Ms. Ruttledge’s, Ms. Banks’, and Ms. Freeborn’s classes gave three outstanding performances last night during their class plays, impressing everyone with their creativity, confidence, and enthusiasm. The students also showcased their talents during a morning performance for the whole school. From expressive acting to imaginative storytelling, the amount of talent on display was truly remarkable and a testament to the hard work of both the students, SNAs and their teachers. A huge thank you to our parents, who again supported our concerts in such large numbers last night. The money raised will be going towards the purchase of play equipment for our Bluebells Playground. 

This month Ms. Geraghty’s Fourth Class and Ms. Gleeson’s First Class led our March assembly. We celebrated St. Patrick, Seachtain na Gaeilge, and the many achievements we had this month. March birthdays were announced and we sang ‘Lá Breithe Sona Duit’. 

To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, the First and Fourth Class girls did an amazing performance of ‘Faoi na Soilse’ which you may be more familiar with as ‘A Sky Full of Stars’ by Coldplay.  

Well done girls! 

See below for videos of Senior Infants, First Class and Third Class plays which showcased the incredible talent, creativity, and hard work of our students and teachers. Each performance is a testament to the dedication of the girls, who bring their characters to life with enthusiasm and confidence. We are so proud of our students’ achievements and grateful to our staff for making these wonderful productions possible. Enjoy the performances!

Ms. Ryan’s Second Class and Ms. Banks’ Fifth Class led our February assembly. We celebrated February’s achievements, including our debaters reaching the Concern Final. The birthdays of the month were announced, and we sang Happy Birthday for them. After hearing all our school news, we enjoyed fabulous renditions of Love Story and Accidentally in Love performed by the classes to mark Valentine’s Day. Well done, girls!

Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge á céiliúradh againn an tseachtain seo i mBunscoil Bhríde. Tá Gaeilge le cloisteáil ar fud na háite, agus tá duaiseanna ar fáil i ngach seomra ranga! D’eagraigh Coiste na Gaeilge cluichí Bingo do na naíonáin chomh maith ar an Máirt.Ghlac na páistí ó rang a 3-6 páirt i ‘speed-dating’ as Gaeilge sa halla, agus bhí céilí le Carmel ar an gCéadaoin. Ar an Déardaoin bhí Tráth na gCeist ag ranganna 3-6! Ar an Aoine bhí céilí mór ag an scoil agus maidin caife.

We are celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge this week in Bunscoil Bhríde. Gaeilge can be heard all around the school, and prizes are available in every classroom! The children took part in ‘speed-dating’ through Irish in the hall, and there was a céilí with Carmel on Wednesday. Coiste na Gaeilge also organised Bingo games for the infants on Tuesday. On the Friday the girls participated in a ‘maidin caife’ where they had the opportunity to ‘bí ag labhairt Gaeilge’ while enjoying a treat. After lunch there was a Irish dancing display and the whole school did the dreoilín together!

On Thursday, March 6th, our debate team proudly competed in the final of the Concern Primary Debating Competition! Reaching the top two teams across Kildare and West Wicklow was an incredible achievement for these talented girls.

The final was held in Kildare County Chambers, Naas, where our team faced St. Patrick’s N.S. in a highly competitive debate. They passionately proposed the motion, ‘Cities are essential to tackling climate change.’ After a closely contested battle, St. Patrick’s N.S. emerged as the winners.

Although victory wasn’t ours this time, we are immensely proud of our debaters and their dedicated mentors, Ms. Banks and Ms. Costello. Their hard work, commitment, and enthusiasm throughout the competition were truly commendable. Well done to all involved!

See videos of the debate and the girls visit to Kildare Chambers below!

On Friday, we had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day in Bunscoil Bhríde. The school was alive with excitement as characters from all kinds of books filled the halls, bringing stories to life. From classic fairy tale heroes to modern-day favorites, there was an incredible variety of costumes on display.

Throughout the day, the senior classes paired up with the infant classes for storytelling sessions, creating a lovely atmosphere of shared reading. We also played ‘Guess the Teacher,’ where we had to identify teachers reading their favourite books. Classes took part in book tastings, exploring different genres and discovering new favorite reads.

It was a magical day full of creativity, imagination, and, most importantly, a love of reading!

We would like to sincerely thank Carmel Somers who is engaging all classes in Irish dancing lessons at Bunscoil Bhríde. We have picked up some wonderful dancing skills and look forward to continuing our dancing practice throughout the year as well as at our céilí for Seachtain na Gaeilge in March.

On February 17th, 5th and 6th class visited the Boys’ School in Rathangan to take part in a general knowledge quiz. The event was filled with fun and excitement, as both the girls and boys showcased their impressive knowledge. A huge well done to all who participated, and congratulations to the winning teams pictured below!

This week, the students of Bunscoil Bhríde had some very special visitors as the wonderful Agri Aware Mobile Farm rolled into our school. Our yard was transformed into a mini farmyard, welcoming a variety of animals, including pigs, geese, hens, chickens, a sheep and her lamb, a calf, and even a beautiful goat named Popcorn.

Farmer Tom captivated the students with fascinating facts about each animal and their important roles on the farm. The girls had the opportunity to get up close to the animals, making it a truly hands-on and unforgettable experience. One of the most exciting moments of the day came when a hen laid an egg right in front of First Class—a thrilling surprise for everyone! A huge thank you to Agri Aware for bringing the farm to us!