Have a look at Daisy’s book
Story of a fat cat, dog, and Pegasus the button By Daisy McLoughlin Download Daisy’s book here.
Our Green School Committee
Hi Everyone, Our school is working towards our Marine Flag this year. We have already elected our Green School Committee! It is made up of reps from 3 rd, 4th,…
Today is the 10th anniversary of the opening of The Meadow
Dear Parents, Today is a very special day in our school. Today is the 10th anniversary of the opening of The Meadow classes here in Johnstown. The Meadow has three…
Life in lockdown book launch
‘Life in Lockdown’ contains the written work from all current school pupils. We are so proud of all our 396 authors their stories and experiences. read from our latest publication…
June Reminders
31st May 2021 Dear Parents, It is hard to believe that tomorrow starts the last month of another different and challenging year. I want to give a few reminders of…
Our Easter Artwork
Easter Artwork. Here is a snapshot of all the wonderful art around our school and in our classrooms at the moment. Easter is our theme and it is great to…
Supporting Daffodil Day
In Johnstown GNS we’re proud to be raising awareness for #Daffodil Day – Here’s what the girls have to say about it. #DaffodilDay2021 #IrishCancerSoc #Fundraising #Charity Staff and…
Seachtain na Gaeilge 1-17th March
Lá Ghlas Ag dul abhaile Play Dough Shamrocks☘️ Junior Infants & Senior infants And for the weekend that’s in it!! Haka as Gaeilge – 1st Class
Jackie McGovern RIP August 1965 – March 10th, 2020
Jackie McGovern RIP – August 1965 – March 10th, 2020 Today we remember our dear colleague, Jackie Mc Govern, who passed away on this day last year in tragic circumstances….
Literacy initiative ‘Ireland Reads’
As part of the literacy initiative ‘Ireland Reads’ – #SqueezeinaRead 25th Feb We’re very proud of all our girls.
Scéaltaí ó Rang a Sé
Féach ar na scéaltaí seo a scríobh rang a sé. Léigh iad agus bain taithneamh astu. The girls created these Book Creator books as Gaeilge based on their favourite Disney…
Cooking with Vanessa
As part of fun week, we’ve been cooking with Vanessa for both Students and Teachers. Blown away this morning by the Baking Talent of 3rd class pupils. Lots of enthusiasm…
Safer Internet Day! Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Our theme is: “Together for a better internet” making the internet a safer and better place for us all! You can download the poster here if you’d like to print…
Laundry Art Challenge
Featured Image by Amanda Mast. Our challenge to you this week was to create a piece of laundry art by using clothes! Arrange different items of clothing to create a…
Fun Week – #JerusalemaChallenge
For Fun Week – Mr. Gleeson has produced a video to help us learn the steps in the; #JerusalemaChallenge #JerusalemaChallenge #GardaJerusalema @goodcounselgns @algleeson83 #JerusalemaChallenge, #GardaJerusalema, #GoodcounselGNS Good Counsel Teachers…
Our Christmas Doors competition and our Contribution to St Vincent De Paul
Christmas doors and Recycling Christmas In this strange and difficult year, Christmas has is being celebrated by all of us in Johnstown Girls’ School creatively so,…
World Kindness Day
November 13th, 2020 World Kindness Day Dear Parents and Guardians, On World Kindness Day it is important that we remember to show kindness wherever and whenever we can. We are…
October Newsletter to Parents 2020
October 15th, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, We continue to be so grateful to all of you, for the continued co-operation in sustaining our school reopening plans. It is important…
Logistics Plan for School Return
18th August 2020 Dear Parents / Guardians, RE: Logistics Plan for School Return The BOM and the School Leadership Team have been working tirelessly to ensure a safe return to…
Physical Distancing and Safe School Attendance
August 12th 2020 Dear Parent / Guardian, RE: Physical Distancing and Safe School Attendance We continue to work on upgrading our procedures and routines within the school to ensure that…
Answers to Senior STEM Questions
1. This question has many right answers! 2. The water and oil will automatically separate even if they are put in the same container. There are 2 reasons for this: …
Answers to Junior STEM Quiz
1. Looking at the diagram from left to right the answers are: 2. Here are the answers to the 23 questions: a. The triangle at the top of the house…
‘STEM Stars of the Week’
Well done to all of the children for doing lots of great work during STEM week- we loved seeing photos and videos of your work. Each teacher has chosen two…