News and Recent Happenings

September 2024


Tennis Lessons

Between September and Christmas, all classes will get the opportunity to take part in some tennis lessons.  

It is great to see the children enjoying something new.  5th class were learning how to "serve" the ball last week.

Research Spaces 

Thanks to a recent laptop donation from Fidelity Investments Ireland, we have been able equip the new independent research spaces at the back of each classroom with laptops.  

History Projects 6th Class

6th class created a wonderful display in our school to showcase Early Christian Ireland.  

6th class got creative and created models using concrete, clay and various other materials.

History Projects 5th Class

5th class have created artwork to replicate cave paintings from the Stone Age.  To give their artwork an aged look, they stained their paper using tea.  

They are currently working on shoebox projects to display to other classes throughout the school in the coming days.

First Class Foragers

First Class have been learning about the Sycamore, Horse Chestnut, Beech and Oak trees. They foraged for their fallen leaves at Turoe Pet Farm working together and following directions from the four expert 'leaf leaders'.

Autumnal Art and Craft

Classes are busy making and doing. Fully embracing the season of Autumn as we start the school year.

June 2024


Fís Film Making

5th Class loved the process of creating their own films.  They showcased their ability to use stop motion animation and to use green screen technology.  They worked in teams to create three really unique group films and brought their own strengths and interests into the mix.  Well done 5th class... ! 

Laptop Donation from Fidelity Investments Ireland

Thank you to Martina Raftery and ‘Fidelity Investments Ireland’ for their extremely kind donation of 30 refurbished student laptops for use in the school.

The laptops make it possible for the children to create projects, research topic areas, present work and engage with modern IT opportunities in the classroom. The range of possibilities are endless and will greatly support the children’s learning for years to come.

Fourth class School tour

Fourth class went on their school tour this week. They had a super day out. First we went to Pure skill and tried a variety of different sports. Then after we headed across to Planet for some Subway and some laser tag. The day ended with a small bit of shopping in Galway shopping centre. The children behaved excellently all day and great fun was had by all

Sports Day and Active Schools Week

The children had lots of fun and games at our annual Sports Day. We had events such as an obstacle course, penalty shootout, sack race, three legged race, egg and spoon race, potato picking and crossbar challenge. Children had an opportunity to try out lots of new skills and fun activities. It was a fantastic day!  

Sports Day took place during Active week which was a huge success. We had boxing, hurling, Gaelic football and rugby where coaches from each sport took time out to come to the school to do some coaching with the children. A big thank you to all the coaches!

We also had our annual teacher vs student soccer match where 6th class were victorious after a tense penalty shootout. Well done 6th class!

 Senior Infants School Tour

Senior Infants went on tour to Birr Castle Demesne. They had a fantastic day of exploration and adventure. They visited the beautiful gardens, inspected the various types of trees and plants, went on a minibeast hunt, followed the trail around the beautiful lakes and rivers and finished up our time in the grounds in the 'World's most amazing playground' equipped with the tallest treehouse in Ireland! A day out wouldn't be complete without a trip to Supermac's before hitting the road back to Bullaun.

Junior Infant School Tour

The Junior Infants headed to Loughwell Farm in Moycullen. What a day. From Go-Karting, to rabbits, Zip-lines to giant Lego, slides and sand pits. There wasn't a thing they didn't try. A very quiet bus on the way home was a sure sign a great day was had.

Library Visit

First and Second Class enjoyed an outing to the Loughrea Library, kindly facilitated by librarians Sheila and Ann. Each child was eager to find more books from their favourite authors with excitement when they came across books we have read together this year. 

Bullaun N.S. has a clew of bookworms growing! Take a look and see.... 

First and Second Class School Tour

Let's Go at N.U.I.G. proved to be an exhilarating day of physical activity for First and Second Class. The array of bouncing castle challenges, zorb races, virtual reality headsets, archery and team games filled the day with plenty of fun. 

Check out our previous school years in the archive section linked below. Press on the green button to visit each year.