Class: Third

Science Experiements

3rd + 4th Class dissected a sheep and pigs heart, windpipe and lungs today in science class.

Clay Modelling

Rebecca Kennedy came into school today to help 3rd & 4th Class with clay modelling.

Guest Speaker

Many thanks to our guest speaker, Angela Keane who called to the school today to speak to the children about her volunteer work in Peru. Angela gave the children a great insight into what life is like in Peru, especially for children with special educational needs. She explained to the children how she got involved… Read more »

Comedian Bernard Casey

Postponed: St Finian’s N.S., Waterville presents Comedian Bernard Casey appearing On Friday, 20th March, 2020 in Sea Lodge Hotel, Waterville. Doors opening @ 9pm. MC on the night is Ger O’Connor. A night of entertainment not to be missed with Local Acts  followed by Comedian Bernard Casey and Cameostate.         Tickets €20 – available from St. Finian’s… Read more »

School President Election

In keeping with the current election fever that is currently gripping the country, St. Finian’s NS held its own presidential election with seven candidates putting themselves forward. Isolde Egan, Eva Fitzgerald, Eliza O’ Sullivan, Darren O’Sullivan, Beta Farrell, Patrick O’ Sullivan and Katy Galvin all in the running for President. In what was a fiercely… Read more »

Happy Retirement Noreen

After seventeen years of cleaning our school, we would like to wish Noreen O’Connell a very happy and healthy retirement.Enjoy this new chapter of your life, cherish every moment and may you enjoy the very best that life has to offer.  

Cross Country Beach Run

Well done to all the children who participated in our local cross country event on Waterville Golf Links Beach last Thursday. There were representatives from most of the local schools in attendance on the day. Congratulations to all those who won medals on the day.    

School Photographer

School Photographer will be coming to the school on 12th February 2020. Please ensure children have full uniforms on the day. See below for information on County Photos GDPR compliance. http://stfiniansns.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/County-Photos-GDPR-Info.pdf

Primary Aquatics Water Safety

Water Safety Ireland has created a fantastic free educational resource for primary schools called PAWS. It’s great news for parents because it outlines life-saving guidelines for children of every age and is available digitally. To access it now, go to http://www.teachpaws.ie