All of our boys from Junior Infants to 6th Class participated in exciting science experiments last week, engaging their curiosity and creativity. Everyone engaged in hands-on activities like building towers using mini marshmallows and matchsticks, as well as many more exciting experiments. The experiments were designed to be both educational and fun, sparking a love for science. Well done everyone …
Our 6th class boys in Mr. Geraghty’s class put on a science fair the in GP room as part of the St. Pius X BNS Science Week. With loads of hands on experiments on display, the junior end were treated to loads of fun, compliments of the boys in 6th. As you can see from the pictures, the boys really …
The boys in Ms. Stewart’s class have been loving PE lately. This week they explored the school yard through Ms. Goddard’s tough orienteering course. Thanks to Ms. Goddard for making PE so interesting.
In cooperation with our local community volunteer, Bernie Anderson, St. Pius X BNS is doing a used toy donation drive for charity this year. What is involved? We are asking families to have a look for any toys/teddies that are no longer being used or have been grown out of. We ask that the toys are in good order and …
Boys in Mr. Deery’s 4th class got stuck into some Lego Education to kickstart their 2024 Science Week. All boys got the chance to build some cool robots and even used some cool coding skills to put their Bots to the test in a race at the end. Definitely some future scientists!
Our student Council met for the second time last week on a sunny November day to discuss the prevalent issues of the day in our school. With the support of Mr. Reamonn and Ms. Hunt, the 20 person strong committee discussed ways to improve life for the student body of St. Pius X BNS. They also began to plan some …
Some sad news reached us over the weekend that Gráinne Duignan, a former staff member had passed away. Gráinne worked in St. Pius X BNS for over 45 years and retired in 2014. In her long service to our community, Ms. Duignan taught generations of Pius families and is always remembered fondly by past pupils. She was also the school’s …
Junior infants put their science hats on early ahead of science week next week. The boys learned about different materials and whether they were magnetic or not. Thank you to the 6th class buddies who came to help.
Garda Brendan returned to St. Pius X BNS for the latest installment of crime scene investigating with our 5th classes. As part of our science week festivities, the boys looked at the science behind solving crimes, looking at the importance of fingerprints and DNA in crime solving. Thanks again to our community Garda, Brendan, for coming in and doing the …
