Halloween Walk 2022!
Well done to all our pupils who delighted in taking part in our annual Halloween Walk today in Ballyadams N.S. There was a spine tingling and colorful array of ghouls, goblins and even ghostbusters on today's walk! Well done to all classes who took part and thank you to all families for suppriting the Halloween Walk. Happy Halloween to all our pupils.
Slán, buíochas agus beannacht Ms Burke & Ms Rowan!
The children in each class came together for whole school celebrations in recent weeks to mark and celebrate the incredible careers and contribution of teachers Ms Martina Burke and Ms Deirdre Rowan.
We are indebted to both Ms Burke and Ms Rowan for their outstanding commitment and dedication to Ballyadams N.S and we wish Ms Burke every happiness in retirement and Ms Rowan every blessing in her new teaching role in Co.Wexford. Slán agus beannacht!
We are indebted to both Ms Burke and Ms Rowan for their outstanding commitment and dedication to Ballyadams N.S and we wish Ms Burke every happiness in retirement and Ms Rowan every blessing in her new teaching role in Co.Wexford. Slán agus beannacht!
All Ireland & County Champions Laois & St. Joseph's Visit!
Today our whole school took part in a Whole School Active 15 Minute Run / Walk!
Afterwards we were treated to a visit from Sinéad Farrelly and Laura Nerney members of the victorious Laois Ladies All Ireland Winning Team! We were thrilled to welcome many of former pupils and members of the St Joseph's Minor Winning Team who claimed the Minor A championship for the first time in over 50 years for their club! Well done to our history makers setting a fine example for our young pupils and stars of tomorrow! A great day enjoyed by all as you can see below.
Afterwards we were treated to a visit from Sinéad Farrelly and Laura Nerney members of the victorious Laois Ladies All Ireland Winning Team! We were thrilled to welcome many of former pupils and members of the St Joseph's Minor Winning Team who claimed the Minor A championship for the first time in over 50 years for their club! Well done to our history makers setting a fine example for our young pupils and stars of tomorrow! A great day enjoyed by all as you can see below.
Bellissimo! Junior and Senior Infants making pizza.
Active Week Races. June 2022.
Junior and Senior Infants School Tour 2022.
Castleview Open Farm and Abbeyleix Playground.
School Choir 2022.
Ballyadams N.S Family Field Day 2022!
Sunday 12th June was a hive of excitement in our school as our Family Field Day took place in the school! The Field Day School Fundraiser was very well attended and supported from all families in our school community and the general Ballyadams N.S local community. Tea and Coffee, yummy treats, live music galore, plants for sale, nail stations, face painting, penalty competitions. book stalls to mention but a few of the wonderfully enjoyable activities that took place in the school. Many thanks to all for your generous support. Soaking the Principal was one of the more popular events on the day as you can see below!
Green Flag Award Ballyadams N.S 2022!
We were very proud of all the children in the school and our Green School Committee under the guidance of Ms Burke in recent weeks as Ballyadams N.S was successfully awarded a Green Flag for Globalization Diversity Litter & Waste. This is our 5th Green Flag earned as a school and truly epitomizes the environmentally friendly practices that we have developed in Ballyadams N.S. Well done to all involved and thanks to all our families for supporting all Green School initiatives.
Active School Week 2022!
Active School Week 2022 was a tremendous success in Ballyadams N.S. Active walking and talking, Sports Day, Pitch 10@10, Orienteering, Tag Rugby and our Active Assembly were just some of the many activities the boys and girls reveled in during the week. Well done to our wonderfully dynamic Active School Committee who played such a super leadership role throughout the week and a big thank you to all the teachers and Active School Coordinator Ms Malone for putting an exciting and energy filled calendar of events together for Active School Week. Well donr
Bric A Brac Sale For Ukraine 2022!
The children in 5th & 6th Class came together to host the school Bric A Brac’ sale to support those affected by the war in Ukraine. The sale was a wonderful success with many buns and brownies and rice crispy buns devoured by our hungry students! Thanks to all the children in our senior classes for leading this initiative. All the children in the school enjoyed the experience immensely. Nail Stations, Fortune Telling, Penalty Challenges, Target Throws and a very popular Bun Station were some of the very well run and marshalled activities provided by the children today!
Over E800 was raised from the Bric A Brac sale today which will support those directly affected by the war in Ukraine. Thanks everyone for your truly incredible and humbling support.
