Dear Parents, Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation during the enforced closures endured since returning after the Term 1 holidays. While it is our policy at Scoil Iosa to keep the school open if at all possible, we have …
Erasmus Blog: Nice, France
On the 26th of May 2024 Ms. Burke, Ms. Mc Cabe, Ms. Maher Ms Freeley, Ms Scully and Helena set off to Nice. We attended an Erasmus course based on Happy schools and positive education. The aim of this course …
Erasmus Blog: Rome, Italy
On Sunday the 19th of November 2023, Sharlene Ruane, Roisin Prendergast, Elaine Brady, Eimear Finn and I set off on our Erasmus trip to Rome. On arrival that night, our first stop was to a traditional restaurant which set the …
Erasmus Blog: Florence, Italy
Our Erasmus+ programme took us to Florence, Italy in March 2024. In Florence we were met by other teachers from all over Europe and began a five day course based on well-being and tackling higher order thinking outside of the …
December Newsletter for Parents
Dear Parents,With just three weeks remaining in what has been a very quick term, I ask that you note the following: School Plays. The children in Jun Infants, Senior Infants, 3 rd , 4 th & 5 th classes have …
Childline ISPCC Breakfast Morning
This morning saw the children enjoying a breakfast together in their pyjamas all in aid of raising vital funds for Childline ISPCC. A huge thanks to Nolan’s Supervalu, Ballyhaunis, who kindly sponsored the event. Also thanks to Ms. Olivia Burke …
October Newsletter for Parents
Dear Parents, As we approach the midterm break, I would like to bring the following to your attention: 24 Hour/School Activities Insurance The deadline for receipt of premiums for the Allianz personal Insurance scheme is Thursday October 24th. The price …
Library Visits
Our school is very fortunate to have such a fantastic library right on our doorstep. Eleanor, the Librarian, is most welcoming and accommodating, regularly organising authors to meet and chat to the children and putting workshops on for the pupils. …
Cross-country Action
Well done to all our children who travelled to Belleek in Ballina last Wednesday to compete in the cross-country Mayo final. This is a grueling and challenging course and our athletes did themselves and the school proud with their efforts. …
Newsletter for Parents September 2024
Dear Parents, With mid-September upon us, it is great to see how well our children have settled back into school for the new school year. This is especially true of those children who have joined the school this year. As …