Coding and Computer Classes
Digital learning is a wonderful way to enhance learning for our students. We have taken part in the Microsoft Dreamspace program for the past number of years and were awarded the Future STEM Leaders award by Microsoft Ireland in June 2023. We were also awarded a Platinum Award in the Microsoft Dreamspace Ambassador program. We also provide numerous opportunities for our younger children to access computer technology.
Sport
Sport and physical activity form a huge part of daily life in Drom NS. We offer a wide range of sporting activities to our students including:
GAA – Hurling, Camogie, Gaelic Football
Athletics
Games
Soccer
Swimming
Music and Drama
Here are some of the Music and Drama activities that we take part in at Drom National School:
Bi-annual Concert
Artist in the Primary School Scheme
All pupils taught tin whistle from Junior Infants – Sixth Class. Tuition in other instruments also available
Music Generation
The children partake in the school choir and sing in the church at Confirmation & First Holy Communion
They learn how to read music
Listen to music from many cultures and time periods
Make instrument
Visual Arts
The children learn to express ideas, feelings and experiences in an enjoyable way in the following areas:
- Drawing
- Paint and colour
- Clay
- Construction
- Fabric and fibre
Artists are frequently invited to work in the school with our pupils and teachers.
The school has also taken part in the Artist in the Primary School Scheme on a number of occasions.
Quizzes and Charity Events in Drom N.S.
Credit Union Quiz
GAA Quiz
Charity Cake Sales
Trocáire Lenten Campaign
Team Hope Shoebox Appeal
Jingle Your Jumper Fundraiser for Down Syndrome Tipperary
Other Events
National Tree Day
Maths Week
Science Week
Engineers Week
Catholic Schools Week including Grandparents Day
Safer Internet Day
World Book Day
National School Sport Week
And many more …