ECubers Event

On Thursday June 23rd, Fifth Class students travelled to the University of Limerick to take part in an ECubers event.

ECubers is an initiative developed by the engineering company, SL Controls, to foster the technical skills required for a career in engineering.

The children really enjoyed the day.  Read more about the ECuber’s workshop here.  The event made local and national newspaper headlines.  Click here to take a look at the article in The Irish Examiner.

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Fr. Pat Nugent visits Knockanean

On Wednesday June 15th, a special visitor, the recently ordained Fr. Pat visited our school.  His mother taught in Knockanean for 40 years.  Read more and view some photos here.

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Sport’s Day

It was an active and fun filled day on Wednesday June 22nd for Sport’s Day.  View some photos here.

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Division 1 Football Final Victory

Well done to the girl’s football team who won the Division 1 football final in Cusack Park.  Read more here.

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School Tours

It’s tour time! Read about the different excursions here.  More photos to follow

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Marion Keane Basketball Tournament

Well done to the Sixth Class boys and girls for taking part in the Marion Keane basketball tournament.  The girls got to the final.  Read more about the tournament here.

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Teddy Bear’s Picnic

During the fine weather the Junior and Senior Infants enjoyed a Teddy Bear’s Picnic.  See more photos here.

Book Lists for next year available to view in the Parent’s Section.  Click here to view them.

Notre Dame Folk Choir

On Tuesday May 24th, the University of Notre Dame Choir from the U.S. performed a concert in the Cathedral.  It was an uplifting and joyous evening of music and song.  The children of knockanean were honoured to make a guest appearance with the choir.  Read more here.

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Golf Classic

On Tuesday, May 17th, Knockanean boys participated in the first Golf Classic.  They did us proud, returning with the cup! Read more here.

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Junior Entrepreneur Showcase

Well done to Sixth Class who took part in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme this year and attended the showcase in the West County on May 17th.  Read more about the event here.

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The Children of 1916 – Animation

As part of the ‘Artist in School’ scheme, Fifth and Sixth Class children, under the guidance of Ana Colomer, composed an animation video entitled ‘The Children of 1916’.  Well done to all involved.  Take a look at it here.

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Doora Barefield Community GamesDoora Barefield Community Games Website: Click here to find out what activities are going on in the parish and take part in the ‘Steps to Health’ quiz.

Knockanean School Makes the news!

On March 16th, there was great excitment in the school, when a film crew from BBC news came to film some of our 1916 commemorations.  Read more and view some of the coverage here.

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7-a-side Football

On Friday, April 22nd, the Sixth Class girls did very well in the Mini 7’s Football final.  Read more here.

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Proclamation Day

Tuesday March 15th, 2016 was Proclamation day, when our school commerated and reflected upon the events of 100 years ago.    We celebrated with music and drama and Sixth Class composed an inspiring new proclamation for 2016 which was read aloud on the day.  The ceremony culminated with the raising of the Irish flag.  There was much excitement when singer-songwriter Declan O’ Rourke visited the school on Wednesday March 16th and performed his song ‘The Children of ’16’.   View some photos and read more about our Easter Rising commemorations here.