5th class went for a 2 mile walk around the village of Kilcon and back to school in order to promote our Get Active message. All pupils wore high vis jackets and stopped along the way for drinks and a snack to keep their energy up in the heat! Below are some photos
- [Active School Week Activities.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-school-week-activities/) - Active School's Week kicked off on Monday with some special guests to the school. Mícheal Schlingermann, a past pupil of St. Aidan's who is now goalkeeper for Drogheda United called for a visit with Adam Byrne, a pupil of St.Louis Community School. He is currently playing with Sligo Rovers. Karen Forkan Burke from The Parents Association
- [Junior Infants try out our new Basketball Wall!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-try-out-our-new-basketball-wall/) - Today, the Junior Infant class had great fun at the basketball wall sponsored by Tom's daddy. We're going to go out every week now to improve our basketball skills! We loved it!
- [Walk to the Firestation.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/walk-to-the-firestation/) - Senior Infants and 1st Class went for a walk to the fire station in town. On their way they did some litter picking to keep the area clean. They had a great time. Click here to see more photos
- [Knitting Circle](https://kiltimaghns.ie/knitting-circle/) - Thanks to the ladies who came into third class every Wednesday for the past six weeks to help us learn how to knit. We are delighted with our finished products!
- [Blue Star Flag Award](https://kiltimaghns.ie/blue-star-flag-award/) - On Friday 5th June the 6th Class pupils were awarded their Blue Flag. This was the culmination of a very successful year's project work based on the Blue Star programme. The aim of this programme is to foster better knowledge and understanding of the European Union and how it affects our lives amongst Irish primary pupils through classroom
- [Summer Reading Adventure](https://kiltimaghns.ie/summer-reading-adventure/) - Mayo County Library have sent us details of their free programme -Summer Reading Adventure which runs during the summer holidays. See details below.
- [6th Class Graduation Mass](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-mass/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan's N.S. this June. A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Thursday 18th June 2014. The mass was celebrated by Fr Paddy Kilcoyne and was attended by all the Sixth class pupils, their parents, grandparents, friends and members of the school staff
- [Newsletter, August 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-august-2015/)
- [Board of Management Report, 2014 - 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/board-of-management-report-2014-2015/)
- [Our First Day at School!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-first-day-at-school/) - We all enjoyed our first day at school. We did some activities. Then it was time for lunch and we got to play outside!
- [Junior Infants -First Week at at School](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-first-week-at-at-school/) - We are all settling in to school. We love playtime in the morning!
- [Activity Time in Junior Infants](https://kiltimaghns.ie/activity-time-in-junior-infants/) - We love Activity Time in the mornings!
- [Rainbows Programme](https://kiltimaghns.ie/rainbows-programme/) - Cúram Family Centre have asked us to display the following notice in our school: Rainbows/Spectrum is a support group for children and young people (7-18years) who are grieving a death, separation or other painful loss in their family. Starting in Cúram Family Centre, Claremorris Monday 2nd November @ 6:30pm Parents Information Night Thursday 1st October
- [Junior Infants Walk](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-walk/) - Today we took advantage of the lovely sunshine and went for a walk . We really liked looking at the old train!
- [2nd Class Senses Walk](https://kiltimaghns.ie/2nd-class-senses-walk/) - Last week 2nd class got active and went exploring with our five senses around the school.We saw, touched, smelt and heard various things and tasted our lunch in the classroom. We had great fun.
- [Fifth Class Athletics](https://kiltimaghns.ie/fifth-class-athletics/) - We enjoyed our second session at athletics at Claremorris Athletic Club this week
- [Fifth Class explore colour mixing!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/fifth-class-explore-colour-mixing/) - 5th Class explored colour mixing for Art this week. We used tiny paint brushes with the primary colours and black & white to create individual colour wheels. It was a challenge but lots of fun! Some of the colours we created were peach, aquamarine, magenta, purple, navy and baby blue. This has given us a
- [Our New Active Committee Meeting 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-new-active-committee-meeting-2015/) - Today we had our first meeting for 2015 to introduce and meet our new Active Committee. Each class has two representatives.The representatives are; 1st Class: Aaron Boyle Sophie Boland 2nd Class: Liam Smyth Ella Mooney 3rd Class: Mia Quigley Darragh McGovern 4th Class: Andrew Maloney Aisling Biesty 5th Class: Ciara McNicholas Michael Moore 6th Class: Francisca Jones
- [Fifth Class -Maths Week 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/fifth-class-maths-week-2015/) - Fifth Class had lots of fun during Maths week. We spent some time working in pairs to solve Mrs. Macken's Puzzle Board. We really had to work together to try and figure things out! We worked on 2-d shapes this week also and did lots of hands-on activities to learn more. We loved the Marshmallow
- [Third Class- Maths Week](https://kiltimaghns.ie/third-class-maths-week/) - Third Class had lots of fun during Maths week. We explored symmetry in our Art lesson. On Friday we took part in the Marshmallow Challenge.
- [Sixth Class - Maths Week](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sixth-class-maths-week/) - Sixth Class enjoyed taking part in Maths week. We worked on the computer to produce different types of graphs. On Friday we went outside to explore tessellating shapes. We loved the Marshmallow challenge. It was tough to obey all the rules and make it work!
- [Newsletter October 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-october-2015/)
- [2nd Class Maths Week](https://kiltimaghns.ie/2nd-class-maths-week/) - 2nd Class had great fun throughout Maths Week. Each day we did something new to encourage Maths within the classroom. We completed mazes and created our own. We carried out addition warm up games as part of our PE lesson. We took part in a symmetry lesson for Art in which we had to cut Autumn
- [Halloween Fun in Ms Lee's Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/halloween-fun-in-ms-lees-class/) - Ms Lee's Class loved dressing up for Halloween and playing Halloween games!
- [First Class dress up for Halloween!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-class-dress-up-for-halloween/) - First Class loved getting dressed up for Halloween and playing Halloween games.
- [Green Schools Committee. October 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/green-schools-committee-october-2015/) - The New Green Schools Committee has recently been set up with two representives from each class. They met briefly last week and discussed some of the ways they will be working towards better litter and waste management in our School. They are a very enthusiastic bunch and are very eager to get started after the
- [Visit from Green Schools Travel Officer](https://kiltimaghns.ie/visit-from-green-schools-travel-officer/) - The Green Schools Committee had a meeting today with the Green Schools Travel Officer, Laura Dixon. While here, she visited classes from 3rd - 6th and worked on various activities. Third class were doing great dance moves about being environmentally friendly to the song 'I like to move it, move it'! Fourth class discussed the benefits
- [5th Class -Arctic Scenes](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-arctic-scenes/) - As part of our Polar Animals projects for SESE, we did an art activity. We used paint & pastels to create an "Arctic scene" and added the Polar animals of our choice to the scene. We hope you like them!
- [Newsletter November 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-november-2015/)
- [First Class post letters to Santa!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-class-post-letters-to-santa/) - The children in Ms. McNeela's and Mrs. Mooney's class have been very busy writing letters to Santa. Today they walked to the Post Office to post their letters. We hope the letter gets to the North Pole before the end of the week!
- [Newsletter December 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-december-2015/)
- [5th Class Art](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-art/) - 5th class have been studying the work of Irish artist Paul Henry. He spent ten years on Achill Island and loved painting the West of Ireland. We sketched and painted 'The Watcher'. We think it shows a woman waiting anxiously for her husband's fishing boat to come in. It was hard to do but we enjoyed it. We
- [Lunchbox Survey January 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/lunchbox-survey-january-2016/) - To assess how effective our Healthy Eating Policy is we conducted a survey in January on children's lunches. Overall lunches are generally healthy. We have compiled the results in chart form. Take a look at the results! Fruit for Lunch Sandwiches for Lunch Vegetables for Lunch Click on each class below to see what drinks are in
- [Maths Games](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-games-3/) - We have been using some games to practise our Number Facts in the classroom. The Children can click on the links below to use these games at home. We have been concentrating on Doubles and Near Doubles so perhaps focus on these ones. Loop Cards - here we have been playing doubles to 15 Monkey Drive
- [Active School's get involved with Operation Transformation 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-get-involved-with-operation-transformation-2016/) - Over the last week, St. Aidan's and the Active School Committee have focused on getting active first thing in the morning, with a whole school Wake Up! Shake Up! in the school hall each morning at 9 o'clock. Each day the pupils and staff were warmed up and took part in body jives, stretching exercises, Just
- [Lighthouses](https://kiltimaghns.ie/lighthouses/) - In Ms McNeela's class we have been learning about lighgthouses. We loved making and painting these lighthouses. The light really works!
- [Junior Infants visit the Post Office!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-visit-the-post-office/) - Junior Infants went to the post office to post a letter today with Ms McCallion and Mrs. McHugh.We walked to the post office, bought a stamp for 70c and posted our letter in the post box. We even got a treat in the shop on the way back! We are now waiting for Henry our
- [Credit Union Quiz](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-quiz/) - Congratulations to our under 11 quiz team who took part in the second round of the Credit Union Schools Quiz in Westport on Sunday 28th February. The team were placed third in the quiz. Well done to all involved.
- [3rd Class- Knitting](https://kiltimaghns.ie/3rd-class-knitting/) - 3rd class have been very busy learning to knit over the past few weeks. We would like to thank Rose, Ann, Josephine, Jo, Mary and Christina who came in to help us every week. We knitted teddies, scarves and bunnies.
- [2nd Class Show and Tell](https://kiltimaghns.ie/2nd-class-show-and-tell/) - Today, 2nd Class took part in Show and Tell. Each child answered questions about their chosen item the previous night for homework and the children then brought that item into school today. All children gave an oral report on their object and we had a great variety of items from keyboard performances, first pairs of shoes to
- [Newsletter-January, February 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-january-february-2016/)
- [Local Firemen visit 3rd Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/local-firemen-visit-3rd-class/) - Today, Local firemen visited 3rd class to present the Primary Schools Fire Safety Programme. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
- [3rd Class Knitting](https://kiltimaghns.ie/3rd-class-knitting-2/) - Over the last six weeks 3rd Class have taken part in a knitting group each Wednesday afternoon.We would like to thank Rose, Ann, Josephine, Jo, Mary and Christina who came in to help us every week. We knitted teddies, scarves and bunnies. In the picture you can see our completed teddies. We enjoyed it very
- [Custume Barracks visit by 5th Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/custume-barracks-visit-by-5th-class/) - 5th Class were delighted to visit Custume Barracks in Athlone, on Monday 14th March. We did so at the invitation of Commandant Joe Freeley, a past pupil of our school. Our Liaison officers for the day were Commandant Freeley, Conor Laffey, another Kiltimagh native & Kevin Moran who has local connections to our school. We
- [2nd Class visit Knock](https://kiltimaghns.ie/2nd-class-visit-to-knock/) - Today, 2nd class visited the Carmelite Monastery in Knock alongside the 2nd Class pupils of Craggagh N.S. We cut our own Communion hosts that we will receive on May 7th and we were given a set of Rosary beads each.Afterwards we went to the chapel to say a prayer. We had a lovely time.
- [Monster Fundraiser in aid of Trócaire 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/monster-fundraiser-in-aid-of-trocaire-2016/) - Last Friday, Mr.Donnellan and 6th Class organised a Monster Fundraiser in the school hall including a bake sale, jumble sale, skipathon, penalty shoot out and other novelty events. All proceeds were raised for Trócaire. All pupils throughout the school were asked to donate items to the sale and a grand total of €800.26 was raised. Well
- [Newsletter. March-April 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-march-april-2016/)
- [Maths Eyes Award](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-eyes-award/) - Well done to Lauren Carney from 5th Class who was announced as overall winner in her category of Under 11's in the National Maths Eyes Poster Competition . As part of Maths Week 2015/2016 Lauren entered the competition and her entry was shortlisted for her category. Herself and her family travelled to Dublin to await the results on Monday
- [Skip-Hop](https://kiltimaghns.ie/skip-hop/) - As part of our health-promotion efforts this year we have provided opportunities for the children to experience a variety of new athletic pursuits. This included a 2 day workshop with Skip-Hop UK over the last two days with both pupils and teachers. The children learn't moves including individual, double-dutch, long- rope and partner skipping. It
- [Treat from The Credit Union!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/treat-from-the-credit-union/) - We got a nice surprise at school today when Kiltimagh Credit Union visited and brought ice -cream for the whole school! Kiltimagh Credit Union are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. They were acknowledging the great work done by the school to promote savings with the Credit Union. Thanks you for this lovely treat and thanks
- [Local GAA players display their silverware!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/local-gaa-players-display-their-silverware/) - We were delighted to welcome some of our past pupils back to school today when they visited to display the cups they have won this year. Mayo hurlers Kenny Feeney from Tooreen and Ciarán Charlton, a former pupil, showed us the Nicky Rackard Cup which the Mayo hurlers won. Past pupil, Ronan Mallee, displayed the Connacht Junior Shield
- [Junior Infants -First Week at School!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-first-week-at-school/) - The Junior Infants have had a great first week at school! Smiling faces all round!
