Kilgarriffe National School Newsletter​
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Week 26 19/03/26
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Daffodil Day
This Friday 20th March is National Daffodil Day for the Irish Cancer Society. All children are invited to wear yellow and/or green to school on Friday & donate a small amount to this worthy cause if possible. Donation bucket will be in classrooms.
Say Yes to Languages: French Lessons
French lessons start this afternoon Thursday 19th March, in the senior Classroom (4th to 6th class) for 10 weeks.
Easter Holidays
Reminder school closed for Easter Holidays from next Friday 27th (12 noon) until Mon 13th April’26.
School Activities Fees
We would be very grateful if any family that has yet to pay for the following school activities please do so, as soon as possible.
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Cycle sense €10 per family (3rd -6th Class)
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Chess €5 Per Child (2nd-6th)
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Swimming Lessons €50 per Child ( Junior Infants -6th Class)
Kilgarriffe NS Enrollment
There are available places in all classes for the next school year 2026/27.
Please spread the word to any friends, family, neighbours, etc. who may be interested in enrolling a child in our school for next September.
Dates to remember
Easter Holidays: Friday 27th March (12 noon close) to Mon 13th April’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
Next Used Clothes Collection: Mon 11th May’26
Community Notes
Star Camp Easter & Summer holiday camps now taking bookings. Flyer on outside Noticeboard.
Cork Good News Residential Summer Camp for 9-12 yr olds. Flyers in office or contact Matt 086 8483717 if interested.
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Week 25 12/03/26
Junior Room Trip to Darrara College Farm
Yesterday the Junior classroom (Infants & 1st Class) had a great morning out at Teagas Darrara Agricultural College Open Day. They got to see all around the farm, meet baby lambs and calves, drive a tractor simulator, climb aboard real tractors and a forklift and much more. They were lucky to have a lovely fine sunny day & the excitement ended with yummy fresh milk & a rice krispie bun treat.
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Seachtaine na Gaeilge
Next week we will celebrate Seachtaine na Gaeilge in school, with lots of extra ‘Irish related activities. All children will be encouraged to use their ‘cúpla focail’ a little more throughout the school day.
School Activities:
We would be very grateful if any family that has yet to pay for the following school activities please do so, as soon as possible.
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Cycle sense €10 per family (3rd -6th Class)
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Chess €5 Per Child (2nd-6th)
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Swimming Lessons €50 per Child ( Junior Infants -6th Class)
St. Patrick’s Day
Reminder school is closed next Tues 17th March’26 for St. Patrick’s Day.
Kilgarriffe NS Enrollment
There are available places in all classes for the next school year 2026/27.
Please spread the word to any friends, family, neighbours, etc. who may be interested in enrolling a child in our school for next September.
Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s day to all mum’s this Sunday 15th March’26.
Dates to remember
St. Patrick’s Day: Tuesday 17th March’26 School closed.
Easter Holidays: Friday 27th March (12 noon close) to Mon 13th April’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
Next Used Clothes Collection: Mon 11th May’26
Community Notes
Star Camp Easter & Summer holiday camps now taking bookings. Flyer on outside Noticeboard.
Cork Good News Residential Summer Camp for 9-12 yr olds. Flyers in office or contact Matt 086 8483717 if interested.
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Week 24 05/03/26
Green Flag
This week as part of our Green School flag: Litter and Waste application, the school welcomed a visit from David Macilwraith, An Taisc Green Schools officer. The Green School Committee showcased all the work taking place in the school to eliminate litter and reduce waste. David was very impressed with the wonderful work and the committee’s enthusiasm. A big well done to the children on the Green School Committee, who represented our school so well.
Achievements
Congratulations to our 6th Class pupil Eduard on achiceving a 1st in ‘Kick Light’ and 3rd in ‘Light Contact’ in an International Kickboxing Competition which took place in Dublin last weekend.
Soccer Blitz
Well done to the fantastic team that represented Kigarriffe NS in the FAI schools Soccer tournament yesterday in Drinagh. It was reported back that phenomenal soccer was played & they were only narrowly beaten in the quarter final after extra time. Well done to all players Alex, Ada, Hannah, Cillian, Ru, Daniel & Eduard.
Many thanks to Mr. Lynch for organising, Caroline for coaching sessions & Graham for driving and supporting.
Junior Room Farm Trip
Next Wednesday 11th March’26 the Junior classroom (Infants & 1st Class) will attend a Schools Open Day at Darrara Agricultural College from 11-12:30pm. They will get to see lots of aspects of a working farm & animals including lots of new Spring lambs and calves & possibly some tractors & machinery too. They will travel there and back from school accompanied by 3 staff members. Please can all children have a car booster seat, wellies or old boots & a warm, waterproof jacket in school that day.
Engineers Week
Lots of fun activities for our budding engineers happening this week.
World Book Day
Today Thursday 5th March’25 is World Book Day. Great book characters attending school today & loved hearing about their favourite books.
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Fís Awards
On Tuesday our Fís award winners had their photo taken with our ‘Adventure Boat’ by a professional photographer Martin Walsh. Look out for them in the Southern Star
Staff Update
Welcome to Aoife Connor who joined our staff last Monday to teach the Junior classes until Susan is fit to return to school, after her unfortunate accident. Wishing Susan well and a speedy recovery. Clodagh Nicholson is acting Principal whilst Susan is absent.
Kilgarriffe NS Enrollment
There are available places in all classes for the next school year 2026/27.
Please spread the word to any friends, family, neighbours, etc. who may be interested in enrolling a child in our school for next September.
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Dates to remember
World Book Day: Thursday 5th March’26
St. Patrick’s Day: Tuesday 17th March’26 School closed.
Easter Holidays: Friday 27th March (12 noon close) to Mon 13th April’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
Next Used Clothes Collection: Mon 11th May’26
Community Notes
Star Camp Easter & Summer holiday camps now taking bookings. Flyer on outside Noticeboard.
