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SHANAHOE, ABBEYLEIX, CO. LAOIS​ R32 F899
​Telephone: (057) 8739715 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.shanahoens.net

​Uimhir Rolla: 17489G
Registered Charity Number: 20126124
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                                                        The Blue Star Programme      

The Blue Star Programme teaches primary school pupils about European cultures and the EU through creative activities and projects which complement the Primary School Curriculum. The purpose of the programme is to foster a better understanding and knowledge among pupils of Europe and how it affects the lives of Irish citizens,
The programme contains different elements namely:
1. Historical;
2. Geographical;
3. Cultural & Creative;
4. Institutional;
5. Europe Day;
6. V.I.P Visits.
​The pupils in the Senior Room took part in the Blue Star Programme  for the first time in the school year 2021-2022 and were awarded 'Blue Star' status as can be seen below. The school earned its fifth consecutive 'Blue Star' flag in the school year 2025-2026 and to that end we have achieved 
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Blue Star Five Year Achievement Award received in June 2026 for receiving five consecutive Blue Star Flags

                                    Blue Star Programme 2025-2026

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VIP Visit: We had the pleasure of having Ms. Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP to visit the school on 27th March 2026. It was a very interesting and informative experience.

                                    Blue Star Programme 2024-2025

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5th & 6th Class pupils pictured with their Blue Star Award and EU flag in June 2025

                                                Blue Star Programme 2023-2024

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5th & 6th Class pupils 2023-2024 with Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Laois Offaly TD Seán Fleming in May 2024

                                              Blue Star Programme 2022-2023

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5th & 6th Class with their E.U Flag for in recognition of their participation in and completion of the 'Blue Star Programme' in 2022-2023
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Europe Day 2023 was marked by a visit from Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs Seán Fleming who is also our local TD

                                     Blue Star Programme 2021-2022

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5th & 6th class were delighted to receive their European Flag in recognition of their participation in the Blue Star programme in 2021-2022.
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