- [Cycling Training Programme](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cycling-training-programme/) - 5th and 6th classes took part in a Cycle Training Programme on Tuesday 6th September. Gerry Butler from the Mayo County Council taught the children basic cycling skills, basic bike checks and environmental awareness. The children completed various drills and activities and thoroughly enjoyed the training. He will be returning for two more sessions with
- [European Week of Sport , 14th-18th September](https://kiltimaghns.ie/european-week-of-sport-14th-18th-september/) - Monday 12th Move It Monday “All Irish schools were asked to drop everything and move from 12-12.10 pm” so Drop Everything and Move took place over the intercom at this time. Tuesday 13th Team Work Tuesday “Climb the Heights- Skipping Challenge” Each class (2nd up) were given record sheets to count their skips as a group throughout the day.
- [Newsletter - September 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-september-2016/)
- [Our New Laptops](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-new-laptops/) - There was great excitement when the brand new sleek laptops were first opened up in 6th Class the week we returned to school.The laptops were sponsored by local businesses -Gary Smyth, Heneghan’s Pharmacy and Genfitt under manager Ronan Egan The laptops had been prepared for use by Matt Gallagher, IT Specialist, who ensured the necessary
- [Mini-Sevens 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mini-sevens-2016/) - Well done to our boys and girls Mini-Sevens teams who did our school proud at the Swinford area blitz on Thursday 13th September 2016 . The girls team were narrowly defeated in the final. The boys team beat Foxford in a closely contested final. Best of luck in the next stage boys!
- [Halloween Fun in Ms. McCallion's Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/halloween-fun-in-ms-mccallions-class/) - MsMcCallion's Class loved dressing up for Halloween and playing Halloween games!
- [Newsletter. October/ November 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-october-november-2016/)
- [Golden Boot Award](https://kiltimaghns.ie/golden-boot-award/) - Lukasz, the Greens Schools Travel Officer came to our school. . He carried out a workshop with 2nd and 3rd Classes on ‘A Journey to School’ and a workshop with 4th and 5th Class on ‘Climate Change’. After lunch he met with the Green Schools Committee and helped them to make their ‘golden boot trophy’
- [1st Class visit the Post Office](https://kiltimaghns.ie/1st-class-visit-the-post-office/) - Ms. McNeela's and Mrs Mooney's class went to the post office to post their letters to Santa. Great excitement! Thanks to Marian for all the treats!
- [Green Schools- Christmas Walk](https://kiltimaghns.ie/green-schools-christmas-walk/) - We are working towards our fourth Green-Schools flag for Travel. What better way to get moving than with a Christmas walk to school. The cold winter’s morning did not dampen the pupils’ enthusiasm as many mini Santas made their way to school on foot. Kiltimagh was certainly transformed into a winter wonderland as the Santa hats moved through
- [Newsletter December 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-december-2016/)
- [Wake Up, Shake Up 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/wake-up-shake-up-2017/) - This morning we started off with Wake Up, Shake Up for the whole school in the hall. Mrs. Commons led the activity and Mrs. Cunnane talked to us about upcoming activities over the coming month in connection with Operation Transformation. We were nice and warm even though there was snow outside! Click here to view
- [ICT Maths Games](https://kiltimaghns.ie/ict-maths-games/) - We have been using maths games online in the classroom to help us learn our doubles and numbers that add to make 10. Here are the links to the games so that the children can play them at home. Speed Challenge doubles Speed Challenge bonds to make 10 Dinosaur Dentist - doubles
- [Fun with Lego](https://kiltimaghns.ie/fun-with-lego/) - This term in Junior Infants we have had lots of fun constructing with lego. Take a look at some of our creations!
- [Operation Transformation Walk 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/operation-transformation-walk-2017/) - In support of Operation Transformation Kiltimagh 2017 and linking in with our Green Schools Travel Theme and Active School Maintenance programme all classes went on a walk around Kiltimagh on Friday. Junior, Middle and Senior classes' walks varied in length and each of them were welcomed back to school with some refreshments from Gilmartins. Well
- [Garda Visit to Junior & Senior Infants Classes.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/garda-visit-ti-junior-senior-infants-classes/) - On February 8th Garda Conor Drury & Garda Brendan Walsh visited the Junior & Senior Infants in Saint Aidan’s to talk to them about road safety & the job a garda does every day. The infants really enjoyed it! We showed them our safe cross code dance & told them all the safe ways we
- [10 @ 10](https://kiltimaghns.ie/10-10/) - On Friday 10th at 10 o'clock schools across the country took part in ten minutes of exercise in connection with Operation Transformation. We all learned the Cha-Cha Slide during the week and performed it outside while some leaders were invited to the school from Kiltimagh's Operation Transformation. It was a great success and got us all moving
- [Newsletter Jan/Feb 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-janfeb-2017/)
- [Internet Safety Talk](https://kiltimaghns.ie/internet-safety-talk/) - An Internet Safety Talk will be hosted by St Aidan's Parents Association on Monday 6th March 2017 at 8:30pm. Click here for details
- [Soccer League](https://kiltimaghns.ie/soccer-league-2/) - Congratulations to the winners of the recent local soccer league. This league took place at the newly renovated facility in the town. The league was orgainsed and prizes sponsored by Gary Smyth. Well done to all involved!
- [6th Class explore "Bullying"](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-explore-bullying/) - As part of our SPHE curriculum we recently explored the topic of Bullying. As we learned how to deal with bullying we wrote poems and designed anti-bullying posters. Click here to see all the posters We also did a presentation for other classes and parents on the topic. View Presentation: Part 1 Part 2
- [Newsletter March- April 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-march-april-2017/)
- [First Communion Photos](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-communion-photos/) - Phillip Stratford , photographer was booked by The Parents' Association to take photos in the church and at school for First Holy Communion. He has contacted the school to let us know that he has taken quite a few photos in the church of readers etc. All these can be viewed online and can be purchased.
- [Our 4th Green Flag!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-4th-green-flag/) - Well done to all the boys and girls from St. Aidan's on receiving their fourth Green Flag. Fantastic achievement!! On Thursday 11th May two representatives from the Green-Schools Committee, along with Mrs. Cunnane, Mrs. Commons and Mrs. McHugh, attended the Awards Ceremony held in the McWilliam Hotel, Claremorris to collect their fourth green flag. They were
- ['Design an Amenity Park' Competition](https://kiltimaghns.ie/design-an-amenity-park-competition/) - 'Design an Amenity Park' you would like for your town A competition was held recently in all classes where the pupils were invited to design a park which included amenities for everyone in their community. Some very creative designs were forwarded to the Committee involved in the setting up of an Amenity Park for Kiltimagh. Each
- [Cumann na mBunscol Winners](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-winners/) - Congratulations to our boys football team who won the Cumann na mBunscol Division 1B Final in McHale Park, Castlebar on Tuesday 13th June. After a very closely contested match against Breaffy NS Ballina, we were all delighted when St. Aidan's, Kiltimagh emerged victorious. Final Score: St Aidan's 5-10 Breaffy NS 3-8 Well done to Mr Donnellan
- [Our First Day at School!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-first-day-at-school-2/) - We loved our first day at school. Ms. McCallion took us outside to play games. We had fun catching bubbles !
- [Newsletter September 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-september-2017/)
- [Irish Sign Language Awareness Week 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/irish-sign-language-awareness-week-2017/) - During ISL Awareness Week the Junior Infants learnt some rhymes through sign. On Friday Darragh's brother Eoghan came in to visit us with his mother Orla, to see how we got on. Thankfully Eoghan gave us a big thumbs up! Listen to our rhymes 1 Listen to our rhymes 2 Listen to our rhymes 3 We are
- [European School Sports Day. Friday 29th Sept 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/european-school-sports-day-friday-29th-oct-2017/) - European School Sports Day is part of the Now We Move campaign in Europe. To mark this day we have announced our Active Committee for 2017-2018. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th Oct. We look forward to re-engaging with some old favourites, as well as trying some new Get Active initiatives this
- [5th Class -Library Visit](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-library-visit/) - Fifth Class pupils had a very enjoyable visit to our local library today. They met Michael Moylan from History Live who presented a workshop on the Titanic. He brought along a model of the ship, costumes and other props. We learned a lot as he retold the story of the Titanic in a very entertaining
- [Credit Union Poster Competition 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-poster-competition-2017/) - Kiltimagh Credit Union invites all pupils to enter their Poster Competition. see details below Entry forms available at local Credit Union office.
- [Science Week- Design a raft Challenge](https://kiltimaghns.ie/science-week-design-a-raft-challenge/) - 5th Class were busy at work exploring their options for the 'Raft Challenge' this week. The small-group challenge is part of the schools' participation in Mayo Science & Technology Festival 2017. The children had to use 50 craft sticks and 20 elastic bands to construct a raft that will float. It also has to have
- [5th Class - Weather Projects](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-weather-projects/) - 5th Class have been busy doing project work recently. Our most recent work was based on 'The Weather'. Each child researched an aspect of the Weather that interested them. Theywill present their findings to the class during 'Reader's Chair' time. Lots of different approaches and some great work done!
- [Maths Games](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-games-2/) - Here are some of the games that we have been using in the classroom to practise number facts. The children can also play these at home to reinforce and practise Mental Maths. Addition and Subtraction Game; adding or taking numbers to reach a target. Some children may find a numberline useful for this game. http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mw/swfs/rockhopper_grade2.html
- [Newsletter, November 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-november-2017/)
- [Junior Infants Nursery Rhyme Nativity Play](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-nursery-rhyme-nativity-play/) - We have been very busy for the past few weeks practising for our Nursery Rhyme Nativity Play. We performed for all classes during the week and invited our parents, grandparents and friends to a special performance on Thursday last. We enjoyed dressing up and singing all the songs.
- [Visit from Santa!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/visit-from-santa/) - We were really excited at school today when Santa dropped in unexpectantly! Rudolph needed a rest so Kiltimagh Fire Brigade had to come to the rescue and drive Santa up to the school. He told us he has all our presents ready and we promised to go to bed early on Christmas Eve!
- [Newsletter December 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-december-2017/)
- [Maths Awards](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-awards-2/) - Congratulations to all the pupils from 2nd to 6th Class who have been awarded gold, silver and bronze certificates in recognition of their effort and success in solving Puzzle of the Week during the Autumn term. Click here to see photos.
- [St. Aidan's N.S. Raffle](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-n-s-raffle-3/) - Congratulations to all the winners of our school raffle which took place in the school hall on Friday 4th April. Winner of 1st prize! Click here for a full list of prize winners. Click here to see more photos.
- [St. Aidan's Golf Classic Fundraiser](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-golf-classic-fundraiser/) - Our recent fundraising Golf Classic was a great success. The event consisted of a Golf Classic held in Ballyhaunis Golf Club, a raffle in school on Fri. 4th April for a giant Easter egg as well as other prizes and a raffle for parents/guardians and members of the community at the Prize Giving Presentation held
- [Visit of GAA  President to St. Aidan's N.S.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/visit-of-gaa-president-to-st-aidans-n-s/) - The GAA President, (Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael )Liam O'Neill visited all the classes in St. Aidan's N.S. on Tuesday 20th May. He was accompanied by Padraic Walsh who arranged the visit and by local GAA officials. Click here to see photos
- [First Holy Communion 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion-2014-2/) - Congratulations to all the children from Second Class who made their First Holy Communion in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Saturday 10th May 2014. Thanks to their teacher Mrs Mooney for preparing the pupils for this special event in their lives. Thanks to Ms. Lee and the choir from 3rd- 6th class whose singing added so much
- [6th Class Graduation Mass](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-mass-3/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan's N.S. this June. A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Thursday 19th June 2014. The mass was celebrated by Fr Paddy Kilcoyne and was attended by all the Sixth class pupils, their parents, grandparents, friends and members of the school staff.
- [School Assembly- June 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-assembly-june-2014/) - We had our final assembly for the school year on Wednesday 25th June 2014. The assembly began with a short prayer service as we remembered and gave thanks for many events over the past school year. We extended our hands for a blessing on the Sixth Class as they leave our school. Pupils who had full
- [Sports Day 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sports-day-2014-2/) - We had a very active and enjoyable Sports Day on Tuesday 24th June 2014. The emphasis was on participation and fun for all the pupils. Everybody took part in several activities as well as our usual Sports Day novelty races. Mayo Arts Squad provided some large playground games. Thanks to Mr. Donnellan for organising the event.
