Proudly leading the Oyster Festival Parade

We are, of course, used to the children of our mighty Claddagh School Band doing us proud, but their performance in Saturday's Oyster Festival Parade was absolutely astounding. Parents, staff and thousands of onlookers were spellbound by the marvellous music, magnificent marching and perfect presentation of these fantastic children.

We thought we couldn't be more proud of them - We were wrong!

'My Eclipse Experience'

Written by Steven Alvarez Leonard (2nd Class)

On August the 21st we went to Tennessee to see the Solar Eclipse and we stayed in a cabin. The cabin was from the 1930's. It was a beautiful cabin. It had a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. On Solar Eclipse Monday we went Crossville to see the total eclipse. It lasted for 2 minutes. I was so amazed by the solar eclipse. It was a confusing day for the animals because it was completely dark. The crickets were going mad! It was a fantastic day.

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Céad Míle Fáilte

It was great to see all the children back today, well-rested after their summer holidays and ready for another year of learning and playing together in Claddagh School. We look forward to many great adventures together.

We also, of course, are delighted to welcome our two new classes of Junior Infants, who all had a great first day at school with their teachers, Ms. Ledwith and Ms. Ferguson. Here they are, smiling away at the prospect of eight whole years of fun in Claddagh!

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Ms. Ledwith's Junior Infants prepare to go home after a long first day at school*.

*8.50 a.m. - 12.15 p.m!

Ms. Ferguson's Junior Infants get ready for storytime after some Aistear play (including dress-up!).

Ms. Ferguson's Junior Infants get ready for storytime after some Aistear play (including dress-up!).