Following on from their wonderful performance at the Tulllamore Credit Union Quiz, our senior team took part in the national final in Portlaoise on Saturday 1st March. They performed wonderfully well again, and in a very close contest with twenty two other schools from all around the country taking part, they came in third place. Well done to the team for all their hard work over the last number of weeks. We’re all very proud of the.
The school will be closed for the mid term break from Monday 17th to Friday 21st February.
It’s been a very busy few weeks in all our classes. From nature walks to pizza making, planting bulbs to celebrating Grandparents’ Day, Valentine’s Day and lots more, we’ve certainly packed a lot into every day. Take a look at some of the photos below and read the other posts beneath to get a flavour of what has been going on.
Well done to both of our quiz teams who performed so well at the Tullamore Credit Union Quiz on Wed 12th February.
Our Junior Team, made up of pupils from 3rd & 4th Classes, won their competition. It was a very close contest and well done to the team from Daingean NS who just lost out in a tie-break.
Our Senior Team performed excellently as well and finished runners up after losing out in a tie-break to Ballinagar NS.
Our Senior Team now move on to the national final which will take place in the Midland Park Hotel, Portlaoise on March 1st.
Swimming lessons for 3rd to 6th Classes will begin soon.
Payment can be made here.
Geashill NS Parents’ Council are hosting a Tractor Run on Sunday 6th April.
Registration (€20 per tractor) takes place in Geashill GAA Pitch (R35XW66) from 2pm with tractors departing at 3.30pm.
There will be a raffle held on the day with some great prizes to be won.
The Rambling Bean will be there to serve refreshments .
All money raised will be used to help provide resources for all classes in the school including its special classes for children with hearing impairment and autism.
Keep an eye on the our website and the Geashill NS Parents’ Council Facebook page for updates.
All our classes have been working with Lucy from Music Generation. You can find out more information about Music Generation here. 2nd to 6th Classes have been learning violin while the junior classes have been doing an early years music programme. See how 5th & 6th Class have been progressing in this video.
Tuesday 11th February was Safer Internet Day. All classes took part in age-appropriate activities and lessons aimed at online safety.
Parents can find some useful resources on Webwise.ie.
All our classes have been learning ISL this year. Thanks to our tutor, Mary, for all her hard work.
Our senior classes have been doing tag rugby with John Burns from Tullamore Rugby Club. Lots of progress has been made over the last few weeks.
