Congratulations to our quiz team of Seán, Michael, Alison & Clodagh who came in 1st place in the Portarlington District Credit Union Quiz. They now progress to the next stage. 🥇👏

Well done to our 6th Class quiz team who placed 3rd in the Cumann na mBunscol Quiz last night. It was a great achievement as schools from all over the county competed.

6th Class pupils travelled to Portlaoise College yesterday for a volleyball competition. Well done to all, but in particular to our mixed team who qualified for the national finals in Limerick next week. Thank you Mr Walsh for coaching the teams. More photos on the website.

A lovely morning was had by all at our Couch to 2K Family Fun Run. We were blessed with nice weather & thank you to our wonderful Parents' Association for providing refreshments to the large crowd in attendance. More photos on the website rathns.ie Laois Sports LSP

We celebrated WorldBookDayIE in Rath N.S. today. The children dressed up as characters from their favourite books. More photos on the school website rathns.ie

Bhí tráth na gceist againn inniu le Rang 5 agus Rang 6. Tá an scoil go léir ag ceiliúradh Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia i rith na seachtaine. Tá muid ag tnúth go mór leis ár Lá Glas amárach.

Members of our Student Council joined us at last night's board of management meeting. They spoke to the board about their role in the school and some of their plans for the remainder of the school year. Our board members were very impressed! CPSMA

Past pupils Claire, Aoibhe & Claire visited our school last week with the Lulu Carroll Cup. All three were members of the victorious St. Conleth's team that won the 2024 Laois Senior Championship. Many of our girls proudly wore their club colours on the day. Laois LGFA St Conleths LGFC

Congratulations to our Chess Club Champion, Tommy Bergin in 5th Class. Thank you to Ms O'Connell for organising and facilitating. ♟️

Our outdoor classroom has been busy in recent days with classes making the most of the lovely weather. Tá an samhradh ag teacht🤞☀️

Many thanks to Ronan & Aran for calling in to visit Dan & his class. Ronan also spoke to our hurling team ahead of their big game on Friday. As Tipperary captain, the lads wished him well for his big game at the weekend also! LaoisSchoolsGAA

Junior Infants, Senior Infants & 1st Class travelled to The Woodstack Cafe in Moore Abbey to complete an orienteering trail. The pizza & sunshine were an added bonus🍕☀️ A great day was had by all. More photos on the website.

Congratulations to our Senior Boys team who claimed the gold medal in the team event today at the LaoisSchoolsGAA annual cross country event. A wonderful achievement👏🥇

Our summer lunchtime football leagues commenced yesterday. Pupils from Rang 1 through to Rang 6 are taking part in our Junior & Senior leagues. A great few weeks of fun and competition awaits🏐 LaoisSchoolsGAA Courtwood GAA

Congratulations to a selection of our 4th & 5th Class boys who won the inaugural Parish Football Blitz today. Thank you to Fr Dooley for sponsoring the cup. Courtwood GAA Portarlington and Emo Parish LaoisSchoolsGAA

We celebrated our second annual 'Music Day' yesterday. Many thanks to all our wonderful tutors from Music Generation Laois for making it all happen and for providing our pupils with such great opportunities. More photos to follow on the school website.

Congratulations to the girls and boys in 2nd Class who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday last in The Sacred Heart Church, Rath. There are more photos on the school website from what was a brilliant day. Portarlington and Emo Parish K&L Diocese Ireland

Yesterday, we celebrated 'International Day'. In recent months, staff from our school have been collaborating with other local schools on a project titled 'Our School, Our Community'. International Day was one of the key actions. More photos on the website. Teaching Council

5th & 6th Class cycled along the beautiful Barrow Blueway as far as Monasterevin today. We are so lucky to have this amenity on our doorstep. A well earned break was had at Fisherstown🍦. There are more photos on the school website rathns.ie

Our annual duathlon event took place yesterday. Many thanks to Ms Phelan for organising and all our parent volunteers for making it possible to host safely once again. A great day was had by all. There are more photos on the website🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️🍦🌞 rathns.ie