StMarysRathlin

We are a small primary school based on Rathlin Island off the north coast of Antrim.

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Our annual 'Be Proud' day takes place next week. A great chance for our families to share in our pupils' learning.

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We had a great time at @cnambnaisiunta KS2 skills day yesterday in Dunloy. Thanks to all the coaches from @Gaelfast_GAA @CnmBAontroma

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Thanks to Danny and all the team @CSN2019 for the brilliant workshop on sport and healthy living as part of our wellbeing day. Also thanks to our PTA for the brilliant afternoon of colour fun activities. A great start to the new term. 🌈 🏃🍊🥦

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Always delighted to be the first seasonal guests of @RSPBNI centre on the island. Thanks to Geraldine and team for the welcome. No puffins were seen despite the excitement of @_Stickybeak spot earlier.

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@InfoCcms Best wishes on your retirement Michael.

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Last week we had a brilliant online catch up with @trocaire and met Jackline who told us how the money we raised would help the people of Rwanda. In total we raised £640. 👏👏 Scoil Bheag, Croí mór!

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⭐ Scoil Spreagtha 2026! ⭐ 

We are excited to announce we will be participating in Scoil Spreagtha Irish Language Award for 2026. This national initiative supports English medium schools in delivering Irish lessons to their pupils. Is scoil Spreagtha muid! ☘️

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Thank you to Connie and Patsy for today’s Wool Workshop.
A massive thank you also goes to Evelyn who knitted miniature jumpers for our pupils to use during today’s session. Each pupil chose a design to add to their jumper which will be displayed at this year's maritime festival

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

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Daidí na Nollag popped in today to say Dia Duit to us all. Christmas is definitely coming. 🎄 🎁 Tomorrow we have our #Christmasjumper day.

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Please see some advice below from @BelfastTrust about winter illnesses and bugs.

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Our pupils enjoyed a trip to Ballymoney with @BallycastleInt1 to see this year’s pantomime, Peter Pan. It was an extra special day for Dáire in P7, who celebrated his birthday. A big thank-you to the staff who travelled and to BIPs for the toast before boarding the bus.

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We’re excited for our annual Christmas Draw, featuring a wonderful selection of prizes generously donated by local businesses.
A huge thank-you to the local shops and businesses whose contributions make this event possible. Tickets are available from the school.
Good luck! ✨

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A great event this Saturday. We will also have a stall where you can also buy tickets for our annual Christmas draw. 🎄 🎁

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Love these. Maith thú Saorlaith.

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Just 3 more sleeps until our Christmas Craft Fair in Mc Cuaig's Bar and one of our talented young crafters Saorlaith has been beading away in preparation 🎄
Join us from 12pm - 4pm on Saturday 29th November to pick up some beautiful handcrafted gifts 🎁
#rathlinisland #christmas

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Save the date! 🎥 ⭐ 🎄

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Thank you @intofilm_ni for an exciting day in the @RSPBNI centre where we learned how to make our own storyboards and base our stories in specific genres and in different types of settings. 📽️ 🎥

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For #AntiBullyingWeek2025 we took part in a workshop designing our online interactive posters from @AdobeExpress and we wore our odd socks on Monday. #oddsocks