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Well done to our 6th class Robotics team who competed in the VEX IQ Robotics competition in Westmeath last week. We had an early start on Monday morning and the team of coders, drivers and loaders performed admirably on the day, narrowly missing out on a place at the Nationals in Cork. The judges were very impressed with our robot […]

This morning we presented a cheque to Marie McGuinness from the Sunflower Children’s’ Hospice for €750. (This included €446 from our Christmas Jumper Day in December and a contribution from the school and Parents’ Association). A big thanks to Breaffy National School and the Parents Association for supporting the Sunflower Children’s Hospice. Pictured at the cheque presentation: L-R . George […]

On Thursday the 22nd of February, both sixth classes along with Mr. Duggan and Mr.Shevlin went on a Confirmation Retreat to Knock Shrine. The pupils learned more about The Holy Spirit along with the history of Knock village and the shrine itself. We enjoyed a trip to the basilica and the museum. A very informative and fun day was had […]

The very best of luck to our 6th class robotics team who are heading to Westmeath on Monday 26th January to compete in the VEX IQ regional robotics tournament. Our team members are Oisin, Ray, Sava, Deividas, Amy, Mollie, Harry, Reuben and Tommy. The team comprises of drivers, loaders and coders and they have been working extremely hard for the […]

Mr Minogue’s & Mr Scott’s Class treated us their beautiful interpretation of the Christmas Nativity in St Aloysius’ Church Breaffy. They were suppprted by Ms Nestor and Ms Gallen who provided the accompaniment at rehearsals and on the night. It put our hearts and thoughts very central to the Christmas Story Well done all !  

We had a very informative staff training from Paul Dorian from Dorian Training today. This is our second CPD with Paul this year.

Our lunchtime Darts league continues with John Morn at the helm . This is a highly popular and successful maths initiative run in our school for a good number of years. It is very popular with all pupils in the senior classes. We are currently in Round Three of the this Darts Championship.