Well done to both our girls’ and boys’ football teams who competed in the Cumann na mBunscoil competitions on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May. Although no silverware is heading our way this year, both teams put in a tremendous effort and represented their school community very well. Thank you to Ms McDermott and Ms Rahill for coaching and looking after both teams this year.
On Friday 23rd May we welcomed in two very special trophies won by some of our talented Irish dancers at the World Irish Dancing Championships. How lucky we are to have world champions in our school, we are extremely proud of them all!
On Wednesday 21st May in glorious sunshine , the children welcomed cyclists competing in Stage 1 of the Rás Tailteann. There was great excitement as the cyclists whizzed by us on their way to Boyle, Co Roscommon.
Congratulations to our 2nd Class children who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday 10th May. Thank you to Ms McDermott for all her hard work in preparing the children for their special day, to Fr O’Connor who has guided them on their journey and to our school choir who sang beautifully on the day. Thank you kindly to our parents Amanda, Ciara, Orla, Sarah and Olivia who did a brilliant job decorating our church, school hall and who provided tea/coffee and refreshments for all after the mass. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir!
On Friday 11th April we held our first ever Easter Bonnet Parade. The creativity and effort that was shown by all our pupils was excellent and it made the judges decision very difficult! Comhghairdeachas go léir!
We were very lucky to be invited to the Beebarn during Science Week celebrations. Thank you to the parents who facililated this too.
Arthur and Bernie were most welcoming and provided a great insight into their work.
We heard about the different bees, the role of the beekeeper and got to try on the beekeeper suits.
The girls from 3rd-6th Class tried out some rugby on Friday 4th April. Thank you kindly to Jon Watt from Virginia RFC who facilitated the session for the girls. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
We had a lovely morning in Ballinacree last Friday as we celebrated Seachtain na Gaeilge with a Cluiche Corr with our neighbours in Scoil Naomh Fiach.
