FÁILTE GO DTÍ ÁR SUÍOMH IDIRLÍON!
Welcome to the school website of Scoil San Nioclás, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny.
Scoil San Nioclás is located in the picturesque village of Windgap in the south of Kilkenny, approximately eight kilometers south of Callan. The only school in the parish of Windgap, Scoil San Nioclás currently has a staff of seven teachers (4 mainstream, 1 special class teacher, 1 learning support and 1 resource teacher) and three special needs assistants. Built in 1963, the school was extended in 1975 to cater for the amalgamation of Kilmacoliver NS, Tullahought. A special education class (ASD) was added in 2008.
Mission Statement
The Board of Management of Scoil San Nioclás is committed to providing quality learning opportunities that enable all pupils to reach their full potential within safe, supportive and disciplined learning environments.
The Very Rev Fr.Flavin R.I.P1950=2018
Former PP of Windgap & PP of Dunamaggin.
The parishioners of Windgap and Dunnamaggin are mourning the death of Fr. Nicholas Flavin P.P. The former principal of St. Kieran's College, will be sadly missed. He touched the lives of so many people. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas sioraí dá anam dílis.
Scoil San Nioclás is part of the Health Promoting Schools Initiative!
The Health Promoting Schools (HPS) team for Scoil San Nioclás, is led by Mrs. Caldwell and was established in 2017.
It consists of staff, parent & student representatives.
Awarding of the Health Promoting Flag March 2018
The school have been officially recognised as a Health Promoting School and have received a HPS flag.
It consists of staff, parent & student representatives.
Awarding of the Health Promoting Flag March 2018
The school have been officially recognised as a Health Promoting School and have received a HPS flag.
- Everyone in the school setting is valued
- Self-esteem is fostered
- Fairness and tolerance are evident
- People experiencing difficulties are supported
- Communication is open and transparent
- Effort is recognised
- Uniqueness and difference are respected
- Conflict is handled constructively
- Initiative and creativity are encouraged
- Social, moral and civic values are promoted
- Students’ emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing is promoted.
Harvesting our school garden provides a healthy lunch for all!
As part of our Health Promoting School action plan. Scoil San Nioclás focused on healthy eating.
Eating well is important for all of us. In the short-term, it can help us to feel good, look our best and stay at a healthy weight. And in the long-term, a healthy, balanced diet can reduce our risk of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. But what exactly is a healthy, balanced diet?
In simple terms, to eat a balanced diet you need to combine several different types of foods - from each of the main food groups - in the right amounts so your body gets all the nutrients it needs while maintaining a healthy weight. This means you should eat:
Eating well is important for all of us. In the short-term, it can help us to feel good, look our best and stay at a healthy weight. And in the long-term, a healthy, balanced diet can reduce our risk of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. But what exactly is a healthy, balanced diet?
In simple terms, to eat a balanced diet you need to combine several different types of foods - from each of the main food groups - in the right amounts so your body gets all the nutrients it needs while maintaining a healthy weight. This means you should eat:
- Plenty of bread, rice potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods
- Plenty of fruit and vegetables
- Some milk, cheese and yoghurt
- Some meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein, and
- Just a small amount of foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar
Scoil San Nioclás promotes healthy eating by growing organic vegetables in our vegetable garden!
Our 10@10 for promoting exercise in primary schools!
Welcome back to school, Scoil San Nioclás, September 2016!
3rd-6th class School trip to Dublin Zoo!
3rd,4th,5th &6th Class go on a school tour to Hook Head Lighthouse and Dunbrody!
Lá an Fhorógra Dé Máirt, an 15 Márta 2016.
Proclamation Day Event will take place in the grounds of Scoil San Nioclás,
Tuesday 15th March at 12pm. All are welcome.
Tuesday 15th March at 12pm. All are welcome.
Happy Mother's Day to all our mams.
Scoil San Nioclás were busy making something nice for them!
Congratulations to all the students of Scoil San Nioclás who took part in this year's 'CBOI Peace Proms' in Cillín Hill, last night. It was an amazing performance by all the school children, who were ably led by their music mentors, Mrs. Malone and Mrs Caldwell. The children were given a great reception by parents and friends attending the show.
Lá an Fhorógra Dé Máirt, an 15 Márta 2016.
Glacfaidh gach réamhscoil, bunscoil, iar-bhunscoil, agus institiúid ardoideachais agus bhreisoideachais páirt i Lá an Fhorógra 2016 Dé Máirt, an 15 Márta. Tá sár-iarracht déanta ag scoileanna ar fud na tíre chun clár suntasach oideachasúil a chruthú leis an lá a chomóradh.
