Entries by Lesley Wilkinson

3rd class enjoy an introduction to table tennis at the ATU

Donegal Sports Partnership in conjunction with Table Tennis Ireland gave 3rd class a taster session at ATU Letterkenny (An Dánlann) on Wednesday 1st February. The session was facilitated by table tennis coach JING YI Graham. Jing Yi Graham is the Female Lead Coordinator with Table Tennis Ireland but is engrained in all parts of their […]

Happy Retirement Mr. Oliver!

Video clips from Mr. Oliver’s Retirement assembly Dec 2022 On 19th December, 2022 the pupils and staff were delighted to welcome David Oliver, our recently retired principal back for a very special assembly where we could all celebrate his very special 22 years’ leadership of Ballyraine school, and wish him a fulfilling and happy retirement. […]

Christmas Concert 2022

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Ready, Steady, Cook!

Ready, Steady, Cook! Ms Wilkinson made delicious soda bread today assisted by an army of junior chefs in Senior Infants and 2nd Class. Here is the easy peasy recipe for everyone to enjoy at home. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  

Parents and families practise and learn Gaeilge!

Here are details of an upcoming course to help parents to learn basic sounds words and phrases in Irish.The course is particularly for parents who have come to Ireland from other countries.Places are limited so if you are interested please contact Bairbre on 0860751663. We are very grateful to Líonra Leitir Ceannain for their very […]

Spring has Sprung at Ballyraine N.S. !

If proof was needed for global warmimg and climate change then look no further than our school courtyard! Our daffodils were in full bloom on 31st January a day ahead of the ‘official’ start of Spring.The snowdrops are providing a wonderful display in the school woodland.