As part of our drive to ensure that we as school can operate within a ecological setting, four new nest boxes were installed on our grounds today.

Three are for bluetits whilst one is for robins. All are positioned at least two metres above ground with the openings facing north west from the prevailing winds.

We thank a friend of the school, Mr Richard Byrne, for constructing the boxes. A contribution will be made to his linked charity, the Rotary Club.

Our eagle eyed ornithologists will be keeping lookout when we approach the spring for any new visitors to the school grounds!

Having settled into their new surroundings yesterday, our P1’s eagerly arrived in school this morning for their second day at Sacred Heart P.S. The highlight was exploring our outdoor play area where they had great fun!

The whole school came together this morning for our first assembly of the 2022/23 school year. With our school population growing annually, it was standing room only in the hall, as the boys and girls enjoyed their first collective gathering of the new academic year. It also provided an opportunity to introduce our new P1’s to the rest of the school.

In what has now become an annual tradition, the Brennan’s ice cream van made a visit to our school this morning at break time. All the children and staff enjoyed some delicious treats, served by our past pupil Cora. A great way to bring in the new school year!

The sun shone brightly this morning as the first day of school came around for our 14 new P1 pupils. The boys and girls were full of enthusiasm as they made their way to Miss Byrne’s class with the new cohort embracing their new surroundings. Everyone had a great morning and we are looking forward to doing it all over again tomorrow!