- [September 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/september-2014/) - Welcome back to all our pupils. We would like to extend a special welcome to the new Junior Infants. Junior Infants Click here to see photos of all classes
- [Cross Country Running Competition. 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-running-competition-2014-2/) - Four teams from third, fourth , fifth and sixth classes participated in the East Mayo Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country Running competition in Swinford on 25th September 2014. Well done to all the pupils who participated. Congratulations to the sixth class boys (Jack Prendergast, Tiernan Hefferan, James Ivers, Ciarán O'Brien, Jorrdan Henry, Jack Niland) who
- [Sponsored Walk October 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-october-2014-2/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 5th October 2014. A large number of people from the school community together with their family and friends took part in the walk. It was a great success. Thanks to the Parents Association for organising the event and providing refreshments afterwards in the school hall. Click
- [Mini Sevens Competition](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mini-sevens-competition/) - Well done to the girls from St. Aidan’s N.S. who got through to the final and beat Meelick N.S. in the Cumann na mBunscol Mini Sevens competition held in the Amenity Park in Swinford on Wed. 15th Oct. Well done to the boys from St. Aidan’s N.S. who reached the final in the Cumann na
- [Maths Week 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-week-2014-2/) - St. Aidans NS took part in Maths Week Ireland from October 11-19th. Maths Week promotes a positive attitude towards maths and helps raise confidence and increase motivation among students. Here is a sample of activities that we were involved in: Junior Infant play activities for the week were based on Maths. Sixth Class used pavement
- [Happy Halloween 2014 from all at St. Aidans.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/happy-halloween-2014-from-all-at-st-aidans/) - Our Junior, Senior Infants and First Class got all dressed up and scary for Halloween! 2nd and 3rd classes got a Halloween cupcake treat from Ms. Nyland and some of her pupils. Mrs. Cunnane showed us how to make these Ghost Cupcakes for 4th, 5th and 6th classes! Click here to see more Halloween photos
- [St. Aidan's NS Shoebox Appeal 2014  .](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-ns-shoebox-appeal-2014/) - Once again the pupils of St. Aidan’s N.S. responded with great generosity to the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. 211 boxes were donated by our pupils and parents. These gifts will be warmly welcomed by children in Eastern Europe this Christmas. Thanks to all the school community and to Mr. Donnellan for co-ordinating the event.
- [Book Week 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2014-2/) - .
- [Christmas 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2014-2/) - We have been very busy in all classes preparing for Christmas.
- [Church of the Holy Family Celebrates its 125th Anniversary](https://kiltimaghns.ie/kiltimagh-church-celebrates-its-125th-anniversary/) - On October 12th St Aidans' third, fourth, fifth and sixth classes were delighted to participate in the 125th Anniversary celebrations of Kiltimagh Church of the Holy Family. To see a full Gallery visit here.
- [Parents' Association Sponsored Walk](https://kiltimaghns.ie/parents-association-sponsored-walk/) - The recent Sponsored Walk was a huge success. To see a full gallery of the day visit here. Thanks to the Parent's Association for this and all their fund-raising efforts.
- [All-Ireland Minor winner and past pupil Conor Byrne visits St Aidans](https://kiltimaghns.ie/all-ireland-minor-winner-and-past-pupil-conor-byrne-visits-st-aidans/) - Recently Conor Byrne, All-Ireland Minor winner and past pupil, brought along the Tom Markham cup to the school. To see a full gallery visit here. Thanks to Conor for the visit and congratulation to him ad the rest of the team for their fantastic win.
- [Memories of Red & Green Day](https://kiltimaghns.ie/memories-of-red-green-day/) - On September 30th, to celebrate Mayo Minors and Seniors reaching the All-Ireland Final St Aidan's held a Red & Green Day. The day was a great success - the children made for a very colourful sight as they marched round the town singing. To view a full gallery of the day visit here.
- [Happy Halloween 2013 from St Aidan's](https://kiltimaghns.ie/happy-halloween-from-st-aidans/) - Our Junior and Senior Infants got all dressed up and scary for Halloween. Junior Infants all dressed up Senior Infants Click here for a full gallery.
- [St Aidan's N.S. Shoebox Appeal 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-ns-shoebox-appeal-2013-2/) - Once again the pupils of St. Aidan’s N.S. responded with great generosity to the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. 216 boxes were donated by our pupils and parents. These gifts will be warmly welcomed by children in South Africa this Christmas. Thanks to all the school community and to Mr. Donnellan for co-ordinating the event. Click
- [Book Week 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2013-2/) - Book Week 2013 St. Aidan’s N.S. Book Week took place in St. Aidan’s from Mon. 2nd to Fri. 6th Dec. This is an annual event and helps to further promote an interest in and love of reading. Fri. 6th Dec.was Character Day. Pupils and staff dressed as a character from a book or a story on that
- [Christmas 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2013/) - We have been very busy in all classes preparing for Christmas. Sixth class made these lovely Christmas centre pieces with the help of retired teachers Mrs Mooney and Mrs Commons. Junior Infants performed their nativity play for parents and friends in the school hall on Wednesday 18th Dec. First and Second classes made and
- [Kiltimagh Choral Competition.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/kiltimagh-choral-competition/) - A choir from St Aidan's N.S. took part in the Kiltimagh Choral Competition on Friday 28th February 2014. The choir, under the direction of Ms Lee, comprising of pupils from 3rd to 6th Classes, was placed second in the Primary Schools Competition. They were just one point behind the the winning team. Congratulations and well
- [St. Patrick's Day 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2014-2/) - This year, as is customary, Banna Cheoil Naomh Aodáin and the majorettes took part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Kiltimagh. The theme of our float this year was St. Aidan's N.S.-helping little munchkins find their path in life! Our school float won the overall prize in the parade this year. Congratulations to all
- [Catholic Schools Week 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/catholic-schools-week-2014-2/) - The theme of Catholic Schools Week for 2014 was Catholic Schools -Places of Faith and Learning. We began Catholic Schools Week in St Aidan's N.S. with an assembly and prayer service in the school hall. During the week children from the senior classes made St. Brigid's crosses (with the help of some local experts!) Each class
- [Credit Union Poster Competition .](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-poster-competition/) - Congratulations to all the winners of the recent Credit Union Poster Competition.
- [Christmas in St. Aidans](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-in-st-aidans/)
- [Book Week 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2020/) - Book Week took place in St Aidan's from 30th Nov - 6th Dec. This annual event helps to promote an interest in and love of reading. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the format was slightly different to other years. However we think the children had a most enjoyable week.
- [Active Break Challenge 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-break-challenge-2020-2/)
- [Teachers v's Pupils](https://kiltimaghns.ie/teachers-vs-pupils/)
- [Amber Ramble](https://kiltimaghns.ie/amber-ramble/) - The ‘Amber Ramble’ was our great fundraising event for Pieta House, run as part of our application for the Amber Flag.
- [Spooky Stations 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/spooky-stations-2019-2/)
- [Shoeboxes 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/shoeboxes-2019/) - This year, once again St. Aidan's are taking part in the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. Well Done to all the pupils who donated shoeboxes!
- [Book Week 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2019/) - Book Week took place in St. Aidan’s N.S. from Mon 2nd - Friday 6th Dec. This event helps to promote an interest in and love of reading.
- [Mrs Cunnane Retires. Dec 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mrs-cunnane-retires-dec-2019/) - Congratulations and Best Wishes to Mrs Cunnane as she retires after 40 years as a teacher.
- [Drop Everything and Dance!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/drop-everything-and-dance-2/)
- [Playground Leaders 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/playground-leaders-2020-2/)
- [Active HOME Week 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-home-week-2020-2/)
- [Halloween 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/halloween-2020/) - Halloween will be different this year due to Covid 19 regulations. However all pupils ( and staff) enjoyed the opportunity to dress up in their Halloween costumes on Friday as the school breaks for mid-term.
- [June Assembly 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/june-assembly-2019/) - We had our final assembly for the school year on Mon 24th June 2019 We remembered the many achievements and success we have had over the past year.
- [Credit Union acknowledges 30-year link with St Aidan's!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-acknowledges-30-year-link-with-st-aidans/) - There was a warm welcome for 4 officers of Kiltimagh District Credit Union when they arrived to the end-of-year assembly to mark a significant milestone for both the school and Credit Union. For 30 years the pupils of St. Aidan’s have been given the opportunity to become Credit Union savers.
- [Classes September 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/classes-september-2019/)
- [Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country Championship 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-cross-country-championship-2019/) - Well done to the four teams who competed in the Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country Championships in Swinford on Thurs 19th Sept. Congratulations to the Sewnior Boys who qualified for next stage.
- [Cross Country Running Mayo trials](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-running-mayo-trials/) - Well done to all our runners who competed today in dreadful conditions at Beleek, Ballina in the Mayo trials. Once again, each and every runner showed great determination and team spirit. Congratulations to Ava and Tom (4th Class) who will go forward to represent St Aidan's at the Connacht finals in October.
- [6th Class Graduation Mass June 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-mass-june-2019/) - A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Thursday 20th June 2019. Congratulations to all the 6th class pupils who graduated from St Aidan's in June
- [Sponsored walk 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-2019/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 13th October 2019. Many of the school staff and pupils, together with their family and friends took part in the walk.
- [Ag déanamh Brioscaí sceallaí seacláide: Rang 5 & 6](https://kiltimaghns.ie/ag-deanamh-brioscai-sceallai-seaclaide-rang-5-6-2/)
- [Halloween 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/halloween-2019/) - Junior Classes enjoyed dressing up for Halloween.
- [Active School 2019 Rinka Fitness](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-school-2019-rinka-fitness/)
- [Active Week 2019 'Spud and Spoon Race'](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2019-spud-and-spoon-race/)
- [Active Week 2019 Maths Trail](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2019-maths-trail/)
- [Active Week 2019 Spikeball](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2019-spikeball/)
- [The Daily Mile](https://kiltimaghns.ie/the-daily-mile/)
- [Active Week 2019 SESE Trail](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2019-sese-trail/)
- [Active Week 2019 Yoga](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2019-yoga/)
- [Active Week 2019 Junior Jiving](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2019-junior-jiving/)
- [Active Week 2019 Rugby](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2019-rugby/)
- [Cumann na mBunscol Final 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-final-2019/) - Congratulations to our Boys Team who won defeated Ballinrobe in the Cumann na mBunscol Division 1 County Final at MacHale Park, on Monday, June 10th.
- [Christmas Concert 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-concert-2018/) - All classes from St. Aidan's took part in our recent fundraising Christmas concert . Each class performed at a matinee and evening show. The concert was held over two days, on Wed 12th and Thurs 13th December 2018.
- [Christmas 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2018/) - We have all been very busy here in St. Aidan's preparing for Christmas.
- [Banna Ceoil Scoil Aodáin welcomes Quaker City String Band & Friends](https://kiltimaghns.ie/banna-ceoil-scoil-aodain-welcomes-quaker-city-string-band-friends/)
- [St Patrick's Day 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2019/)
- [Spar 5-a-side Inter schools Tournament 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/spar-5-a-side-inter-schools-tournament-2019/) - Our Boys Teams and Girls Team had a most enjoyable day at the Claremorris area 5-a-side soccer blitz.
- [Trócaire Fundraiser - 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/trocaire-fundraiser-2019/) - Our annual bake sale and jumble sale in aid of Trócaire raised €800 for a very worthy cause. Thanks to Mr. Donnellan and 6th Class for organising it and a big Thank You to all who baked and donated toys , books etc.
- [Easter Assembly 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/easter-assembly-2019/) - On Friday 12th April the whole school community gathered in the school hall for an end of term assembly.
- [St Louis Community School display their silverware!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-louis-community-school-display-their-silverware/) - On Fri 12th April , we had a visit from St Louis Community School Soccer team who recently won the Connacht Senior Schools A final. Congratulations to all on a great achievement!
- [First Holy Communion 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion-2019/) - Congratulations to all the children from Second Class who made their First Holy Communion in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Saturday 11th May 2019.
- [Active Week 2019 Gymnastics](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2019-gymnastics/)
- [First Holy Communion 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion-2018/) - Congratulations to all the children from Second Class who made their First Holy Communion in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Saturday 12th May 2018
- [School Tours  2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-tours-2018/) - Towards the end of the summer term all classes went on their school tour. Sixth Class went to Dublin by train and visited Croke Park, Kilmainham Jail and the Zoo. Fifth Class had a very enjoyable day in Galway at Pure Skill and galway City Museum. Second Class took part in a Lets Go Activity
- [Active Week 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2018/)
- [6th Class Graduation Mass 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-mass-2018/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan's N.S. this June. A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Thursday 21st June 2018.
- [End of Year Assembly -June 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/end-of-year-assembly-june-2018/) - We are very proud of all of our students in St. Aidans’s who have worked so hard throughout the year and many have received certificates in their classes. The children pictured here were awarded certificates for acts of kindness, improved handwriting and reading, maths mastery and working very hard at school.
- [Class Photos September 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/class-photos-september-2018/)
- [Sponsored Walk 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-2018/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 14th October 2018. This year we also had a Sponsored Run for the Senior pupils. Many of the school staff and pupils, together with their family and friends took part in the walk.
