Kilgarriffe National School Newsletter
Week 33 21/05/26
HSE Healthy Eating School Policy Survey
Quick survey for Parents to complete will be sent home today. Thanks
*Chewing gum is not permitted in school*
Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons continue every Tuesday for the next 5 weeks, with collection afterwards from the Clonakilty Park Leisure Centre lobby at 3pm.
Green Flag Presentation
Next Tues 26th May’26 two members of the Green Flag committee, Luca (6th class) and Grace (Senior Infants) will attend the Green Flags presentation afternoon in Fota to receive our schools first Green Flag along with staff Susan & Tina. Many thanks especially to Tina for all her work with the Committee, the Green School initiatives & all the process & paperwork that goes into achieving & securing these flags.
Musical Recital Afternoon
Next Wed 27th May’26 we are having a Musical Recital afternoon in school from 2:15-3pm. Any pupils learning instruments are invited to take part & show their peers what they’re learning & how to play. The senior room will also play some Ukuele tunes they have been learning with Mr. Lynch.
Cork City Sports
Next Thursday 28th May’26 a team of 23 children will travel by bus to the annual Cork City and County Primary School Sports in MTU Bishopstown, Cork. Bus leaves school at 9:30am and will return by 4pm for children to be collected at school.
€15 per person to be sent into school BEFORE next Thursday 28th May please to contribute towards the cost of the bus.
The teams are:
2013 (100m) Alex Marks, Luca Kohler Cullum, Hannah Buttimer
2014 (80m) Maya La Trobe-Hogan, Sophie Huggins
2015 (80m) Cillian Barrett, Bodhi La Trobe-Hogan, Ada Marks
2016 (80m) Finley Kohler Cullum, Slava Stepaniuk, Evie Kingston, Alice Garde
2017 (60m) Luke Buttimer, Jakub Kicinski, Aela Graham Hughes, Lila Bullock
2018 (60m) Sam Buttimer, Xavi La Trobe-Hogan, Varvara Kushyn
2019 (60m) Robin Lennon Rynne, Grace O’Donovan
Boys Relay: Bodhi La Trobe Hogan, Luca Kohler Cullum, Ru Barrett, Alex Marks
Girls Relay: Lucy Buttimer, Maya La Trobe Hogan, Ada Marks, Hannah Buttimer
A few parents are travelling with us on the bus to support children & help staff with the team on the day. There are 3 more spaces if any more wish to travel, please let us know via school mobile 083 0658096 ASAP
School Tour
This year all classes will go to Smugglers Cove in Rosscarbery on Mon 22nd June’26. Infants to 1st Class €20 & 2nd to 6th Class €30 can be sent into school as soon as convienient. This outing is partly subsidised this year from the proceeds of the Whist Raffle. Anybody unable to go, please let us know ASAP so correct numbers can be submitted to Smugglers Cove. Thank you.
Standardised Tests are being administered to 1st-6th class next week in English and the following week in Maths. All results will be on children’s end of year school reports.
Dates to remember
It’s becoming a hectic term, please note all the forthcoming events over the next 6 weeks leading up to the end of the school year:
Swimming Lessons: Tues 26th May. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June’26
Green Flag Presentation: Tues 26th May’26
Musical Recital Afternoon:Wed 27th May’26 2:15-3pm for all pupils learning instruments to show their peers what they’re learning & how to play.
Cork City Sports: MTU Bishopstown Thurs 28th May’26 (Team selection)
Cycle Days with Ulick: Thurs 28th May & Fri 5th June (all classes)
June Bank Holiday: Mon 1st June’26 No School
Clon Sports, Ahamilla: Thurs 11th June’26 (All classes)
Teddy Bear’s Picnic: Mon 15th June 9:30-11am Junior Room and incoming new pupils.
International Day: Mon 15th June’26 1:30-3pm. Parents welcome to attend.
Kilgarriffe Fun Sports Day: Thurs 18th or Fri 19th June’26 (weather dependant)
School Tour Smugglers Cove, Rosscarbery: Mon 22nd June’26 (all classes)
6th Class Graduation: Wed 24th June’26 (10:30-12 noon)
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.
Community Notes
Around the World in 80 Keys: Uplifting Concert presented by professional musician, Oli Garde this Friday 22nd May 8pm at Kilgarriffe Church, Clonakilty. Entry by Free Tickets available through Eventbrite.
