Category: School Initiatives – Other School Initiatives

Pupils in both class are really enjoying drama with Catie B. In both rooms, they are exploring themes of bullying through fun drama activities. 

Our School is participating in the Creative School’s Initiative. As part of this we have received funding which will be used to enhance creativity in the school. A workshop on animation was held in the school on the 5th June facilitated by Mark. The Senior room participated in this workshop which they really enjoyed.

Music Generation finished up for the year on Thurs 15th May 2025. Niko and Christina had been attending the school weekly throughout the year. They held a showcase of their work in the school and parents were invited to attend

The pupils in the Senior classroom have been working hard with Ms. Magee in Art during the year. They applied and have been awarded The “Brannar Digital Arts” Certificate in recognition of their work.

St. Aidan’s National School Green Schools Programme – Theme: Litter and Waste We are delighted to announce that the school was successful in achieving our first green schools flag. The children in both rooms put in a lot of effort throughout the year to get the flag so a huge well done to everyone. Sixth class raised the flag. We...

SKILLS Through the JEP curriculum, games and learning aids, pupils get a clear picture of what creating a business is all about. Every step mirrors strands in the primary school curriculum. Pupils are learning new life skills as well as their core subjects. THINKING LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR The learning that takes place during JEP will give children a greater understanding...

About Discover Primary Science and Maths The Discover Primary Science and Maths Programme (DPSM) is part of Science Foundation Ireland’s Education and Public Engagement Programme, which aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among students, teachers and members of the public. DPSM originated in 2003 with the goal of introducing primary school students to science in...

A Magical Musical Adventure for Primary Schools to explore and discover music Music Generation Leitrim, working with partners Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim ETB and Leitrim County Council, ​Co-funded by U2 and The Ireland Funds offers subsidised quality Performance Music Education to primary schools. This year our school is lucky to have been contacted by Music Generation to see if we would...

World Book Day has become firmly established as Ireland’s biggest annual event promoting the enjoyment of books and reading. The main aim is to encourage children to explore the pleasure of books and reading. We encourage the children to take home books from their class library to read at home independently or with a family member. The children dressed up...