Our Green Schools Committee in Tang NS are currently working towards our 6th Green Flag for Global Citizenship and litter/waste. As part of our Day of Action  we held a Book Swapathon in our school hall on the 7th of March. This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to exchange used books, discover new stories and nurture a love for reading. We raised  €130.50 on our action day and this will be donated to a charity which supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A big thank you to our Parents Association  for helping to organise and generously donating books for our Book Swapathon!📚 Your support made this event a great success and helped spread the joy of reading. 

The children had a fantastic time making reading forts!  📚 This was a great book pushing event  for World Book Day  and tied in perfectly with Engineering Week. A fun and creative way to celebrate both reading and design!

Have a look at some of our activities for Engineering Week 2025

Well done to Isabella Murphy for her slogan being chosen to be our Green Schools Code.

Well done to our 4th class boys(Jack Fahy (captain), Robert Keenan, Rory Brennan, Isaac Sloyan, Shane Kenny, Thomas Groarke, Lochlann O' Rourke, and Will McLoughlin) who were presented with their trophy and medals for winning the first round of the FAI Primary Schools Competition. Well done to Jack on his brilliant speech!! Well done Jack!!Congratulations to Rory Brennan, Jack Fahy and Robert Keenan who received  FAI Special Recognition Awards for their outstanding soccer skills and sportsmanship. Finally, an extra shoutout to Isaac Sloyan who was named Player of the Tournament. 

We took our Maths lesson on Perimeter and Area outside, taking advantage of the lovely sunshine

A huge congratulations to our 4th class boys—Jack Fahy (captain), Robert Keenan, Rory Brennan, Isaac Sloyan, Shane Kenny, Thomas Groarke, Lochlann O' Rourke, and Will McLoughlin —who won all their matches today  in the FAI Primary 5s Boys Small Schools Competition! The boys played their hearts out, demonstrating fantastic sportsmanship both on and off the field. 

Westmeath FAI Schools Primary 5's Competition – Competition Report by Robert Keenan, Isaac Sloyan and Mr Horan 
Our 4th class team entered the Westmeath FAI Schools Primary 5’s Competition knowing they were up against tough competition. As the youngest team in the tournament, facing strong 6th class opponents, they knew every match would be a challenge. However, their determination, skill, and teamwork shone through in an impressive series of performances.
Match 1: Tang NS 3-2 Raharney NS The opening match was a closely contested battle against Raharney NS. Tang NS took the lead early with a fantastic goal from Will. Jack then doubled the advantage with a well-taken strike. Raharney fought back, but Tang  responded with a crucial third goal from Robert. In the final moments, heroic goalkeeping from Lochlann and rock-solid defending from Rory secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory.
Match 2: Tang NS 3-0 Ballinacargy NS Tang dominated the second match against Ballinacargy NS, securing a commanding 3-0 victory. Isaac was on fire, scoring two excellent goals, while Jack added another to seal the win. Shane was exceptional in goal, making crucial saves, while the defensive unit stood firm to earn a well-deserved clean sheet.
Match 3: Tang NS 9-0 St. Joseph’s NS Tang delivered a breathtaking performance against St. Joseph’s, overwhelming their opponents with a 9-0 win. Robert led the charge with four goals, Jack secured a hat-trick, while Isaac and Will added one each. With standout performances from Thomas, Lochlann, Shane, and Will, Tang proved far too strong for St. Joseph’s, demonstrating their attacking prowess and defensive resilience.
Match 4: Tang NS 3-1 Ballymore NS Knowing Ballymore NS was one of the toughest teams in the competition, Tang prepared for a fierce battle. The game started with a brilliant assist from Will to Robert, who then set up Jack for the opening goal. Ballymore quickly equalized, making it 1-1. Tang regrouped, and Isaac struck a superb goal to regain the lead. With solid defensive work from Rory, Will, and incredible saves from Lochlann, Ballymore struggled to find a way through. Tang capitalized on their momentum, with Isaac scoring again to make it 3-1. The final minutes were nail-biting, but Will’s defensive heroics ensured Ballymore had no way back. Tang emerged victorious in a thrilling contest.
 A brilliant effort from all the players saw Tang triumph against stiff competition. Their teamwork, skill, and determination were on full display throughout the tournament. Special mentions go to the goal scorers, the rock-solid defense, and the outstanding goalkeepers who ensured Tang’s success. Well done to all involved – a fantastic achievement for our 4th class team!