Inclusive Rugby Camp: Munster is running a Inclusion Rugby Summer Camp in Clonakilty RFC from 11th to 13th of August. Please see link below for more information.
https://www.munsterrugby.ie/domestic/rugby/camps/inclusion-camp/
Volleyball Camp: Rise Strong Volleyball Camp this July for boys and girls aged 8–12, focused on introducing children to volleyball in a fun, active, and encouraging environment. Camp Details: Leap Hall: 13–17 July, 1PM–4pm Ballydehob: 20–24 July, 1PM–4PM. Cost: €100 for the week. Registration: 089 4277833
Star Camp 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.
Week 32 14/05/26
Used Clothing Collection Fundraiser
Used Clothing was collected last Monday 11th May’26.
Thank you to all who donated. A total of €136 was raised for school.
Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons for all classes are starting next Tuesday 19th May’26. These will continue every Tuesday for 6 weeks. Tuesday 19th, 26th May and 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June from 2-3pm. All children will need swim wear, hat, goggles & towel. Infants may wear their swimwear under their uniform coming to school (don’t forget underwear in swim bag!).
This is an important part of the PE curriculum & all children are expected to participate fully. Anyone unable to attend on any of the days, MUST be collected from school by 1pm.
On swimming days, children will travel by bus from school to the Clonakilty Park Leisure Centre and are to be collected from inside the Clonakilty Park Leisure Centre at 3pm after swimming. School bus children will travel home on bus as usual.
Parents of younger children may arrive early at 2:50pm to help their child with dressing.
Cork City Sports
Cork City Sports training is in progress several times a week to prepare for the upcoming event in MTU on Thurs 28th May’26. Permission forms have been given to team participants today. Please can these be signed with your child & returned ASAP.
Thank you.
School Tour
This year all classes will go to Smugglers Cove in Rosscarbery on Mon 22nd June’26. Infants to 1st Class €20 & 2nd to 6th Class €30 can be sent into school when convienient. This is partly subsidised this year from the proceeds of the Whist Raffle. Anybody unable to go, please let us know ASAP so correct numbers can be submitted to Smugglers Cove. Thank you.
Dates to remember
It’s becoming a hectic term, please note all the forthcoming events over the next 6 weeks leading up to the end of the school year:
Swimming Lessons: Tues 19th, 26th May. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June’26
Green Flag Presentation: Tues 26th May’26
Musical Recital Afternoon:Wed 27th May’26 2:15-3pm for all pupils learning instruments to show their peers what they’re learning & how to play.
Cork City Sports: MTU Bishopstown Thurs 28th May’26 (Team selection)
June Bank Holiday: Mon 1st June’26 No School
Clon Sports, Ahamilla: Thurs 11th June’26 (All classes)
Teddy Bear’s Picnic: Mon 15th June 9:30-11am Junior Room and incoming new pupils.
International Day: Mon 15th June’26 1:30-3pm. Parents welcome to attend.
Kilgarriffe Fun Sports Day: Thurs 18th or Fri 19th June’26 (weather dependant)
School Tour Smugglers Cove, Rosscarbery: Mon 22nd June’26 (all classes)
6th Class Graduation: Wed 24th June’26 (10:30-12 noon)
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.
Community Notes
Inclusive Rugby Camp: Munster is running a Inclusion Rugby Summer Camp in Clonakilty RFC from 11th to 13th of August. Please see link below for more information.
https://www.munsterrugby.ie/domestic/rugby/camps/inclusion-camp/
Volleyball Camp: Rise Strong Volleyball Camp this July for boys and girls aged 8–12, focused on introducing children to volleyball in a fun, active, and encouraging environment. Camp Details: Leap Hall: 13–17 July, 1PM–4pm Ballydehob: 20–24 July, 1PM–4PM. Cost: €100 for the week. Registration: 089 4277833
Star Camp 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.
Week 31 07/05/26
Middle Room Outdoor Adventure Day
2nd & 3rd class pupils had a great time on their Outdoor Adventure day yesterday & the good weather made it all more enjoyable. Spent the morning in Castlefreke Woods orienteering & doing a scavenger hunt. Next viewed Basking Sharks feeding off Owenahincha view point. Afternoon spent in Inchydonney Dunes running, racing, playing capture the flag & building candcastles. No doubt they slept well last night!!
Welcome
Welcome to our new Kolisnyk family and pupils Matvii (3rd Class) & Filip (Jun Infants) to our school this week & we hope they’ll settle easily into our school community.
Bus Éireann School Bus
School Transport Application Process for 2026/27 School year is now open on www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport. Anyone wishing to apply for school bus for next school year 2026/27 needs to apply by tomorrow Fri 8th May 2026.
Anyone needing help with this process, please contact Heather or Clodagh in school.
