

Enrolment Week 2023
Each February, we open our online enrolment application process, which means parents can apply to enrol their child for Junior Infants or for our ASD Early Intervention Class for September 2023. Online pre-enrolment will open on Monday 6 February and close on Friday 10 February. There will be a link to the pre-enrolment form on our HOME page and on our ENROLLING page from Mon 6 February. Anyone interested in applying to enrol their child is encouraged to read our Enrolment P


Pickleball Update
Pickleball is a great new game which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played on a badminton size court but has a low net, like tennis. It can be enjoyed by young and old alike. THERE WILL BE A PICKLEBALL TASTER SESSION IN NEWPORT NS HALL THIS FRIDAY 3 FEB @ 4pm for anyone interested in trying it out - why not pop down to the school - and pass the word on to other parents and grand-parents! (this session is aimed at adults)


Mayo News 31 Jan 2023
We made the front page of the mayo News this week, after our visit by Alan Dillon TD and Minister of State Josepha Madigan TD last Friday...


Credit Union Quiz
Our three teams did really well at the Credit Union Quiz in the Knockranny Hotel on Friday evening. They did us proud, representing the school with great skill and a broad range of knowledge on a huge range of subjects! A special well done to Ellie, Shane, Isobel and Sean on their 3rd place finish


Well done Shane!
Shane from 5th Class won a bronze medal representing Newport NS for the 50 metres back stroke. His time has qualified him for the All Ireland minor schools finals in the 50 metres backstroke and the 100m IM. He was delighted to get a medal for his school, and we are so proud of his achievement! Photo to follow!


Pickleball for Adults
There has been a lot of interest locally in starting Pickleball for adults in Newport. If you think you might be interested in taking it up, you can find out more below... Pickleball is a great new game which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played on a badminton size court but has a low net, like tennis. It is being enjoyed by young and old - every age group experience success. It is proposed to have a try out session for adults in Newport NS Ha


Flu Vaccine
Parents/Guardians Please check your emails for an important letter from the HSE which we forwarded to all families this morning... For a full list of clinics, visit: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/ (As there are no Walk-in Clinics listed for Mayo, we recommend you contact your GP or pharmacy)


John McFadden Festival 3-5 Feb
We thought you would like to hear about a brand new traditional music festival takin place in Newport 3-5 February... The Cuilmore CCÉ are proud to announce the inaugural John McFadden traditional music, song and dance festival on the new February bank holiday weekend (3rd - 5th) in Newport. We are excited to present a stellar line-up of renowned traditional musicians who will provide a combination of workshops in a variety of traditional instruments. Think uileann pipes, fl


Football after school
Pupils from 4th, 5th and 6th class are all welcome to join principal Eóin Browne and teacher Aisling Doherty on the astroturf pitch after school on WEDNESDAYS for football (3-4pm)


A memo from the HSE
Parents/Guardians/Staff We have been asked by the Department of Education to pass on this important memo from the HSE to all parents, guardians and staff (click below to view/download)...