News | Rushall NS

24-Jun-2026

Graduation 2026

On 19th June, Rushall NS came together to celebrate a very special milestone for two much-loved 6th class pupils, Abbie and Ellie. It was a truly wonderful occasion, full of warmth and laughter. Both classrooms gathered together to mark the day, and

17-Jun-2026

Annual School BBQ & Sports Day

On 17th June, Rushall NS held its eagerly anticipated annual BBQ and Sports Day, and it was a wonderful day from start to finish. Best of all, the sun stayed with us for the entire day, which made the occasion feel even more special.

15-Jun-2026

Senior Room School Tour to Castlecomer Discovery Park

We had a great day out at Castlecomer Discovery Park, and what a fantastic way to celebrate our senior room school tour! We left school early so that we could enjoy a full day of activities, and from the very start, everyone was excited to see what t

08-Jun-2026

Junior Room School Tour

On June 8th, the children from the Junior Room set off on their much-anticipated school tour to Playtown in Tullamore. Excitement filled the air from the moment the journey began, and the day proved to be a memorable experience for everyone involved.

12-May-2026

A Special First Holy Communion Celebration

On May 10th, Hannah and Éabha celebrated their First Holy Communion in Naomh Garadh’s Church, marking a truly special day for all involved. The occasion was shared joyfully by their parents, extended family, friends, and school friends, whose presenc

28-Apr-2026

A Creative Day with Paul Finch: Dream Catchers

On the 28th of April, we were delighted to welcome back Paul Finch from the Heritage in Schools Programme. Paul has always enjoyed working with the pupils in Rushall NS and his enthusiasm for working with our pupils is truly infectious.

24-Apr-2026

Re-turn Scheme Success

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news about the Re-turn Scheme! Thanks to the generous contributions from our school and local community, we have successfully collected enough funds to purchase a brand new set of goal posts for our pupils. Thi

27-Mar-2026

A Day of Science at Rushall NS

On March 27th, we had the pleasure of welcoming Enda from Midland Science to our school for an exciting day dedicated to exploring the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). The atmosphere was buzzing with enthusiasm as studen

07-Mar-2026

Exciting Start to Gymnastics at Our School!

We are thrilled to announce that our school has embarked on a five-week Gymnastics programme in partnership with School Fitness Ireland! Over the past two weeks, our students have been engaging in fun and dynamic sessions led by our two wonderful coa

16-Feb-2026

New 6th Class Hoodies

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Parents Association for providing the new hoodies for our 6th class students. This is always an exciting time for our pupils, as they receive their hoodies and wear them with pride. As you can see f

04-Feb-2026

Exciting Success at the Laois VEX Robotics Competition

We formed two teams: one comprised of 5th and 6th class students, and the other of 3rd and 4th class students. Initially, our aim was to provide the younger students with a gradual introduction to robotics, allowing them to learn the basics of buildi

17-Dec-2025

Local Fire Brigade Visit..

On Monday, our school had an exciting visit from the local fire brigade! The firemen arrived in their bright red fire truck, and the children could hardly contain their excitement. They came to teach us about fire safety, especially with Christmas ju

15-Dec-2025

Christmas Performance

Last week, our school held a wonderful Christmas performance that showcased the children’s incredible set dancing skills. Over the past six weeks, the talented Catherine Lalor has guided the students in perfecting their routines, and their hard work

05-Dec-2025

Heritage in Schools - Paul Finch Christmas Workshop

04-Nov-2025

A visit from Paul Finch, a Heritage in Schools Expert

On 5th November, our school had the pleasure of hosting Paul Finch, an artist and crafts person renowned for his expertise in traditional crafts. With a strong focus on sustainability and a deep appreciation for our natural environment, Paul brought

17-Oct-2025

Times Tables Rockstars

This week, we had the exciting opportunity to compete in the All Ireland Rocks competition. It was indeed a tough challenge, as we dedicated 60 minutes each day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to practice our times tables. The commitment from our