Our Crest

Our school crest was launched in 2017. We were very honoured to have Galway footballer and former Galway Captain Paul Conroy to reveal our crest to the school community. Past pupil Stephanie Moran put together all the ideas from the children and digitally designed our school crest.

The Meaning of Our Crest

The school crest of Ballygar N.S. embodies the core values and beliefs that we espouse in our school community.

The book symbolises teaching and learning. Through the teachings and learning that take place in our school, our pupils gain wisdom to build a solid foundation for future endeavours.

The paint palette, science conical flask and musical note symbolise some of the curricular work we love in our school. We aim to provide a full, stimulating, creative and holistic education that will stand to the boys and girls throughout their lives.

The circle of friends represents friendships, co-operations and respect, which are central to our school life. It also symbolises community spirit and unity of our school community.

The cross represents our schools catholic ethos.

The football, hurl and sliotar represent our love of sport in the school.

The hands symbolise the acceptance and inclusion of all individuals.

The jigsaw pieces joined together symbolise the joining together of all our core values. It also symbolises how we are all individuals but fit together as one.

Although more commonly known as Ballygar N.S. within the community, we felt it would be appropriate to include both Ballygar N.S. and Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál as it is the official name of the school.

The colours navy and sky blue are our school colours. These colours are special to us as they identify us from other schools.