Cork Good News Residential Summer Camp for 9-12 yr olds. Flyers in office or contact Matt 086 8483717 if interested.
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Week 23 25/02/26
Green Flag
Next Tuesday we will have our ‘Green School Visit’ re our Green Flag progress & completion. Well done everyone our school have 28Kgs of waste batteries collected lets keep it going! Keep sending in waste batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection.
Soccer Blitz
Next Wed 4th Mar’26 a mixed Senior room team will take part in the FAI 5-a side Schools Soccer Blitz in Drinagh during the school day. Good luck team & thank you to the parents who are helping with coaching and transport.
Engineers Week
Next week is Engineers week in schools. Lots of fun activities for our budding engineers to look forward to.
World Book Day
Next Thursday 5th March’25 is World Book Day. The children (and staff) are invited to dress-up as their favourite book character for a fun day of book related activities.
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Fís Awards Cermony
Well done to our Fís award winners who returned from the Helix in Dublin with a lovely trophy & an ipad for our school.
Chess Lessons
Chess lessons for 2nd to 6th Class started this week. These will continue every Monday for the next few weeks. The cost of these chess lessons are €5 per child.
Cycle Sense
‘Cycle Sense’ programme has now finished for all 3rd to 6th class pupils. Hopefully all participants learned lots of cycling skills & safely to increase confidence & understanding how to keep safe when cycling on our roads and cycle ways.
Kilgarriffe NS Enrolment 2026
Enrolment is open in our school for new pupils wishing to start next Sept’26.
Please spread the word to any friends, family, neighbours, etc. who may be interested in enrolling a child in our school for next September, especially those for Junior Infants.
Dates to remember
World Book Day: Thursday 5th March’26
St. Patrick’s Day: Tuesday 17th March’26 School closed.
Easter Holidays: Friday 27th March (12 noon close) to Mon 13th April’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
Next Used Clothes Collection: Mon 11th May’26
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Week 22 12/02/26
Credit Union Quiz
A huge well done to our pupils who took part in the annual credit union quiz competition which took place last weekend. We are so proud of you all!
School Hot Meal Scheme
The hot meal scheme started in school this week.Parents please note you order the food or opt out from the school meals for your children through Carambola Hot Meals, if you have not ticked your child will not be in school or opt out from the scheme a selected choice of Hot dinner meal will arrive from Carambola.
** Ordering closes on Friday midnight for the following week.**
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Fís Awards Cermony
Well done to our senior puils on their trip to Dublin today. An early start didn’t dampen their spirits and a great experience was had by everyone.
Cycle Sense
‘Cycle Sense’ cycling & road safety workshops for 3rd to 6th class pupils will continue this Friday 13th Feb’26 from 9:30am to 12 noon. The cost of this workshop is €10 per family for 6 weeks. Please can this payment be sent into school ASAP. Thank you to those who have already done so,
Kilgarriffe NS Enrolment 2026
Enrolment is open in our school for new pupils wishing to start next Sept’25.
Please spread the word to any friends, family, neighbours, etc. who may be interested in enrolling a child in our school for next September, especially those for Junior Infants.
Active Flag
As part of our Active Flag participation, Active School Breaks Challenge week 3 is in progress. Hope all classes are enjoying these moni breaks & the poor weather doesn’t effect them! These active breaks are all based around movement skills & learning facts about the GAA Croke Park Stadium.
Green Flag
Keep sending in used batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done to all who have already donated.
Dates to remember
February Midterm: School closed Mon 16th – Fri 20th February’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
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Week 21 05/02/26
Credit Union Quiz
The Annual Primary Schools Credit Union Quiz takes place this Sunday 8th Feb’25 at Ahamilla Sports Centre from 3-4:30pm. Please can teams be at Ahamilla by 2:45pm & collected afterwards at 4:30pm. No school uniform is required. No parents or mobile phones are permitted. Mr. Lynch will be there to look after the teams.
Good Luck to all our team members.
U11yrs: Luke Buttimer, Evie Kingston, Finley Kohler Cullum & Alice Lennon Rynne
Over 11 years: Ruadhán Barrett, Luca Kohler Cullum, Daniel Buttimer & Maya La Trobe Hogan.
School Hot Meal Scheme
The hot meal scheme will commence on Monday 9th of February, Passwords and login details have been issued to everyone. Tomorrow the children will be given a lunchbox, we ask you put their name on them, these will be used each day to hold their hot meal so please ensure they bring them in every day. Please note ordering closes on Friday midnight for the next week.
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Fís Awards Ceremony
Best wishes to our senior pupils who are nominated for an award in the national Fís (Film in Schools) competition. They will travel to the Helix in Dublin on Thurday 12th February bus leaves the school at 7am sharp. Cost is €10 per child, returning approx 7.30pm but we will update parents by text.
Cycle Sense
‘Cycle Sense’ cycling & road safety workshops for 3rd to 6th class pupils will continue this Friday 7th Feb’26 from 9:30am to 12 noon. The cost of this workshop is €10 per family for 6 weeks. Please can this payment be sent into school ASAP. Thank you to those who have already done so,
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Kilgarriffe NS Enrolment 2026
Enrolment is open in our school for new pupils wishing to start next Sept’25.
Please spread the word to any friends, family, neighbours, etc. who may be interested in enrolling a child in our school for next September, especially those for Junior Infants.
Active Flag
As part of our Active Flag participation, Active School Breaks Challenge week 3 is in progress. Hope all classes are enjoying these moni breaks & the poor weather doesn’t effect them! These active breaks are all based around movement skills & learning facts about the GAA Croke Park Stadium.
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Green Flag
Keep sending in used batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done to all who have already donated.
Dates to remember
Credit Union Schools Quiz: Sunday 8th Feb’26 3-4:30pm. Teams to be at Ahamilla at 2:45pm please.
