Newsletter January 2017

Green News
A big thank you to Ardcroney Woodcarvers, Johnny Peters, Johnny Spain, Philly Reddan and Andy Whelan for coming to our school last Thursday, to share their talents with us and to display their wonderful pieces of Bog Oak. The children heard about how bog oak is formed in our boglands and how it is harvested. The woodcarvers also demonstrated the techniques they use to transform the raw wood into beautiful pieces of art.

The children also look forward to a visit on Thursday 9th February from bird expert, Albert Nolan for a ‘Bird Study Day’ , which will include taking the children on a nature walk on school grounds, identifying and sharing stories about the wide variety of native birds that share our surrounds here at the school.

We have also invited local bee expert, Tom Starr to come and share his knowledge and expertise with us. Tom will visit the school on Thursday 2nd March.

All these events have been organised by Mrs O’Meara and her Green Team as they journey towards securing our schools 5th Green Flag (Biodiversity) later in the school year.

Handball
Well done to the following boys and girls who represented our school in the Cumann na mBunscoil County Finals held in Nenagh and Kilcolman last Saturday, Hannah Grace (u13), Christine Percy (u11), Daragh Spillane (u13), William Jones and Fearghal Doheny (u11 Doubles). A special mention and a hearty congratulations to Hannah and Christine who both won County titles at the event. Well done everybody.

Nenagh Olympic Schools Track and Field event
Nenagh Olympic Athletic Club is hosting its annual Track and Field event in the Indoor Stadium in Nenagh on Wednesday 15th February. Our school has been invited to attend once again. Nenagh Athletic Club has invited 4th ,5th & 6th classes only. Training sessions will take place during PE classes, in the run up to the event. This event is aimed at introducing children to athletics in a fun way and the emphasis is on taking part and fun so all children from the above classes can attend to participate or even to cheer their teammates on.

Quiz
Best of luck to our Quiz teams who are due to take part in the Credit Union Quiz which will take place this Friday in the CBS hall beside the CBS Secondary School, Summerhill, at 6.30pm. The teams are as follows – U13 team, Mollie Kennedy,Mikaela Reddan, Conal Daly,Jack Moyles. U11 team – Hannah Dooley, Christine Percy, Darragh O’Leary, Adam Carroll.
We ask that the children are in the hall at 6.20pm. Ms.Talbot will meet the children at the venue.

Additional School Closure
The School will close on Tuesday 14th February for a staff training day in Limerick. This training day is based on the New Primary Language Curriculum, and all Primary Schools are required to close to attend these seminars.

Sacrament Classes
First Confession will take place on Tuesday 7th February at 7pm and First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday 29th April at 11.30am. Both ceremonies will take place in Kilruane Church. Sixth class children will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in St.Michael’s and St.John’s Church, Cloughjordan on Sunday, 2nd April at 11am.

Cybersafety Talk
St.Mary’s Secondary School Parents Association have asked us to bring to your attention a talk on Cybersafety, delivered by Dr.Maureen Griffin, which will take place next Monday 30th January at 7pm in St.Mary’s School Hall, Nenagh. Any parent from surrounding schools is welcome to attend.

Enrolment for September 2017
If your child is starting school this September please call to the office to collect an enrolment form if you have not already received one from Mary. Alternatively, please ring the office and we can post one out to you. If you have extended family/friends who may be considering Kilruane NS for their child’s education, please remind them to contact the school office at 067/34366 as soon as possible.