First Holy Communion
Ms.Lawlor’s First Holy Communion class are busy preparing for their First Holy Communion which will take place this Saturday (3rd May) in Kilruane Church at 11.30a.m.
We hope the sun shines on Saturday and we wish the children and their families a happy and
holy day. A big thank you to all the choir children who are singing so beautifully during their choir practices and for making such a special effort to be there on the day.
Our School Garden
Before Easter some Sixth class pupils were given the task to prepare the raised beds for this year’s planting in our school garden. They weeded and dug the beds in preparation. All the children were involved in planting a variety of different vegetables. Junior Infants each planted an onion bulb and in groups they planted strawberry plants. Senior Infants and First class planted broccoli. Second class planted Brussel sprouts and third class planted cauliflower. Fourth , Fifth and Sixth classes are due to plant carrots, lettuce and potatoes later this week. A couple of pumpkins will also be planted, which should be ready to harvest in time for decoration this Halloween. Hopefully we will have a good harvest this year, like last year, so everyone will be able to enjoy some home grown organic vegetables.
Yoga for Schools
As you already know we are hoping to secure our first Active Flag at Kilruane NS this year. Our main aim is to encourage children to be physically fit and to engage in a healthy lifestyle. Structured yoga classes can help children with their overall fitness, balance, flexability and concentration. Local Yoga teacher, Siobhán O’Leary has kindly offered to take all classes for an introductory yoga session this Friday.
Yoga classes with Siobhán, will continue for five Fridays for the following classes only Junior and SeniorInfants and First Class. We ask for a donation of €5 per child, (Juniors, Seniors and First Classes only) to go towards the cost of running these classes. The BOM will subsidise the remainder from monies raised through fundraising activities.
Judo for Schools Programme
Judo classes finished up just before the holidays. The children really enjoyed the sessions and made great progress from start to finish, culminating in an awards ceremony on the last day, when each child was awarded a ‘White Belt’ in Judo. A first for Kilruane NS !
The following children were presented with a special trophy by James, marking their outstanding efforts over the six weeks.
Mrs. O’Meara’s Room – Séan Conroy
Ms.Ryan’s Room – Hannah Dooley
Ms.Lawlor’s Room – Gráinne O’Meara
Mrs Kennedy’s Room – Megan Dooley
Ms.Kirby’s Room – Billy Howard
Cumann na mBunscol
Well done to our u13 team who recently defeated Kildangan in the first round of the 2014 hurling championship in McDonagh Park, Cloughjordan.
Best of luck to our u11 boys who will be taking part in a hurling blitz on Tuesday 6th May in Toomevara from 11am and to our u11 camogie team who have their blitz in Ardcroney on 14th May from 11a.m. We will continue to remind you of all fixtures via text alert nearer the dates.
Bishop’s Visit
The Bishop of Killaloe , Bishop Kieran O’Reilly will be calling to all the parish schools on Tuesday,20th May. Bishop Kieran will visit the children and their teachers in their classrooms. He will also present the 6th Class children with their ‘Pioneer Pins’. This will be Bishop Kieran’s second visit to our school and we look forward to welcoming him back again to Kilruane NS.
RSE (Relationships and Sexuality Education)
The school will begin our RSE programme this term. Please see information letter attached.
French Classes
The very much anticipated French classes with Fanny Healy-Bernard commenced this week. Bonne chance tout le monde! Best of luck everybody!
Filing Cabinets
A number of second-hand four drawer filing cabinets have been donated to the school and are available to purchase @ €20 each. Please contact Helen O’Meara (Parent Rep. BOM, tel. 087/2035677).
Trócaire
Over €120 was collected by our children in the school Trócaire Box during Lent. Thanks for all your generous contributions.