After a number of years fundraising to install an artificial playground at the school – we finally have it!! The pupils of 5th & 6th Classes were eager to try out the new surface – which has proven to be a big hit! We will be holding an official opening in the coming months and look forward to seeing our whole school community there.
We took part in the annual cross country event at Donegal Town Rugby Club, kindly organised by Tir Conaill Athletics Club. All the pupils gave their all in the events, and we were delighted to come back with some medals – well done everyone!!
SPORTS DAY! …… The sun came out and all the pupils had an action packed day. Everyone split up into their allocated colours to make up four teams, each consisting of a mix of pupils ranging from Junior Infants all the way up to 6th Class.
We did …. * Wake Up Shake up (the whole school)
* Sprints (all classes boys/girls)
* Egg & Spoon Races (all classes)
* Skipping Races (all Classes)
* Throw the Wellie (3rd-6th Classes)
* Parachute Games (1st & 2nd Classes)
Our Parents Association annual fundraising cycle/walk/run took place on Sunday 18th June with a great turnout as always. Our thanks to Sean Gallagher and the Parents Association for their organising of this event every year. It is always a very successful fundraiser for the school. Our thanks also to Brenda Gallagher of Brenda’s Beauty Salon for her sponsorship of fruit for the refreshments, and to all the parents who came along to help on the day and who donated refreshment items. We are edging ever closer to completing our artificial playground at the school!
An action packed school tour took place last week as we visited Rockhill Holiday Park. The children took part in a number of activities, and as you can see from the photographs, they had a great day with smiles all around! Thanks to all the parents who came along on the tour – we hope you enjoyed the day as well!
A sunny day and we started off with the whole school assembling in the yard for ‘Wake Up, Shake Up’ exercises which were demonstrated by our Active Committee. The classes then split into their own yard spaces and began to partake in some fun activities. The Junior Room had running races organised which proved to be very popular. Mrs McGroary’s class played traffic lights and four corners, while Mr. McDermott’s class enjoyed a competitive game of Unihoc. Master O’Donnell’s class started off playing chains and later went in to the GP room for an exciting game of skittles.
A big thank you to Damien Friel from Eany Celtic Football Club, who arrived after break time and kindly set up Mrs Gavigan’s and Mrs McGroary’s classes with a very enjoyable session on football drills and skills. Mrs Gavigan’s class were also delighted to play a novelty game in the yard during the lunch break.
The afternoon kicked off with the challenge of getting through a fun obstacle course for all classes – followed by skipping, basketball and the beanbag throw! A great start to our Active Week!
Our annual school cycle took place today, and what a great day it was! The weather continued to be kind to us as the younger pupils took to the school yard and the older pupils made their way to the beach at Inver. Our thanks to our helpers – Sean Gallagher and John O’Sullivan!
Donie McCole from St. Naul’s GAA & LFGA Club comes to the school every week to provide training for all of our pupils The 3rd & 4th Classes were delighted when he organised a fun blitz involving all the local schools, which took place on Monday. They all had a great day out! Our thanks to Donie for all his help this year and for organising the fun blitz for everyone.
Junior & Senior Infants went on a minibeast hunt along our Active School Walkway. We used our magnifying glasses to get a really good look at all the minibeasts!