All pre-schools, primary and post-primary schools, and further and higher education institutions will take part in Proclamation Day 2016 on Tuesday, March 15. Across the country, immense effort has been made by schools to create a programme for the day that is significant, educational and commemorative.
All pre-schools, primary and post-primary schools, and further and higher education institutions will take part in Proclamation Day 2016 on Tuesday, March 15. Across the country, immense effort has been made by schools to create a programme for the day that is significant, educational and commemorative.
Confirmation 2016
Congratulations to 5th & 6th Class who made their confirmation on Sunday,14/2/2016 in St. Nicholas' Church, Windgap. The mass was celebrated by Bishop Freeman, Diocese of Ossory and Fr. Farrell, PP Windgap. Bishop Freeman complimented the students and their teacher, Mrs O'Shea on their excellent preparation, and the beautiful singing by the school choir led by Mrs. Malone. More photos to follow.
Scoil San Nioclás will celebrate 'Grandparents Day,' on Wednesday 16/02/2016 at 1pm, in St.Nicholas' Parish Church.
Please note the change of venue!
Lighthouses of Ireland.
A project by 3rd & 4th Class.
Headlands are very dangerous for ships. Lighthouses are usually built on headlands to warn passing ships with their flashing light.
Each person from 3rd and 4th Class chose an actual lighthouse from the Irish Coastline. Using photos of the real lighthouse, we made our lighthouse out of clay and then painted it in its actual colours. Finally, each of us used an electrical circuit to light up our lighthouse. We hope you enjoy these three short videos about our project.
Each person from 3rd and 4th Class chose an actual lighthouse from the Irish Coastline. Using photos of the real lighthouse, we made our lighthouse out of clay and then painted it in its actual colours. Finally, each of us used an electrical circuit to light up our lighthouse. We hope you enjoy these three short videos about our project.
Scoil San Nioclás promotes 'Healthy Lunchboxes Campaign'.
Scoil San Nioclás promotes healthy lunchboxes! Good food habits set early in childhood can last a lifetime. Lunches provide around one third of our daily nutritional needs, so it’s important to put some thought and planning into them. Please click here for more information and tips on how to prepare a healthy lunchbox.
Upload photos of your healthy lunchboxes here and win a chance for Kathryn Thomas to visit your school!
Upload photos of your healthy lunchboxes here and win a chance for Kathryn Thomas to visit your school!
The Peace Proms 2016
Venue: The Hub, Cillín Hill, Kilkenny
Date: 5th & 6th March 2016
The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI) was established in 1995 as a peace initiative and is composed of over 100 exceptionally talented young musicians from all over Ireland – north and south. Over the past 20 years, the CBOI has played an important role in building and nurturing vital cross border and cross community relations.
The CBOI also plays a vital role in enhancing Music and Arts Education in Ireland and beyond through their Peace Proms program. Peace Proms is a choral education program which impacts 20,000 primary school children in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This programme is recognised as Ireland’s most valuable Arts Education initiative.
Scoil San Nioclás are proud to be a part of The Peace Proms 2016.
Mrs. Malone has sourced some videos (see below), to help the children participating, to practice at home.Scoil San Nioclás will be performing on the 5th March at 8pm.
To purchase tickets please go to www.peaceproms.com
Scoil San Nioclás held a Christmas Carol Service in Windgap Parish Church on 18/12/2015.
The presentation of cheques for a very successful fundraiser in aid of Scoil San Nioclás & The Homecare Team.
A very successful Tractor Run was held by The Parents Association of Scoil San Nioclás to honour the memory of Mr John Smyth RIP. Over 220 tractors were entered, which was an amazing amount and reflected on just how highly regarded John Smyth was in the community. Entries came from both inside the parish and neighbouring counties as well. There was great excitement and all the children were able to participate either by riding on their parents' tractors or attending activities in the parish hall and Killamery. There was a huge amount of hard work and effort put in by the Parents Association and many others, in organising the actual tractor run, and the auction and raffle of farm goods and produce which was held outside the Auld House in Killamery. €10,000 was the total amount raised and that was split equally between Scoil San Nioclás and The Home Care Team. Mr Ian Wilson, Director of The Home Care Team received the cheque from The Parents Association. Jean Smyth and her family were also present.
Graduation Day for 6th Class 2015
It was a very memorable and emotional day in Scoil San Nioclás, as we bid farewell to our 6th Class students. Many thanks to Pauline O'Shea of 2Nice2Slice
for the beautifully detailed graduation cake shown below.
We wish all of 6th Class the best of luck and wish them well in their future endeavours.