Over E800 was raised from the Bric A Brac sale today which will support those directly affected by the war in Ukraine. Thanks everyone for your truly incredible and humbling support.
Catholic School's Week Ballyadams N.S 2022
Living Life to the Full
This week all classes in Ballyadams N.S celebrated Catholic Schools Week 2022. Each day we reflected on a special message of faith and recognised the theme for Catholic Schools Week ; 'Living Life to the Full'.
Our boys and girls in 3rd & 4th & 5th & 6th attended Mass virtually with Bishop Denis during the week. The children all contributed to our special Grandparents Day on Wednesday. Grandparents with us in body or spirit were equally celebrated and we recognised the valuable role Grandparents play in the lives of the children.
Below the children in 3rd & 4th Class are reciting a special poem they prepared for Grandparents Day. Maith sibh a pháistí.
Our boys and girls in 3rd & 4th & 5th & 6th attended Mass virtually with Bishop Denis during the week. The children all contributed to our special Grandparents Day on Wednesday. Grandparents with us in body or spirit were equally celebrated and we recognised the valuable role Grandparents play in the lives of the children.
Below the children in 3rd & 4th Class are reciting a special poem they prepared for Grandparents Day. Maith sibh a pháistí.
Movement & Skills Joint 'Club & School' Programme!
Today we were delighted to begin a movement and skills programme for the children from 3rd to 6th Class. Thanks to our guest coaches from St.Joseph's GAA Club for taking the time to oversee the sessions alongside our teachers and under the supervision of Laois GAA Games and Coaching Officer Jason Coffey. We look forward to the children developing their general movement skills and enjoying the lessons in the weeks to come.
Santa Dash Ballyadams December 2021!
Well done to all involved in our annual Santa Dash today in Ballyadams N.S!
All the children and teachers had great fun and enjoyment running, walking, jogging the local route around our school in the beautiful Ballyadams countryside. A big thanks to all the parent(s) who stewarded the Santa Dash today keeping us all safe and sound. The children looked fantastic in all their bright colours and had a very enjoyable experience. Have a look at some of the images from the day below.
All the children and teachers had great fun and enjoyment running, walking, jogging the local route around our school in the beautiful Ballyadams countryside. A big thanks to all the parent(s) who stewarded the Santa Dash today keeping us all safe and sound. The children looked fantastic in all their bright colours and had a very enjoyable experience. Have a look at some of the images from the day below.
November Penalty Kick Class Challenge!
The boys and girls all took part in our November Penalty Challenge at each class level this week. Well done to all. Good fun and promoting awareness of our whole school Fundraiser.
Get well and see you soon boys and girls!
We are missing a number of our wonderful boys and girls in Ballyadams N.S at the present time. We know this is a hard time for all of you and we cannot wait to have you back in school very soon! Below are some messages of support from the boys and girls and their teachers for their classmates.
Mr Mullooly's 1st & 2nd Class
Ms Holden's 3rd & 4th Class
Ms Murray's 5th & 6th Class
Science Week 2021
All the boys and girls took tremendous joy and pleasure sampling a range of science activities and explorations throughout Science Week! We were especially delighted to welcome UCD lecturer and enthusiastic Scienntist Marelle Rice to Ballyadams N.S to carry out a series of workshops and experiments!
Visit of UCD Scientist Marelle Rice to Ballyadams N.S to all classes in Ballyadams N.S
Coding with our Sphero Bolt Robots!
Junior & Senior Infants exploring mixing oil with water!
Sh Sh Shaking our bottles!
How to turn milk to a solid bone like structure!
Ms Holden’s 3rd & 4th Class
Halloween Walk 2021
The boys and girls put on a spooktacular show today in Ballyadams N.S Have a look at the wonderful witches pot of colour, costume and creativity on show today! Well done to all the children, their families and all the teachers for their efforts to make today special and memorable for the children. Happy Halloween!
GOAL Jersey Day!
We as a school took tremendous pride and joy supporting the charity GOAL today. All the boys and girls and teachers wore a jersey of choice to school today and made donations to support the valuable work of GOAL. Below are a selection of photos from Jersey Day in Ballyadams! Thanks to everyone for their generous support and the enthusiasm shown today. Well done to all.
Farewell Pam & our forever thanks!
Last Thursday 30th September we bid farewell to our incredible school secretary Pamela Cooney.
Pam has been in integral part of the school community as school secretary in Ballyadams N.S for the past fourteen years.
We will be always be thankful to Pam for her warmth, her kindness and her compassion for the children and her generosity of spirit which marked her time in the school.
