News

Spring has Sprung!

Check out the 2 visitors we had in school today. A sure sign that winter is over. Now bring on the sunshine so we can get outside!

Their presence created an air of excitement in school today. We are happy to report they were treated like royalty!

All Ireland Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz 2025

Well done to our Quiz Team, who competed in the very first Cumann na mBunscoil Sports Quiz. Our team won the first round and were crowned County Champions. In March, teams came to the Tullamore Court Hotel to take part in the All Ireland Sports Quiz. Our school finished in 3rd place. Well done everyone and a BIG Thank You to Ms Hope, who prepared the boys so well! We are very proud of you all, what an achievement for our school!

World Book Day 2025

Confirmation 2025!

Congratulations to the pupils from 6th Class, who celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation on the 14th of March. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and support you all, as you face difficult decisions throughout your lives.

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025!

Bhi spórt agus spraoi, craic agus ceol againn.

Lá Glas '25:

Stay Safe Online!

Internet Safety Day

On Tuesday February 11th, our school celebrated Internet Safety Day. The following week Garda Fergus Collins spoke to the senior classes and gave some valuable tips to help stay safe online.

Credit Union Quiz 2025

Junior and Senior Quiz Teams 2025

Huge congratulations to our 2 wonderful quiz teams who competed brilliantly in the Tullamore Credit Union Quiz on the 12th February in the Tullamore Court Hotel. Our junior team came in 3rd place while our senior team secured top honours on the night, after a tense tiebreaker. An amazing achievement by both our teams who worked extremely hard over the past few weeks, in preparation for this event. The senior team will now go on to the CUDA National final on March 1st!

Well done to everyone involved!

Junior Quiz Team 2025

Senior Quiz Team 2025

6th Class received their hoodies and they love them!

Hard to believe this wonderful group are heading into their last few months in primary school!

Enjoy them!

Now enrolling for September 2025

Enrolling for September!

Closing Date: 24/01/25

Enrolment Week

Open Days: If you are thinking of enrolling your child in Ballinagar NS, why not come and take a look at what our school has to offer.

Both dates will provide an opportunity to see our school facilities and have a chance to speak to our experienced and dedicated teaching staff as well as many of our outstanding students.

We would love to see you!

Fun in Junior Infants

What's happening in Solas?

This month we said goodbye and good luck to Ms Kelly, we will miss her!

We took a trip to the panto to see "Santa and The Three Little Pigs" and created some beautiful art work that we will gift this Christmas!

Christmas Markets 2024!

The pupils from 3rd-6th had great fun selling food, toys, books and lots more at this years Christmas Markets.

Initially, the junior pupils got the chance to buy some items and in the afternoon, members of the local community came in to support our pupils. It was nice to see everyone and it really got us in the festive mood.

Overall, it was a fantastic day! Well done to everyone involved and thanks to parents for your support with this event.

All funds raised will go towards 6th Class hoodies and ipads for our school.

Christmas 2024

Please click on the following link to see our youtube video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2Kdl6iHb80

Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year!

Christmas Shows 2024

Productions:🎄

Junior and Senior Infants:

Whoops a Daisy Angel!

1st & 2nd Class:

A Miracle in Town!

Take a Bow!!!

Well done to all the children who participated in the 2 shows. The acting, singing, dancing and stage presence in general was just fantastic! After preparing for several weeks, the pupils enjoyed performing in front of families and friends. A huge thank you to all the teachers and staff members who helped out in any way! Thanks also to everyone who came along to support our pupils and see them perform on stage.

Behind the scenes....

Christmas Jumper Day 2024

Merry Christmas to one and all from....

Junior Infants

Senior Infants

1st Class

2nd Class

3rd Class

4th Class

5th Class

6th Class

Offaly Cumann na mBunscol Quiz Winners 2024

Well Done!

Congratulations to St. Joseph’s N.S., Ballinagar who became the 2024 winners of the first ever Offaly Allianz Cumann na mBunscol sports quiz which took place in the County Arms Hotel, Birr on Monday 25th November. Twenty-nine schools took part, with teacher and Radio Three presenter M.J. Cleary acting as quiz master.

Well done everyone and thank you Ms. Hope for your guidance and support!

4th Class take a trip to Tullamore Fire Station!

4th Class took a trip with their teacher, Mr. Plunkett to the local fire station in Tullamore. Everyone really enjoyed the afternoon and picked up some valuable tips about fire safety!

Halloween 2024

Junior Infants

Senior Infants

1st Class

3rd Class

4th Class

5th Class

6th Class

Solas Classes:

Well done everyone!

You all looked great!

The staff all looking very colourful for Freaky Friday!

Principal's Award 2024: Promoting Positive Behaviour!

Well done to 5th Class who won the very first Principal's Award this year!

Maith thu!

They celebrated by having a pyjama day and going to the pitch!

Well done!

October Award Winners: Well done everyone!

Kindness

Maths

Gaeilge

Handwriting

Ballinagar Win the County Final!

We are so proud of you all!

Na Fianna U 13s Also Win the County Final!

Celebrating Sporting Achievements with Past and current pupils!

Paired Reading:

Our oldest and youngest pupils come together to read together.

Our pupils love the opportunity to meet others from older/ younger classes.

Paired Reading

Maths Week 2024!

Maths Trails, Maths Walks, Maths Exhibition, STEM Workshop!

A fun filled week with Maths!

6th Class Annual Trip to Tullamore College

What a great day!

Credit Union Quiz Teams! October 2024

Huge congratulations to our teams who competed in the Credit Union Quiz in St. Mary's, Edenderry this week. They finished in 1st and 2nd place- WOW!

Well done to everyone involved and a special mention to Ms Hope for preparing our teams so well.

To celebrate, a homework free evening was awarded to all students. This was a super treat for everyone!

Promoting Maths Talk and Encouraging Playfulness in Maths!

Exploring various strategies, using Maths language and spending money in the shop!

Well done everyone!

3rd Class!

Senior Infants/ 1st class

Music Generation come to Ballinagar!

Going for Maths Walks using our Maths Eyes!

Maths is Everywhere!

The pupils loved going for walks around their classrooms, school and playground. Using their Maths Eyes, they took notice of Maths in our environment- Shapes, colours, patterns, numbers, angles and lots more!