After School Club

Every day from Monday to Friday, Trish runs the school’s after school club.  Children can go to the club after they finish school for the day until 6pm each day.  Children can do their homework, have a snack and take part in some great activities such as tie-dying, movies with popcorn, baking and lots more. […]

Communion and Confirmation

The parents of our school work with the Graiguecullen Parish to prepare children for their holy sacraments.  Families are welcome to prepare their children for sacraments in their own parish.  However, children who wish to make their Communion in St. Clare’s Church must register with the parish as soon as possible and no later than […]

Tin Whistle & Music Theory

Michael, one of our teachers, runs tin whistle and music theory classes after school.  All classes begin after school for 45 minutes.  One of our pupils achieved the highest possible score in her music theory exams, thanks to Michael.  For more information about when these classes will be running this year, keep checking this page […]

Arts and Crafts

Next Arts & Crafts Classes begin Saturday, 3rd September 2011, from 10:30-12, for 8 weeks. €5 per class payable in advance.  Call Jean on 083-4133929 for more details. One of our parents, Jean, runs an Arts and Crafts club every Saturday morning.  These have proved very popular and some great pieces of art are displayed around […]

Speech and Drama

Jade comes into our school every Monday for  Speech and Drama classes.  Classes cost €5 each.  Infant classes begin at 1:30pm and older classes start at 2:30pm.  Classes last 45 minutes.  For further information or to sign up for classes, call our office on 059-9179453 or drop in!

Guitar Classes

We are lucky to have some very talented musicians in our school.  One such person is Colin, one of our parents, who teaches guitar to children after school.  Colin runs classes in 6-8 week blocks during the year.  The classes are open to children from 1st class upwards.

Chess Club

A pilot chess club was run in our school in 2010 and we’re hoping to run another chess club this year.  The club will run for children aged 7 upwards from 2:30pm to 3:15pm each week.  Children will be divided into two groups – complete beginners and those who know how to play. Keep an […]

Parents’ Council

Carlow Educate Together’s Parent Council was formed in January 2009.  It is currently being chaired by Mary Broderick. Being part of the Parents’ Council gives you a stronger voice in the school.  The Parents’ Council sends reports to the Board of Management who can respond to their successes and concerns.  Being on the Parents’ Council […]

July Programme Fun!

The July Programme is going really well.  The classes are going on lots of trips including the GB Shaw Theatre, the Cinema, The Delta Centre and Oak Park.  As well as that, we’ve been learning loads of stuff in school!  Check out the photograph of us with KCLR FM where the children spoke with Sue […]