Gortskehy National School, Mayo, Ireland

Founded in 1887, Gortskehy National School is a two-teacher primary school situated in the parish of Roundfort, County Mayo. Based on enrolment projections Gortskehy N.S. will maintain its two-teacher status under the new allocation of teaching posts. Our school is characterised by very positive working relationships among the whole school community: management, teachers, parents and pupils. There is a welcoming and homely atmosphere in the school and a stimulating learning environment is provided for all. To view a pupil’s work, including photos/videos they feature in, type his/her first name only in the search box above and click ‘Go’. As we have two Amys use AmyH for the younger and AmyF for the older!

We won a camcorder and 3 laptops!

Posted by Amy On May - 16 - 2013

We were all excited when Pádraig Fitzsimons came from the Primary Planet magazine to present our award for winning their TPP video advert competition. The Primary Planet is Ireland’s first magazine for children and we get it at school. We won 3 laptops and a camcorder for our school. GreenIT were the sponsors of the competition and our teacher won a weekend away. In second place came Windgap N.S from Kilkenny followed by Scoil Coca Naofa, Kilcock county Dublin.

Pádraig Fitzsimons presenting us with our prizes.

Then we had a raffle for a laptop for one of the pupils. Everyone in the Senior room who helped make the video had their name in a hat. I couldn’t believe it when Pádraig Fitzsimons pulled my name out!!

Amy receiving her prize. That’s me!

I was very happy. Then Rebecca’s name was pulled out for a TPP hoodie. A photographer took photos and everyone had a great day. View our winning video advert here. By Amy, 6th class.