Blog/ School News

A massive congratulations to the pupils from 3rd, 4th and 5th who have been training since January to complete a 2km run. The children followed the Couch to 2km Plan, designed by Laois Sports Partnership. The pupils, along with some friends from 1st class, completed the run last Friday. Thank you to all in Laois Read more…

Congratulations to all our Easter Egg Raffle winners: Jack in 3rd, Georgie in Senior Infants, Darcy in 3rd and Julia in 5th. A massive thanks to everyone for supporting our raffle and also thanks again to Michael’s Mammy from Mr. Dollard’s class who sponsored the prizes. The money raised, €580.30, goes towards equipment for our Read more…

4th and 5th classes very kindly helped Senior Infants and even some children from 1st class plant sunflower seeds last week in homemade biodegradable pots. Well done all and we can’t wait to see your flowers bloom!

A huge thank you to Michael’s Mammy Caroline who generously donated Easter Eggs for the Student Council Easter Raffle. We are continuing to raise funds for items for our Calm Corners. Tickets are on sale each morning in the front hall: €2 a strip and 3 for €5.

Easter Raffle Poster Link to donate: https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/OurLadysMeadowParentsAssociationEasterRaffle Thank you for your support!

The Student Council delivered the new beanbags and Squishmallows to the Calm Corners in the classrooms on Tuesday. These were purchased with the funds raised by our Christmas Raffle. A huge thanks to everyone for your generosity and support.

Thank you Nicola for all your fantastic teaching over the past few weeks. The children have really enjoyed learning to play the recorder with you and loved bringing in their instruments today!

2nd class enjoyed discussing their favourite books and also participated in shared reading with their friends in 1st class, played book bingo and enjoyed a book quiz.

A special thank you to Diana and Izzie from 6th class who designed a child-friendly ‘Bí Cineálta’ policy which outlines what bullying is, what to do if you or someone you know experiences bullying and the steps that will be taken once you talk to a trusted member of staff. These child-friendly policies will be Read more…

A massive congratulations to the Senior Camogie Players from Coláiste Mhuire Johnstown who won the All-Ireland ‘B’ Colleges’ Trophy in February. It was especially lovely to have some of our past-pupils come and visit. What an inspiration for our younger pupils!

We are very excited to have Laura King with us for the next few weeks, teaching 3rd, 4th and 5th class all about Yoga!

Well done to Ciarán, Liam, Frankie and Conor who represented our school in the Cumann na mBunscol GAA Quiz on Tuesday evening in Portlaoise.

A big well done to our STEM Club members who travelled to Ballyroan N.S. on February 5th to participate in our first VEX IQ Robotics Regional Final. We are extremely proud of the team for representing our school so well. Our Lady’s Meadow STEM Club was set up after receiving a robotics kit from Seanie Read more…

Well done to Rian and James for representing our school in the Laois Handball Cumann na mBunscol Competition. Congratulations to James who has progressed through to the Leinster Final in Croke Park on Wednesday 12th March. Best of luck James, we are all very proud of you!

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland Peace Proms Concert ‘Peace Proms is more than just a music program – it promotes ‘peace through music’ and empowers young minds to make a positive impact on the world around them. The highlight of the program is our spectacular large-scale production featuring up to 3,000 choir members and Read more…

A massive thank you to Tom for visiting us with his animals. Tom’s visit is a favourite with all classes!  

2nd class have been learning about the history of schools and education in Durrow. They interviewed Mary Collins and Mrs. Coe about their experiences as pupils and principals in the Presentation Convent, and Our Lady’s Meadow. Thank you so much Mary for visiting us and sharing your knowledge. 5th class would like to thank Jimmy Read more…

A huge thank you to Sean Conroy, Delphine Lawlor and Brian Sheppard who very kindly visited 6th class to help us with our Local History Project on organisations in Durrow. All visitors gave us very insightful information about The Harps GAA, The Scouts and The Lions AFC. Thanks to Brian for very kindly raffling two Read more…

Policies & Documents

Pupils in Our Lady’s Meadow have been very excited in the lead up to Christmas and have been taking part in a range of activities from carol singing to a football blitz and everything in between! 1st class were busy making festive wreaths and snowmen while 2nd class enjoyed making Christmas decorations and were one Read more…