While it was sad to say goodbye to Pam we are thankful for the memories and equally thankful for Pam's influence on generations of children and families in Ballyadams N.S.
Below we have a selection of images from our presentations to Pam on behalf of the children, the Staff in Ballyadams N.S, Parents Council & the Board Of Management. The children took great delight in performing for Pam as you can see below. Well done boys and girls.
Thank you Pam from all the Ballyadams N.S school community and best wishes in the future.
Pam has been in integral part of the school community as school secretary in Ballyadams N.S for the past fourteen years.
We will be always be thankful to Pam for her warmth, her kindness and her compassion for the children and her generosity of spirit which marked her time in the school.
While it was sad to say goodbye to Pam we are thankful for the memories and equally thankful for Pam's influence on generations of children and families in Ballyadams N.S.
Below we have a selection of images from our presentations to Pam on behalf of the children, the Staff in Ballyadams N.S, Parents Council & the Board Of Management. The children took great delight in performing for Pam as you can see below. Well done boys and girls.
Thank you Pam from all the Ballyadams N.S school community and best wishes in the future.
Bandwagon' Concert Ballyadams N.S June 2021
Today was a wonderful day in Ballyadams N.S! We welcomed the travelling Bandwagon' and a host of musicians to Ballyadams. The children and teachers were treated to an exhibition of musical performance this morning.
In other Ballyadams news thanks to all members of our school community for supporting 6th Class pupil Anna Joyce's fundraising efforts for the Aoibheann Pink Tie Charity Organisation. We are immensely proud of all our pupil's and Anna's undertaking to cut and donate her hair for the charity is a very kind and considerate deed. Well done Anna.
Also featured below are images of our Vegetable and Flower Garden in full bloom. Our Gardening Project has been a fantastic success and we are thankful to all the boys and girls, teachers, Mens Sheds and Laois Education Centre for making this project possible as part of the Communities Of Belonging initiative.
Have a look at the images below which capture the school spirit and excitement on the day!
In other Ballyadams news thanks to all members of our school community for supporting 6th Class pupil Anna Joyce's fundraising efforts for the Aoibheann Pink Tie Charity Organisation. We are immensely proud of all our pupil's and Anna's undertaking to cut and donate her hair for the charity is a very kind and considerate deed. Well done Anna.
Also featured below are images of our Vegetable and Flower Garden in full bloom. Our Gardening Project has been a fantastic success and we are thankful to all the boys and girls, teachers, Mens Sheds and Laois Education Centre for making this project possible as part of the Communities Of Belonging initiative.
Have a look at the images below which capture the school spirit and excitement on the day!
Sailing Into Summer 2021
Take a look at the creativity and imagination of our pupils on show around our school at the moment!
6th class receive their school jerseys
The boys and girls in 6th class received their school jerseys last week as a reminder of their time spent here in Ballyadams N.S. Well done boys and girls, great choice of colour and design for the jersey.
Friendship Week April 2021
The boys and girls all gave a 'hand' to come together and recognise the importance of being a good friend during Friendship Week. Well done a pháistí.
Art work in Ballyadams 26 -29th April 2021
3rd and 4th Class Making Butter!
3rd and 4th class made some homemade butter in their class this week, great job boys and girls.
GAA fun with Laois GDA Donie in 1st & 2nd Class
Lava Lamps in Junior and Senior Infants!
Junior and senior infants made lava lamps in science this week and did such a great job. Well done boys and girls.
The "Titanic" by 5th and 6th Class
5th and 6th Class were researching the "Titanic" in SESE and this is their art work for the projects. Well done boys and girls.
World Earth Day Junior & Senior Infant Celebrations!
Our youngest pupils in Junior & Senior Infants celebrated World Earth Day in Ballyadams N.S in April 2021. Well done to all the children in Ms McElhinney's Class :-)
6th Class Titanic Visual Representation April 2021
Our 5th & 6th Classes donned a variety of costumes, wigs and hats to engage in a greater experiential understanding of the fatal voyage of The Titanic. They are completing a series of lessons on the subject under the guidance of Ms Murray and Ms Crosbie at present. Well done boys and girls.
Communities Of Belonging Gardening Project April 2021
'Move & Groove' Celebration April 2021
We are thrilled to be part of a new project with Laois Education Centre titled 'Communities Of Belonging'. As part of the initiative we have received two new raised beds and a host of vegetables, seeds and flowers and planted them in our beautiful school grounds. We look forward to the growth and colour in the months to come!
