General

There was great excitement in the school as the finalists in our School Gaelic League, na Cealla Beaga and Naomh Conaill faced each other on Monday, 5th February.  Master Devenney got proceedings underway in the school early when he conducted an intercom interview with the opposing captains, Jack and Caolán, Both spoke openly about their fears and hopes for the final in a candid interview!

Both teams then lined up for a heartwarming rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann on the Astro-Pitch.  Master O Donnell was shortlisted to referee on the day, with Adrian and Master Gallagher as his understudies on the line.

The game began at a frantic pace. It was a pulsating contest with fine scores from both teams.  The crowd were thoroughly entertained and encouraged both teams.

In what was a truly absorbing contest, na Cealla Beaga emerged as victors on a 5-8 to 5-7 scoreline.  Well done to both teams.

Many thanks are due to Master Gallagher for organising the league.

 A copy of note given to the children at school

January 30^th,

Dear Parent,

Grandparents Day will be held on Thursday, 1^st February.  The pupils will attend Mass in the chapel at 10am.  All are then invited to the School Hall for tea at 10.30, followed by St Brigid Cross-making with the children until 12.30 approximately.  The invitation is for parents and the wider community too, not strictly for grandparents (though family pets might be a step too far!).

The children will be having a bowl of mashed poundies on the day, and can bring a small plastic plate or bowl for feeding purposes!

The Parents-Association are hosting a Family Movie Night in Century Cinemas on Thursday, 22^nd February at 6pm.  The movie is Coco, and tickets can be purchased from the school at a cost of €5 per ticket.

Parents of Fifth Class pupils are meeting tonight, Tuesday 30^th January at 7.30pm in the School Library to arrange teas for the Confirmation.

The Confirmation is scheduled for Sunday, 11^th February at 12.30pm.  We wish all the Confirmandi well on the day.

The school had a successful night at the Letterkenny Credit Union this week, winning the U-13 Senior Section and were placed third in the U-11 Section.  Well done to teams involved.

The school will be closed for Mid-term Break on Thursday, 15^th and Friday, 16^th February.

Thanking you,

John Devenney.

Captain CU and staff of Letterkenny Credit Union visited Kilmacrennan NS this week to launch details of the 2018 Credit Union Quiz.  Kilmacrennan School was chosen to launch the local quiz as the school are the current All Ireland Champions.

The 2018 LK Credit Union Schools Quiz will be held in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Monday 29th January 2018 at 8pm.

What is Jack Frost’s favourite food?  I don’t snow (James)

Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can ho, ho, ho (Enda)

Did you hear the joke about the snowman? It’s snow joke ( Kerri)

When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving? In the dictionary (Dylan)

What do you call Santa if he goes down a lit chimney? Crisp Cringle

What do sheep say to each other at Christmas?  Happy Christmas to ewe

What medical condition can you get if you eat Christmas decorations? Tinsellitus

How did Santa describe the elf who refuses to take a bath?  He said he was elfully smelly!

Finally, two from Master Devenney

Q.How many presents can Santa fit in an empty sack?

a. One.  After that it’s not empty!

Q: Which Christmas carol do parents like the most?
A: Silent Night

Comhghairdeas leis na páistí ó Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Mhic nÉanain a bhuaidh coirn, boinn agus teastaisí ag féile filíochta ‘Guth Ghoill’ sna Dúnaibh i Mí na Nollag.

Congratulations to the pupils from Kilmacrennan NS who participated in an Irish language poetry event in Downings recently.  The school enjoyed considerable success, winning six cups, numerous medals and certificates on the day.  Maith sibh