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Sports Equipment
From 1st class pupils begin to play sports and will require some sports equipment such as hurleys, helmets etc.  Please note that many of these items are available for sale in the school, just call in and ask!  
Helmets...........................€50
Hurleys............................€9 - €12
Sliotars............................€7
   
Car Parking/ Car Pooling
We all know how manic parking can be outside the school in the mornings and afternoon. We encourage parents to car pool and share the drop-offs/collections as much as possible.  The school gates are particularly busy between 9:20am-9:30am so please be patient and keep your eyes open for children at all sides! 
As you drive towards the school (particularly at the narrow section of road just before the school) please allow cars driving away from the school to do so before you drive up to the school.  Allowing cars to leave means more space for those yet to arrive.  Above all, BE PATIENT with other drivers!!
  
Homework Club
Homework Club runs in Knockanean School every Monday to Thursday inclusive from 3.20 to 4.20 p.m.  It takes place in Miss Gavin's Room. Here children are encouraged to get their homework done and either Tina or Niamh are always on hand to give help. New members are always welcome! Just call into the school for more information.
 
Music Club
Music Club takes place every second Wednesday at lunch time in Mrs McNamara's classroom. Anybody who can play an instrument and is in 3rd to Sixth class are welcome to attend.  Music Club is for the young musicians to play together - it is important to note that the children are not taught an instrument at Music Club but learn to play together as a group for their own pleasure. Joan Mc Namara is the teacher who takes the Music Club. If you would like more information please call in and talk to Joan.
 
Updates from School
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Websites Recommended by Parents
The following are websites which have been recommended to us by parents at the school.
 
Testing Maths and Spellings in a fun way:
 
- A great idea for birthday presents:  Oxfam Ireland have set up "Pass the Present" giving your child the opportunity  - thourgh their birthday party - to help children in other countries.  Take a look at http://www.oxfamireland.org/passthepresent/
for more information. 
 
- Labels for your childs belongings: Labels for clothes, books etc  http://www.mystuff.ie/
 
- Family Medical & Health Records: All your information in one place www.bodytab.ie
 
A little bit of fun:  The Mom Song the one song every mother should know!!   
 

 

 

 Irish Phrases of the Week

Frasaí na Seachtaine

 

Athbhliain shona duit               Happy New Year

Athbhliain Faoi mhaise duit    Happy New Year

Tá sioc ar an talamh   There is frost on the ground

Tá sé ar cur seaca        It is freezing

Bí cúramach                  Be careful

Cén dath atá air?          What colour is it?

Tá sé bán /dearg/glas           It is white/red/green     

Maith an buachaill/cailín     Good boy/girl

 

Pronunciations

Athbhliain:   "Ahvlain"

Shona:            "huna"

Mhaise:          "vasha"

Seaca:             "shaka"                                      

 

  
 

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