Belmont National School

A fond farewell was given to Nuala O’Hara on the occasion of her retirement as resource teacher to pupils in Belmont NS on the 1st of September in Milltown Community Centre. Gratitude was expressed to Nuala for the knowledge and skills she imparted to the eager children in her care. A special thanks to all the people who attended, served and brought refreshments and to those who helped to transform the community centre for the night.

The children will miss Nuala’s wonderful classes and her many treats! On behalf of all staff past and present, all children past and present and their families we wish Nuala a healthy and more relaxed time ahead with time to achieve all the dreams and goals on her ‘bucket list ! Thank you for your patience, kindness and gentle way with the children. Míle buíochas ó chroí.

Gerry took over 200 photos of the night which you can view on http://www.tuamphotostudio.ie/belmontns. 

Welcome back to pupils and staff, old and new. We welcome Miss Barrett to the staff and will be bidding Nuala a fond farewell at a retirement function on Friday at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. We hope that as many people as possible can attend. 

Eight new pupils have started this year and we welcome them and their families to Belmont. We look forward to the year ahead and all the new opportunities for learning it will provide. 

School Calendar of closures to follow soon. 

We had a wonderful display of Irish dancing yesterday at the Community Centre. Thanks to Ann and Ruth for being such wonderful teachers all year. 

We had a great day at our sports day this year. Thanks to the Board of Management for organising the bouncy slide and obstacle course. Here are some photos that Gerry of Tuam Photo Studio took on the day. 

Here is a short video taken by Gerry of Tuam Photo Studio of the National Children’s Choir in Salthill.