Fís Awards Dublin: Senior Classes Thursday 12th Feb leave 7am sharp, Senior Classes
February Midterm: School closed Mon 16th – Fri 20th February’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
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Community Notes Ireland Lights Up: This walking initiative takes place every Wednesday night at Ahamilla GAA Sports grounds until 11th Feb’26. Registration at 7:15pm in reception with walk starting at 7:30pm.
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Week 20 29/01/26
St. Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday
Next Monday 2nd Feb’26 is St. Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday so school is closed. Reopens Tues 3rd Feb’26 at the usual time.
Cycle Sense
‘Cycle Sense’ cycling & road safety workshops for 3rd to 6th class pupils will continue this Friday 30th Jan’26 from 9:30am to 12 noon. The cost of this workshop is €10 per family for 6 weeks. Please can this payment be sent into school ASAP. Thank you to those who have alrady done so,
Kilgarriffe NS Enrolment 2026
Enrolment is open in our school for new pupils wishing to start next Sept’25.
Please spread the word to any friends, family, neighbours, etc. who may be interested in enrolling a child in our school for next September, especially those for Junior Infants.
Active Flag
As part of our Active Flag participation, Active School Breaks Challenge week 2 is in progress. Hope all classes are enjoying these moni breaks & the poor weather doesn’t effect them! These active breaks are all based around movement skills & learning facts about the GAA Croke Park Stadium.
Green Flag
Keep sending in used batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done to all who have already donated.
Clonakilty Community College Assessments
All 6th Class pupils who have registered to attend Clonakilty Community College (CCC) next year have their assessment day on Wednesday 4th Feb’26 at 9:15am to 1:15pm.
Dates to remember
St. Brigid’s February Bank Holiday weekend: School Closed Mon 2nd February’26
Credit Union Schools Quiz: Sunday 8th Feb’26 3-4:30pm. Teams to be at Ahamilla at 2:45pm please.
February Midterm: School closed Mon 16th – Fri 20th February’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
Community Notes
Ireland Lights Up: This walking initiative takes place every Wednesday night for 6 weeks from Wed 7th Jan’26 at Ahamilla GAA Sports grounds. Registration at 7:15pm in reception with walk starting at 7:30pm.
Cork Big Lego Event: Cork Brick Show at the Radisson Hotel Little Island, Cork this Sun 1st Feb’26 from 11am-5pm. Large intricate Lego models on display & huge Lego play areas for adults & kids. Tickets available from Eventbee.
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Week 19 (22/01/26)
Reminder School Closure
School closed next Tuesday 27th Jan’26. All staff have a training day in the Teachers Centre in Dunmanway so there will be nobody at school that day.
Parent Teacher Meetings
Parent teacher meetings will take place next Mon 26th Wed 28th & Thurs 29th Jan’26 from 3:15pm each day. Please can all families book a meeting time slot in advance via Aladdin as soon as possible. If having difficulty doing so, please ask Heather in office or class teacher to help. Thank you.
Cycle Sense
‘Cycle Sense’ cycling & road safety workshops for 3rd to 6th class pupils started last Friday morning from 9:30am to 12 noon. The cost of this workshop is €10 per family. These will continue for a total of 6 weeks. Pupils will be supplied with a bike & helmet on these days, but are also welcome to bring in their own, if they’d prefer & it’s convienient for parents/ guardians!
Kilgarriffe NS Open Day
Thank you to everyone who helped with our open day this year. It was lovely to see future & present families arriving to have a look around our school. Apart from our open day, we’re always welcoming to any family who may wish to visit at any time of the year with a prior appointment.
Kilgarriffe NS Enrolment 2026
Enrolment is open in our school for new pupils wishing to start next Sept’26.
Please spread the word to any friends, family, neighbours, etc. who may be interested in enrolling a child in our school for next September, especially those for Junior Infants.
Credit Union Quiz
The Annual Primary Schools Credit Union Quiz takes place on Sunday 8th Feb’26 at Ahamilla Sports Centre from 3-4:30pm. After taking part in lots of practise quizzes, the teams chosen to represent our school are:
Under 11’s:
Finley Kohler Cullum, Luke Buttimer, Evie Kingston & Alice Lennon Rynne.
Under 13’s:
Maya La Trobe Hogan, Daniel Buttimer, Ruadhán Barrett & Luca Kohler Cullum.
Well done all & Good Luck.
Active Flag
As part of our Active Flag participation, Active School Breaks Challenge has commence again in all classrooms since Mon 19th Jan until Fri 13th Feb’26. These active breaks are all based around movement skills & learning facts about the GAA Croke Park Stadium.
Green Flag
Keep sending in used batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done to all who have already donated. Collection box in all classrooms & office. We are very close to completing our Green Flag process & our school will receive a visit soon from Schools Green Flag Awards personnel to see our progress & chat to the committee.
Clonakilty Community College Assessments
All 6th Class pupils who have registered to attend Clonakilty Community College (CCC) next year have their assessment day on Wednesday 4th Feb’26 at 9:15am to 1:15pm.
Dates to remember
Parent/ Teacher meetings: Mon 26th Wed 28th & Thurs 29th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day Tues 27th Jan 2026
St. Brigid’s February Bank Holiday weekend: School Closed Mon 2nd February’26
February Midterm: School closed Mon 16th – Fri 20th February’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
Community Notes
Ireland Lights Up: This walking initiative takes place every Wednesday night for 6 weeks from Wed 7th Jan’26 at Ahamilla GAA Sports grounds. Registration at 7:15pm in reception with walk starting at 7:30pm.
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Week 18 (15/01/26)
Kilgarriffe NS Open Day
We are planning an ‘Open Day’ next Tuesday 20th January ’26 for any prospective pupils and their parents. Families who are interested in enrolling a child for next September or in coming years are most welcome to come and visit between 10am and 4pm next Tuesday.
