Newbridge Musical Society Colouring Competition

Well done to all the children who recently took part in the Colouring Competition which was held by Newbridge Musical Society.  The creativity and imagination that went into the entries was fantastic. There were three winners who each recieve tickets to the Beauty and the Beast Musical which is running from 8th April to 14th April in Newbridge College. Ben (Senior infants) Hugh (1st class) Lórcan (4th class) … [Read more...]

Community Games Handwriting Winners…

Well done to the children in 3rd and 4th class who recently entered the Community Games Handwriting Competition. The judges of the competition commended the children on their very high standard of handwriting. We had eight medal winners and we would like to say congratulations to each of them. The prizewinners were: 3rd Class - Amelia, Eve M, Shane and Iona 4th Class - Aoife, Lia, Damian and Inez … [Read more...]

Cartwheels Gymnastics Club – New term

An exciting new gymnastics club has come to Newbridge! Karen Mullen who has done Gymnastics with the children at NETNS has started up a club which has been running on Saturday mornings in the Halla Glas.  The second term of classes will commence on April 21st. Venue: Newbridge Educate Together National School Ages:    Junior 5-8 years and  Senior 9-12 years When:   Saturdays Junior 10 - 11am Senior 11.30- 12.30pm   Cost:   €65 for 10 weeks To register or … [Read more...]

Parent Training Events in Autism

Attached is information about upcoming training courses which are being held in Kildare Education Centre and other venues around the country.  Just click the following link for further information: Parent Training Events in Autism … [Read more...]

Kildare Arts Project

Kildare Arts Project is currently running workshops for children in Kildare town. The workshops offer children the opportunity to cover aspects of art including drawing, painting, 3D modelling and art history & appreciation. There will be day workshops running during the Easter holidays which are open to children of all ages. The workshops will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before and after Easter and will run from 10am to 2pm. Cost:€20 per session Further information … [Read more...]

Newbridge Musical Society Production of Beauty and the Beast

Newbridge musical Society are staging “Beauty and the Beast” this Easter in Newbridge College Theatre from Sunday 8th April with a matinee performance at 2.30pm, and then from Monday 9th April to Saturday 14th April with performances each night at 8pm. Set in a small French town, the musical’s heroine, Belle, must give up her freedom to save her father from a disgruntled Beast. Captured in the Beast’s castle, where he lives with the enchanted objects. Audiences will watch as Belle … [Read more...]

Bag Pack… Volunteers needed!!!

Dunnes Stores Bag Pack -Saturday, 28th April 9-6pm We need you to help raise much needed funds for the school.  This is only an hour out of your time, but means a HUGE amount to our school. Each class has a time allotted.  The aim is to have between 10-12 volunteers per hour. If you wish to put your name down, the roster for the Bag Pack is in Reception or text/ring Caroline Kennedy on 087 122 1610. Your class time slot may not suit you but you still wish to volunteer please … [Read more...]

Musical Theatre and Performance Workshops

Newbridge Library would like to invite people to Musical Theatre and Performance Workshops which will be held during the Easter break. Details below: Musical Theatre and Performance Workshops with Katie Carpenter April 2nd, 3rd and 4th 10.30am to 12.30pm Booking Essential as Places are Limited Phone: 045- 448353 A three-day course for children aged 7-12 combining all aspects of performing arts. The aim of these workshops is to encourage creativity while developing … [Read more...]

Open Evening – April 19th

The children, staff and Board of Management of Newbridge Educate Together National School would like to invite you to attend our Open Evening which will be hosted for the entire school community on Thursday 19th April at 7pm. We look forward to welcoming families and friends of NETNS to come and have a look around our school and see some of the fantastic work that goes on behind the scenes on a daily basis! Looking forward to seeing you all on 19th April. … [Read more...]

Author in our midst…

We are delighted to share with you some news about one of our parents. Hazel Gaynor, a senior infant parent has just had her novel "The Girl Who Came Home" published... Inspired by true events surrounding a group of Irish emigrants (The Addergoole Fourteen) who sailed on the maiden voyage of R.M.S Titanic, The Girl Who Came Home - A Titanic Novel is a new book by author Hazel Gaynor which has been published to coincide with the centenary of the Titanic disaster on 15th April. Carefully … [Read more...]