- [Cross Country Running 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-running-2018/) - Well done to all the pupils in 3rd 4th 5th and 6th class who participated in the recent cross country competitions.
- [Mini-Sevens 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mini-sevens-2017/) - Well done to the girls and boys from St Aidan's who represented our school in the first round of the Cunnane na mBunscol Allianz Mini 7s at Swinford Amenities Park on 17th Oct 2018
- [30th Anniversary Celebrations](https://kiltimaghns.ie/30th-anniversary-celebrations/) - A Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated on 19 Oct 2018 to mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of St Aidan's N.S. Kiltimagh. Back at the school after Mass, members of The Parents Association were on hand to provide refreshments to all the guests. A special cake was organised for the occasion and all pupils
- [Sponsored Walk 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-2017/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 9th October 2016. Thanks to the Parents Association for organising the event and providing refreshments afterwards in the school hall.
- [Raising our 4th Green Flag](https://kiltimaghns.ie/raising-our-4th-green-flag/) - On Friday 27th Oct 2017 St Aidan's were delighted to welcome back two past pupils Dayna Finn and Maggie Byrne, European Basketball finalists, to raise our 4th Green Flag.
- [Shoeboxes 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/shoeboxes-2017/)
- [Book Week 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2017/) - Book Week took place in St. Aidan’s N.S. from Mon 27th Nov - Friday 1st Dec. This is an annual event and helps to further promote an interest in and love of reading. On Friday we had Character Day - when everybody dressed as a character from a book
- [Christmas 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2017/)
- [Grandparents Day 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/grandparents-day-2018/) - As part of Catholic Schools week , we celebrated Grandparents Day on Wed 31st Jan.
- [Operation Transformation 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/operation-transformation-2017/) - We were delighted when local operation Transformation leader Mary Diamond joined us for 10@10 on Friday 2nd Feb .
- [St Patrick's Day 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2018/) - This year, as is customary, Banna Cheoil Naomh Aodáin and the majorettes and took part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Kiltimagh. The theme of our float this year was: St.Aidan's NS-30 Years Shaping Your Little Pearls of Wisdom!
- [Exhibition Match -McHale Park](https://kiltimaghns.ie/exhibition-match-mchale-park/) - Well done to the boys from 5th and 6th class who participated in an exhibition match at half-time on Sunday 18th March at the Mayo v Tyrone game.
- [Trócaire Fundraiser 2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/trocaire-fundraiser-2018/) - Our fundraising Bake Sale and Jumble Sale for Trócaire was a great success! We are delighted to have raised €787.90 for a very worthy cause. Thanks to all who baked, donated toys and books and supported this event. A special Thank You to Mr. Donnellan and Sixth Class who organised the fundraiser.
- [First Holy Communion 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion-2017/) - Congratulations to all the children from Second Class who made their First Holy Communion in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Saturday 6th May 2017.
- [Green Flag Award](https://kiltimaghns.ie/green-flag-award/) - Well done to all the boys and girls in St. Aidan's N.S. on receiving their fourth green flag for travel!!! Fantastic achievement!!
- [Blue Star Award](https://kiltimaghns.ie/blue-star-award/) - Congratulations to 6th Class and their teacher Mr. Donnellan who were recently awarded The Blue Star certificate and EU flag. This was the culmination of a very successful year's project work based on the Blue Star programme. We were delighted to welcome Maireád McGuinness MEP and Vice President of the European Parliament, to our school on Tuesday 23rd
- [School Tours June 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-tours-june-2017/) - On 1st June classes from Second to Sixth went on their school tours. They all had an enjoyable and fun filled day! On 9th June First Class went to Funny Bones in Sligo for their tour.
- [Sports Day 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sports-day-2017/) - We had a very active and enjoyable Sports Day for 2nd to 6th Classes on Friday 9th June 2017. The emphasis was on participation and fun for all the pupils. Everybody took part in several activities as well as our usual Sports Day novelty races. Thanks to Mr. Donnellan for organising the event.
- [Double Retirement-Fr Paddy and Kathleen Walsh](https://kiltimaghns.ie/double-retirement/) - On Friday 16th June 2017 the whole school community assembled to celebrate the retirement and Golden Jubilee of Fr Paddy Kilcoyne, Chairman of The Board of Management and the retirement of Kathleen Walsh SNA.
- [Cumann na mBunscol Winners](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-winners-2/) - Congratulations to our boys football team who won the Cumann na mBunscol Division 1B Final in McHale Park, Castlebar on Tuesday 13th June. Final Score: St Aidan's, Kiltimagh 5-10 Breaffy NS, Ballina 3-8
- [6th Class Graduation 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-2017/) - We wish all our 6th Class pupils well as they leave St Aidan's and embark on the next stage of their education!
- [School Assembly -June 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-assembly-june-2017/) - We had our final assembly for the school year on Tuesday 27th June 2017. The assembly began with a short prayer service.
- [Classes 2017-2018](https://kiltimaghns.ie/classes-2017-2018/) - These photos were taken on the first day of the school year 2017-2018
- [Mayo Day 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mayo-day-2017/) - On Friday 15th September St Aidan's pupils and staff came together in our school hall to show their support for the Mayo team in the All-Ireland Final on Sunday. Everybody wore the Mayo colours as they sang and cheered on our county team. Click the links below to view clips from the hall including Ms.Lee's
- [10 @ 10](https://kiltimaghns.ie/10-10-2/)
- [St. Aidan's welcomes Quaker String Band.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-welcomes-quaker-string-band/) - On Thursday 16th March Banna Ceoil Scoil Aodáin welcomed The Quaker City String Band from Philadelphia and friends as they arrived in Kiltimagh for The Saint Patrick's Day festival.
- [Saint Patrick's Day 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/saint-patricks-day-2017/) - On a wet and windy St. Patrick's Day, our school band , staff and pupils from Junior and Senior Infants put on their rain gear and took part in the Saint Patrick's Day parade in Kiltimagh. The theme of our float this year was : Saint Aidan's Kids are OUT of THIS WORLD!
- [Anti-bullying Posters](https://kiltimaghns.ie/anti-bullying-posters/) - Sixth Class designed these posters as part of SPHE topic of bullying.
- [Trócaire Fundraiser 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/trocaire-fundraiser-2017/) - Our fundraising Bake Sale and Jumble Sale for Trócaire was a great success! We are delighted to have raised €942 for a very worthy cause. All the children enjoyed the lovely treats and got great value at the Jumble Sale!
- [Mini Sevens 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mini-sevens-2016-2/) - Well done to our boys and girls Mini-Sevens teams who did our school proud at the Swinford area blitz on Thursday 13th September 2016 .
- [Maths Week 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-week-2016/) - St. Aidans NS, along with schools all over the country, took part in Maths Week Ireland from October 17th-21st . Maths Week Ireland promotes, awareness, appreciation and understanding of maths through a huge variety of events and activities. Here is a sample of activities that we were involved in:
- [Shoeboxes 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/shoeboxes-2016/) - This year, once again St. Aidan's are taking part in the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. Well Done to all the pupils who donated 238 shoeboxes!
- [Book Week 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2016/) - Book Week took place in St. Aidan’s N.S. from Mon 28th Nov - Friday 2nd Dec. This is an annual event and helps to further promote an interest in and love of reading. On Friday we had Character Day - when everybody dressed as a character from a book.
- [Christmas 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2016/) - December has been a verey busy month here in St Aidans!
- [Credit Union Poster Competition.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-poster-competition-2/) - Susan fron Kiltimagh Credit Union presented prizes to the winners of The Credit Union Poster Competition on Wednesday 21st December. Congratulations to all.
- [Wake Up, Shake Up! -January 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/wake-up-shake-up-january-2017/)
- [Grandparents Day 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/grandparents-day-2017/) - As part of Catholic Schools Week we celebrated Grandparents Day with a special mass in the church on Wednesday 1st February. We were delighted that so many parents and grandparents could attend. After mass all were invited back to the school for refreshments and many grandparents visited their grandchildren's classroom.
- [Operation Transformation Walk 2017](https://kiltimaghns.ie/operation-transformation-walk-2017-2/) - In support of Operation Transformation Kiltimagh 2017 and linking in with our Green Schools Travel Theme and Active School Maintenance programme all classes went on a walk around Kiltimagh on Friday 3rd Feb.
- [Garda Visit to Junior & Senior Infants.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/garda-visit-to-junior-senior-infants/) - On February 8th Garda Conor Drury & Garda Brendan Walsh visited the Junior & Senior Infants in Saint Aidan’s to talk to them about road safety & the job a garda does every day.
- [Sports Day 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sports-day-2016/) - Tuesday 9th June was Sports Day for classes second to sixth. In the morning clsses took part in the following activities: Basketball, Rounders, Soccer,Volleyball and Krav Mag ( self defence ). The afternoon was given over novelty events and traditional games /obstacle course. The emphasis was on participation and enjoyment- as the photos below show!
- [6th Class Graduation Mass 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-mass-2016/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan's N.S. this June. A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Tuesday 21st June 2016.
- [Assembly June 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/assembly-june-2016/) - We had our final assembly for the school year on Friday 24th June 2016. The assembly began with a short prayer service.
- [Local GAA players display their silverware!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/local-gaa-players-display-their-silverware-2/) - We were delighted to welcome some of our past pupils back to school today when they visited to display the cups they have won this year.
- [Class Photos, September 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/class-photos-september-2016/) - These class photos were taken on the first day of the school year 2016/2017.
- [Cycle Training Programme](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cycle-training-programme/) - 5th and 6th classes took part in a Cycle Training Programme on Tuesday 6th September. Gerry Butler from the Mayo County Council taught the children basic cycling skills, basic bike checks and environmental awareness. The children completed various drills and activities and thoroughly enjoyed the training. The sessions continue for two more weeks.
- [European Week of Sport 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/european-week-of-sport-2016/)
- [Mayo Day 2016!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mayo-day-2016/) - St Aidan's come out to show their support for the Mayo Team!
- [Mayo Day - The replay!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mayo-day-the-replay/) - St Aidan's come out to show their support for the Mayo Team in the all- Ireland Final replay!
- [Sponsored Walk, October 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-october-2016/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 4th October 2015.
- [Proclamation Day](https://kiltimaghns.ie/proclamation-day/)
- [St.Patrick's Day 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2016/)
- [Active Week Monday 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-monday-2016/)
- [Active Week Tuesday 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-tuesday-2016/)
- [Active Week Wednesday 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-wednesday-2016/)
- [Active Week Thursday 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-thursday-2016/)
- [Communion 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/communion-2016/)
- [Travel Week 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/travel-week-2016/)
- [Book Week 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2015/) - Book Week took place in St. Aidan’s N.S. from Mon.23rd to Fri. 27th November. This is an annual event and helps to further promote an interest in and love of reading
- [Christmas Concert 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-concert-2015/) - Our fundraising Christmas Concert took place on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th December 2015. A matinee and evening show on both days provided a great variety of entertainment in the form of song, dance, music and drama.
- [Christmas 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2015/) - We have been very busy preparing for Christmas.
- [St.Aidan's get active - Operation Transformation](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-get-active-operation-transformation/)
- [Grandparents Day 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/grandparents-day-2016/) - As part of Catholic Schools Week 2016 we invited grandparents to visit our school on Wednesday 3rd February. Grandparents visited their grandchildren's classroom. In some classes we had a question and answer session with our visitors. We can learn alot from our grandparents! Some classes had made little gifts to give their grandparent.We then held
- [Engineers' Week 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/engineers-week-2016/) - During Engineers'Week we looked at some resources to discuss the work of different types of engineers. On Wednesday, Thomas Campbell, a civil engineer who works in the area of water treatment plants came to visit the school. He gave a talk to the senior classes about 'a day in the life of an engineer' and showed us
- [2nd Class Show and Tell](https://kiltimaghns.ie/2nd-class-show-and-tell-2/) - Second class took part in Show and Tell.
- [Seachtain Na Gaeilge 2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/seachtain-na-gaeilge-2016/)
- [Mrs. King says Goodbye!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mrs-king-says-goodbye/) - On Friday 26th June Mrs King wished all the children well as they left for their summer holidays. She then locked up for the last time as Principal of st. Aidan's. We will all miss you Mrs. King!
- [Classes. September 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/classes-september-2015/)
- [Cross Country Running Competition 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-running-competition-2015/) - Four teams from St. Aidan's N.S. took part in the Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country Running Competition in Swinford on 23rd September 2015.
- [Presentation of the National Flag](https://kiltimaghns.ie/presentation-of-the-national-flag/) - On Thursday, 24th September, St Aiden's N.S. was visited by members of the Defence Forces who presented the school with the National Flag and a copy of the 1916 Proclamation. This visit is the first part of a National 1916 Commemoration Celebration.
- [Sponsored Walk, October 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-october-2015/) - Our annual sponsored walk in aid of St. Aidan's N.S. took place on Sunday 4th October 2015.
