Pairic Clerkin, the CEO of the Irish Primary Principals Network has released a video for parents. It is a short, reassuring clip that I hope offers support to you all.
Month: April 2020
Podcasts for Kids
Check out our Padlet for Podcast suggestions that come highly recommended.
For all our curious minds out there, the “But Why?” Podcast invites you to submit your curious questions for answering! If you ever wondered “How do we fall asleep?”, or “Do skunks like their own smell?” then check this podcast out!

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/474377890/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kids?t=1588139095483
Happy Birthday 🥳

Happy Birthday Amy! Andy has a special message for you!
Active HOME Week
National ‘Active SCHOOL Week’ takes place every April and is a really enjoyable part of the school year for many children.
This year, because of COVID-19, it is not possible for this to go ahead so we are inviting you to participate in the ‘Active HOME Week‘ challenge instead.
Click on this link to access the challenge charts

Birthdays 🎂
Happy birthday to George, Bobby and Mia!


New Admissions Policy
Dear Parents,
The DES has issued new arrangements in relation to Admissions for schools. These were outlined in Circular 0007_2020 which can be viewed by clicking the link.
In accordance with this circular, St.Mary’s NS Board of Management have requested parents view these changes and should you have any comments or queries with it’s details please can these be made known to Kathy McGeeney through; principal.stmarysnsbagenalstown@gmail.com before Wednesday 29th April 2020.
The new Admissions Policy can be accessed through our Policies Page on this website.
Your attention to this notice is much appreciated.
Your sincerly,
Kathy McGeeney
Minecraft and more!
Our SNA’s have been thinking of all our students. They know you all better than you think! Check out our Padlet page where teachers and our SNA’s have been adding educational and really fun activities for you all to to try out!
Happy Birthday 🥳


The below quiz was added a little while ago. A huge congratulations to Andre who got every single team correctly! Check out the comments below for all the answers!!!!
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A little puzzle for all our rugby fans…and we know there are many!
It’s fun for all the family! Comment below with your answers. How many can you get?
Answers will be posted on Friday 1st May.

Competition winners!
Congratulations to Kyle, Zoe, Nicole, Robyn, Heidi and Sophia. All entries to the competition were fantastic. It was a very difficult decision for our independent judges to make. A huge thanks to everyone who took part. Below is a selection of photos from the competition winning entries.