Best of luck to all those taking part in Scór this weekend. The school has been a hive of activity this week with music groups and acting groups busy practicing. 

This week 5th class pupils took part in the Analog Devices Robotics Competition for Schools. Pupils were required to build and program a robotic claw, with three pupils picked to represent the school in Limerick in March for the regional finals. The school also received archaeology LEGO sets which we look forward to using. A big thank you to Analog and well done to Adam, Ruan and Ruadhán who will be representing the school in  March and presenting a project on the use of  technology in archaeology. 

Our school community has benefitted greatly in the area of STEM this term thanks to Regeneron, Raheen. In September we received 25 laptops,15 Lego Education Spike Kits and 5 Lego Education Prime Kits from Regeneron. These will be used to enhance our STEM education programme as children in senior classes develop their programming skills through the use of Scratch and coding. The Lego kits allow the children to work collaboratively to develop critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills in a fun way.
Over the midterm break employees from Regeneron constructed a polytunnel at the back of the school and also installed an outdoor classroom. We look forward to gardening and learning outdoors in the coming years. We are so thankful to everyone at Regeneron for their continued support and investment in our school. edit.

Well done to all the pupils who took part in the sponsored walk last Friday. It was great to see so many happy faces out enjoying the fresh air.

Well done to everyone who took part, helped out and supported Run the Bridges on Sunday, it was a great success. 
And a big thank you to Charlie McGeever for capturing the day!!

Congratulations to our U11 camogie team who won the Roinn A county final on 10th June in Semple Stadium. 

 Terrific debating techniques illustrated in Rang 6! Respectful and thoughtful interactions between opposing sides. Our presenting techniques have blossomed over the last few months. Politicians and local representatives take note! 

Ballina Primary School will be hosting a charity 10k run and 5k walk on 7th September 2025 to raise funds for a new school playground. Registration is now open and linked above. Participants will be sure to have lots of encouragement and support as they make their way around the 10k and 5k courses, so please come join us for this fun event.