Scoil Áine Naofa
Loch Cútra
Lough Cutra National School
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Welcome to Scoil Aine Naofa, Loch Cutra, website.
Scoil Aine Naofa is a Catholic co-educational school catering for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class.
It is situated in the parish of Beagh, approximately 6km South of Gort, Co,Galway. There has been a school on this site since the 1860’s and many distinguished teachers have graced its corridors since, most notably, perhaps Michael Cusack, founding father of the GAA. Michael was appointed the first Headmaster of Lough Cutra by Lord Gough when he was merely 20 years old.
There have been many improvements to the school over the years the latest of which was the addition of an ASD unit in 2017. Mostly recently, the Department of Education and Skills has granted funding for the building of two 80sq metre classrooms with ensuite toilets and a new Special Education classroom. We're at the preplanning stage. In September 2023, we were granted planning permission for a new All Weather Pitch, which will be a wonderful addition to our school. We look forward to that.
We have a current enrolment of 91 pupils, with four mainstream teachers, two Special Education Teachers. We also have 4.5 SNAs and a secretary.
We endeavour to stimulate learning by offering a diverse range of activities both curricular and extra-curricular. Our aim is to create a friendly, inviting atmosphere with happy, well-adjusted pupils and highly- dedicated, motivated staff.
Newsflash!!
We are enrolling in Scoil Áine Naofa for our 2025-2026 infant class from October 1st.
Please contact the school if you wish to enrol your child!
The best surprise ever!!🧯🚒🔥👨🚒
Our ASD class and infants- 2nd class had the biggest surprise visit today from our local fire brigade!!
They explained all the different elements of being a firefighter and gave us a brilliant tour of their fire engines, showed us their breathing apparatus, ladders, accident and emergency response equipment and even let us see some of their water equipment!! It was as good as seeing Santa for the younger kids!!🎅👨🚒
Massive thanks to Kyle and colleagues for making it so special for all classes. Gort Fire & Rescue
Science Week
We had another great week of Science experiments, investigations and discussions this year as we participated in our annual Science Week celebrations. Infants pretended to be doctors and nurses and investigated their bones and xrays, while other classes created their own experiments and tested out some well known scientific theories. The week finished off with 5th and 6th class hosting a science 'exhibition' morning, where classes participated in experiment stations making bubbles within bubbles, comparing slopes of different gradients, constructing floating plasticine boats, reaction testing, finger print testing and much more! A massive thanks to 5th and 6th class and Ms Gill who co-ordinates and leads our Science Week.
Christmas Shoebox Appeal:
A massive thank you to all our pupils who once again gave very generously to the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. Well done everyone!!
ASD class visit to the Pumpkin Patch:
Our ASD class were so lucky to get to visit the Pumpkin Patch this October! They had a great day out for themselves climbing, playing and choosing their own pumpkin! See lots of photos.
Brightening up the halls of our School:
Here is a sample of some of the great work on display throughout the classes and halls of Lough Cutra NS!!🎨🖼🎭🍂🍁
Primary Schools Cross Country Final
Well done to our fantastic athletes who ran in the Primary Schools Cross Country Final on Tuesday. A special mention to Clare Brady who advanced to the Connacht Cross Country final in Loughrea. We are very proud of all our team. 👏👏👏
Junior Infants 2025
Introducing our fantastic new Junior Infants 2025 from our mainstream and ASD class 👏👏👏.
We are so proud of how well they are integrating into primary school life!! We have baked rice Krispie buns, made Lego structures, learned lots of songs and rhymes as Gaeilge and Bearla and are learning all about our school and parish this week 💪.
Well done everyone 🥰🥰
Mini 7s Tournament
Well done to our boy's football team who played in the Mini 7s tournament yesterday. It wasn't our day but the boys showed great teamwork and effort all round!👏👏
GCS Camogie and hurling blitz:
The 5th and 6th class had a great day out today at the Gort Community School Blitz. Thanks to GCS and Aoife Lynsky who treated them to hot chicken rolls on a misty, mucky day! Well done to all the class- even non-players who all got stuck in today. A special bualadh bos to Charlie Diviney, Mikey Murray, Caoimhe Mc Allen, Aiveen Diviney and Áine Rohan who were all selected as All Star
Teacher for a Day
4th class had an opportunity to be teachers for a day and participated in a fun 'teach the class' session with their teacher. It was great to do some role reversal!! Pupils taught Irish Dancing, Music, soccer history and much more!