You are very welcome to join us in our Gardening Project journey in the weeks and months to come!
You are very welcome to join us in our Gardening Project journey in the weeks and months to come!
Move & Groove' Whole School Celebration 2021
Art work in Ballyadams March 2021.
Projects by 5th and 6th Class.
3rd & 4th - 5th & 6th Class March 2021
We are immensely proud of all the children in Ballyadams N.S who continue to show their resilience and dedication to their learning over a very difficult and challenging number of months. Have a look at the tribute video the teachers have compiled below which encompasses a range of assignments, creations and work samples and captures the all round flair of the children from 3rd - 6th Class.
Thanks to Ms Murphy and Ms Murray who have invested tremendous commitment and dedication to overseeing the children's learning through Seesaw in recent times. A gigantic thank you to all the children from 3rd - 6th Class and all parents for your efforts to support and ensure learning for the children throughout another experience of Remote Learning.
We look forward to welcoming all the children back to school next Monday 15th March!
Ní neart go cur le chéile!
Thanks to Ms Murphy and Ms Murray who have invested tremendous commitment and dedication to overseeing the children's learning through Seesaw in recent times. A gigantic thank you to all the children from 3rd - 6th Class and all parents for your efforts to support and ensure learning for the children throughout another experience of Remote Learning.
We look forward to welcoming all the children back to school next Monday 15th March!
Ní neart go cur le chéile!
Spring Has Sprung!
World Book Day March 4th 2021!
The boys and girls in Junior & Senior Infants & First & Second Class had great fun and enjoyment dressing up as their favourite book character today! The imagination and home grown costumes were incredible! Well done to all the boys and girls as we celebrated the value and joy of reading! Have a look at the wonderful array of characters below!
Christmas 2020 Ballyadams N.S
Below are a sample of images taken from school life in Ballyadams N.S in recent weeks.
It is heartening that the children's enthusiasm and zest for learning and creativity shines brightly during challenging times in the world.
'Sharing' is an original poem composed by the children in Mr Mullooly's Class. Luke in Ms Murphy's Class is pictured with his Athy Community Services Award. Zoom Calls from Fr Dunne on the Feast Day Of The Immaculate Conception, Santa Dash images and a treasure trove of Christmas Art and projects illuminate the halls of Ballyadams N.S and are a testament to the ingenuity of our pupils and their dedicated teachers.
It is heartening that the children's enthusiasm and zest for learning and creativity shines brightly during challenging times in the world.
'Sharing' is an original poem composed by the children in Mr Mullooly's Class. Luke in Ms Murphy's Class is pictured with his Athy Community Services Award. Zoom Calls from Fr Dunne on the Feast Day Of The Immaculate Conception, Santa Dash images and a treasure trove of Christmas Art and projects illuminate the halls of Ballyadams N.S and are a testament to the ingenuity of our pupils and their dedicated teachers.
Christmas Performances 2020
We are very proud to bring you a collection of performances the children had incredible fun in preparing and performing. The emphasis was on fun and participation and inviting our parents and families into our school virtually this Christmas time!
Junior & Senior Infants
1st and 2nd Class
3rd & 4th Class
5th & 6th Class
Halloween Walk 2020!
Today was a wonderful celebration for all the school. The sun was shining and all the boys and girls enjoyed taking part in the traditional Halloween Walk. Well done to the children and all families for the stellar effort invested in assembling such amazing costumes. The walk was enjoyed by all. Pictures of the walk were captured on the day and will be a super surprise in the upcoming School Calendar. Have a look at some more pictures of the spooky smiles from the day below!
GOAL Jersey Day 2020!
GOAL Jersey Day took place in school Friday the 9th of October. The children made a tremendous effort to embrace the colour and spirit of the day. Images of Jersey Day will feature in our upcoming School Calendar. Thanks to all families for their generosity in raising over €210 for GOAL. Well done boys and girls.
Catch a glimpse of the day below!
Catch a glimpse of the day below!
Wellbeing Week JoyInJune 2020!
As our school year draws to a close this week we are putting wellbeing to the fore once more. All our Class Teachers will be recommending fun and enjoyable lessons which encourage the children to feel good about themselves and think about themselves in a positive manner. Wellbeing does not just happen but must be woven!
All our pupils and their families are invited to attend our Virtual End Oy Year Mass Wednesday @11am on the Ballyadams Parish facebook site as celebrated by Fr Dunne.
