On Monday last, the 5th and 6th class girls Gaelic team took part in the semi final of Cumann na mBunscoil in McHale park! They were up against excellent opponents from Westport but played tremendously and came away with the win! They will take part next Wednesday in the final. We wish them the very best of luck!

The wait is finally over, football fans! The boots are polished, the jerseys are washed, and the excitement is through the roof because the School Soccer League is officially starting this week! We have 8 fantastic teams ready to battle it out on the pitch for the ultimate bragging rights. The rivalries are ready, the tactics are locked in, and the trophy is waiting. Who will take it home this year? 🔥 Meet the Contenders Take a look at our gallery below to see the fresh face

We were thrilled to welcome the amazing Rosie O'Regan from PAWS (Primary Aquatics Water Safety )to talk to all our classes about the vital importance of staying safe around water. Rosie ran brilliant, interactive workshops with different groups throughout the day. Highlights included the hands-on demonstrations—especially learning how to properly use and throw a lifebuoy! The kids loved getting involved, and it was a fantastic, practical way to learn lifesaving skills. 🛑 Re

Smiles all round as our communicants visit Knock in preparation for their First Holy Communion in the coming weeks.

Over the Easter break, our pupils were busy as ever—just not in the classroom! From swimming and boxing to badminton, Community Games art and writing (and plenty more in between), it’s been fantastic to see so many students getting involved, achieving great success along the way. Well done to everyone who took part and represented themselves so brilliantly—we love seeing all your talents shine beyond the classroom!

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