School News - Portroe National School

We have been busy!

Cycle Right

Cycling Pupils in 5th and 6th Class participated in the Cycle Right programme every Friday for a four week block. This is an important cycling safety programme which helps children develop the skills to cycle safely and confidently.

Say Yes to Languages

We are delighted to be taking part in the Say Yes to Languages programme in our school. This initiative gives our pupils in 5th and 6th class a valuable opportunity to experience learning a new language in a fun and engaging way.

At present, the children are enjoying learning French, where they are developing basic vocabulary and simple conversational phrases through games, songs and interactive activities.

It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm of the children as they explore the French language, and we look forward to continuing this learning throughout the programme

GAA starts back!

We are so lucky to have Jack O’ Callaghan and James Ferris with us every Tuesday for hurling training. The children are enjoying learning new skills and are very confident in taking part in friendly blitzes.

Hot School Meals

The Lunch Bag will be providing hot meals to all pupils from January 2026. We are very excited for this!

Sport

The children from 3rd-6th will start Irish Dancing, Swimming and Soccer this term!

Colours Day Fundraiser

This Christmas, we held a Colours Day to support the Liskennet Equine Therapy Centre. We raised over €600 for the centre. The children in Yvonne’s and Aoife’s classrooms will visit the centre on a number of occasions during the year, beginning after Christmas. During these visits, the children will have the opportunity to ride the horses and enjoy therapeutic sessions in a calm and supportive environment. There is no cost to schools to take part in this programme, however Liskennet do accept donations in support of their work.

Music

We are enjoying our weekly classes with Ashling from Music Generation. Our Senior Classes are learning to play the ukulele.

Welcome Stepping Stones!

We are delighted to welcome a new childcare service to our school community. Stepping Stones is based in the hall of our school. The opening hours are:

Breakfast Club: 7.30am-9.00am

Afterschool Club: 1.40pm-5.30pm

To register you interest, please contact Michelle Ryan on (087) 0569824 or email steppingstonesportroe@gmail.com