- [Our New Active Committee Meeting 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-new-active-committee-meeting-2015-2/)
- [Maths Week 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-week-2015/) - St. Aidans NS, along with schools all over the country, took part in Maths Week Ireland from October 12-16th. Maths Week Ireland promotes, awareness, appreciation and understanding of maths through a huge variety of events and activities. Here is a sample of activities that we were involved in:
- [Have you got Maths Eyes -Competition](https://kiltimaghns.ie/have-you-got-maths-eyes-competition/) - As part of Maths Week we ran a Have You Got Maths Eyes competition for pupils from 3rd to 6th Classes. The challenge was using your 'Maths Eyes' to find something interesting in your environment, take a photograph and write a tagline highlighting the maths in the picture. With Mrs Macken's help, these photos were used to create 'Maths Eyes'
- [Science Week 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/science-week-2015/) - As part of Science week, Science Ireland visited our school on Tuesday 10th November. All children participated in hands-on science shows. Flight, rockets, pressure, waves, sound and light were among the topics covered in this interactive learning experience. On Thursday 12th Nov Kiltimagh Pet Farm brought some animals to our school.
- [First Holy Communion 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion-2015/) - On May 9th, 2nd class made their First Holy Communion under the direction of Mrs. Mooney and Mr. Cunnane. Pupils went to the school hall for refreshments alongside their friends and families afterwards-organised by the Parents Association.
- [Mrs. Duggan's Retirement](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mrs-duggans-retirement/) - Congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Bridie Duggan on the occasion of her retirement. Best wishes from all pupils and staff.
- [Walk to the Fire Station](https://kiltimaghns.ie/walk-to-the-fire-station/) - Senior Infants and 1st Class went for a walk to the fire station in town. On their way they did some litter picking to keep the area clean. They had a great time.
- [Europe Day 2015- Blue Star Flag Award](https://kiltimaghns.ie/european-day-2015-blue-star-flag-award/)
- [Graduation Mass 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/graduation-mass-2015/) - On Thursday evening, June 18th, a graduation mass was held for Mr. Donnellan's 6th class. They displayed alot of their work from throughout the year in the hall and parents and staff were in attendance. We wish them all the best in Secondary School.
- [Mrs King's Retirement](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mrs-kings-retirement/) - On Wednesday 24th June a special assembly was held in St. Aidan's N.S. to mark the retirement of our principal Mrs. King.
- [Raising our Active Flag](https://kiltimaghns.ie/raising-our-active-flag/) - On Friday, we raised our Active Flag which we were awarded by Detta Molloy who came to inspect the school on Tuesday. We invited some special guests to the raising of the flag and Mrs.King and Tom Byrne raised it alongside the youngest and eldest pupil from the school. Well done to all of the Active
- [Quiz to celebrate Mrs. King's retirement!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/quiz-to-celebrate-mrs-kings-retirement/) - To celebrate Mrs. King's retirement 3rd to 6th Classes took part in a fun table quiz . The theme of the quiz was- How well do you know Mrs. King? The quiz included visual and audio rounds. Special guest at the quiz was of course Mrs. King!
- [Open afternoon - Mrs . King's Retirement](https://kiltimaghns.ie/open-afternoon-mrs-kings-retirement/) - On Thursday 25th June the school invited people from the community of Kiltimagh to visit the school. We were delighted with the large number of people who called to wish Mrs. King well on her retirement.
- [Active Week 2015 -Monday](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-2015-monday/) - Active School's Week kicked off today with some special guests to the school. Mícheal Schlingermann, a past pupil of St. Aidan's who is now goalkeeper for Drogheda United called for a visit with Adam Byrne, a pupil of St.Louis Community School. These guests took part in our Whole School Wake up, Shake up! and ended
- [Active School's Week- Tuesday](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-week-tuesday/) - We began the day with Wake up, Shake up! Today's activities included Step Aerobics, Hip Hop Dance, golf and An Haka Gaelach!
- [Active Week -Wednesday](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-wednesday/) - On Wednesday, we started the day with Wake up, Shake up with Mr. Donnellan leading it. Other activities that happened throughout the school during the day were a Dance workshop with 1st class, Orienteering with Junior Infants, a Welly Walk with Senior Infants and Boxercise with 5th and 6th class.
- [Active Week - Thursday](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-thursday/) - On Thursday, we had a very busy day. Luckily enough, the weather was slightly better than earlier in the week so there were lots of outdoor as well as indoor activities.
- [Active Week -Friday](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-week-friday/) - On the final day of Our Get Active Week the school's new basketball wall -sponsored by Henegeghan's Pharmacy, Kiltimagh was officially unveiled by Gary Smyth. The school would would like to express our appreciation and gratitude for such generous sponsorship. We look forward to many hours of enjoyment with this great facility.
- [Cumann na mBunScol Mini-Sevens Competition. 2014/15](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-mini-sevens-competition-201415/) - Congratulations to our Girls and Boys Teams who took part in the Cumann na mBunScol Mini-Sevens Competition this year. The boys reached the Area Final. The girls won the Area Final, the East Mayo Final and the County Semi-Final. They were defeated in the County Final by The Quay School, Ballina. Well Done to all involved.
- [Cumann na mBunScol Sports Quiz](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-sports-quiz/) - Congratulations to the St. Aidan's N.S. team who came first in the first round of the Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz which was held recently in Foxford.
- [Trócaire Fundraiser Jumble and Bake Sale](https://kiltimaghns.ie/trocaire-fundraiser-jumble-and-bake-sale/) - Our fundraising Bake Sale and Jumble Sale for Trócaire was a great success! We are delighted to have raised €822.26 for a very worthy cause.
- [Cumann na mBunScol Handball](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-handball-2/) - Congratulations to the girls from St. Aidan's N.S. who represented the school at the Cumann na mBunscol Handball competition in McHale Park on 8th February 2015. Three of the group went forward to the Connacht Cumann na mBunscol Final in Galway on 15th February. Having won there, they went on to represent Connacht in the
- [Easter Assembly 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/easter-assembly-2015/) - School staff and pupils came together on Wednesday 25th March for an Easter Assembly.
- [Music in the Classroom 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/music-in-the-classroom-2015/) - Pupils from 2nd,3rd and 4th Class attended the Irish Times - Music in the Classroom Concert in The Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Monday 12th January.
- ['Get Active' Information Day](https://kiltimaghns.ie/get-active-information-day/) - Wednesday 21st January was Get Active Information Day in the school. Information leaflets about being active and eating healthy foods were given out to Mums and Dads. Some Mums and Dads also filled in a questionnaire to help us with our Being Active information. We hope you are spreading the Get Active message at home
- [Active School's Committee Meeting](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-committee-meeting-2/) - On Wednesday, 11th of February, a meeting was held by the Active School Committee. The progress to date as well as upcoming activities on the Active School's agenda were discussed.
- [Catholic School's Week  2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/catholic-schools-week-2015/) - The theme of Catholic Schools Week for 2015 was Catholic Schools -Called to Serve.
- [St. Patrick's Day 2015](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2015/) - This year, as is customary, Banna Cheoil Naomh Aodáin and the majorettes took part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Kiltimagh. The school float was based on our Get Active initiative.
- [Credit Union Poster Competition Winners](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-poster-competition-winners/) - Congratulations to all the winners of the recent Credit Union Poster Competition. Susan from Kiltimagh Credit Union presented prizes to winning pupils from 1st to 6th Classes on Wed 17th December.
- [Junior Infants Christmas Play 2014, It's a Baby!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-christmas-play-2014-its-a-baby/)
- [Christmas 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-2014/) - We have all been very busy here in St. Aidan's N.S. preparing for Christmas. Take a look at some of our activities.
- [Maths Awards](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-awards/) - Congratulations to all the pupils from 2nd to 6th Class who have been awarded gold, silver and bronze certificates in recognition of their effort and success in solving Puzzle of the Week during the Autumn term.
- [Junior Infants at Work and Play!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-september-14/) - We love it when we do our activities!
- [Cross Country Running Competition 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-running-competition-2014/) - Congratulations to the pupils from 3rd-6th classes who participated in the East Mayo Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country competition on 245th September 2014.
- [Sponsored Walk- October 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-october-2014/)
- [Maths Week 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-week-2014/) - St. Aidans NS took part in Maths Week Ireland from October 11-19th. Maths Week promotes a positive attitude towards maths and helps raise confidence and increase motivation among students. Here is a sample of activities that we were involved in:
- [Halloween 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/halloween-2014/) - Our Junior and Senior Infants and First Class got dresses up for Halloween. They played Halloween games. Pupils from 2nd to 6th Class were treated to Halloween cupcakes decorated by Mrs Cunnane and Ms Nyland and their pupils!
- [Active School's Assembly. Nov 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-assembly-nov-2014/)
- [Active School's Poster Competition](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-poster-competition/) - All classes took part in our Get Active Poster Competition.
- [Turlough Museum 2nd Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/turlough-museum-2nd-class/) - On Wednesday , 19th of November, Mrs. Mooney's 2nd Class went on a trip to The Museum of Country Life in Turlough. They travelled by bus in the morning and were split into two groups when they got there. Both groups had a tour of the museum and attended a workshop on weaving. Each
- [Book Week 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2014/) - Book Week took place in St. Aidan’s from Mon. 2nd to Fri. 6th Dec. This is an annual event and helps to further promote an interest in and love of reading.
- [Credit Union School Quiz 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-school-quiz-2014/) - Well done to the four teams from St. Aidan's N.S.who participated in the area finals of the Credit Union Schools Quiz in the Park Hotel, Kiltimagh on Monday 3rd February 2014. Congratulations to the U-11 winning team. They will be representing the school at chapter level.
- [St Patrick's Day 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2014/) - This year, as is customary, Banna Cheoil Naomh Aodáin and the majorettes took part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Kiltimagh.
- [St. Aidan's N.S Raffle](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-n-s-raffle-2/)
- [Fundraising Golf Classic](https://kiltimaghns.ie/fundraising-golf-classic/) - Our recent fundraising Golf Classic was a great success.The event consisted of a Golf Classic held in Ballyhaunis Golf Club, a raffle in school on Fri. 4th April for a giant Easter egg as well as other prizes and a raffle for parents/guardians and members of the community at the Prize Giving Presentation held on
- [Visit of GAA President -Liam O Neill](https://kiltimaghns.ie/visit-of-gaa-president-liam-o-neill/) - The GAA President, (Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael) Liam O'Neill visited all the classes in St. Aidan's N.S. on Tuesday 20th May 2014.
- [First Holy Communion 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-holy-communion-2014/)
- [School Tours 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-tours-2014-2/) - Pupils from Third to Sixth class went on their school tours on Friday 30th May. Sixth class travelled to Dublin by train. They visited Kilmainhan Jail, Croke Park and the Zoo and also fitted in some shopping! Fifth class visited Arigna mines and Kids Kingdom activity centre in Carrick-on-Shannon. Fourth class enjoyed kayaking, aeroball and fencing
- [6th Class Graduation Mass.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-graduation-mass-2/) - Congratulations to all the 6th Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan's N.S. in June 2014. A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Thursday 19th June .
- [Sports Day 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sports-day-2014/) - We all enjoyed Sports Day !
- [Classes September 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/classes-september-2014/)
- [Book Week 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2013-3/)
- [Our ideal bedrooms-3rd Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-ideal-bedrooms-3rd-class/) - Third class had great fun planning and designing their ideal bedrooms. One Direction featured in many of them! A career in interior design may be in the future for many children from this class.
- [Cumann na mBunscol Handball](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-handball/) - Congratulations to all the pupils who took part in the Mayo Finals of the Cumann na mBunscol Handball competition on Sat 25th Jan 2014. These pupils participated in the Connacht Final of Cumann na mBunscol Handball Competition on 9th February 2014. Well Done girls!
- [Catholic Schools Week 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/catholic-schools-week-2014/)
- [5th Class project work 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-project-work-2014/) - 5th class have been busy doing project work over the last few weeks.
- [5th class Art 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-art-2014-2/)
- [5th Class sewing](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-sewing-2/) - 5th Class have been busy learning to sew! It was difficult to start with but now we are getting the hang of it. Everyone is working on something different. When we have learnt the basic stitches we will work on an individual piece to display.
- [Cookery Classes with Kathleen](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cookery-classes/)
- [Happy Halloween 2013 from St. Aidan's](https://kiltimaghns.ie/happy-halloween-2013-from-st-aidans/) - Our Junior and Senior Infants got all dressed up and scary for Halloween.
- [St. Aidan's N.S. Shoebox Appeal 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-aidans-n-s-shoebox-appeal-2013/) - Once again the pupils of St. Aidan's N.S. responded with great generosity to the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. 216 boxes were donated by our pupils and parents. These gifts will be warmly welcomed by children in South Africa this Christmas. Thanks to all the school community and to Mr. Donnellan for co-ordinating the event.
