News | Rushall NS

10-Jun-2025

Rounders Cumann na mBunscol 2025

There were three different pools, A, B, and C with three teams on each pool. We were in pool A, along with Emo and Graiguecullen, pool B had Camross, Clonaslee and Holy Family A, and pool C had The Rock, Newtown and Holy Family B.

09-Jun-2025

A Day of Adventure with Historian Anthony Galvin

On 9th June, the Junior Room was treated to a visit from the brilliant Historian Anthony Galvin. Dressed in full pirate attire, he whisked the children away on a captivating journey through tales of piracy and treacherous Arctic expeditions.

23-May-2025

3rd and 4th Class Shine at VEX IQ Laois Robotics Finals

The final competitive VEX IQ Robotics Finals for Laois this academic year unfolded on Wednesday, May 21st, filled with the sounds of cheering teams, competing robots, and exciting award presentations. Fourteen teams from Laois primary schools gathere

14-May-2025

Celebrating Our Green Schools Award in Kilkenny

What an exciting day we had at the Green Schools Award ceremony in Kilkenny! We were over the moon to hear that our application for the 7th Green Flag award had been successful. It’s a fantastic occasion to celebrate all the hard work and learning th

13-May-2025

First Holy Communion - 11.05.2025

Last Sunday marked a truly special day for our Second Class pupils and their families as they celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. I extend my warmest congratulations to each child. It was wonderful to come together as a school and paris

06-Apr-2025

2nd in the VEX All Ireland Competition!

After qualifying for the All Ireland Competition held in Cork, we were absolutely delighted with how the day unfolded for our team. It was a well-organised event, buzzing with energy, and while it was quick-paced and busy, the tension made it all the

14-Mar-2025

2nd in the WORLD - Times Tables Rockstars Competition

We are absolutely delighted to share some fantastic news with you all! Rushall National School has achieved an incredible milestone by coming 2nd in the WORLD - Times Tables Rockstars Competition for the second consecutive year. This achievement plac

12-Mar-2025

Engineering and Wind Energy Workshop

On Wednesday, the 12th of March, we were thrilled to welcome Criodán from Midlands Science to our school for an engaging workshop focused on engineering and wind energy.

05-Mar-2025

Green Schools - Energy Workshop - 5th & 6th Class

On Wednesday, 5th March, Robert Nelson from Green Schools invited our 5th and 6th classes down to Carlow for an engaging Energy Workshop. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to learn about the importance of energy in our daily lives and h

05-Mar-2025

Pancake Tuesday 04/03/2025

On Pancake Tuesday, the pupils at Rushall NS had a fantastic time!

25-Feb-2025

GOAL - "Changemaker" Workshop

On Tuesday, the 25th of February, we were thrilled to host Aisling Halligan from GOAL at our school, who led a fantastic workshop for the Senior room centred around the theme of being a "Changemaker."

18-Feb-2025

Bee Bots in the Junior Room

07-Feb-2025

Exciting News from the LAOIS VEX Robotics Championship!

We are absolutely thrilled to share that our team of 5th and 6th class students has won an award on our very first outing at the LAOIS VEX Robotics Championship! Over the past few months, our dedicated team has been hard at work after school, buildin

06-Feb-2025

New Bottle Recycling Bin at Rushall NS!

From today, you might have noticed that we have a NEW bottle recycling bin located at the entrance of the school car park! The children are thrilled to have this initiative, which is managed by our dedicated green school teams. One team, in particula

03-Feb-2025

St Brigid's Day Crosses

Last Friday, the 31st of January, the senior room was buzzing with excitement as our students embarked on the age-old tradition of making St. Brigid's Crosses. Armed with nothing but rushes and a good dose of enthusiasm, the children really paid atte

19-Dec-2024

A Festive Night of Carol Singing at Rushall NS

Last Saturday, the 14th of December, we held a truly festive night of carol singing with the talented local Pike of Rushall Choir and our wonderful school children. The theme for the evening was “Love, Joy, Peace, and Hope,” encapsulating the spirit