Kilgarriffe NS Enrolment 2026
Enrolment is open in our school for new pupils wishing to start next Sept’25.
Please spread the word to any friends, family, neighbours, etc. who may be interested in enrolling a child in our school for next September, especially those for Junior Infants.
Parent Teacher Meetings
Parent teacher meetings will take place on Mon 26th Wed 28th & Thurs 29th Jan’26 from 3:15pm each day. Bookings can be made in advance via Aladdin from today.
Reminder School Closure
School closed Tuesday 27th Jan’26. All staff have a training day in the Teachers Centre so there will be nobody at school that day.
Credit Union Quiz
The Annual Primary Schools Credit Union Quiz takes place on Sunday 8th Feb’26 at Ahamilla Sports Centre from 3-4:30pm. All the children from 2nd to 6th Class are taking part in practice quizzes & 2 teams (under 11s and under 13s) will be chosen to represent our school.
Active Flag
As part of our Active Flag participation, Active School Breaks Challenge will commence again in all classrooms from Mon 19th Jan to Fri 13th Feb’26
Green Flag
Keep sending in used batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done to all who have already donated. Collection box in all classrooms & office. We are very close to completing our Green Flag process & our school will receive a visit soon from Schools Green Flag Awards personnel to see our progress & chat to the committee.
Clonakilty Community College Assessments
All 6th Class pupils who have registered to attend Clonakilty Community College (CCC) next year have their assessment day on Wednesday 4th Feb’26 at 9:15am to 1:15pm.
Dates to remember
Parent/ Teacher meetings: Mon 26th Wed 28th & Thurs 29th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day Tues 27th Jan 2026
St. Brigid’s February Bank Holiday weekend: School Closed Mon 2nd February’26
February Midterm: School closed Mon 16th – Fri 20th February’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
Community Notes
Ireland Lights Up: This walking initiative takes place every Wednesday night for 6 weeks from Wed 7th Jan’26 at Ahamilla GAA Sports grounds. Registration at 7:15pm in reception with walk starting at 7:30pm.
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Week 17 (08/01/26)
Welcome Back
Happy New Year to everyone and welcome back. Thank you to everyone for all their patience & understanding with the difficult weather disruptions we had on re-opening school this week.
Kilgarriffe NS Open Day
We are planning an ‘Open Day’ on Tuesday 20th January ’26 for any prospective pupils and their parents. Families who are interested in enrolling a child for next September or in coming years are most welcome to come and visit between 10am and 3pm that day.
Kilgarriffe NS Enrolment 2026
Enrolment is open in our school for new pupils wishing to start next Sept’25.
Please spread the word to any friends, family, neighbours, etc. who may be interested in enrolling a child in our school for next September, especially those for Junior Infants.
Green Flag
Keep sending in used batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done to all who have already donated. Collection box in all classrooms & office. We are very close to completing our Green Flag process & our school will receive a visit soon from Schools Green Flag Awards personnel to see our progress & chat to the committee.
Parent Teacher Meetings
Parent teacher meetings will take place on Mon 26th Wed 28th & Thurs 29th Jan’26. Parents will soon be able to book a meeting slot in advance via Aladdin.
Reminder School Closure
School closed Tuesday 27th Jan’26. All staff have a training day in the Teachers Centre so there will be nobody at school that day.
Dates to remember
Parent/ Teacher meetings: Mon 26th Wed 28th & Thurs 29th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day Tues 27th Jan 2026
St. Brigid’s February Bank Holiday weekend: School Closed Mon 2nd February’26
February Midterm: School closed Mon 16th – Fri 20th February’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
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Community Notes
Ireland Lights Up: This walking initiative takes place every Wednesday night for 6 weeks from Wed 7th Jan’26. All members of the local & school communities are invited to take part to light up the darkWinter nights. It gives the community a chance to walk safely together around the floodlit walking track at the GAA grounds at Ahamilla. Participation is free & suitable for all ages. Tea/Coffee provided in the clubhouse afterwards. Registration at 7:15pm in reception with walk starting at 7:30pm.
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Week 15 11/12/25)
Wizard of Oz Musical Dress Rehersal in Parochial Hall (eircode P85 XC64)
Tomorrow Fri 12th Dec: All pupils from Infants to 6th Class will have a Full Dress Rehearsal in the Parochial Hall from 9am to 2pm. All children to be dropped & collected to the hall instead of school. There will be NOBODY at school on Friday.
All children can be collected from 2pm.
NO uniform required this Friday
Wizard of Oz Musical
The children will perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on stage for all our families to attend at 12 noon on Wednesday 17thDec’25in the Parochial Hall Clonakilty (eircode P85 XC64)
All parents, siblings, other family members & friends are welcome to attend. The children are to be brought to the hall between 9-9:30am to prepare for their show. Audience welcome to arrive at 11:30am for refreshments before performance starts at 12 noon.
Children go home after performance at about 1:30-2pm. School bus will take children to the hall in the morning but there will be NO SCHOOL BUS after the performance.
Help required
School staff will require some helpers on the day of our ‘Wizard of Oz’ performance with the following:
Supply some baked goods to serve with refreshments
Face painting 10-11:30am
Setting up & serving refreshments (10:30-12noon)
Selling raffle tickets (11:30am)
Wash up after refreshments/ performance (1:30-2pm)
Tidy up of hall after performance (1:30-2pm)
If you are free & willing to help with any of the above, please let staff know on school mobile 083 0658096. Thank you all & hope everyone enjoys this event.
Lisavaird Art Competition
Congratulations to Evie Kingston (3rd Class) and Aela Graham Hughes (2nd Class) on winning 2nd prize in the 2nd & 3rd Class categories of the Lisavaird Art Cmpetition. Well done girls.
Christmas Jumpers
Children may wear bright colourful or Christmas jumpers next week instead of their uniform.