It was a very memorable and emotional day in Scoil San Nioclás, as we bid farewell to our 6th Class students. Many thanks to Pauline O'Shea of 2Nice2Slice
for the beautifully detailed graduation cake shown below.
We wish all of 6th Class the best of luck and wish them well in their future endeavours.
Fr. Flavin's 40th Jubilee celebrations
in Scoil San Nioclás, and a fond farewell.
in Scoil San Nioclás, and a fond farewell.
The students and staff of Scoil San Nioclás gathered together on Wednesday 17th June, to celebrate Fr.Flavin's jubilee, having been ordained a priest in 1975. The students watched a short presentation about Fr.Flavin's life and his interests and had a Q&A session with Fr.Flavin P.P about his life and times. The students were delighted to hear all about Fr.Flavin's experiences and they finished with a presentation of gifts, which included a portrait sketch, a booklet of writings by the students about their parish priest and a beautiful hand- crafted framed collage by 3rd and 4th class.
County Champions!
Scoil San Nioclás are the 2015 Allianz, Top Oil Cumann na mBunscoil Roinn “E” Champions after an exciting final against Galmoy in Nowlan Park yesterday, The final score was 4-8 to 2-2. A special thanks to their bainisteoirs Simon Brophy,Jimmy Purcell agus múinteoir Brian O'Halloran.
Comhgairdeas le Killian Enright, Sean Barron, Sean Purcell, Adam O Shea, Eoin O' Brien, Blade O' Gorman, Sonate Jackson, Niall O' Brien, Jack Doyle, Mark McCoy captain, Zac Kennedy, Killian Doyle, Karl McCoy, Shane Houlihan, Eoin Freaney, Cian Horgan, Cliodhna O' Shea, James Purcell, Jack O' Shea, Kyle O' Callaghan, Liam Conalty.
Comhgairdeas le Killian Enright, Sean Barron, Sean Purcell, Adam O Shea, Eoin O' Brien, Blade O' Gorman, Sonate Jackson, Niall O' Brien, Jack Doyle, Mark McCoy captain, Zac Kennedy, Killian Doyle, Karl McCoy, Shane Houlihan, Eoin Freaney, Cian Horgan, Cliodhna O' Shea, James Purcell, Jack O' Shea, Kyle O' Callaghan, Liam Conalty.
Cumann Na mBunscoileanna, Cill Chainnigh.
'County Final'
'County Final'
Scoil San Nioclás will play against Galmoy in the county final of the Cumann na mBunscol.
They are pictured here with their múinteoirs Ms.Smith and Mr.O'Halloran,(coach).
The final takes place this Wednesday, the 27th May in Nowlan Park at 5pm.
Staff and students of Scoil San Nioclás wish the team all the best and encourage everyone to show their support for them in Nowlan Park.
They are pictured here with their múinteoirs Ms.Smith and Mr.O'Halloran,(coach).
The final takes place this Wednesday, the 27th May in Nowlan Park at 5pm.
Staff and students of Scoil San Nioclás wish the team all the best and encourage everyone to show their support for them in Nowlan Park.
Official opening of Scoil San Nioclás' extension & playground- May 10th 2015
Fr. Flavin P.P celebrated the mass for the official opening of our school extension and community playground on Sunday, 10th May 2015. After the ribbon was cut, the students of Scoil San Nioclás released red and white balloons, to commemorate the opening. A big thank you to the Board of Management, the Parents Association, parents, parish volunteers, and our students for making Sunday such a memorable day!
Fr. Flavin P.P celebrated the mass for the official opening of our school extension and community playground on Sunday, 10th May 2015. After the ribbon was cut, the students of Scoil San Nioclás released red and white balloons, to commemorate the opening. A big thank you to the Board of Management, the Parents Association, parents, parish volunteers, and our students for making Sunday such a memorable day!
Comhghairdeas le Seán Barron a bhuaigh scoláireacht ó Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Chill Chainnigh chun dul go dtí Coláiste na Rinne, Rinn Ó gCuanach i bPort Láirge . Bunaíodh tráchtais scoláireachtaí i gcuimhne ar Thomás De Bhaldraithe , iar- Oifigeach na Gaeilge.
In an effort to promote the Irish language, Kilkenny GAA sponsored six scholarships to the Gaeltacht this summer. Congrats to Seán Barron, 6th Class, who won a scholarship to Ring, Co.Waterford.
In an effort to promote the Irish language, Kilkenny GAA sponsored six scholarships to the Gaeltacht this summer. Congrats to Seán Barron, 6th Class, who won a scholarship to Ring, Co.Waterford.
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