Our 3rd to 6th class pupils wrapped up the term in style with a fun and fast-paced table quiz! There was great excitement (and a healthy bit of competition!) as teams put their knowledge to the test across a range of topics. Well done to all who took part—and congratulations to our winning teams! 🎉 Wishing everyone a happy and relaxing Easter break!

Our school community came together to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge in a truly joyful and vibrant way. Pupils took to the stage to showcase their talents in front of a delighted audience of fellow students, teachers, SNAs and helpers. We were treated to a wonderful variety of performances, including Amhráin, Rincí, Dánta, ag seinm uirlisí ceoil, Rapanna srl. The confidence and enthusiasm on display were fantastic, and the children thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to perfor

Our 4th class room has been transformed into a mini-construction site! Over the last few weeks, the children have been working hard to recreate our local area in both 2D and 3D. It wasn't always easy! We had a massive "lightbulb moment" when we realised that looking at a map from a birds-eye view changed everything. We've loved working with Maureen O'Neill who has helped us learn so much about the creative process. She showed us how to turn our ideas into reality, teaching us

We’re incredibly proud of our pupil who represented the school at a showjumping competition in Galway last weekend. Well done on a great achievement — we’re delighted for you & delighted to celebrate your success!

Our pupils from 3rd - 6th class had a visit from our local Community Gardaí who spoke to them about the importance of staying safe online. In a world where screens are everywhere, it’s crucial that children know how to navigate the digital world responsibly. Key Takeaways from the Talk: ✅ Device Free Bedrooms - Keep devices that can connect to the internet out of our bedrooms. We should always have adult supervision when using our devices. ✅ Stranger Danger Exists Online Too

There was great excitement this week as 2nd Class teamed up with 6th Class to create colourful bird feeders from recycled milk cartons. After learning about common garden birds and how to care for wildlife, the children got to work designing and painting their feeders using bright acrylic paints. With wonderful help and guidance from 6th Class, the cartons were carefully cut, decorated and finished with string so they can be hung outdoors. It was fantastic to see such teamwor

Well done and congratulations to our U11 & U13 teams who took part in the Credit Union Quiz on the 7th of February in A.T.U Castlebar! 🎉 Our pupils took part in the quiz, answering a range of questions across topics such as general knowledge, history and science. They worked well as a team and approached the challenge with focus and determination. Events like this support the development of academic skills while also encouraging confidence and teamwork. 👏 Bring on next yea

Well done to the students who represented Ballyvary NS and competed in the School Swimming Gala at Galway’s Salthill Leisure Centre on Sunday, 1st February. They put in excellent performances across their events!! Three swimmers qualified for the All-Ireland Championships in Dublin, a fantastic achievement. Best of luck as they head to the All Irelands!

We had a wonderful morning on Friday celebrating St Brigid’s Day by making traditional crosses from rushes. The school was buzzing as pupils got hands-on with this much-loved tradition. We were delighted to welcome some past pupils, who kindly visited the school to give a helping hand with the cross-making. Their help and enthusiasm were greatly appreciated and added to the sense of community throughout the morning. It was lovely to see tradition being shared and enjoyed by a

What a day in Castlerea, on January 28th 2026!! Our boys' and girls' badminton teams took to the courts for the Connacht Schools Finals, showcasing skill, determination, and teamwork. After a series of intense matches, the girls team won their final & with the boys team reaching a semi final it means both teams have secured their spots in the All-Ireland Finals in Baldoyle, Dublin on March 4th!! A huge congratulations to our incredible players and their coaches for this fanta

Well done to our pupils on representing Ballyvary NS in the recent Castlebar Area Sports Quiz that took place in Breaffy NS on Friday 23rd January! A great day out was had by all!!

We are absolutely delighted to celebrate a wonderful achievement by one of our pupils in the Credit Union Art Competition. Competing in the 8–10 year category, she achieved 1st place at local chapter level and went on to secure an impressive 2nd place overall in Connacht. This is a fantastic accomplishment and a real credit to her creativity, effort and artistic talent. Our winning artist was thrilled to receive her certificates and money prize, which were kindly presented at

Festive cheer filled our school today as pupils from 3rd to 6th class treated the community to a special daytime performance - Carols & a Cuppa. This event was a repeat of Wednesday night’s show marking 50 years of our school! Alongside much-loved Christmas carols, pupils performed a song from each decade of the past 50 years, taking the audience on a wonderful musical journey through the history of our school. The children performed with great confidence and enthusiasm, and

Second Class have been busy working on magical winter silhouette scenes, blending cool blues and purples to make beautiful frosty skies. Once the backgrounds were ready, they added striking black silhouettes— tall trees. The children also worked on festive winter hats which are full of colour & fun!!

Science Week was a huge hit in our school this year, with every class getting hands-on, asking questions, and discovering the magic of how the world works. From experiments at classroom tables to rockets shooting into the sky, the school was buzzing with excitement all week long! First class  had some fun investigations into surface tension . Pupils watched in amazement as water droplets held their shape when they really shouldn’t have!  Classes also explored how soap helps e

A big thank you to everyone that contributed to the Team Hope Christmas Shoe Box Appeal! 116 boxes were brought into school and lots of the children created online boxes too!! We are delighted to be part of this wonderful initiative. The gifts will brighten the day of so many children across the world 😍

On Thursday, 25th September, pupils from 3rd to 6th class took part in the East Mayo Cross Country competition at Melletts Hill in...

On 22nd September, our school’s boys’ and girls’ teams took part in the Mini-Sevens competition in Breaffy. Both teams played fantastic...

2nd Class have been busy making history… literally! Inspired by a story in their English reader, the class decided to create their very...

Ballyvary Central NS is delighted to have taken part in Mayo County Council’s Schoolbooks for Ghana  campaign, organised in partnership...