February News

View the February newsletter here.

Pink Ribbon Day

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On February 17th, the school was a sea of pink as we all got together to raise money for a worthy cause. Thanks to Aileen for organising it and to all who helped to make it such an enjoyable day.  Thank you to all the bakers for their delicious donations!  Read more and view some photos here.

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Band Spectacular

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On February 16th, pupils from Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Class, accompanied by Joan McNamara, performed at Shannon Airport.  They had a super day.  Read more and view some photos here.

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Intel Mini Scientist Grand Final

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On February 3rd, Fifth Class students Cal, Ben and Creaven travelled to the Helix in Dublin to exhibit their project on bats at the Intel National Mini Scientist Grand Final.  The Grand Final brought together the top 24 projects from across the country.  Congratulations to the boys on progressing so far in the competition.  Read more about the day here.

January News

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Science Fair

image3Fifth Class travelled to the Science Fair at Mary Imaculate College in Limerick to present their project on the Burren.  Read more here.

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Crochet Club

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The crochet club, led by their teacher Amy, have been very busy lately crocheting hats for babies in the neo-natal unit in Limerick Maternity Hospital.  On January 6th, some members of the club travelled to Limerick to present their gifts.  Well done to all involved in such a worthy project.  Take a look at their fabulous work and read more about their visit to the hospital and the importance of their gifts here.

December News

Information available in the parent’s section on the road closures from January 3rd to March 3rd 2017.  Click here to go directly to the page.

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Wishing you all a happy and peaceful Christmas.  View the Christmas Newsletter here.

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Santa Visit

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On Tuesday a very special visitor arrived in Knockanean.  View more photos here.

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Christmas Lights

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Junior Infants switched on the Christmas tree lights.

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Mini Scientist Regional Final

img_0057A big congratulations and well done to Fifth Class students Crevan, Ben and Cal who will go on to represent the school in the All-Ireland Mini Scientist Competition in Dublin in February.  Their project on bats really impressed the judges.  Read more here.

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Trip to the Burren

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On December 1st, Fifth Class went on a guided tour of the burren.  Read more and see some photos here.

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Music Generation Songsters

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On November 30th, Fourth and Fifth Class went to Glór to participate in Music Generation Songsters.  Listen to the rap they composed and read more about the day here.