Thanks to Martha McKiernan for sourcing a swathe of new sliotars and footballs for the school. Each classroom was supplied with a set of sliotars and footballs. There will be no stopping us on the GAA pitch now with our new footballs and sliotars!
Welcome to St. Aidan’s National School, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
As we begin the 2025/26 school year, we are delighted to welcome Ms. Quirke to our staff. We are also thrilled to have ten wonderful Junior Infants starting their journey with us, bringing our enrolment to 78 pupils.
St. Aidan’s is a school where every person is a valued member of a happy, vibrant learning community. Tá gach dalta, tuismitheoir agus múinteoir lárnach i bpobal foghlama bríomhar agus cairdiúil anseo i Scoil Náisiúnta Aodáin.
In St. Aidan’s, we aim to provide a well-structured, caring and positive learning environment with plenty of fun and adventure along the way. Our highly dedicated and creative staff work hard to foster the holistic development of our pupils, supporting them to grow in confidence, curiosity and kindness.
We are hugely supported by our parent body, who constantly work in partnership with us, and our website highlights the many events and activities taking place across the school year.
I would like to wish each of our students the very best for the year ahead. There will inevitably be challenges, but with the right support we hope every child will flourish and enjoy a happy, successful school year.
Tá súil agam go mbainfidh sibh taitneamh as ár suíomh gréasáin agus go bhfeicfidh sibh bríomhar, dearfach agus spraíúil scoil anseo i mBunbhó.
Le gach dea-ghuí,
James Rudden
Principal
Child Safeguarding
The Board of Management’s annual review of the school’s Child Safeguarding Statement took place on October 17th 2024.
Our Child Safeguarding Statement can be found here under Policies.
The Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is James Rudden and the Deputy Designated Liaison Person (DDLP) is Juliana Doherty.
Seachtain na Gaeilge
It was a huge honour for our school when our President, Michael D. Higgins made a surprise visit to our Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations. Mrs. Maguire welcomed him to our school and invited him to join in the craic agus ceol. He even got an opportunity to meet St. Patrick himself!
Congratulations to Tamara Plunkett and Pauric McGovern on their very creative and realistic St. Patrick’s Day costumes. Well done to both of you!
Wednesday the 15th March marked a busy, fun. action-packed day for all of the pupils. our celebrations began with a fashion show, where the children modelled their fantastic St. Patrick’s Day costumes. It was a very difficult decision for the teachers to judge the best-dressed pupil in each classroom. Thank you to all the parents and pupils for their wonderful efforts.
There was dancing, singing, music and even a special treat – Bratach na hÉireann dessert! The day was rounded off with a Quiz (as Gaeilge). Congratulations to the winning team, The Tumbling Paddies!
Seachtain na Gaeilge is a wonderful celebration of our culture and heritage. We hope that all the pupils had a day to remember! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir!
Sr. Anna’s visit
Our Religious examiner, Sr. Anna, visited our school on the 1st February. She talked about God and how our pupils can share God’s love in their lives through their words and actions. Thank you Sister Anna for your guidance and support.
Operation Transformation 10 @ 10
To celebrate 10 years of Operation Transformation, Karl Henry invited all primary schools in Ireland to get moving for 10 minutes on of exercise at 10 am on the 10th February. We thought that this was a wonderful idea! Have a look at our action photos below…
Welcome Junior Infants!
We welcomed Leanne, Caoimhe, Fionnán and Jack to St. Aidan’s. Wouldn’t you agree that they’re a very happy bunch?!
Tour of Bawnboy Workhouse
As part of History – historical buildings in our local area, historian Oliver Brady gave us a guided tour of Bawnboy Workhouse. For the first time, the children got an opportunity to see inside the workhouse and the wonderful work undertaken by the Development Association.
Master Ciaran Maguire’s Visit
Former principal, Ciaran Maguire gave an informative talk on the changing face of schools in our locality from hedge schools to our modern-day schools. He also told the children about how much school life has changed. As you can see from the children’s faces, he had their undivided attention.
Cumann na mBunscol – Football
We had our first game on our lovely new pitch against Lacken N.S.