Used Clothing Collection Fundraiser
Used Clothing will be collected next Monday 11th May 2026
Please put any donations of used clothing in a black sack & deliver to school. Thank you.
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.
School Tour
This year all classes will go to Smugglers Cove in Rosscarbery on Mon 22nd June’26. Infants to 1st Class €20 & 2nd to 6th Class €30 can be sent into school when convienient. This is partly subsidised this year from the proceeds of the Whist Raffle. Anybody unable to go, please let us know ASAP so correct numbers can be submitted to Smugglers Cove. Thank you,
Dates to remember
It’s becoming a hectic term, please note all the forthcoming events over the next 7 weeks leading up to the end of the school year:
Next Used Clothes Collection: Mon 11th May’26
Swimming Lessons: Tues 19th, 26th May. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June’26
Green Flag Presentation: Tues 26th May’26
Musical Recital Afternoon:Wed 27th May’26 2:15-3pm for all pupils learning instruments to show their peers what they’re learning & how to play.
Cork City Sports: MTU Bishopstown Thurs 28th May’26 (Team selection)
June Bank Holiday: Mon 1st June’26 No School
Clon Sports, Ahamilla: Thurs 11th June’26 (All classes)
Teddy Bear’s Picnic: Mon 15th June 9:30-11am Junior Room and incoming new pupils.
International Day: Mon 15th June’26 1:30-3pm. Parents welcome to attend.
Kilgarriffe Fun Sports Day: Thurs 18th or Fri 19th June’26 (weather dependant)
School Tour Smugglers Cove, Rosscarbery: Mon 22nd June’26 (all classes)
6th Class Graduation: Wed 24th June’26 (10:30-12 noon)
Community Notes
Star Camp 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.
Week 30 30/04/26
Whist Drive Fundraiser
A huge thanks to all those who helped and supported the Whist Drive fundraiser last Monday evening. Our raffle there raised €573.40
Before & After School Club care
Meeting last night with Marie from Curious Minds was very positive and informative. Forms are being sent home today and need to be in by next Tuesday 5th May. If you have any interest whether it be a one hour slot or the whole week for the 2026/27 school year, please fill out the form and return to school by Tuesday.
May Bank Holiday
Next Monday 4th May there is NO School. School reopens Tuesday 5th May’26
Middle Room Outdoor Adventure Day
Next Wednesday 6th May the 2nd & 3rd class pupils are going on an Outdoor Adventure day for a special extra curricular day out to the beach & woods for doing so well in their section of the Fís film awards. All details will be sent out on Middle Room Whats App group tomorrow.
Bus Éireann School Bus
School Transport Application Process for 2026/27 School year is now open on www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport. Anyone wishing to apply for school bus for next school year 2026/27 needs to apply by next Fri 8th May 2026.
Anyone needing help with this process, please contact Heather or Clodagh in school.
Swimming Lessons
Fees of €50 per child for Swimming lessons are now due. Please can this payment be sent into school as soon as possible. Thank you to those who have already done so.
Used Clothing Collection Fundraiser
Our next used clothing collection fundraiser will be on Monday 11th May 2026
Please put any donations of used clothing in a black sack & deliver to school. Thank you.
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
May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May’26 No School
Next Used Clothes Collection: Mon 11th May’26
Swimming Lessons: Tues 19th, 26th May. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June’26
Green Flag Presentation: Tues 26th May’26
Cork City Sports: MTU Bishopstown Thurs 28th May’26 (Team selection)
June Bank Holiday: Mon 1st June’26 No School
Clon Sports, Ahamilla: Thurs 11th June’26 (All classes)
Kilgarriffe Fun Sports Day: Thurs 18th or Fri 19th June’26 (weather dependant)
School Tour Smugglers Cove, Rosscarbery: Mon 22nd June’26 (all classes)
6th Class Graduation: Wed 24th June’26 (10:30-12 noon)
Community Notes
Star Camp 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.
Week 29 23/04/26
Whist Drive Fundraiser
A whist drive will take place in the Parochial Hall (P85 XC64) next Monday 27th April at 8.30pm as a fundraiser for our school. We would be grateful of any donations of raffle prizes for this school fundraiser. Please drop to office or to teachers. Thanks
Reminder School Closure: next Tues 28th April 2026
Due to a Staff Training Day in Dunmanway, school is CLOSED next Tues 28th April’26
Aladdin Musical
All the children from 2nd to 6th Class attended & enjoyed a production of Aladdin by Bandon Grammar School today. €8 per child required to help cover the cost of the bus please. Thanks to those ho have already contributed.