- [Science Week 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/science-week-2013-3/) - Mrs. Commons's 4th class had a fun filled day on Thursday 14th of November to celebrate Science Week 2013. Each group worked on a different experiment covering the different strands of the curriculum.Experiments carried out included the following - Design a Bridge, Amazing Triangles, Making a Magnetic car, My Reaction Time, Creeping Colours, Creeping Reflections,
- [Learning about the planets.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/ist-2nd-go-deep-in-outer-space/) - During the last few weeks we have been learning about Planet Earth in Space and our Solar System in Geography.
- [Interview with Grandparents](https://kiltimaghns.ie/interview-with-grandparents/)
- [Junior Infant Autumn 2013 Art Work](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infant-autumn-2013-art-work/)
- [Senior Infants & First Class Art Work, Autumn 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/senior-infants-first-class-art-work-autumn-2013/)
- [Some More Junior & Senior Infant Art Work, Autumn 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/some-more-junior-senior-infant-art-work-autumn-2013/)
- [First & Second Class Art, Autumn 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-second-class-art-autumn-2013/)
- [Third Class Art, Autumn 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/third-class-art-autumn-2013/)
- [Fourth Class Art, Autumn 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/fourth-class-art-autumn-2013/)
- [Fifth Class Art, Autumn 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/fifth-class-art-autumn-2013/)
- [Sixth Class Art, Autumn 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sixth-class-art-autumn-2013/)
- [Football Teams](https://kiltimaghns.ie/football-teams/)
- [Class Photos, September 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/class-photos-september-2013/)
- [Red and Green Day, September 20th, 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/red-and-green-day-september-20th-2013/) - To celebrate and cheer on Mayo Minors and Seniors reaching the 2013 All-Ireland Final we held a 'Red & Green Day' in the school.
- [125th Anniversary of the Church of the Holy Family](https://kiltimaghns.ie/125th-anniversary-of-the-church/)
- [Maths Week 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-week-2013/)
- [All-Ireland Minor Champion Conor Byrne visits St Aidan's with The Tom Markham Cup.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/all-ireland-minor-champion-conor-byrne-visits-st-aidans-with-the-tom-markham-cup/) - On October 17, 2013 All-Ireland Minor champion Conor Byrne visited St Aidan's National School with The Tom Markham Cup. Thanks to Conor for visiting.
- [Sponsored Walk, October 6, 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-october-6-2013/)
- [Cross Country Racing, September 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-racing-september-2013/)
- [Communion 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/communion-2013/)
- [Graduation 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/graduation-2013/)
- [Confirmation 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/confirmation-2013/)
- [2nd Class Art, 2012 / 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/2nd-class-art-2012-2013/)
- [3rd Class Art, 2012 / 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/3rd-class-art-2012-2013/)
- [4th Class Art, 2012 / 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/4th-class-art-2012-2013/)
- [5th Class Art, 2012 / 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-art-2012-2013/)
- [6th Class Art, 2012 / 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-art-2012-2013/)
- [Junior & Senior Infants Art, 2012 / 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-senior-infants-art-2012-2013/) - Our little Artists
- [Junior Infants Art, 2012 / 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-art-2012-2013/) - Junior Infants Scarecrows
- [Senior Infants & 1st Class Art, 2012 / 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/senior-infants-1st-class-art-2012-2013/)
- [Knitting Circle](https://kiltimaghns.ie/knitting-circle-2/) - For the past 6 weeks pupils from Second Class have been learning how to knit at school. We have had lots of visitors to our classroom including Helen Higgins, Mary Kenny, Sr Kathleen, Phil Walsh, Rose McHugh, Pat Lavan, Kathleen Benson, Mary Ivers and Josephine Johnson. They have all taught us a lot and we
- [5th Class Construction](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-construction/) - We have been doing construction in Art. We planned our models and collected all the materials.
- [Cooking vegetables in 5th Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cooking-vegetables-in-5th-class/) - We read about farming in Ireland and discovered lots of us are growing vegetables at home.
- [5th Class Experiment with 2D Shapes](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-experiment-with-2d-shapes/) - We used geostrips and lollipop sticks to make the different 2D shapes we have been learning about. It was good fun and we worked well together in groups!
- [St Patrick's Day 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2013/) - This year as is customary Banna Cheoil Naomh Aodáin and majorettes led the St. Patrick's Day parade in Kiltimagh. Don't we look great! As our pirate ship made its maiden voyage we remembered the "shipmates and crew" of St. Aidan's both past and present! 25 years with all hands on deck!
- [2nd Class Visit to Turlough House Museum,](https://kiltimaghns.ie/2nd-class-visit-to-turlough-house-museum/) - The children from 2nd Class recently went on a trip to the Museum of Country Life in Turlough. It was also National Tree Week so we started our visit with a ‘Tree Walk’ looking at the various trees in the grounds of the museum. We learned lots about the parts of the tree, names of
- [Music in the Classroom 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/music-in-the-classroom-2013/) - In January the children from 1st and 2nd Classes travelled to The TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar to take part in Music in the Classroom. We had spent weeks preparing for the visit listening to the pieces of music on cd and learning the words and the dance moves to ‘The Dance Party’. We were
- [Third Class School Tour to Galway](https://kiltimaghns.ie/third-class-school-tour-to-galway/)
- [5th Class Comic Strips](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-comic-strips/)
- [Book Week 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/book-week-2013/) - Every year at St. Aidan's N.S. we hold Book Week which is co-ordinated by Mr. Brendan Donnellan.This year we held our Book week from Mon 25th February to Fri 1st March. During Book Week the children are encouraged to read as much as possible in their spare time with "DEAR" time (Drop Everything And Read)
- [Christmas Concert 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-concert-2012/) - On 13th December 2012 Saint Aidan's N.S. presented a Christmas concert in the Park Hotel, Kiltimagh. All pupils were involved in the concert. Junior Infants presented Oopsy Daisy Angels under the direction of Ms. Lee. The Senior Infants and First class item, Ralph the Reindeer was directed by Ms. Nyland and Ms. E. Sweeney.
- [Sponsored Walk October 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sponsored-walk-october-2012/) - On Sunday 14th October the Parents Association organised a fund raising sponsored walk. Many members of the wider school community took part in this very enjoyable event. We all assembled at the school at 1pm. Two members of the Parents Association led the way. One hour later we arrived back at the school
- [Cross Country Winners 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-winners-2012/) - Well done to all the children who participated in the Cumann na mBunscol Cross-Country Running competition in Swinford in September 2012.
- [The Adventures of Harry & Roisín](https://kiltimaghns.ie/the-adevntures-of-harry-roisin/) - As part of Book Week 2013 the children in 2nd Class started a writing project that we have called, ‘The Adventures of Harry and Róisín’. Each night our cuddly friends Harry and Róisín go home with a child. They spend the evening with them doing whatever the child is doing for the evening e.g. basketball
- [School Mass, September 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-mass-september-2012/) - In September we had our school mass to mark the begining of the school year.
- [4th Class Art Work, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/4th-class-art-work-2011-2012/)
- [5th & 6th Class Art Work, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-6th-class-2011-2012/)
- [6th Class Art Work, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-art-work-2011-2012/)
- [Cumann na mBunscol Gaelic Football](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-gaelic-football/) - Congratulations to our girls football team who won the semi-final in Cumann na mBunscol competition.
- [1st Class Art Work, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/1st-class-art-work-2011-2012/)
- [2nd Class Art Work, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/2nd-class-art-work-2011-2012/)
- [3rd Class Art Work, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/3rd-class-art-work-2011-2012/)
- [Junior Infants Art Work, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-art-work-2011-2012/)
- [Senior Infant Art Work, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/senior-infant-art-work-2011-2012/)
- [June Assembly 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/june-assembly-2012/) - At the final assembly of the school year, pupils with high school attendance were awarded certificates. Well done to all.
- [Our Third Green Flag](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-third-green-flag/) - Since September 2010 St.Aidan's N.S. has been working towards obtaining our third green flag. This green flag is for water conservation. St. Aidan’s 3rd Green Code Come on guys get waterwise Turn off the tap and economise Help our planet-save every drop. If the water is running….. Just shout STOP!!! We held a Water Conservation
- [Raising our Third Green Flag - June 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/raising-our-third-green-flag/)
- [Our Third Green Flag - SUCCESS!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-third-green-flag-success/) - On Thursday 24th May, Mrs King, Ms. Lee and two members of our Green Schools Committee travelled to Athlone to An Taisce Green Schools Awards where we were awarded our third green flag. Well done to all involved.
- [First Class tour to Eagles Flying Raptor Centre Ballymote](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-class-tour-to-eagles-flying-raptor-centre-ballymote/)
- [First Communion 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-communion-2012/) - Second class children from St. Aidan's N.S. received their First Holy Communion in the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Sunday May 13th 2012. After the church, we had a party in the school hall. We would like to say a big thank you to the Parents Association for our party and for making
- [First Communion 2012 Party](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-communion-2012-party/)
- [Water Conservation Action Week, 17th-23rd March 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/water-conservation-action-week-17th-23rd-march-2012/)
- [Water Conservation Slogan Competition](https://kiltimaghns.ie/water-conservation-slogan-competition/) - Some of the winning slogans on display in the school.
- [6th Class Models](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-models/) - This term we learnt about an ancient civilisation, the Celts, who were the first settlers in Ireland. We made models of Celtic dwellings which were known as Crannógs.
- [St Patrick's Day 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2012/) - Special thanks to Ms. Tierney who prepared the band, Ms. Johnson and Ms McCallion who trained the majorettes, Ms.Lee who co-ordinated the float and all the school staff and pupils who took part in the parade.
- [Catholic Schools Week 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/catholic-schools-week-2012/) - The theme of Catholic Schools Week this year was Christ's Living Body Active in our World! We began Catholic Schools Week with a whole school assembly and prayer service on Monday 30th January. On Tuesday 1st Feb, Saint Brigid's Day, the children from the senior classes made Saint Brigid's crosses. (with the help of
- [Maths Week 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/maths-week-2012/) - This year Saint Aidan's NS, along with thousands of schools around the country, registered to take part in Maths Week Ireland. Maths Week helps give young people a more positive attitude towards maths, raise confidence and increase motivation. Take a look at some of the activities we've been involved in. First Class took part in
- [Shoebox Appeal 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/shoebox-appeal-2011/) - This year the pupils of St. Aidan's collected 234 shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child. Well Done everybody! A big Thank You to all the children, parents, grandparents and friends who donated gifts and wrapped the boxes. Thanks to Mr. Donnellan who co-ordinated the event. All the children assembled in the school hall on
- [Mary Common's Retirement](https://kiltimaghns.ie/mary-commons-retirement/) - Goodbye Mrs. Commons! On 31stOctober 2011, Mary Commons retired after many years teaching in Saint Aidan's school. On 28th October2011 the whole school assembled in the school hall along with Mrs. Commons' family and invited guests to mark this historic occasion.
- [Third Class, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/third-class-2011-2012/)
- [4th Class, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/4th-class-2011-2012/)
- [5th Class, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-2011-2012/)
- [6th Class, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-2011-2012/)
- [Cross Country Winners September 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cross-country-winners-september-2011/) - Well done to all the children who participated in the Cumann na mBunscol Cross-Country Running competition in Swinford on Tuesday 27th September 2011.
- [Junior Infants, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-2011-2012/)
- [Senior Infants, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/senior-infants-2011-2012/)
- [1st Class, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/1st-class-2011-2012/)
- [September Prayer Service](https://kiltimaghns.ie/september-prayer-service/) - On Wednesday 28th September the whole assembled in the P.E. hall for a prayer service to ask God's blessing on the year ahead. The whole school sang the opening hymn "This Little Light" with actions. The eldest and youngest pupils in the school then presented a candle to Fr. Kilcoyne to be blessed. This
- [Second Class, 2011 / 2012](https://kiltimaghns.ie/second-class-2011-2012/)
- [Jim Maloney's Retirement](https://kiltimaghns.ie/jim-maloneys-retirement/) - On 31st August 2011, Jimmy Maloney retired after twenty nine years teaching in Kiltimagh. On Fri 24th June 2011 the whole school assembled in the school hall with Mr. Maloney, his wife Regina and invited guests to mark this occasion. All the staff and children wish Jimmy a long, healthy and happy retirement.
- [Confirmation 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/confirmation-2011/) - Sixty-seven boys and girls from the school were confirmed by Bishop Brendan Kelly in the Church of the Holy Family , Kiltimagh on 3rd April 2011.
