New Chicks Hatch!
Mar 13th
There was great excitement when the school ‘Chick Hatching Project’ came to fruition. After a period of twenty one days in an incubator, the hatching began on the expected delivery date, Tuesday 12th March. The fact that they hatched during school time was most exciting.
All classes were treated to a powerpoint presentation on the life cycle of a chicken by Sixth Class before being introduced to the first born chick. Three more chicks followed later that week, bringing us to a grand total of six chicks!
The chicks have now found homes in Kilmacrennan and are regular visitors to our school!
There have been numerous suggestions as to names for the chicks. Early contenders include Boiled, Poached, Scrambled, Fried, Omelette, Cheepy, Chick Norris, Hen-nifer Anniston etc……………
Really, they are cracking suggestions and egg-cellent ideas!
Drugs Awareness Talk.
Mar 11th
Members of An Garda Síochána gave an informative talk to parents’ on Drug Awareness in the School Library on Wednesday, 17th April at 7p.m. We wish to thank them for this.
Seachtain na Gaeilge.
Mar 11th
Bhí Ceolchoirm ar siúl i Halla na Scoile Dé hAoine, an 14ú de mí an Mhárta. Ghlac gach rang páirt ins na himeachtaí ar an lá. Bhí deis ag na páistí cóiriú in éadaí Lá Fhéil Pádraig.
Excellent Performance at All Ireland Final for Sports Hall Athletics team.
Mar 11th
Well done to our Athletics team from 3rd and 4th class who were victorious in the County Sports Hall Athletics finals in Letterkenny on Friday, 8th March 2013. The team first showed promise at the regional finals, with some fine individual and team efforts. They continued in this vein at the County Finals and qualified for the All Ireland Semi-Finals. This competition was held in Sligo IT on Thursday, 14th March 2013.
In the All Ireland Qualifying heat in Sligo, the school faced the corresponding champions from Galway, Sligo and Roscommon. There were 12 events on the day. When scores were totted up, Kilmacrennan had won seven first places and seven second places. This resulted in a first place overall with 134 points scored from a possible total of 144 points. Team members and parents were jubilant.
All eyes then focused on the National Finals which were held in Athlone IT on Wednesday, 2Oth March. There were some outstanding individual and team performances and well done to all. When the scores were tallied, Kilmacrennan N.S. girls finished in bronze position, a most creditable performance.
The hard work of the athletes and the School Athletic Club is paying dividend.
Futsal Champions
Mar 11th
Congratulations to our school girl’s soccer team who won the County Futsal Soccer Championship in the Aura Centre, Letterkenny in February. The girl’s really enjoyed the event and played an exciting brand of football, ending up as group winners. In the final, the team enjoyed a 5-0 victory. The fact that they didn’t concede any goals during the five games played that day gives a measure of the skill, tenacity and determination of the team.
Garda Quiz Success.
Mar 11th
Congratulations to our school quiz team who won the NW Garda Divisional Quiz on Friday, 8th March 2013. They will represent the school in the County Finals in April.
Cyberbullying and Internet Safety.
Jan 23rd
‘Cyberbullying and Internet Safety-what parents need to know’.
The above information session will be presented by Adrienne Katz, (Bullying Intervention Group, UK) in the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny on Monday, Jan 28th 2013.
To book a place please call Louise Callaghan on 0749104693.
The session has been organised by Health Promotion, HSE West.
Réalt Uladh.
Jan 23rd
Comhghairdeas le gach duine a ghlac páirt in Réalt Uladh ar na mallaibh. Déirigh thar barr le gach duine agus rinne siad an-iarracht.
The Réalt Uladh Gaelic language poetry competition was held in the LYIT on Saturday, 1st March. The school had a large number of entrants in both poetry, writing and singing competitions. We won several categories on the day. Maith sibh.
Kilmacrennan 5K Road Race/ Walk.
Jan 23rd
Please note that the Kilmacrennan 5K Road Race/Walk is scheduled for Tuesday, 14th May 2013 as part of the Donegal Athletic Board’s Grand Prix Series of events. Further details to follow.
Catholic School’s Week/ Invite to Grandparent’s..
Jan 23rd
Please note that Catholic School’s Week will be held nationally, commencing on Monday, 28th February. We will attend a Prayer Service in the chapel on Thursday morning, the 31st January at 10a.m. We hope to incorporate this with ‘Grandparent’s Day’and invite all grandparents’, if available, to the service, and thereafter to the school for an informal chat/cup of tea/ to assist in St. Brigid cross making.