Our pupils may wish to share examples of activities which they like to do at home which offer them a sense of contentment or happiness! Please share with your teachers on Aladdin Connect and we will feature here in our gallery throughout the week!
Have a look at the posters for Wellbeing / Wellness week below!
All our pupils and their families are invited to attend our Virtual End Oy Year Mass Wednesday @11am on the Ballyadams Parish facebook site as celebrated by Fr Dunne.
Our pupils may wish to share examples of activities which they like to do at home which offer them a sense of contentment or happiness! Please share with your teachers on Aladdin Connect and we will feature here in our gallery throughout the week!
Have a look at the posters for Wellbeing / Wellness week below!
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Green Schools Week & Loving Our Locality! JoyInJune 2020!
Continuing our theme of JoyInJune this week we are holding a remote Green Schools Week. Each day we will be providing fun activities that celebrate our proud Green School status.
We are lucky to have a wonderful Green Schools Committee in the school who have been extremely active and enterprising throughout the year. They have helped make all the children and adults in Ballyadams N.S aware of our current Green School focus of Globalization - Litter & Waste.
The many actions of the Green School Committee assisted by Ms Burke and all the teachers to date have helped all of us be extra aware to play our part in reducing reusing and recycling.
This week all classes will further embrace the importance and relevance of playing our part in the global fight against litter and waste.
This week all children are encouraged to show pride and love of their locality! It is a wonderful thing to appreciate and take pride and joy in where you come from and where you live.
Well done to all our pupils for their superb pictures, designs, recordings and celebrations of all things Green Schools and Loving Your Locality!
Have a look at the imagination and creativity from the boys and girls throughout Green Schools Loving Locality Week!
We are lucky to have a wonderful Green Schools Committee in the school who have been extremely active and enterprising throughout the year. They have helped make all the children and adults in Ballyadams N.S aware of our current Green School focus of Globalization - Litter & Waste.
The many actions of the Green School Committee assisted by Ms Burke and all the teachers to date have helped all of us be extra aware to play our part in reducing reusing and recycling.
This week all classes will further embrace the importance and relevance of playing our part in the global fight against litter and waste.
This week all children are encouraged to show pride and love of their locality! It is a wonderful thing to appreciate and take pride and joy in where you come from and where you live.
Well done to all our pupils for their superb pictures, designs, recordings and celebrations of all things Green Schools and Loving Your Locality!
Have a look at the imagination and creativity from the boys and girls throughout Green Schools Loving Locality Week!
Maria in Ms Murray's 3rd Class has composed a superb speech titled, "If I Was A Loraz This Is How I Would Save The World' which can be viewed by clicking the file below. Thank you Maria and you make some wonderful points in reducing use of plastics and spending less time on our screens. Well done and we have much admiration for the beautiful here too.
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Seachtain Na Gaeilge Mí Márta 2020
Roimh a dhún an scoil cupla seachtain seo caite bhaineamar an - sult is spraoi ag céiliuradh Seachtain Na Gaeilge. Thóg gach rang seanfhocail mar shampla; Mól an Óige is Tiocfaidh Siad' nó 'Cad is annamh is iontach' agus rinne siad treann - iarracht níos mó Gaeilge a labhairt ar fud an scoil. Is iad seo a leanas cupla pictiúirí ón seachtain. Maith sibh a pháistí! Na dean dearmad beidh muid ar ais i scoil ar feadh tamaill gan aon amhras!
Tá sé breá soléir go bhfuil muid ag maireachtáil ár príomh sean - fhocail 'Ní neart go cur le chéile'!
Tá sé breá soléir go bhfuil muid ag maireachtáil ár príomh sean - fhocail 'Ní neart go cur le chéile'!
Halloween Parade October 2019
On Friday the 25th October our boys and girls embraced the Halloween spirit and came to school in a variety of colorful and bone chillingly creative costumes. Due to the heavy rain we were compelled to adapt our Halloween plans. While the Halloween walk did not take place our ghouls, goblins, princesses, fortune tellers, skeletons and multitude of Halloween characters would not be deterred. We hosted a memorable Halloween Parade in Ballyadams N.S. The children marched in all their Halloween finery around our PE Hall where they were warmly received and applauded by parents and visitors on the day. Special word of thanks to all families and children for seizing the Halloween spirit and making the Parade so memorable for the children. Thanks to our Parents Council for providing refreshments and treats to all on the day.
