Category Archives: Blog

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2021

Seachtain na Gaeilge is an international Irish language festival with Energia and is the biggest celebration of our native language and culture that takes place in Ireland and many other countries every year. As we celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge this year under very different circumstances, we remember and celebrate all that makes us Irish –… Read More »

It’s World Book Day!

Today is World Book Day and this year’s theme is ‘share a story’. World Book Day is one of the highlights of the National Literacy Trust and exposes children to the celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading. Reading for pleasure is at the heart of World Book Day. We know that… Read More »

Irish Workshop for Parents

As seachtain na gaeilge quickly approaches, please find attached information regarding a workshop for Kilkenny primary school parents who would like to introduce more Irish at home. The workshop will be suitable for complete beginners and will free of charge. All parents are invited to participate and anyone interested can email directly to book their… Read More »

Water Safety

We’ve been living in very different times recently and school has looked a little different too. Students have been seeing less of their friends and learning a lot more online. We all want to get back to normal as soon as we can but until then it looks like we will be spending more time… Read More »

World Book Day

This Thursday, 4th March, marks ‘World Book Day’ and as with tradition here at Piltown N.S., we will celebrate the occasion. The main aim of the day is to encourage children to explore the pleasure of books and reading. As part of our celebrations, children from all classes have the option of dressing up as… Read More »

Returning to School for Junior Infants to 2nd Class Pupils

The boys and girls from Junior Infants to second class will return to the school setting from Monday 1st March. Here is a short video with some useful information and advice. Returning to School Advice We look forward to seeing everybody on Monday next.

Piltown N.S. Admissions Notice

Piltown N.S. are now welcoming applications for admissions to Piltown N.S. for the school year 2021/2022. Please find below a copy of the Admissions Notice and Admissions Application Form. A copy of the Admissions Policy can be found under the ‘School Policy’ section of the school website. Admissions Notice 2021 Enrolment Application Form

Merry Christmas….everyone!

Our classes have all worked very hard this year to compensate for the fact that parents were unable to be present onsite for our class Christmas plays this year. Each class has put together ‘a little something special’ and the combination of all the classes great work is what we hope will be a special… Read More »

Congratulations to Max Doyle

Congratulations to Max Doyle on his fabulous entry for the Lion’s Club ‘Peace on Earth’ competition this year. Due to Covid times, his award was presented by his teacher, Mr. Lonergan, instead of the usual presentations in the Nano Nagle Centre in Carrick-on-Suir.