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44 boys and girls from 5th and 6th class participated in cycle safety training on Thursday 26th May. Garda O’Mahony and Garda Davern delivered an engaging and at times challenging training course. The children learned about key skills such as balance, awareness and most importantly, safety! The training culminated with an exciting 5km cycle through…
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Best of Luck to our Past Pupils Scoil Phádraig Naofa extends our best wishes and good luck to our past pupils James McGrath (left) and Michael Spillane (right) this weekend as they represent Kildare in this year All Ireland U-20 Football against Tyrone. James and Michael were always tremendous athletes during their time in Scoil…
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Well done to our Student Council who organised our Creative and Well-Being Day on Friday May 6th. In the process, 991 Euro was raised for Pieta in support of the wonderful work they do in providing Mental Health services around Ireland. Included here are photographs of our Student Council and some of the wonderful creations found around SPN on Friday…
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Sacrament of Confirmation The very best of luck to all our pupils that will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in St Michael’s Church tomorrow, Friday 29th April. We hope that the day proves to be appropriately spiritual and memorable for the children, their sponsors and their families. The school also wishes to thank…
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Ms Hayden’s 1st Class, Mr Drummy’s 2nd Class and Ms Foy’s 6th Class recently travelled to Castlecomer Discovery Park to take part in the Discover Primary Science & Maths Programme. At the park they got involved in exciting scientific investigations including Woodland Bug Detectives, Creative Map Making and Nature Trails. This science trip will go…
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To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge last week, the whole school performed the Cha Cha Slide as Gaeilge out in the yard. Thank you to Susan for recording the footage on her drone. You can check out the video below:
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The children and staff of SPN showed their support and solidarity for Ukraine by raising a whopping €1054! This money will be donated to the UNICEF Ukraine Appeal to help in their emergency response supporting the children of Ukraine. Thank you to all for showing huge support for this cause.
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The staff of SPN were joined by Alexey Budnyev, Nataliya Budnyev, Marharyta Chemer and Sofia Syvak for a talk about the devastating war in their home country of Ukraine. They provided us with a stark insight into the reality of life during the war in Ukraine. We are especially proud of our past pupil, Alexey,…
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Sacrament of Reconciliation Best of luck to all our students and teachers as they prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in St Michael’s Church this Tuesday 15th March at 1:30pm. The ceremony always proves to be intimate and special for the whole family. Parent Council AGM Our school’s Parent Council AGM…
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Sherry Fitzgeralds Athy very kindly donated trees to Scoil Phadraig Naofa allowing us to partake in the Bugs, Bees and Native Trees Programme. A huge thank you to Vicky Gibbs for organising this for us. Pictured are Noah and Savannah Sebastiao, Louise McKillen (Sherry Fitzgeralds), Lennon McGrath, Brooklyn Walsh, Mr O’Gorman, Sarah Louise (Green…
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