Mid Term Break
School will be closed for mid term break from 27 October to 31 October inclusively

Ready , Set , Go – Health and Fitness at Castlehackett N.S.
A major effort is being made currently to get all the pupils more active. Pocket planners to record the physical activity of the children have been circulated. It’s encouraging to see the progress in speed, strength and endurance that all the pupils are making. The signs are all there that this will be another very…
The Worms and the Scientist
Mr Malachy Naughton a retired local science teacher held a workshop on the topic of soil with the pupils on the 10th of September. During the session the children learned all about the importance of “the farmer’s best friend” aka the humble earthworm! The children were also actively involved in 5 soil experiments, a field…

A Musical Guest Visitor to Castlehackett N.S. !
Past pupil of Castlehackett N.S. and university student of music Ms Catherine McHugh returned to her Alma Mater on the 12th of September to enchant both staff and pupils alike with a medley of pieces on our new school piano! Catherine, who is a regular performer with Seán Keane and who scooped top awards at…