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!
We want everyone in our school to feel safe and happy.
If you think that you are being bullied or someone else is being bullied, you need to tell a teacher or another adult that you trust. They will know what to do to help.
Brideóg Dolls
Fifth and Sixth class had a great morning making Brideóg dolls with Paula Gallagher. Using wool and recycled materials, the class used their creative skills, while developing an awareness of using recycled materials in a sustainable, fun way.
It was a great way to appreciate our Irish Heritage and Culture.
See some fantastic work below! Thank you Paula, Gort Arts and Galway County Council for providing us with this workshop.
And don't mind our PJ's!! The workshop blended well with our Wellbeing Week!!🧘♀️
Show Tell & Try
Some nice examples of Show, tell and try with 3rd and 4th class showing and explaining the instructions of their christmas gifts!
The Restaurant!
Infants had a great week participating in this week's theme for integrated play: The Restaurant! See some of our chefs, waiters and customers.
Turoe Pet Farm!
Our ASD class had a great time visiting Santa in Turoe Pet Farm! They fed the animals, had a Christmas disco and came home with a present and a big smile on their faces!
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!!🎨🖼🎭🍂🍁