Christmas Carol Singing
Next Thursday some of the children in the Senior room will be singing Christmas carols accompanied by Mr. Lynch, at Bushmount Residential Care & Clonakilty Community Hospital during the school day.
Christmas Holidays
Friday 19th Dec is the last half day of this school term. Children finish at 12noon for collection please. Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas. School reopens on Monday 5th January 2026.
Green Flag
Keep sending in used batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done to al who have already donated. Collection box in all classrooms & office.
Dates to remember
Christmas Play: Wednesday 17th Dec’25 at 12 noon in the Parochial Hall.
All parents & family members & friends are very welcome.
Christmas Holidays: Fri 19th Dec’25 (12 noon) to Sun 4th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 27th Jan 2026
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
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Week 14 04/12/25)
Wizard of Oz Musical Costumes
Everyone now has their costume details. Please can we have each child’s costume in school by next Monday 8th Dec in a named bag. Thank you.
Wizard of Oz Musical Rehersals in Parochial Hall (eircode P85 XC64)
Next week we will have 2 rehersals on stage in the Parochial Hall in Clonakilty.
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Tuesday 9thDec: All 2nd to 6th Class pupils are to be dropped to the hall for 9am & collected at 3pm.
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Fri 12th Dec: All pupils from Infants to 6th Class will have a Full Dress Rehearsal in the Parochial Hall from 9am to 3pm. All children to be dropped & collected to the hall instead of school. There will be NOBODY at school this day.
Raffle Prizes
Raffle prizes are needed for our big Raffle in the hall on the day of our ‘Wizard of Oz’ performance. If anyone would like to donate a prize (voucher, chocolates, plants, beauty products, candles etc.), please send into school to class teachers, marked ‘Raffle’. The proceeds of this Raffle helps to cover the costs of props, costumes, sets, etc. for our performance. Thank you in advance.
Beauty & the Beast Musical
All pupils from 2nd to 6th Class had a most enjoyable morning yesterday at The Sacred Heart Secondary School watching their most professional production of ‘Beauty & the Beast’.
Young Engineering Award
2nd and 3rd class have been working on various designs & building prototypes for the Young Engineers Programme. They’re now almost ready to submit their work & will have a ‘Real Engineer’ visit them in school this Friday afternoon.
Green Flag
Keep sending in used batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done to al who have already donated. Collection box in all classrooms & office.
Dates to remember
Christmas Play: Wednesday 17th Dec’25 at 12noon in the Parochial Hall.
All parents & family members & friends are very welcome.
Christmas Holidays: Fri 19th Dec’25 (12 noon) to Sun 4th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 27th Jan 2026
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
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Week 13 (27/11/25)
Flu Vaccine
Flu vaccines will be administered to those children whose parents consented next Monday morning 1st Dec’25 at school.
Lisavaird Christmas Art Competition
Entries for the annual Lisavaird Art Competition have been submitted. Best of luck everyone. Any lucky winners will know next week.
Raffle Prizes
Raffle prizes are needed for our big Raffle in the hall on the day of our ‘Wizard of Oz’ performance. If anyone would like to donate a prize (voucher, chocolates, plants, beauty products, candles etc.), please send into school to class teachers, marked ‘Raffle’. The proceeds of this Raffle helps to cover the costs of props, costumes, sets, etc. for our performance. Thank you in advance.
Christmas School Play
Please continue to practise songs & lines with children. Everyone will be notified shortly of costume details. Please do not order special costumes as a lot of the basic costumes needed will be items available locally or you’ll have already at home. We will make most of the accessories required with the children in school.
Transition Year Work Experience
Many thanks to past pupils Mary Kate & Christopher who were most helpful & a pleasure to have in school this week for their work experience.
Beauty & the Beast Musical
Next Wedensday 3rd December’25 all children from 2nd to 6th Class have been invited to attend a performance of the musical ‘Beauty & the Beast’ presented by the Sacred Heart Secondary School, during the school day. Please ensure that your child has a coat in school that day as we will be walking there & back.
Each child will need to bring in €5 before this event. Thank you.
Green Flag
Keep sending in used batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done to al who have already donated. Collection box in all classrooms & office.
Dates to remember
Christmas Play: Wednesday 17th Dec’25 in the Parochial Hall for all pupils. All parents & family members welcome.
Christmas Holidays: Fri 19th Dec’25 to Sun 4th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 27th Jan 2026
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
Community Notices
Christmas Fayre at the Parochial Hall (eircode P85 XC64) this Sat 29th Nov’25 at 2pm. Free admission & all welcome. Home baking & other produce, afternoon tea. Raffle, Christmas stall, face painting & Santa
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Week 12 (20/11/25)
Christmas Card order
Christmas Cards orders have arrived. All orders should be in school bags today.
Christmas School Play
Please continue to practise songs & lines with children. Everyone will be notified shortly of costume details. Please do not order special costumes as a lot of the basic costumes needed will be items available locally or you’ll have already at home. We will make most of the accessories required with the children in school.
Raffle Prizes
Raffle prizes are needed for our big Raffle in the hall on the day of our ‘Wizard of Oz’ performance. If anyone would like to donate a prize (voucher, chocolates, plants, beauty products, candles etc.), please send into school to class teachers, marked ‘Raffle’. The proceeds of this Raffle helps to cover the costs of props, costumes, sets, etc. for our performance. Thank you in advance.
Lisavaird Christmas Art Competition
All pupils are working on their entries for the annual Lisavaird Art Competition which must be submitted by the end of next week.
Green Flag
Keep sending in used batteries for recycling with WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done to al who have already donated. Collection box in all classrooms & office.
Star of the Week
This month of November we are working on ‘Reading, Spelling & writing genres’ for our weekly ‘Star Awards’ which are awarded at assembly each Friday.