- [The Taoiseach's Visit, May 30th, 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/the-taoiseachs-visit/) - On 30th May 2011 An Taoiseach Enda Kenny received a great welcome when he visited our school. He was met at the gate by Mrs. King and some of the school staff. Banna Cheoil Scoil Aodáin and the majorettes led him up the avenue. A representative from each class formed a welcoming committee at
- [Active Schools Week 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-week-2011/) - June 6th to 10th was designated "Active Schools Week" in St. Aidan's. The aim of the week was to promote physical activity, fitness and healthy eating as part of a balanced lifestyle. Local clubs were contacted and gave very generously of their time and talents to introduce the children to a variety of physical activities
- [1st Class Visit the Library, April 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/1st-class-visit-the-library-april-2011/) - We love reading in First Class! On 14th April our teachers took us to visit our local library. Now that we all have library cards we hope to visit our local library a lot more. We want to say "Thanks" to Bridie for being so helpful during our visit.
- [Garda Band Visit](https://kiltimaghns.ie/garda-band-visit/) - On 13th April 2011, we had a surprise visit from the Garda band. Everybody enjoyed singing along and clapping to the music!
- [Animal Visitors](https://kiltimaghns.ie/animal-visitors/)
- [Butterflies, Frogs and Chicks!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/butterflies-frogs-and-chicks/) - In First and Second Class we have been learning first-hand about the life-cycle of the butterfly, the frog and the chicken.
- [Planting Vegetables](https://kiltimaghns.ie/planting-vegetables/) - Incredible Edibles-in First Class!
- [Choral Competition](https://kiltimaghns.ie/choral-competition/) - Congratulations to Ms. Lee and St. Aidan's N.S choir who took part in the Kiltimagh Choral Competition. Pupils from 3rd to 6th Class were placed second in this competition. Well Done!
- [6th Class, 2010 / 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-2010-2011/)
- [Mad Hatters, 4th Class, January 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/4th-class-mad-hatters-january-2011/) - On the 26th of January Jane O'Sulllivan,a local milliner, came into school to talk to 4th class. We really enjoyed your visit Jane. Thank you for coming in.
- [Assembly, October 2010](https://kiltimaghns.ie/assembly-october-2010/) - Celebrating our talents and achievements at Halloween Assembly
- [St Patrick's Day 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/st-patricks-day-2011/) - This year again Banna Cheoil Naomh Aodáin and majorettes led the St. Patrick's Day parade in Kiltimagh. Don't we look great. Our school float won the overall prize in the parade this year. Congratulations to all involved!
- [Credit Union Poster Competition](https://kiltimaghns.ie/credit-union-poster-competition/)
- [2nd Class, 2010 / 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/2nd-class-2010-2011/)
- [3rd Class, 2010 / 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/3rd-class-2010-2011/)
- [4th Class, 2010 / 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/4th-class-2010-2011/)
- [5th Class, 2010 / 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/5th-class-2010-2011/)
- [1st Class 2010 / 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/1st-class-2010-2011/)
- [Junior Infants 2010 / 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-2010-2011/)
- [Senior Infants 2010 / 2011](https://kiltimaghns.ie/senior-infants-2010-2011/)
- [Accessibility by all pupils](https://kiltimaghns.ie/accessibility-by-all-pupils/) - All PE lessons/activities are accessible by all pupils. In each teacher’s fortnightly plan they are required to include differentiated activities for each lesson. Differentiation occurs through the use of various equipment, differentiated tasks etc.
- [PSSI plans and Move Well,Move Often](https://kiltimaghns.ie/pssi-plans-and-move-wellmove-often/) - All teachers have been using/have been encouraged to use PSSI lesson plans throughout the ASF application process.The link to these lesson plans were saved on all teacher’s desktop for quick access. Teachers have also used the Move Well,Move Often resources in our school.Our fundamental movement skills plan/overview was backed up by the use of our
- [PE progress feedback](https://kiltimaghns.ie/pe-progress-feedback/) - Pupils strengths and challenges in PE are discussed at PT meetings as well as on children’s end of year reports.
- [Active Stars](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-stars-2/) - Well done to all classes who have taken part in our Active Stars initiative over 6 weeks.All charts were displayed on the Active Star board each week and Mr.Butler announced the stars each Friday afternoon over the intercom.
- [Reducing Sedentary Time](https://kiltimaghns.ie/reducing-sedentary-time/) - For the month of April all classes have chosen 3 activities that they will take part in to reduce sedentary time throughout the school day.Take a look below to see some examples.
- [PE Equipment Audit 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/pe-equipment-audit-2019/) - A PE equipment audit has taken place prior to Christmas. All equipment is now organised and labelled and each class teacher has been given a record of the audit for themselves. Click below to view audit Inventory of PE Equipment Record
- [Our School Yard](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-school-yard/) - St.Aidans yard is divided into zones. The yard is divided by class groupings with various activities spread throughout these zones which include such activities as football, basketball, ‘Walk and Talk’ and handball.
- [Running on yard](https://kiltimaghns.ie/running-on-yard/) - St.Aidans encourages all pupils to move as much as possible on yard.Some schools have no running rules but that is not the case here.Luckily we have plenty of space to run in all areas of the yard and pupils take full advantage of this in all activities.
- [Active School's Slogan Competition Result](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools-slogan-competition-result/) - In April 2019 classes submitted suitable slogans to our Active School Committee. As submissions were so good a line or two were chosen from a variety of classes and put together to form one school slogan. Read below...
- [60 Minute Challenge and Active Homework](https://kiltimaghns.ie/60-minute-challenge-and-active-homework/) - All classes are busy working hard to renew our Active Flag. In order to do this the Senior classes are completing the 60 Minute Challenge over the next four weeks and the Junior classes are completing Active Homework on the days that they have their PE lesson. All pupils completing the 6o Minute Challenge are
- [Cycling Training Programme 2019-2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cycling-training-programme-2019-2020/) - 5th and 6th classes took part in a Cycle Training Programme on Tuesday 14th January. Gerry Butler from the Mayo County Council taught the children basic cycling skills, basic bike checks and environmental awareness. The children completed various drills and activities and thoroughly enjoyed the training.
- [Dance Focus](https://kiltimaghns.ie/dance-focus/) - As a staff we chose to strengthen our delivery of Dance this year over the months of February and beginning of March. We have successfully completed our focus by; Assigning a dance plan to all teachers Purchasing Dance resource 'Dancin' Time' Laptop and DVD assigned to hall for the entire strand DEAD- Whole school Drop
- [60 Minutes a Day Physical Activity Challenge from home!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/60-minutes-a-day-physical-activity-challenge-from-home/) - All Senior Classes have now completed two weeks of their challenge within school while all Senior Classes have now been advised to continue the challenge from home. All pupils are now completing week 3 of the challenge while we are away from school. Well done everybody!
- [ASF Parent and Pupil Questionnaire response](https://kiltimaghns.ie/asf-parent-and-pupil-questionnaire-response/) - Our ASF Parent and Pupil surveys have all been returned and analysed. Our pupil responses were very positive and the following are the main findings from these; Majority enjoy PE Athletics,swimming and Games are favourite PE activities Majority enjoy PE homework Majority enjoyed The Daily Mile Majority enjoy Active Breaks Majority enjoy being active in
- [Playground Leaders 3rd and 4th Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/playground-leaders-3rd-and-4th-class/) - Last week saw us enjoying our 5th week of Playground Leaders in the Junior-2nd Class yards led by our volunteers from 5th and 6th Class while on Wednesday 11th Playground Leaders began in 3rd and 4th Class yards. Our leaders are running stations of 5 minutes duration in each yard and 3rd Class are including
- [ASF Pupil and Parent Questionnaire](https://kiltimaghns.ie/asf-pupil-and-parent-questionnaire/) - Pupils from 2nd to 6th have completed the attached ASF questionnaire in order for the committee to gain insight into the pupil's thoughts on PE and the ASF process in the school . Active Flag Pupil Questionnaire 2020 Parents have also been sent a questionnaire using surveymonkey.ie via the Aladdin Connect app. This is
- [60 Minutes a Day Physical Activity Challenge](https://kiltimaghns.ie/60-minutes-a-day-physical-activity-challenge/) - Senior classes will begin their third 60 Minutes a Day Physical Activity Challenge on Monday 2nd March. This will encourage all pupils to look at their own physical activity and try and get at least 60 minutes per day. This will run for 4 weeks in conjunction with the ASF process Click below to
- [Physical Rewards](https://kiltimaghns.ie/physical-rewards/) - Our ASF commitee have developed an ASF- Physical Reward Chart to promote positive behaviour in all classes. Each class now have a chart in their classroom and teachers are providing rewards on a weekly basis. Please see template below
- [Fundamental Movement Skills](https://kiltimaghns.ie/fundamental-movement-skills/) - Our Fundamental Movement Skills display has been set up in the hall to use in connection with our Move Well,Move Often resources. Our skill for the next fortnight is catching and teachers and pupils can refer to the display in their teaching and learning.
- [Playground Leaders 2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/playground-leaders-2020/) - Playground Leaders have been set up in Junior Infants, Senior Infants, 1st Class and 2nd Class yards in connection with our Active Flag application. Our leaders have been chosen from volunteers in 5th and 6th class. We are trialing it for the month of February and will extend it to other classes following this.
- [Final Active Committee Meeting of 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/final-active-committee-meeting-of-2019/) - Our final committee meeting took place on December 13th. We discussed all jobs that had been assigned in our previous meeting and assigned one final task that is to be completed on the week we return to school. Our School Commitment Poster is nearly complete with each pupil in each class signing a footprint which will
- [Active Walkway](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-walkway/) - Our Active Walkway is ready to go and has been tested out by a couple of classes over the last week. Today 4th Class used it for an Active Break. Teachers will avail of this at their discretion to keep their class active throughout the year. A special thanks to Mr. Donnellan for
- [PE Overview 2019-2020](https://kiltimaghns.ie/pe-overview-2019-2020/) - All class teachers have discussed and planned the strands and Fundamental Movement Skills that will be covered over the coming year. Please see below for overview PE Overview 2019-2020
- [Persuasive Writing in 5th Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/persuasive-writing-in-5th-class/) - We have been working on Persuasive Writing for the last few weeks in Mrs Mooney's 5th Class. We have spent some time reading lots of examples and picking out the features of Persuasive Writing. Finally we have produced our own pieces of writing. Here are some examples. We hope you enjoy reading them! HOMEWORK
- [Sixth Class Graduation 2019](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sixth-class-graduation-2019/) - Congratulations to all the Sixth Class pupils who graduated from St. Aidan's N.S. this June. A special graduation mass was held in the school hall on Thursday 20th June 2019. The mass was celebrated by Fr Michael Quinn and was attended by all the Sixth class pupils, their parents, grandparents, friends , members of the school staff.
- [PE Timetable](https://kiltimaghns.ie/pe-timetable/) - Our timetable for PE this year is set up and in action. Each class receive 60 minutes of PE per week.
- [6th Class Maths Trail](https://kiltimaghns.ie/6th-class-maths-trail/) - Mr Donnellan and the 6th Class took advantage of the sunny weather on Friday 4th May and completed a Maths trail around the town. They were kept very busy making calculations, looking out for shapes and angles as they completed the trail.
- [Board of Management honour retirees](https://kiltimaghns.ie/board-of-management-honour-retirees/) - On Thurs 1st Feb The Board of Management held a celebration dinner to honour Fr Paddy Kilcoyne, retired Chairperson and Kathleen Walsh retired SNA. Pesentations were made to both by the present Board of Management.
- [Sunflower Art](https://kiltimaghns.ie/sunflower-art/) - Senior Infants and First Class have been learning about the lifecycle of the sunflower. We have also been reading some stories about sunflowers- Camille and the Sunflowers and Katie and the Sunflowers.
- [Titanic models -First Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/titanic-models-first-class/) - In Ms McNeela's class we have been learning some very interesting facts about the Titanic. We decided to make our very own Titanics!
- [The Big Travel Challenge](https://kiltimaghns.ie/the-big-travel-challenge/) - The Big Travel Challenge Our School will be taking part in The Big Travel Challenge. This is a nationwide competition running from the 6th – 17th February. During this time we will continue to record how we travel to school. We are looking to increase the number of children parking ‘n striding to school. At
- [Christmas Baking in Ms Mc Neela's Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-baking-in-ms-mc-neelas-class/) - We made a Christmas tree out of puff pastry and nutella. We baked it in the oven. It tasted delicious!
- [Christmas Art in Ms McNeela's Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-art-in-ms-mcneelas-class/) - We have been very busy in our class this Christmas. We made stockings and Christmas trees.
- [Board of Management Report 2015-2016](https://kiltimaghns.ie/board-of-management-report-2016/)
- [First Class - Maths week](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-class-maths-week/) - First Class enjoyed taking part in Maths Week. We went on a shape hunt. We tried the Puzzle Board Challenge
- [Fundraising Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/fundraising-newsletter/)
- [September 2015 Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/september-2015-newsletter-2/) - Download Page 2 of our September Newsletter
- [Soccer League](https://kiltimaghns.ie/soccer-league/) - We had a very enjoyable soccer league during the Summer Term. Well done to all involved. Thanks to Mr. Donnellan for organising it. Mrs King with the winning team.
