As part of the Green Schools’ Initiative the committee held a Jersey Day to raise money for a wormery. This coincided with their Waste Free Day, where everyone was encouraged (even the teachers!) to find a way to produce zero waste.
Welcome to St. Aidan’s National School, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
As we begin the 2026/27 school year, we are delighted to welcome our pupils and families back to St. Aidan’s National School. With 78 pupils in our school, we are proud of the warm, welcoming and close-knit school community we have here in Bawnboy.
St. Aidan’s is a school where every person is a valued member of a happy, vibrant and inclusive learning community. Tá gach dalta, tuismitheoir agus ball foirne lárnach i bpobal foghlama bríomhar, fáilteach agus cairdiúil anseo i Scoil Náisiúnta Aodáin.
We strive to provide a safe, caring, positive and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff are committed to the holistic development of our pupils, supporting their academic, social, emotional, spiritual and physical development while fostering confidence, creativity, curiosity, resilience and kindness.
Déanaimid ár ndícheall timpeallacht shábháilte, shona agus spreagúil a chruthú ina mbíonn deis ag gach páiste foghlaim, fás agus forbairt. Cuirimid béim ar mheas, cineáltas, muinín agus folláine i ngach gné de shaol na scoile.
As a Catholic school, we are guided by our Christian values while warmly welcoming and respecting children of all faiths and none. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage our pupils to develop respect for themselves, for others, for our environment and for the wider community.
We are extremely fortunate to have the support of our parents, Board of Management and wider local community. We believe that strong partnerships between home, school and community play an important role in helping every child to flourish.
Táimid an-bhródúil as ár scoil agus as an spiorad pobail atá againn anseo i mBunbhó. Oibrímid le chéile chun na deiseanna is fearr a thabhairt dár ndaltaí agus chun grá don fhoghlaim, don Ghaeilge agus dár gcultúr a chothú iontu.
At St. Aidan’s, we aim to prepare our pupils for their place in a modern and changing world while ensuring that their primary school years are filled with learning, friendship, opportunity, fun and happy memories.
Tá súil againn go mbainfidh sibh taitneamh as ár suíomh gréasáin agus go bhfaighidh sibh léargas ar an scoil bhríomhar, dhearfach agus fháilteach atá againn 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 and Child Protection procedures took place at the Board of Management meeting on 7th September 2026.
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.
As we begin another exciting school year at St. Aidan’s N.S., we would like to once again celebrate the official opening of our wonderful new school playground at the end of the last school year.
Our school community raised an incredible €20,817 towards the project. A few months on, we remain extremely grateful to everyone who donated, fundraised or supported the project in any way. Our sincere thanks to our pupils, parents, Board of Management, Parents’ Association, staff, local businesses, sponsors, volunteers and the wider community. Your generosity has created a lasting legacy for the children of St. Aidan’s.
A special thank you also to Mary Fitzpatrick for officially opening the playground, Gareth Maguire for joining us as our special guest and Fr. Seán Maguire for blessing the new playground.
We were delighted to have the occasion featured in The Anglo-Celt, with a wonderful article written by our past pupil Róisín McManus. We are also extremely grateful to Isabel Duggan Rofe for capturing the day so beautifully through her photographs.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this fantastic new facility possible for our pupils.
Science is Fun!
As part of the Science Curriculum, children made rain gauges and designed their own boats. They had great fun checking the rain gauge daily and testing the seaworthiness of their creations!
Tour of The Local Glass Plant
As part of SESE, pupils from 2nd – 4th Class visited the Glass Factory. We saw the journey of glass from the raw material of sand to the finished product. It was a wonderful opportunity to see the manufacture of glass bottles first-hand. Thanks to Fiachra, Michelle & Jim for arranging a wonderful educational trip.
Grandparents’ Day
As part of Catholic Schools’ Week, we hosted another special Grandparents’ Day. Thanks to all the grandparents who made this a special day in our school.
Easter Bonnet Fun
Our pupils had great fun designing Easter bonnets this week. Check out the photos and slideshow below from our milliners of the future!
Camogie Blitz
Our 5th & 6th Class girls travelled to Lacken on Tuesday last to compete in the Cumann na mBunscol camogie blitz. The girls gave it their all and the level of skill on show was very impressive! They played three games and had a great victory in the final match. The girls really enjoyed their day. Well done to all who took part.
Full Attendance Certificates 2017
Congratulations to Jack McGovern, Darragh Leech, Saoirse Brady and Caoímhe Gilroy who received certificates for their full attendance during the school year 2016/2017. Well done and keep up the super attendance!
Fred the Magician!
On The 15th April, Fred the Party Professor entertained the pupils with magic, juggling and playing his many instruments. We think he said that he could play 32 instruments! You can see from the photos that he had the children’s undivided attention. Thank you Fred!
Green Schools’ Initiative
The Green Schools’ Committee had a busy start to the summer term finalising all their initiatives for litter and waste. The compost was rotting nicely (Pong!!!) so now was the time to plant the seeds and use the compost as a rich fertiliser. Our little seeds had sprouted nicely and were ready to be transplanted into our school garden. The pupils, guided by the Green Schools’ Committee, had a busy afternoon planting their little seedlings. Strawberries! Lettuce! Rocket! Potatoes! We can’t wait until they’re ready to eat. Yummy!