Before & After School Club care
We have made contact with a company interested in starting a ‘Before & after school Club’ in our school. If interested in before and or after school care from Sept’26 for your child/children, please let us know. Flyer and interest poll gone out to all families. Feeedback needed to proceed. Thank you.
Bus Éireann School Bus
School Transport Application Process for 2026/27 School year is now open on www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport for New Applicants to apply by Fri 8th May 2026. Existing bus passengers will be sent a renewal e-mail. All bus fares MUST be paid online by Fri 8th May’26. Currently €100 per child to max of €200 per family per school year.
Eligibility criteria: In order to qualify for school transport, your child must be living at least 3.2km from their nearest primary school, considering the school’s ethos (kilgarriffe is C of I) and language.
Children who are not eligible for school transport but complete the application and payment process on time, wil be considered for any spare ‘concessionary’ seats available after eligible children have been accommodated.
Further information is available on www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport.
The telephone number to contact Bus Éireann is 0818 919 910.
Anyone needing help with this process, please contact Heather or Clodagh in school.
Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons for all classes are starting in May. The dates are Tuesday 19th, 26th May. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June’26 from 2-3pm. Lessons will take place at the Clonakilty Park Leisure Centre. The cost of these lessons is €50 per child for 6 weekly lessons including bus fare to the pool from school. Please can this payment be sent into school as soon as possible. Thank you to those who have already done so.
Used Clothing Collection Fundraiser
Our next used clothing collection fundraiser will be on Monday 11th May 2026
The following items will be accepted :
Men’s, ladies & children’s clothing.
Paired shoes (tied together)
Handbags, ties, belts & hats,
Soft Toys
Uniforms (without logos)
Towels, sheets, curtains & blankets (in separate bag)
NO Duvets, pillows, cushions, rugs, mats, soiled or worn out clothes as these are NOT ACCEPTED.
Please put any donations in a black sack & deliver to school. Thank you.
Say Yes to Languages: French Lessons
French lessons continue every Thurs afternoon in the senior Classroom (4th to 6th class) until Thurs 4th June’26.
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.
Board of Management Agreed Report (from Mon 20th April’26)
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We formally congratulate Sheila on having a daughter with 3 Irish international caps in rugby.
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Our school solar panels are showing a reduction of 57% in light and heating costs in under a year.
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Congratulations to Tina Holland (SNA), our Green Schools Committee and our entire school body on being awarded our 1st ever green flag.
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As part of our play scape we are planning to buy 2 climbing frames and climbing hand grips.
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Best of luck to those participating in Cork City Sports 28th May’26
Dates to remember
Whist Drive School Fundraiser: Mon 27th April 26
School Closure: Staff Training Day Tues 28th April 2026
May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May’26 No School
Next Used Clothes Collection: Mon 11th May’26
Swimming Lessons: Tues 19th, 26th May. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June’26
Green Flag Presentation: Tues 26th May’26
Cork City Sports: MTU Bishopstown Thurs 28th May’26 (Team selection)
June Bank Holiday: Mon 1st June’26 No School
Clon Sports, Ahamilla: Thurs 11th June’26 (All classes)
Kilgarriffe Fun Sports Day: Thurs 18th or Fri 19th June’26 (weather dependant)
School Tour Smugglers Cove, Rosscarbery: Mon 22nd June’26 (all classes)
6th Class Graduation: Wed 24th June’26 (10:30-12 noon)
Community Notes
Star Camp 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.
‘French Folies’: A wonderful entertaining evening of French Harpsichoird Music by Oli Garde (parent) will take place this Friday 24th April’26 at The Church of the Ascension, Timoleague P72 T282 at 8pm. Entry only by free Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Week 28 16/04/26
Green Flag Update
Great news yesterday to hear that Kilgarriffe NS has been awarded it’s ‘Green Schools Flag’. Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this over the last two years. Special thanks to Tina Holland (SNA) and the Green School Committee for all their hard work and commitment to getting this finalised. The Flag will be presented on Tues 26th May at Fota Wildlife Park at a special presentation ceremony.
Bus Éireann School Bus
School Transport Application Process for 2026/27 School year is now open on www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport for New Applicants to apply by Fri 8th May 2026. Existing bus passengers will be sent a renewal e-mail. All bus fares MUST be paid online by Fri 8th May’26. Currently €100 per child to max of €200 per family per school year.
Eligibility criteria: In order to qualify for school transport, your child must be living at least 3.2km from their nearest primary school, considering the school’s ethos (kilgarriffe is C of I) and language.
Children who are not eligible for school transport but complete the application and payment process on time, wil be considered for any spare ‘concessionary’ seats available after eligible children have been accommodated.