Team Hope Shoe Boxes
Many thanks to all who donated to this worthy charity.A large number of shoeboxes were collected.
Type Onesie Day
This fun day was to support lots of children living with type 1 diabetes. Lots of fun was had in our PJ’s and a donation of €141.30 to this CUH Charity was very much appreciated. Thank you.
Board of Management Update
We are awaiting further developments to our school playscape.
We wish everone good luck in the Christmas play.
Dates to remember
Christmas Play: Wednesday 17th Dec’25 in the Parochial Hall for all pupils. All parents & family members welcome.
Christmas Holidays: Fri 19th Dec’25 to Sun 4th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 27th Jan 2026
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
Community Notices
Ballinascarthy Camogie Fun & Fitness for girls aged 6-10 years in Ballinascarthy Hall. Starting back 2nd December’25 Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm. Contact Kevin 087 9908405
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Week 11 (13/11/25)
Type Onesie Day
Tomorrow Friday 14th Nov’25 all classes are invited to wear their favourite ‘onesies’ or any warm pyjamas to school for the day. This fun day is a fund raising initiative to help the CUH Charity with educational programmes designed to help raise awareness about children living with Type 1 diabetes. A small donation on the day towards this charity would be most welcome. Thank you.
Primary Science Week
Primary science week is this week. Well done to all the young ‘Scientists’ who have been demonstrating wonderful experiments & explaining the Sicience behind them.
Christmas Card order
Christmas Cards orders have been submitted. All packs of cards will be distributed as soon as they arrive from the printers.
Team Hope Shoe Boxes
Fastastic number of Shoeboxes received this year. These were collected today & will be on their way shortly to needy children all over the world, to make their Christmas a little brighter. Well done to all who took the time to put a ‘Shoebox’ of goodies together.
Christmas School Play
This year our school will present ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on stage on Wed 17th Dec’25 in the Parochial hall. Please practice lines & songs with your child so they become very familiar with their part. Children have their song words & they are also available with their tunes on You Tube under School Musicals Wizard of Oz.
All children are learning ‘One Day in Kansas’ at the moment.
Green Flag
Great amount of batteries coming into school for our WEEE Ireland Schools battery collection. Well done & keep sending them in. Collection box in all classrooms & office.
Star of the Week
This month of November we are working on ‘Reading, Spelling & writing genres’ for our weekly ‘Star Awards’ which are awarded at assembly each Friday.
Dates to remember
Christmas Play: Wednesday 17th Dec’25 in the Parochial Hall for all pupils. All parents & family members welcome.
Christmas Holidays: Fri 19th Dec’25 to Sun 4th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 27th Jan 2026
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
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Week 10 (06/11/25)
Annual Contribution towards Extra Activities
Extras activities, art supplies & personal accident fees of €60 per pupil are now overdue. Please can this be sent in ASAP. Thank you to those who have already contributed.
Christmas Card order
Last orders and payment for Christmas Cards is tomorrow Friday 7th Nov’25 if parents wish to order. Packs of 10 (@ €8 per pack) of your child’s own Christmas card. No orders accepted after this date.
Team Hope Shoe Boxes
All children received a leaflet about the Team Hope ‘Shoe Boxes’ appeal before midterm. If there are any more completed shoeboxes, please can they be sent into school as soon as possible, as they will be collected by the volunteer organisers soon.
Christmas School Play
This year our school will present ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on stage on Wed 17th Dec’25 in the Parochial hall. Parts & scripts for all are almost complete. Please practice lines & songs with your child so they become very familiar with their part.
Christmas Annuals
Christmas activity Annuals from educate.ie are now available to order for €2.50 each.
Samples of these are in classrooms for children to view. Orders can be made online
Primary Science Week
Primary science week is next week. All classes will have extra Science related lessons and they may get a chance to be ‘the scientist’ themselves!!
Type Onesie Day
Next week on Friday 14th Nov’25 all classes are invited to wear their favourite ‘onesies’ or any warm pyjamas to school for the day. This fun day is a fund raising initiative to help the CUH Charity with educational programmes designed to help raise awareness about children living with Type 1 diabetes. A small donation on the day towards this charity would be most welcome.
Green Flag
A part of working towards the Green School flag, our school has registered for the WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition. The challenge is to collect as many batteries as we can between now and April’26, recycle them with WEEE Ireland and be in with a chance to win sports equipment vouchers for our school. The campaign also supports the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. Children can bring their waste batteries to school and place them in the blue battery boxes. Let’s get collecting!
Active Flag Skip around the World
As all were having so much fun before midterm participating in ‘Skip Around the World’ to reach many ‘Famous landmarks’, we have continued this week to reach the last few. Well done everyone for such a great effort & enthuasiasm.
Star of the Week
This month of November we are working on ‘Reading, Spelling & writing genres’ for our weekly ‘Star Awards’ which are awarded at assembly each Friday.
Dates to remember
Christmas Play: Wednesday 17th Dec’25 in the Parochial Hall for all pupils. All parents & family members welcome.
Christmas Holidays: Fri 19th Dec’25 to Sun 4th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 27th Jan 2026
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
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Week 9 (23/10/25)
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Halloween Dress Up
Tomorrow Fri 24th Oct the children (and staff) are invited to dress in ‘Halloween Costume’ for the day. Costumes are to be age appropriate please (not too scary!). This Halloween to help promote a greener environment & reduce waste, children are encouraged where possible to opt for costumes made from recycled or upcycled materials, repurpose old clothing or costumes into new ones. We will be organising Halloween Fun and Games for them all to enjoy & are supporting the charity ‘Brú Columbanus’ as part of our dress up day. All donations welcome. Thank you.
Annual Contribution towards Extra Activities
Extras activities, art supplies & personal accident fees of €60 per pupil are due to be paid by tomorrow please. Thank you to those who have already contributed.
