February News

Band Spectacular

P1070175On February 16th, the Music Club performed at Shannon Airport.  Read more and view photos here.

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Pink Ribbon Day

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Pink Ribbon day was a great success.  The school was a sea of pink as boys and girls alike embraced the pink theme.  Míle buíochas to all who donated pink treats which were enjoyed by all.  Read more about pink ribbon day events and view some photos here.

January News

Thank You!

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Thanks to all the kind boys and girls and mams and dads who collected the mobile phones so I could get an iPad.  It will help me to learn lots of new things  🙂

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Basketball League

The Fifth and Sixth Class girls really enjoyed the recent lunchtime basketball league.  Read about it here.

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Red and Green Day Collection

The money that was raised on Red and Green Day last Christmas was donated to the Children’s Ark School.   We received a letter to thank us all for our donation.  Take a look at it here.

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Healthy Lunchbox Ideas

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Click on the link below for some inspiration for healthy lunches for your children:

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December News

Red & Green Day

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The school was awash with the festive colours on the last day before the holidays as we all dressed up and donated money to a children’s charity.  Check out more festive photos here.

Tuesday December 22nd – don your festive colours and raise money for a good cause…redandgreenday

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Santa Visit

On Monday, December 21st, we welcomed a special visitor to Knockanean.  Mr. Claus took time out from his busy schedule to give treats to the boys and girls in Knockanean.  See some photos here.

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Crochet Club

On Sunday, December 20th, some members of the crochet club presented their gift of baby hats to the nurses at the Maternity Hospital in Limerick.  A big thank you to all the children, parents and grandparents who crocheted the beautiful  baby hats and a big thank you also to Amy for coordinating the event.  More photos here.

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The crochet club have been very busy since September crocheting hats for the babies in the Neonatal Unit at the Maternity Hospital in Limerick.  Click here to take a look at their fabulous work.

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Fifth’s Fun Friday

On Friday December 11th, Fifth Class together with their teacher, organised a fun day fundraiser for the other classes to attend.  It certainly was a fun filled Friday!  Read more and see some photos here.

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Sixth Class go ice skating

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On December 9th, Sixth Class enjoyed an afternoon on the ice rink in Arthur’s Quay in Limerick.  Read about a very enjoyable day out here.

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Intel Mini Scientist Regional Final

On December 8th,  Sam, Conor and Thomas represented the school in the regional finals in Intel in Shannon with their project ‘Germ Shield’.  Read more  here.