Christmas Activities

Our Carol Singers have been busy entertaining the crowds at local shops and nursing homes.  Sixth Class enjoyed a day out at ‘Limerick on Ice’.  The Junior classes attended plays in Glór.  Santa took some time out from his busy schedule to visit the boys and girls in Knockanean.  Read more and see some photos here.

_____________________

Mini Scientists

Congratulations to Third Class pupils Ailbhe, Siofra, Aoife and Andrea who were successful in the Intel Mini Scientist Regional Finals held recently in Shannon.  We wish them the best of luck as they go on to represent the school in the National Final in Maynooth in January with their project ‘Bee Ware’.  Well done girls! Read more here.

____________________________

Second Class Projects

Second Class recently exhibited their projects on buildings around the world.  Read more here.

__________________________

Is Homework a Waste of time?

Members of Fifth class were recently given the task to propose this motion in the Primary School’s Debating Competition. Their hard work and preparation paid off and we wish them continued success in the debating competition going forward.  Read more here.

______________________

Limerick Festival of Science

As part of the Limerick Festival of Science, Fifth Class recently travelled to the Uniersity of Limerick to attend a talk entitled ‘How to Build an Ironman Suit’ given by a superhero scientist! Read more here.

__________________________

Intel Mini Scientist Competition

Well done to all the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Class pupils who recently participated in the Intel Mini Scientist Competition.  We all enjoyed the exhibition in the school and commend their hard work.

Congratulations to Fourth Class students Ailbhe, Aoife, Andrea and Siofra,  who were selected to represent the school in the regional final in Intel Shannon in December with their project ‘Bee Ware’.  Read more here.

______________________

Buddhist Monks Visit Knockanean

On Friday, October 11th, we were delighted to welcome three Buddhist monks who kindly shared stories about their way of life in Thailand.  Read more here.

______________________________

Inter Schools Show Jumping

On October 11th, Several pupils from Knockanean competed successfully at the Inter Schools Showjumping competition.  We are very proud of their achievements.  Read more here.