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 …
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 …
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 …
The boys in Mr. Curtin’s 6th class paid a visit to Ms. Stewart on Friday to see their buddies. With the St. Pius X BNS Science week starting on Monday, the boys took the opportunity to get an early start on the week of experiments with some interesting constructions using match sticks and marshmallows. Strangely enough a lot of marshmallows …
Christian in Ms. Herity’s class was declared world champion over the mid term in the Banzai – Cup for Karate. Even though, Christian is only in 3rd class he has a number of European and now world championships won. Well done Christian
Another absolutely amazing ‘Show and Tell’ by Eunan in Ms. O’Neill’s Senior Infants. Eunan was so taken with Roald Dahl’s Revolting Recipes that he decided to try one himself. Eunan made his own Menu Board and a giant-sized illustrated recipe procedure! Then he got busy in the kitchen and whipped up a batch of Gumballs. Not so revolting after all. …
This year Mr. Réamonn has been taking the Mathletes Club to the classroom as part of a pilot scheme introduced for 4th classes. Instead of a small number of boys leaving their classroom to participate in this enrichment programme, the programme has moved to the classroom to provide inclusive enhanced learning experiences to all children in the class. The programme …
Liam in Ms. O Regan’s class presented his project on past U.S presidents while dressed as Abraham Lincoln to his class. Liam has been working hard in club with Ms Mooney creating this project all about his favourite past U.S presidents. He presented it brilliantly to his classmates just before the mid-term break. Liam has a Cian interest in American …
