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Kilmac’s ‘Got Talent’
May 28th
Louis Walsh was spotted around these parts recently, having heard that Kilmac NS is to host its highly popular annual in-school Kilmac Got Talent in the coming weeks. Further details will issue in-school shortly.
End of Year Mass
May 28th
The end of year mass for Sixth Class and their parents is scheduled is Tuesday 18th June at 10 am.
School Tour Dates
May 28th
Junior and Senior Infants- Wed 5th June
First and Second Class- Thursday 6th June
Third and Fourth Class- Tuesday 11th June
Fifth and Sixth Class- Tuesday 4th June
Individual class notes will issue with further details.
Green Flag Success
May 9th
The school is delighted to note that we have received our fifth Green Flag Award (Biodiversity theme) at a presentation ceremony in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny on Thursday, May 9th 2019. The school was represented at the event by Mrs Doherty , Adrian (SNA), Clodagh, Rebecca and Aisling (pupils) .
We will raise the Green Flag at the school on Friday 31 May. Comhghairdeas le gach duine.
Letterkenny Feis
May 9th
We had a large number of pupils participating in the Letterkenny Feis on Friday, 10th May in the Irish poetry Recitation Competition and in the Class Music Groups. We had many individual winners and we also won the Junior and Intermediate Instrumental Music competitions and were runner-up in the Senior Section. Bhí lá iontach againn.
First Holy Communion
May 9th
Our Second Class pupils had a great day when they celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in St Columba’s Chapel on Saturday, 13th May. Many thanks to all who contributed to the lovely ceremony and to the parents who organised a splendid Communion Tea in the School Hall.
Bag2School Collection
May 9th
Reminding you of the upcoming clothing collection in conjunction with Bag2School; the bags can be dropped off in the School Office on Monday, 13th May.
Kilmac 5k
May 8th
There was a big turn-out of runners and walkers at the Kilmac 5k event on Tuesday, 7th May, with over 100 runners and over 250 walkers participating. Congratulations to the race winner, Peter O Donnell of Milford AC who completed the course in an impressive 16.48 while Monica Mc Granaghan of Letterkenny AC was the first lady home in a great time of 19.30. Well done to all.
We wish to thank all our sponsors, An Garda Síochana and all the volunteers who ensured a smoothly run event.
School Debating Competition
May 8th
Congrats to the Kilmacrennan School Debating team who recently won the LK District Debating Shield. Mary, Bríd, David, Grace, Róisin and Ava were presented with the cup and individual certificates at a presentation event in Letterkenny recently. Comhghairdeas libh.
April Newsletter
Apr 8th
Dear Parent,
Please note that
-Kilmacrennan Tidy Towns recently held an Art competition and will announce the winners on Tuesday of this week. First Lady, Susan Shields, Mayoress of the Barony of Kilmacrennan, will present the prizes.
-there will be a ‘Science is Magic’ show in the school on Wednesday, 10th April from 1-2pm. There is a €2 charge per child, subject to a family maximum charge of €5.
-pupils will participate in the Letterkenny Gaelic League and the Letterkenny Debating League this week and we wish them well in both competitions.
-the Parents Association wish to remind anyone wishing to avail of the photographer for the First Holy Communion that they are to have money and return slip in the School Office by Wednesday 10th April (not 15th April as per original note). The parents are also organising a clothing collection on Monday, 13th May; collection bags and information will be sent out this week.
-the Kilmacrennan 5k is scheduled for Tuesday, 7th May at 7pm. We will host a meeting in the school after Easter to organise the event and would appreciate volunteers for the event.
-please note that the school will close next term on Friday, 24th May for the election and referendum voting, and also on Monday, 27th May (Staff Curricular Day).
-we will hold an Easter Raffle on Friday. Prizes include a Value Centre hamper and Easter Eggs. Tickets are €2 per strip or €5 for three and can be bought any day this week.
– we will close for the Easter Holidays on Friday, 12th April at 12 noon and re-open on Monday, April 29th April 2019.
Regards,
John Devenney.
