Straffan National School Blog

Senior G.A.A.  Both our girls and boys senior teams were competing in Cumann na mBunscoil gaelic football since Easter. Both teams played three tight matches which ended today. The girls were very unfortunate to lose by 2 points in their last match against Scoil Choca Naofa while the boys lost by 2 after extra time. This double header will surely be core memories for the 6th class pupils involved. It is so great to see them giving their all in the Straffan NS jersey and we strongly encourage them to continue representing their future schools as well. Such great talent amongst the group. 

Comhghairdeas mór leis na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir ó rang a ceathair, a cúig, agus a sé a ghlac páirt i Scór na nÓg tráthnóna inniu. Bhí taispeántas den scoth againn a léirigh an tallann dochreidte atá sa scoil seo. ​Bhí clár éagsúil againn inniu, ina measc: ​Amhránaíocht agus ceol traidisiúnta ​Damhsa agus aithriseoireacht ​Filíocht ​Taispeántais chróiseála agus scileanna rugbaí ​Bhí sé thar barr an tacaíocht a thug na daltaí dá chéile a fheiceáil. Bhí atmaisféar iontach sa scoil i rith an lae agus na páistí go léir ag spreagadh a chéile. ​Chun críoch bhríomhar a chur leis an seó, chan muid go léir le chéile chun tacaíocht a thabhairt d’fhoireann na hÉireann don chluiche anocht in aghaidh na Seice. ​ COYBIG! Éire Abú!

Well done to the boys and girls who competed in the Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country races today in Ráthcoffey GAA ​All involved showed great fitness and determination, navigating a long course against strong competition. Representing the school at this level requires significant effort, and every runner should be proud of finishing their race. ​ Thanks to all involved in organising an event of this size.  ​

A massive thank you to everyone who made our "Many Hearts, One Home" parade such a vibrant and joyful celebration today! It was truly heart-warming to see our school community come together to celebrate both Seachtain na Gaeilge and the diverse cultures that make our school so special. The sea of jerseys, flags, and shamrocks from all over the world was a sight to behold! 🌟 Special Mentions To our amazing Students: You marched with such pride and spirit! Your "home" outfits were incredibly creative and it was wonderful to see you representing your roots so brilliantly. To Carmel Somers: A huge "go raibh maith agat" for hosting two fantastic Céilís on the school yard following the parade. Your energy was infectious, and seeing the whole school dancing together was the perfect finale to our celebrations! To our Parents & Families: Thank you for joining us along the route! Your cheering and support at the GAA grounds and along the road created such...

We made these motte and bailey forts because we were learning about the Normans. We made them out of clay. We shaped the motte by getting our hands and making a hill. Instead of using real planks we used match sticks. Some of us made a moat, we painted the moat with blue paint to make it look like there was water. Some people also made little houses. Then we painted them with blue paint for the water, green paint for the ground.We also used brown paint to make the image of muck. Finally we let them dry to bring home.

  Second class are working hard practicing their tables in lots of fun ways this month.