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Email: office@stanthonysmayo.ie
Accounts: accounts@stanthonysmayo.ie
Humbert Way, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Roll No: 19248R
Phone: 094-9022661 Charity Reg no: 20140519

Our School Blog
We love to keep you up-to-date with all our news. So, check back here often!


Saint Brigid's Day.
Senior D enjoyed making St. Brigid's crosses to celebrate Lá Fhéile Bríde and composted the remaining rushes.
karenmcguiredrummi
2 days ago1 min read


Badminton
This term as part of our commitment to healthy bodies-healthy minds the pupils are learning the skills of badminton.
Ross Higgins
4 days ago1 min read


National Lego Day 2026
To celebrate National Lego day all the pupils got the chance to be as creative as they could making anything out of Lego. A great way to start the week.
Ross Higgins
5 days ago1 min read


Thank you Laura.
Laura Bullard parent from the school initiated a school fundraiser before Christmas. Laura has supported the school in so many ways over the years and so eager to help in any way she can. With much appreciation and thanks from The Management, Staff and Students of St. Anthonys school.
karenmcguiredrummi
5 days ago1 min read


Artic Animals.
This month Primary 3 have been exploring the wonderful world of Winter & Artic Animals. Through sensory activities, stories, art, music & our new poem I'm a little Penguin, the children have been learning about animals such as polar bears, Penguins, Artic foxes & snowy owls.
karenmcguiredrummi
Jan 221 min read


Artist James Rizzi’s work .
Senior C art inspired by artist James Rizzi’s work.
karenmcguiredrummi
Jan 201 min read


Hello Winter .
Primary 1 painted winter skies and made snowmen in art this week .
karenmcguiredrummi
Jan 161 min read


Happy new year 2026.
Happy new-year from all staff and pupils in primary 2.
karenmcguiredrummi
Jan 161 min read


It's Winter .
Senior A Winter robins and polar bears .
karenmcguiredrummi
Jan 161 min read
Health Related Fitness
Senior F are looking to improve their strength and fitness. They have started their gym sessions in Lough Lannagh Leisure Centre.
Ross Higgins
Jan 161 min read


Thanks to Penneys
What can we say?! Thank you to our local Penneys, Castlebar for an amazing donation. The pupils and staff of St. Anthony’s are overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of you all and our community. Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you 🎄🎅✨🙏
Ross Higgins
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Christmas
Wishing all our friends and families a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year from the pupils and staff of Senior B 🎄🎄
karenmcguiredrummi
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the pupils and staff in primary 1.
karenmcguiredrummi
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Christmas decorations.
Senior C have been very busy this week making Christmas decorations 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
karenmcguiredrummi
Dec 12, 20251 min read


Balancing Act Toys.
Elaine from Balancing Act Toys visited St. Anthony’s School last Friday with some beautiful new resources for our Primary classes. The pupils are already enjoying their new toys and will have hours of fun with them! We are absolutely delighted and would like to extend a big thank you for thinking of us and taking the time to visit. ❤️🥰
karenmcguiredrummi
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Christmas 2025.
We wish all our pupils, staff and their families & friends a lovely Christmas and a very happy new year!🌲🎅
karenmcguiredrummi
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Tuckshop festive treat bags.🎄🎅
Busy elves at work! 🎄✨ Senior E making festive treat bags for the wonderful customers who've backed their tuckshop enterprise throughout the year. Thank you, Merci, Go Raibh Míle Maith agaibh
karenmcguiredrummi
Dec 6, 20251 min read


Advent
Senior D made some Advent wreaths to count down the weeks until christmas .
karenmcguiredrummi
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Christmas shoe box appeal
The pupils in St. Anthony’s school collected many shoeboxes for the Shoebox appeal. They were very excited to bring joy to other children around the world. Special thanks to Mia and Ava from Breaffy school who popped into school with two shoeboxes made with their own money. Well done to all ❤️✨🎁 Super effort everyone. ❤️
karenmcguiredrummi
Nov 27, 20251 min read


Trip to Balla sensory garden.
Primary 3 had a beautiful morning in Balla exploring the sensory garden, fun in the play ground and great competitive games of tennis!!
karenmcguiredrummi
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Our senses .
The theme for November in Primary 3 was ' Our senses'. The children explored different materials- rough, smooth, hard and soft. They completed beautiful selections of art using different textures. Designing their initials using variety of different fabrics & fibre. This was a big hit! Lovely work Primary 3!
karenmcguiredrummi
Nov 24, 20251 min read


In November we remember.
In November we remember. All pupils decorated a candle for their loved ones. We will continue to pray for these special people and keep them in our thoughts and prayers for the month of November .
karenmcguiredrummi
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Tile design workshop
The pupils got their tiles back which they made through the ‘Towards Inclusion’ programme with Davitt College students. They came back from the kiln and they look fabulous!
Ross Higgins
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Westport Garda Station visit
In Personal Health & Safety Senior F are learning about the law and the judicial system. Garda Padraig O’Connor gave the pupils a tour of the station and they had a fun and informative morning. Many thanks Padraig.
Ross Higgins
Nov 19, 20251 min read
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