A busy few weeks here in Castlehackett with our pupils taking up chess in our school. Our children are really enjoying it. Chess is also good for problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, planning and improving math skills in a fun way.







A busy few weeks here in Castlehackett with our pupils taking up chess in our school. Our children are really enjoying it. Chess is also good for problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, planning and improving math skills in a fun way.








Today we continue our countdown to our open day on Feb 21st. We asked our Children for their 10 best things about Castlehackett National School….

Congratulations to the pupils who represented our school in the Swim Connacht Schools Championship. They posted brilliant times and this experience will stand to them…
Someone once said ‘A bad day of chess, is better than any good day at work’ (or in this case, school!) We’ll have to ask…

We made barometers today to compare air pressures ! Ask us what the weather will be like!

Congratulations to our pupils who completed their Santa Dash in aid of this great cause. We have a number of people in our school community…
Our fundraising 25 Card Drive will take place on 07 December 2014 at 7pm! Great prizes on the night. Spread the word!!