- [Cumann na mBunScol mini-sevens Competition.](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cumann-na-mbunscol-mini-sevens-competition/) - Well done to St. Aidan's Girls football team who defeated Bekan N.S. in the county semi-final of the Cumann na mBunScol mini-sevens Competition on Wednesday 18th March 2015. They were defeated in the final by The Quay N.S Ballina. Great team spirit was evident and the girls certainly did our school proud!
- [Class Visit to Turlough Museum](https://kiltimaghns.ie/class-visit-to-turlough-museum/) - On Wednesday , 19th of November, Mrs. Mooney's 2nd Class went on a trip to The Museum of Country Life in Turlough. Click here to view full gallery
- [Junior Infants at Work and Play!](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-infants-at-work-and-play/) - The Junior Infants are all settled into school and are busy working hard. We love it when we do our activities! Click here to see more photos
- [Newsletter April 2014](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-april-2014-2/)
- [Christmas Baking](https://kiltimaghns.ie/christmas-baking/) - In Senior Infants and First Class Ms. McNeela and Mrs. Macken helped us to make Christmas cookies. We loved decorating them. They tasted delicious! In First& Second Class Mrs. Mooney and Mrs. Cunnane baked Christmas cookies with us. We couldn't wait to taste them!!
- [Newsletter, December 2nd, 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-december-2nd-2013/)
- [Science Week 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/science-week-2013-2/) - Last Week Mrs Commons and her 3rd class created some great experiments to explore different aspects of the Science Curriculum and celebrate Science Week. We went to visit them in the Art Room and had great fun taking part! See some more photos here
- [Newsletter, October 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-october-2013/)
- [Newsletter, September 17th, 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-september-2013-3/)
- [Newsletter, September 30th, 2013](https://kiltimaghns.ie/newsletter-september-30th-2013/) - A short letter regarding traffic on the school grounds.

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- [Home](https://kiltimaghns.ie/) - Welcome to our school We are delighted to welcome you to our school website. We hope you enjoy navigating through our pages and finding out all about our school and it’s various features and facilities. We have a great sense of pride in our school and we hope you get a sense of this as
- [School Calendar](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-calendar/) - Please note our most up to date calendar is on the Aladdin school app Parents / guardians will be notified when any event is re scheduled. [pdf-embedder url=”https://kiltimaghns.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/school-calendar-2025-2026-St-Aidans-Parents.pdf” title=”school-calendar-2025-2026-St Aidans, Parents”] Latest News Growing Sunflowers in 1st Class May 4, 2021 PE Policy April 20, 2021 Active Walkway- Feel Good Friday April 20, 2021 Teachers
- [Latest News](https://kiltimaghns.ie/latest-news/) - Here you can find all our school news. Latest News Growing Sunflowers in 1st ClassGrowing Sunflowers in 1st ClassWe have been learning about the life cycle of sunflowers. Mattie helped us to plant our own sunflower seeds in April. We have put them on the window sill in…May 4, 2021 PE PolicyPE PolicySt. Aidan's policy
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- [School Newsletter](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-newsletter/) - Coming Soon Latest News Growing Sunflowers in 1st Class May 4, 2021 PE Policy April 20, 2021 Active Walkway- Feel Good Friday April 20, 2021 Teachers V Pupils Novelty Event December 22, 2020 Active Stars! December 14, 2020 Active Break Challenge 2020 December 14, 2020 Search the site Search
- [Latest Events](https://kiltimaghns.ie/latest-events/) - Here you can find all about previous and upcoming events in St Aidan’s. Latest Events Amber Flag Success!Amber Flag Success!Great news for St. Aidan’s! The members of the Amber Flag Committee 2020/2021, namely Daniel, Katie, Ciara, Johnny, Aoibhinn, Jessica, Ms. McCallion and Ms. Lee (Amber Flag Co-ordinator) got some…May 24, 2021 Amber Ramble FundraiserAmber Ramble
- [Contact St Aidan's National School](https://kiltimaghns.ie/contact/) - Contact the school St Aidan’s National School, Knock Road, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo. Tel: (094) 9381679 Email: principal@kiltimaghns.ie
- [School Policies](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-policies/) - Below is a list of the St Aidan's NS School Policies. Please click on a title to download. TitleDateLink Bí Cineálta Policy2025/11/10DownloadChild Safeguarding Statement 2025 – 20262025/11/10DownloadChild Protection Notification 20252025/11/10DownloadComplaints Policy2024/03/02DownloadRSE Policy2023/05/02DownloadAdministration of Medicine Policy2023/05/02DownloadSEN Policy2023/05/02DownloadAnti-Bullying Policy2022/09/02DownloadOnline Communication Safety Policy2021/02/08DownloadExtra Amendments to COVID 19 Response Plan2021/02/02DownloadCovid 19 Response Plan2020/11/02DownloadCode of Behaviour2020/06/02DownloadChild Safeguarding Statement2018/03/02DownloadHomework Policy2013/10/02Download Latest
- [School History](https://kiltimaghns.ie/school-history/) - Once upon a time, The Town Hall Theatre, Kiltimagh was the Old Boys’ School. About fifty years ago, the boys school moved to another building which is now the Health Centre. This was the final stop for the boys before amalgamating with the girls in 1988. During 1987 a new co-educational Central School, called St.
- [Annual Admission Notice 2025/2026](https://kiltimaghns.ie/annual-admission-notice-2021-2022/) - Latest News Growing Sunflowers in 1st Class May 4, 2021 PE Policy April 20, 2021 Active Walkway- Feel Good Friday April 20, 2021 Teachers V Pupils Novelty Event December 22, 2020 Active Stars! December 14, 2020 Active Break Challenge 2020 December 14, 2020 Search the site Search
- [School Enrolment Form](https://kiltimaghns.ie/application-for-enrolment-2025-pdf/) - Please click the link below to download the St Aidan’s Enrolment Form. School Enrolment Form Latest News Growing Sunflowers in 1st Class May 4, 2021 PE Policy April 20, 2021 Active Walkway- Feel Good Friday April 20, 2021 Teachers V Pupils Novelty Event December 22, 2020 Active Stars! December 14, 2020 Active Break Challenge 2020
- [Enrolment Application 2025](https://kiltimaghns.ie/enrolment-application-2025/) - Please click on the link below to access our Enrolment Form for 2025
- [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://kiltimaghns.ie/cookie-policy-eu/) - This Cookie Policy was last updated on May 16, 2024 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.1. IntroductionOur website, https://kiltimaghns.ie (hereinafter: "the website") uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as "cookies"). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have
- [Privacy Policy](https://kiltimaghns.ie/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy for St Aidan’s National School, Kiltimagh At St Aidan’s National School, Kiltimagh, accessible from http://kiltimaghns.ie, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by St Aidan’s National School, Kiltimagh and how we use it. If you have
- [Active School Week](https://kiltimaghns.ie/active-schools/active-school-week/) - Our school is working towards the Active School Flag. This is a record of the work that we have undertaken. Active School Week Teachers V Pupils Novelty EventTeachers V Pupils Novelty EventOn Friday last all pupils and teachers in the school took part in a novelty Active School's event to promote physical exercise within the
- [Board of Management](https://kiltimaghns.ie/board-of-management/) - While the principal and staff run the school on a day-to-day basis, ultimate responsibility rests with the Board of Management. The board consists of 8 people representing the school, parents, the wider community and the diocese and serves for a four year term. The current board is: Siobhan Devine (Chairperson), Paul Butler (School Principal), Deirdre
- [Our Staff](https://kiltimaghns.ie/our-staff/) - In School Management Team Dr. Paul Butler, Principal Mrs. Orlene Mooney, Deputy Principal, Second Class Teacher Ms. Vivienne Lee, Assistant Principal & Junior Infants Teacher Mrs. Deirdre McCallion, Assistant Principal & Junior infants Teacher Mr. David McVeigh, Assistant Principal Special Education Teacher Teachers Mr. Brendan Donnellan, Sixth Class Teacher Mrs. Caroline Commons, Special Education Teacher
- [School Gallery](https://kiltimaghns.ie/gallery/) - Here you can find galleries showing special events and celebrations in the life of our school as well as some of our curriculum work. Click on any of the links below to see the full gallery. Please note all images are © St Aidan’s NS and may not be reproduced or included on any other
- [About St Aidan's NS](https://kiltimaghns.ie/about-us/) - St. Aidan’s N.S. is a Catholic primary school catering for children from Kiltimagh and surrounding areas. At present it is a 14 teacher school comprising of 9 mainstream classes, 4 full time Special Education Teachers,6 Special Needs assistants, a secretary and a part time caretakers. The school has an attractive, well maintained school building. Because
- [The Parents' Association](https://kiltimaghns.ie/the-parents-association/) - The Parents Association (PA) are a voluntary organisation comprised of parents/guardians of children in the school. We work closely with the Principal, Staff and Board of Management and provide a forum for communication between the parent body, the school and the Board of Management. We are delighted in St. Aidan’s to have a fantastic working
- [Events Archive](https://kiltimaghns.ie/events-archive/) - Here you can find an archive of events that have taken place in St Aidan’s. Events Archive Maths Week 2016Maths Week 2016July 11, 2021 Kiltimagh ChoralKiltimagh ChoralJuly 11, 2021 Christmas 2017Christmas 2017January 11, 2018 Christmas Raffle 2017Christmas Raffle 2017December 20, 2017 Book week 2017Book week 2017December 13, 2017 Shoeboxes 2017Shoeboxes 2017November 26, 2017 Science Week
- [News Archives](https://kiltimaghns.ie/news-archives/) - Here you can find older news articles from 2017 and earlier. News Archive Newsletter December 2017Newsletter December 2017December 22, 2017 Visit from Santa!Visit from Santa!December 20, 2017 Maths GamesMaths GamesDecember 17, 2017 Junior Infants Nursery Rhyme Nativity PlayJunior Infants Nursery Rhyme Nativity PlayDecember 17, 2017 Newsletter, November 2017Newsletter, November 2017November 24, 2017 5th Class –
- [Gallery Archives](https://kiltimaghns.ie/gallery-archives/) - Here you can find older galleries showing special events and celebrations in the life of our school from past years. Click on any of the links below to see the full gallery. Please note all images are © St Aidan’s NS and may not be reproduced or included on any other website, in any other printed
- [Fifth & Sixth Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/fifth-sixth-class/) - Information and notifications for Fifth & Sixth Class. Fifth & Sixth Class Safe Cycling ProgrammeSafe Cycling ProgrammeWell done to 6th Class pupils who have been participating in the Safe Cycling Programme in association with Gerry Butler of Safe Cycling Ireland and Mayo Co. Co. The main…October 11, 2020 Write a Book ProjectWrite a Book ProjectSixth
- [Third & Fourth Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/third-fourth-class/) - Information and notifications for Third and Fourth Class. Third & Fourth Class Connacht Cross Country TrialsConnacht Cross Country TrialsWell done to our two 4th Class pupils on a fantastic performance at the Connacht Cross Country Trials which were held at Moyne College Longford on Sun 13 Oct.. Both…October 20, 2019 Mayo Trials -Cross Country RunningMayo
- [First & Second Class](https://kiltimaghns.ie/first-second-class/) - Information and notifications for First and Second Class. First & Second Class Growing Sunflowers in 1st ClassGrowing Sunflowers in 1st ClassWe have been learning about the life cycle of sunflowers. Mattie helped us to plant our own sunflower seeds in April. We have put them on the window sill in…May 4, 2021 First Class make
- [Junior & Senior Infants](https://kiltimaghns.ie/junior-senior-infants/) - Information and notifications for Junior & Senior Infants. Junior & Senior Infants It’s Christmas!It’s Christmas!The Junior Infants have had great fun decorating our school Christmas Tree and putting up the crib over the last couple of days! It is their first Christmas in St.…December 8, 2020 International Week of the Deaf 2020International Week of the
- [Your Child in School](https://kiltimaghns.ie/your-child-in-school-2/) - School Uniform Boys must wear navy trousers a blue shirt round neck royal blue jumper black/navy socks Girls must wear a navy pinafore or trousers round neck royal blue jumper or cardigan white shirt navy tights in colder weather and navy or white socks in warmer weather. Black shoes must be worn by both boys
- [Aspects of Early Learning](https://kiltimaghns.ie/aspects-of-early-learning-2/) - Developing Oral Language It is through speech that we communicate thoughts and feelings, needs and desires, curiosity and wonder. If a child cannot express these in words the child may remain silent and could withdraw from learning activities in the class. This is why much attention is given to language development in the first years
- [Assisting your child’s readiness for school](https://kiltimaghns.ie/assisting-your-childs-readiness-for-school/) - If your child has developed some independent behaviours, he/she will feel secure and confident and settle in more easily. Some suggestions It will greatly help if your son/daughter is able to button and unbutton a coat and hang it up, use the toilet independently and flush it, wash and dry their hands, use a tissue
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