Further information is available on www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport.
The telephone number to contact Bus Éireann is 0818 919 910.
Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons for all classes are starting in May. The dates are Tuesday 19th, 26th May. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June’26 from 2-3pm. Lessons will take place at the Clonakilty Park Leisure Centre. The cost of these lessons is €50 per child for 6 weekly lessons including bus fare to the pool from school. Please can this payment be sent into school as soon as possible. Thank you to those who have already done so.
Say Yes to Languages: French Lessons
French lessons continue every Thurs afternoon in the senior Classroom (4th to 6th class) for the next few weeks.
Used Clothing Collection Fundraiser
Our next used clothing collection fundraiser will be on Monday 11th May 2026
The following items will be accepted :
Men’s, ladies & children’s clothing.
Paired shoes (tied together)
Handbags, ties, belts & hats
Soft Toys
Uniforms (without logos)
Towels, sheets, curtains & blankets (in separate bag)
Duvets, pillows, cushions, rugs, mats, soiled or worn out clothes are NOT ACCEPTED.
Please put any donations in a black sack & deliver to school. Thank you.
Whist Drive Fundraiser
A whist drive will take place in the Parochial Hall (P85 XC64) on Monday 27th April at 8.30pm. We would be grateful of any donations of raffle prizes for this school
fundraiser.
Sixth Class Hoodies
Our sixth pupils are wearing their new personalised hoodies they received during the week. They chose black with a purple hoodie trim which is very stylish.
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.
Staffing 2026/27
Class teachers: Susan Hanbidge, Clodagh Nicholson and Elaine Buttimer
SET teacher: Sheila Hoare
SNA’s: Joyce Buttimer & Tina Holland
Dates to remember
Whist Drive School Fundraiser: Mon 27th April 26
School Closure: Staff Training Day 28th April 2026
Next Used Clothes Collection: Mon 11th May’26
Swimming Lessons: Tues 19th, 26th May. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June’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.
‘French Folies’: A wonderful entertaining evening of French Harpsichoird Music by Oli Garde (parent) will take place on Friday 24th April’26 at The Church of the Ascension, Timoleague P72 T282 at 8pm. Entry by free Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Week 27 26/03/26
Easter Holidays
Reminder school closes for Easter Holidays tomorrow Friday 27th at 12 noon.
School reopens Monday 13th April’26.
Easter Egg Hunt
All classes will take part in an Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow morning.
Have fun everyone and Happy Easter to all.
Daffodil Day
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Daffodil Day collection for the Irish Cancer Foundation. We collected €108 for this worthy cause.
Say Yes to Languages: French Lessons
French lessons continue this afternoon in the senior Classroom (4th to 6th class).
History Projects
Well done to many in the Senior room who have produced excellent projects on ‘The Normans’ over the last few weeks. Great research, editing, display & delivery skills in evidence. Very impressive!
Cork City Sports Teams
Our teams for the Primary School Cork City Sports on Thursday 28th May’26 are:
2013 (100m) Hannah Buttimer, Ida Radicini, Alex Marks, Luca Kohler Cullum
2014 (80m) Daniel Buttimer, Maya La Trobe Hogan, Sophie Huggins
2015 (80m) Cillian Barrett, Bodhi La Trobe Hogan, Ada Marks
2016 (60m) Slava Stepaniuk, Finley Kohler Cullum, Evie Kingston, Alice Garde
2017 (60m) Luke Buttimer, Jakub Kicinski, Aela Graham Hughes, Lila Bullock
2018 (60m) Sam Buttimer, Xavi La Trobe Hogan, Vavara Kushyk
2019 (60m) Robin Lennon Rynne, Grace O’Donovan
Boys Relay: Eduard Ulianov, Ruadhán Barrett, Luca Kohler Cullum, Alex Marks
Girls Relay: Hannah Buttimer, Maya La Trobe Hogan, Ada Marks, Lucy Buttimer
School Activities Fees
We would be very grateful for the following fees to be paid please, as soon as possible. Thank you to all that have already.
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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) Start 19th May.
If anyone is unsure what they owe, please contact Heather in the office via the school phone 8834965 or mobile 083 0658096 Thursdays or Fridays.
Staffing 2026/27
Class teachers: Susan Hanbidge, Clodagh Nicholson and Elaine Buttimer
SET teacher: Sheila Hoare
SNA’s: Joyce Buttimer & Tina Holland
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
Swimming Lessons: Tues 19th, 26th May. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June’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.
Week 26 19/03/26
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.**
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
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.
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,
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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