The whole school took part in a jumbo Easter Egg Hunt today. Every nook and cranny was explored in search of Easter goodies.  

The boys and girls in Ms. McGuirk's room have been busy preparing for the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Today they created some very colourful Easter Eggs.

The St. Brigid’s NS school community enjoyed a fantastic evenings entertainment as families pitted their knowledge against each other. Congratulations to Robert, Francis, Joshua & Aoibhinn Dunne on winning the Family Fun Quiz. The evening was hosted by our MC Kevin Murphy, who also organised the 10 rounds of questions. Well done to Anne Marie, Jacinta and Eileen for organising this fundraising event. A special thank you to all our wonderful families who came along to support on the night.

Bishop Leo O'Reilly celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation with the 6th class boys and girls on Sunday 22nd March 2015. If you have pictures of the confirmation and would like to share them please e-mail to redhillsns@gmail.com and we will add them to the post.

Minutes after the partial eclipse we received a very special visit from Bishop Leo O'Reilly in advance of Confirmation on Sunday. In the senior room he focused on the importance of exercising the gifts of right judgement and courage. After, he visited the other classes in the school. During his tour Bishop Leo observed 1st & 2nd class during Power Hour and he was highly impressed.    

We had front row seats for the partial solar eclipse which was visible at 9.30am to people across Europe, Northern Africa, parts of Asia and the Middle East. Below is the view from the classrooms of St. Brigid's NS. What is a Solar Eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the moon's orbit of Earth positions it directly in between us and the sun, causing the moon to temporarily block out some of the sun's light. Places on Earth that fall within the moving path of the moon's umbra — the central part of its shadow — can briefly see a total eclipse, in which the moon blocks out the en...

Only a week to go to our Easter Family Fun Quiz. Quiz begins at 7.30 pm sharp. €20 per family. Trophy for the winning team. Refreshments provided. Spot prizes throughout the night. Also, raffle for the Easter baskets and Hamper. Tickets for the raffle are on sale in each classroom and tickets for the hamper can be bought in the office or on the door on Thursday night, all tickets only €1 each. Looking forward to seeing you all there.      

Best wishes to 6th class who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Belturbet on Sunday 22/03/2015