Bishop Kieran O’Reilly visits Kilruane NS
Bishop Kieran O’Reilly visited our school on Tuesday 20th May. His first task of the day was to present Ms.Kirby’s Confirmation class with their Pioneer Pins. Thank you to the local members of the PTAA (Pioneer Total Abstinence Association) committee , Chairperson, Eileen Gaynor and Secretary, Breda Kirby who were with us on the day to congratulate and support our boys and girls on becoming young Pioneers.
Bishop Kieran then called to Ms.Lawlor’s Communion Class and the children told him all about their First Holy Communion Day.
Bishop Kieran then visited the remaining classes and spent some time chatting with the children and answering their questions about his day to day life as a Bishop. He was delighted to hear some lovely hymns that the children learned this year from the Alive O Religion Programme.
RSE (Relationships and Sexuality Education)
In line with school policy, the sensitive issues contained within the RSE programme will be taught by your child’s class teacher in June. Your child’s class teacher will inform you of the content of these lessons in advance.
SSE Literacy (English)
Thank you all for taking the time to fill out your Parent Questionnaire in relation to the teaching and learning of English at the school. The school will issue a summary of its findings to all parents in June.
School Closures
The school will be closed on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd June as detailed in your school calendar, issued last September.
Primary Games
Well done to Dylan Moran (Hurling), Matthew Moyles (Football) and Jessica Reddan (Camogie) who were selected to represent our school at the Primary Games trials this year. Congratulations to Dylan who made the final selection and we hope he gets his chance to wear the blue and gold during the Munster Senior Hurling Championship this year. Commiserations to both Jessica and Matthew but we are all very proud of you both for your gallant efforts throughout the trials.
Cumann na mBunscol
Best of luck to our u13 Hurling team who play Carrig NS , this Thursday in Nenagh. Please make every effort to attend this important game.
Congratulations to our u11 Camogie team who put in a great performance at the Camogie Blitz in Ardcroney on 14th May last. Undoubtedly a fine team in the making for next year’s u13 Camogie Championship.
Finally , commiserations to our u11 hurling team who were sadly defeated by Barnane at the County semi-final at the Ragg on 15th May last. The u11 hurling team will have another day out this Thursday as they are all on the panel for the u13 game against Carrig NS.
Safer Cycling
Our annual Safer Cycling Training Day will take place on Monday 16th June. Liam Collins (Safer Cycling Co-ordinator) will be with us on that day to teach the children in 3rd and 4th classes the basics of Safer Cycling. All training will take place on school grounds and bicycles and helmets will be provided. This is our third year to run this event and once again the school has managed to secure sponsorship from North Tipperary County Council. We thank them for their support. More details to follow for relevant classes.
Active Flag Update
We are continuing to work towards achieving our Active Flag at Kilruane NS. Junior Infants to First Class are enjoying their weekly Yoga classes with Siobhán O’Leary while more senior classes look forward to welcoming Pat Fitzgerald back to Kilruane NS for Tag Rugby, beginning this Friday. “Safer Cycling” for Third and Fourth classes will also take place in June.
School Staff are currently planning “Active Schools Week”, the highlight of which will be our “Annual Sports Day”. This week will also include daily PE classes for all! More details to follow. A big thank you to the volunteers from Mrs Kennedy’s class who are taking turns to plan and organize running, catching and throwing games on the ball court, to ensure that our very youngest children remain active during lunchtimes.