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Christmas Nativity Play.
Oct 17th
There was a large attendance in the School Library recently for an excellent performance of a Nativity Play by Junior Infants. Well done to Ms Duffy and her class.
spot the difference competition!
Christmas Events.
Oct 5th
We hosted a Christmas Carol Service in the school on Friday, 14th December. It was a most memorable event and well done to all who partook on the day. Santa visited the school in the afternoon.
Comórtas Filíochta.
Oct 5th
D’éirigh thar barr le gach duine a ghlac páirt i gcomórtas dántaí sna Dúnaibh i mí na Nollag. Maith sibh go léir.
Well done to the 28 children from the school who participated in a gaelic poetry competition in Downings recently and particular congratulations to Mary, Róisín, Ella, Lauren and Thomas, prizewinners in their respective categories.
2012 Cross Country Success
Oct 5th
Well done to all who participated in the Donegal School’s Cross Country Championship in Finn Valley recently, returning with a magnificent haul of 11 individual and three team medals. The U-9 Boys and U-11 girls won a bronze team award while a first, second, fourth, fifth and eighteenth place finish (out of a field in excess of 100 runners) ensured a gold award for our U-11 Boy’s team. Well done to all.
We look forward to the Ulster Championships in Fintra in November. Training will continue for all athletes.
First Communion Date.
Oct 5th
Please note that the First Holy Communion is scheduled for Sunday, 28th April at 12.30pm 2013 in St. Columba’s Chapel, Kilmacrennan.
Welcome Note.
Sep 3rd
We wish to welcome all to the new school term in Kilmacrennan. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of a few issues.
Please encourage your child positively in their work, offering as much support as possible.
Please let us know of any areas of concern at the earliest opportunity.
We wish to remind you that the carpark at the school is for bus and staff parking only.
We wish to remind you that the School Official Opening time is 9.10a.m. We do not accept responsibilty for pupils before this time.
We encourage you to accompany your child to and from the school gates.
Feel free to contact me if you require any further information.
Yours sincerely,
John Devenney.
‘Cheepy’ the chick
Jun 7th
We have been busy in the last couple of weeks taking care of our new arrival ‘Cheepy’ the chick. The egg was in an incubator for 3 weeks and successfully hatched recently. The day that the egg began to hatch was very exciting; Sixth class could actually hear the cheeping coming from the incubator during class time. The egg hatched after class but Miss Ferry recorded the birth on her phone and showed it to the children. Following a vote the children decided to call the new chick ‘Cheepy’. Now that the chick has hatched, the children are busy monitoring its’ food and water, making sure it has enough to eat and drink.
School Sports Day
Jun 6th
The annual School Sports Day was held on the school track in June. The children were divided into teams. Events included sprints, long distance races, sack races, egg & spoon race, penalty kicks and much more. Great fun was had by all. The teacher’s race was once again marred by allegations of false starts but once the dust settled, the old order was restored. Master Devenney and Master O Donnell crossed the line in a dead heat!
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A great day was had by all
Scríobh Leabhar Gaeilge
Jun 6th
Bronnadh gradaim ar bhuaiteoirí ‘Scríobh Leabhar Gaeilge’ ag ócáid in Óstan Loch Altan, Gort a’ Choirce i mí Bealtaine. Well done to the chidren who won prizes in the recent ‘Scríobh Leabhar Gaeilge’ initiative.
Green School Flag Success
May 10th
We recently received notification that our school has been awarded a second green Flag. This year’s theme was “Energy”.
Our Green School Committee worked very hard over the past two years, striving to conserve energy throughout the school. We monitored our electricity comsumption carefully and consistently and our efforts were rewarded with an A2 Energy Rating for the school at the beginning of this year. The Green School Committee submitted our Green Flag Renewal application at the end of February and we were delighted to be notified after Easter that we are to be awarded our Second Green Flag during May.
