Well done to our 6th class boys who took part in the West Mayo Sports Quiz final recently. They secured a very impressive 3rd place. Congratulations to Tom, Jack, James & Toby.

All students are taking part in a 6 week drumming workshop with Anthony McNamee throughout January and February. Drumming brings so much energy and fun to the day. The children enjoy exploring new rhythms, trying out different beats and making music together. They are working towards a final performance on 26 February.

The BCP Sensory Garden was offically opened on 3 October 2025. Our Explorers classes had great fun at the opening. We are very lucky to have it suituated close to the school and we look forward to visiting the garden often and enjoying it throughout the seasons. All our classes have visited it over the past 2 months. It has been an adventure destination, an area that has provided inspiration for project ideas for our young engineers and just somewhere nice and peaceful to

Everyone at Newport NS enjoyed the Halloween Spooky Stroll around the school yard and through the town. We were joined by members of the Parents Association and other parents and family members.

Sixth class were lucky to be given the opportunity to record their own podcast about life in Newport. They had a great experience with Gavin fromThe Voice Box. We are looking forward to the podcast being made available and will share the link once its in the public domain.

Newport Christmas Market will take place on Sunday 7 December 2025. Our school Gospel choir will be singing outside the "Grainne Uaile" from 4:30-5:30pm. Please come along and join in while they share some festive cheer.

Fiona got in touch to let us know what we can expect at this year's Mayo Dark Sky Festival 31 October - 2 November... Dear Parents, Firstly, I wanted to say a big  THANK YOU  to the whole school community for your support of the  Mayo Dark Sky Festival  since it first started back in 2016.  While I have retired from school life, I am keeping busy with the upcoming festival, which takes place at the end of the mid-term break  31 October - 2 November .  The festival always attr

Autumnal walk in Princess Grace Park with 6th class.

Our 4 teams did themselves proud in Murrisk today. The sun shone and they kept on running! Congratulations to all, especially our 3 boys who medalled and our 5th and 6th class Boys' team who came third overall!