Midterm Break
Reminder school is closed next week for midterm break. School reopens Monday 3rd Nov’25.
‘Happy Halloween’ everyone.
Christmas School Play
This year our school will present ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on stage on Wed 17th Dec’25 in the Parochial hall. Auditions have taken place over the last week for the lead roles and these will be allocated before midterm along with their scripts to start learning!!
The rest of the parts & scripts will be distributed to all after midterm.
Christmas Card order
Once again this year, the children have designing their own individual Christmas card which were sent away to be printed professionally. Today each child has received a sample of their unique card, which they may keep.
Parents/guardians now have an opportunity to order packs of 10 (@ €8 per pack) of your child’s own Christmas card. Order forms are in schoolbags today. Orders and payment will need to be returned straight after midterm, so our order can be submitted & the cards returned in plenty of time before needed for Christmas.
Christmas Annuals
Christmas activity Annuals from educate.ie are now available to order for €2.50 each.
Samples of these are in classrooms for children to view. Orders can be made online
Green Flag
A part of working towards the Green School flag, our school has registered for the WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition. The challenge is to collect as many batteries as we can between now and April’26, recycle them with WEEE Ireland and be in with a chance to win sports equipment vouchers for our school. The campaign also supports the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. Children can bring their waste batteries to school and place them in the blue battery boxes. Let’s get collecting!
Road Safety Webinar
Today Thursday 23rd Oct (Middle room) will participate in a Road Safety Webinar as part of their SPHE programme.
Star of the Week
This month of October we are working on ‘Kindness’ for our weekly ‘Star Awards’ which are awarded at assembly each Friday. Last week awards were given to Grace, Alice and Luca.
Active Flag Skip around the World
We’re all having fun this week participating in ‘Skip Around the World’, as we try to reach as many ‘Famous landmarks’ around the world as possible. This activity towards our ‘Active Flag’ will continue daily until midterm break on Fri 24th Oct’25.
Nasal Flu Vaccine For Children
Thank you to all who returned the Flu vaccine forms. Any parents who have given consent, will have the nasal vaccine admistered to your children in school after the mid term break.
Anyone who forgot to return the forms & still wishes for their child to receive this free flu protection, can still do so by arrangement with their GP or local pharmacy.
Team Hope Shoe Boxes
Flyers distributed to all children (check school bags) about the Team Hope ‘Shoe
Boxes’ appeal. If you’d like to put together a ‘Shoe box’ with your children over
midterm, please follow the guidelines on the flyer & return filled ‘Shoebox’ to school
after midterm. Thank you.
Dates to remember
Midterm Break: Sat 25th Oct to Sun 2nd November’25. School reopens Mon 3rd Nov ’25.
Christmas Play: Wednesday 17th Dec’25 in the Parochial Hall for all pupils. All parents & family members welcome.
Christmas Holidays: Fri 19th Dec’25 to Sun 4th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 27th Jan 2026
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
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Week 8 (16/10/25)
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Green Flag
A part of working towards the Green School flag, our school has registered for the WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition. The challenge is to collect as many batteries as we can between now and April’26, recycle them with WEEE Ireland and be in with a chance to win sports equipment vouchers for our school. The campaign also supports the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. Children can bring their waste batteries to school and place them in the blue battery boxes. Let’s get collecting!
Road Safety Webinar
Next Monday 20th Oct (Senior room) & Thursday 23rd Oct (Middle room) will participate in a Road Safety Webinar as part of their SPHE programme.
Star of the Week
This month of October we are working on ‘Kindness’ for our weekly ‘Star Awards’ which are awarded at assembly each Friday. Last week awards were given to Varvara, Maya and Rebeka.
Kindness & Helpfullness noticed
Also this week it has been noticed how kind and helpful some of our senior pupils are being towards the younger children, minding them so beautifully, particularly outside at break times. Well done, this is lovely to witness.
Active Flag Skip around the World
We’re all having fun this week participating in ‘Skip Around the World’, as we try to reach as many ‘Famous landmarks’ around the world as possible. This activity towards our ‘Active Flag’ will continue daily until midterm break on Fri 24th Oct’25.
Halloween Dress Up
Next Fri 24th Oct the children (and staff) are invited to dress in ‘Halloween Costume’ for the day. Costumes are to be age appropriate please (not too scary!) and we will be organising Halloween Fun and Games for them all to enjoy.
Annual Contribution towards Extra Activities
Extras activities, art supplies & personal accident fees of €60 per pupil are due to be paid by midterm break at the end of next week please. Thank you to those who have already contributed.
Nasal Flu Vaccine For Children
We are sending home consent forms for Nasal Flu Vaccine. Those who consent please include the name of the school and your child’s class on the form and return by Wedensday 22nd October. Late forms will not be accepted after this date.
Dates to remember
Midterm Break: Sat 25th Oct to Sun 2nd November’25. School reopens Mon 3rd Nov ’25.
Christmas Play: Wednesday 17th Dec’25 in the Parochial Hall for all pupils. All parents & family members welcome.
Christmas Holidays: Fri 19th Dec’25 to Sun 4th Jan’26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 27th Jan 2025
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2025
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Week 7 (09/10/25)
Food Dudes
All children are participating in Phase 2 of Food Dudes this week. All new pupils have received a fruit & veg lunch box similar to the one all others got last year. Next week all children are encouraged to continue to bring at least one portion of fruit and veg to school each day as part of their daily lunch. 1 child’s handful = correct portion.
Active Flag Skip around the World
We’re all having fun this week participating in ‘Skip Around the World’, as we try to reach as many ‘Famous landmarks’ around the world as possible. This activity towards our ‘Active Flag’ will continue daily until midterm break on Fri 24th Oct’25.
Space Week
Lots of Space related fun and learning happening this week as we celebrate World Space Week.
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Credit Union Art Competition
All pupils are currently working on their art work to enter into the annual Credit Union Art Competition which must be submitted before Fri 24th Oct’25.
