Archive for October, 2016

Dinosaur Model

Congrats to all in Ms Nic Aoidh’s class on making a superb dinosaur model

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School Debating League Success

Our school took part in the first round of the Letterkenny School Debating League on Thursday, 27th October. Gaelscoil Adhamhnainn were pitted against Scoil Cholmcille, Kilmacrennan debating the motion that ‘Irish should be an optional subject in secondary school’. Gaelscoil Adhamhnainn were proposing the motion whilst Kilmacrennan were opposing it. All six speakers made fantastic efforts. Sorcha, Deirbhile and Ray discussed issues like Brexit, stress of homework and difficulties of the language whilst Thomas, Oisin and Caitlin discussed the history of Ireland, improved teaching methodologies and language preservation. A very interesting and intense cross fire round followed, concluding with two excellent summaries from captains Sorcha and Thomas. The judges Annette, Eileen and Pat, came to their decision and announced Kilmacrennan as the winners. However both teams have to be commended on their excellent efforts in an enthralling debate!

 

 

Maths Week

All our classes have participated in Maths Week activities.  Sixth Class pupils even tried to entertain us with jokes.  Here’s a selection of maths jokes for your entertainment

Q: Why did the 30-60-90 triangle marry the 45-45-90 triangle?

A: They were right for each other

Q: Why didn’t the Romans find algebra very challenging?
A: Because X was always 10

Q. Why was the math book sad?
A. Because it had so many problems.

Q: What is a bird’s favorite type of math?
A: Owl-gebra

Q: Why did the obtuse angle go to the beach?
A: Because it was over 90 degrees

Q: Why do plants hate math?
A: Because it gives them square roots.

Q: What do you call an angle that is adorable?

A: acute angle

Q: What do you call a destroyed angle?
A: A Rect-angle

Q: Why did the student get upset when his teacher called him average?
A: It was a ‘mean’ thing to say!

Q: Why does nobody talk to circles?
A: Because there is no point!

Q. What do you get if you cross a math teacher and a clock?
A. Arithma-ticks!

Donegal Cross Country Finals

 

Kilmacrennan NS had a most enjoyable day at the Donegal Primary Schools Cross Country Championship in Lifford.  Our U-13 boys had great success, bringing home the Large Schools County Title for a second successive year.  Well done to Oisin, Patrick, Rory and Cian.  The U-11 girls had a great day too, claiming Team Silver in a large field of entrants.  All enjoyed the day.

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  • School Holidays

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      Closing Date  31 January 2023.

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    • Easter 2023
      We will close on Friday 31st March 2023, which will be the final day of
      the school term (unless changes are required as part of contingency
      arrangements to make up for time lost due to unforeseen school closures. Where
      contingency arrangements are required a school authority may reduce the length
      of the Easter break by remaining open up to and including Wednesday 5th April
      2023).
      We will re-open on Monday 17th April 2023.
    • May Bank Holiday
      The school will be closed on Monday & Tuesday (1 & 2nd May 2023).

       

       
    • June Bank Holiday
      The school will close for pupils on Monday 5 June 2023.
    • Summer Closure
      The school will close for the Summer Holidays on Fri 23 June (12 noon)