Mid-term Break

The school will be closed for the mid-term break next week on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th February inclusive.  Afterschool @ KETNS is holding a two-day camp at the school on those days.

Talent Show

All are welcome to the talent show that will take place tomorrow evening, Friday, 13th February at the school.  Come along even if you just want to be an audience member.  Acts will be finalised tomorrow.  The talent show will start at 18.30 and should finish no later than 20.00.  Families are invited to bring a snack to share, if they wish.  

Hot Lunches

Our first week has gone well with our new lunch provider.  We welcome any feedback you may have.  Cathal & Assumpta from HotSchoolmeals.ie are available any time to assist you as required (email info@hotschoolmeals.ie or phone 087 7974524).  We have received clarification that going forward your order is repeated until it is changed by parents/guardians.  This avoids parents/guardians missing a cut off point for ordering.  That being said, Bradbury & Connolly would encourage changing orders regularly as the children will be getting different nutrients from different meals. It also helps avoid ‘menu fatigue’ setting in.  You can change or cancel your order 36 hours in advance.

World Book Day

This week children brought home World Book Day tokens which can be exchanged for specified books or used to save money on other books in bookshops across Galway.  We will celebrate World Book Day on Thursday, 5th March.  Children are encouraged to dress up as a character from one of their favourite books, so start planning your costumes now!

Credit Union Quiz

Two teams represented our school at the annual Credit Union Quiz.  Both teams did very well.  The competition was stiff.  One of our teams ended up in first place, just one point behind the first-place team, and received a prize and recognition.  Bravo!  Continued thanks to the Claddagh Credit Union for organising this annual event.

Parent-Teacher Association Update

Talent Show – Friday 13 February 6:30-8:00

Acts to register on Wednesday at school with Matt – can bring snacks to share.

Spring Fair

  • Letters available at school to ask for prizes – prizes to be sought as soon as possible before March so tickets can be printed. List of suppliers for prizes sought from Claudia.
  • Insurance policy to be reviewed to see if a bouncy castle can be got.
  • Craft stalls will be €20 per entrance.
  • Prices to be reviewed for tuck shop, café and face painting.
  • Introduction of entrance fee for the fair. Sale in advance to school children during collection time after school. Tickets available for others on the day. Entry fee will include: 1 entry to guess how many sweets in the jar, carnival activities for kids and tea or coffee for an adult. €2 per entry or €5 per group of 4 (2 adults + 2 children). Ticket sales to start after return from spring break (13 April).
  • Tuck shop and café to be combined in Halla.
  • Marketing fliers to be made up for WhatsApp groups, sports clubs etc.
  • Potential different rooms for fair: Crafts x 3, Candy floss and popcorn, Library, Facepainting, Crafts, cupcake decorating, games/music/disco/concert

Date for family table quiz May 15th

Popcorn available to purchase on the night

Pride celebration in June

To be discussed at later meeting.

Next PTA meeting 9 March 2026

As part of Creative February, several classes completed Mandala workshop using materials they had handy. Here is a lovely example from the junior infants.  They are looking forward to repeating this with natural materials when weather improves and potential collaboration with other classes.

Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA

Salthill/Knocknacarra GAA Nursery and Academy are starting back over the next few weeks.  Under 5s are starting back on Sunday 22nd of February, with the Under 6s & 7s starting back the week after on the 1st of March.  Nursery & Academy take place on Sunday mornings in the Prairie on Dr Mannix Road from 09.30-10.30.  This is a fantastic way for younger children to develop their fundamental movement skills while learning basic GAA skills in a fun and active environment! It is for boys and girls and includes both Gaelic Football and Hurling/Camogie.