This year’s theme is ‘The Future Is’. Photographic consent forms are being sent home this week to be signed and returned which MUST accompany each entrant. Please sign & return ASAP.
Road Safety Webinar
Next Thursday 2nd & 3rd Class will participate in a Road Safety Webinar as part of their SPHE programme.
Star of the Week
This month of October we are working on ‘Kindness’ for our weekly ‘Star Awards’ which are awarded at assembly each Friday.
School Uniform Sweatshirts
We still have lots of school jumpers coming into school unnamed or with the incorrect names on them! Please could you ensure that all your children’s school sweatshirts are CLEARLY NAMED.
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Annual Contribution towards Extra Activities
Extras activities, art supplies & personal accident fees of €60 per pupil are due to be paid by midterm break at the end of October’25 please. Thank you to those who have already contributed.
Dates to remember
Midterm Break: Sat 25th Oct to Sun 2nd November’25. School reopens Mon 3rd Nov’25.
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Week 6 (02/10/25)
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Fís Film awards
Last term our school entered the films the children made with the ‘Adventure Boat’ into the Fís Film Awards. Our Junior & middle classrooms have won the ‘best new entry’ category & the Senior classroom has been ‘short-listed’ for one of the main awards. Congratulations to all the children involved and thanks to Sheila, Miss. Buttimer & Rev. Kingsley for their help, encouragement & involvement also. We look forward to a trip to the Helix in Dublin later this year to attend the awards ceremony. Well done all.
Food Dudes
Food Dudes returns to our school next week for Phase 2 of Food Dudes for all classes. This is following on from previous years of Food Dudes participation to maintain the healthy eating habits of eating 4-6 portions of fruit & veg each day. From next Mon 6th Oct to Fri 10th Oct’25, all children will be supplied with a portion of Fruit & Veg each day & will be encouraged to taste & try these as part of their lunch. There will be some fun videos & activities to participate with in the classroom, as well as a Home Booklet to complete with family. Information & consent letter in school bags today.
Active Flag Skip around the World
As we continue to work towards our Active Flag, next week all classes will participate in ‘Skip Around the World’. Each class will have an extra active break during every school day from Mon 5th Oct to Fri 24th Oct’25 to participate in skipping activities. Each skip = 1km as classes count their skips to travel to famous land marks around the World. Good luck everyone & let’s see how many landmarks we can all reach over the next 3 weeks!
Space Week
Next week is also Space week when classes will be taking part in lots of ‘Space’ related activities as part of our Curriculum.
Credit Union Art Competition
All pupils are currently working on their art work to enter into the annual Credit Union Art Competition which must be submitted before Fri 4th Oct’25.
This year’s theme is ‘The Future Is’
Star of the Week
This month of October we are working on ‘Kindness’ for our weekly ‘Star Awards’ which are awarded at assembly each Friday.
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School Uniform Sweatshirts
We still have lots of school jumpers coming into school unnamed or with the incorrect names on them! Please could you ensure that all your children’s school sweatshirts are CLEARLY NAMED.
Annual Contribution towards Extra Activities
Extras activities, art supplies & personal accident fees of €60 per pupil are due to be paid by midterm break at the end of October’25 please. Thank you to those who have already contributed.
Secondary School enrolment applications for Sept’26
Reminder all Secondary School enrolment application portals are now open from 1st Oct’25 for 6th Class to be enrolled for next year 2026. This needs to be completed as soon as possible to ensure your child receives a place in your choice of secondary school.
Community Notes
Clonakilty Community College: Online enrolment application portal opens 1st October’25 for all students currently in 6th Class, who wish to enrol in 1st year for September 2026. Apply early on the Community College website enrolment page. Open Day at Clonakilty Community College 16th October’25 5:30-8pm for all 5th & 6th Class with their parents.
Sacred Heart Secondary School Clonakilty: Open Night takes place on Thursday 2nd October’25 for all 6th Class girls & their parents from 5-7pm. Enrolment open online on website.
Mount St. Michael Secondary School, Rosscarbery: Accepting applications for admissions for Sept’26 online on website from Wednesday 1st October’25 to Friday 24th October’25.
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Week 5 (25/09/25)
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Tag Rugby Blitz
All pupils from 2nd to 6th Class took part in the Primary School Touch Rugby Blitz at Clonakilty Rugby Club yesterday Wednesday 24th Sept’25. All had an enjoyable time with lovely sunshine. Thanks to Clonakilty Rugby Club for organising this event.
Diocesan Service
The annual Diocesan Schools Service took place today in St. Peter’s Church in Bandon. All classes from 2nd to 6th Class were in attendance & many took part in the service for Bishop Paul Colton’s final school service before his retirement.
Annual Contribution towards Extra Activities
Extras activities, art supplies & personal accident fees of €60 per pupil are due to be paid by midterm break at the end of October’25 please. Thank you to those who have already contributed.
Star of the Week
This month of September we are working on good manners and greetings for our weekly ‘Star Awards’ which are awarded at assembly each Friday. Congratulations to all the children who have received these awards this month.
Board of Management update
Thank you to Clive Buttimer who has joined the Board of Management as a parent father representative.
Community Notes
Clonakilty Community College: Online enrolment application portal opens 1st October’25 for all students currently in 6th Class, who wish to enrol in 1st year for September 2026. Apply early on the Community College website enrolment page. Open Day at Clonakilty Community College 16th October’25 5:30-8pm for all 5th & 6th Class with their parents.
Sacred Heart Secondary School Clonakilty: Open Night takes place on Thursday 2nd October’25 for all 6th Class girls & their parents from 5-7pm. Enrolment open online on website.
Mount St. Michael Secondary School, Rosscarbery: Accepting applications for admissions for Sept’26 online on website from Wednesday 1st October’25 to Friday 24th October’25.
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