Coldwood National School
 
Phone: 091 84 63 73                        Email: fuarchoill@eircom.net
 
 
  • Mass of Thanksgiving - Friday 12th June - Archbishop visits Coldwood School 

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    Coldwood National School Extension 
    Coldwood National School has recently completed the building of a beautiful new extension which includes two new classrooms, a P.E. hall, two offices, two learning support rooms and a staff room. 

    In addition, a much needed car park and drop-off/pick-up area was developed at the side of the school. This makes it safer for pupils and parents to access the school. 

    There was a Mass of Thanksgiving in the new hall on Friday June 12th 2009, which was concelebrated by Archbishop Michael Neary and Canon Tony King and music was provided by the school choir. 

     Parents, past pupils, teaching colleagues and friends of Coldwood NS then joined in an afternoon of entertainment and reminiscing. 

    To mark the official opening, a ribbon was cut by Mr Peter Jennings, the most senior past pupil of Coldwood NS.  

    While guests enjoyed refreshments in the sun, they were entertained by the Army Band kindly organised by Commandant Mary Carroll, a parent in the school. 
    Some children from the senior classes gave a musical recital, and other classes performed some dancing routines. 
    The Principal, Mr Tom Coffey expressed his gratitude to all who helped to bring this day about. 
     

  • Our School Year 2008 - 2009
  • The Blessing of our new extension was the highlight of a very productive and happy school year for Coldwood NS. The children from third class to sixth have recently had an exciting trip to the Ocean Volvo Race Village in Galway, where they spoke with ground crew from the Green Dragon, visited the Puma yacht and saw a film of what the race is all about. 

    • The Junior and Senior Infants enjoyed a sunny day in Turoe Pet Farm where they had fun feeding the animals and enjoyed the wonderful facilities.  
     First and Second Classes travelled to Brigit’s Garden, Moycullen in mid-June for a hands-on day of exploring and activity. 
    On the sporting front, the Senior Girls took part in the 9-a-side Camogie tournament and thoroughly enjoyed their matches, despite occasional muddy pitches. The senior boys played in the 11-a-side hurling tournament and performed very strongly 

    Other activities included:  

    • Concert by children’s singer/songwriter Tom Chapin in The Black Box attended by  1st,2nd and 3rd classes 
    • 4th,5th and 6th classes attended the Presentation Musical “Oliver Twist” in December 
    • Visit to The Christmas Show in the Town Hall, Galway by the Infant classes 
    • Christmas Mass and Carols in our new Hall followed by a party for all the children 
    • Field trip to Coole Park with Gordon Darcy for 4th, 5th and 6th classes in February 
    • Science Day at Atlantaquaria, Salthill for 4th,5th and 6th classes 
    • “Teddy Bears Hospital” in UCHG organised by medical students for Junior and Senior Infants 
    • Swimming programme in Kilcornan pool for 4th, 5th and 6th classes 
    • Book  Fair for Book week in March 
    • Participation in Art, Athletic and Quiz competitions 
    • Visit by Gardaí to talk about their work and  about safety awareness to the whole school 

      • First Confession, Communion and Confirmation programmes for 2nd and 6th classes. 
       
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