Month: November 2022

Rugby Blitz

November 23, 2022

Thanks to Dunmanway Rugby club and Games Development Officer, Damien for organising a local blitz on Monday.

It was a well run, fun morning out for 5th and 6th class.

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A visit from Engineer Paul

November 23, 2022

Comhghgairdeas to 3rd and 4th class for presenting their engineering projects to engineer Paul! They did the school proud and we are looking forward to submitting our projects for the STEPS young engineering award.

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New Sensory Equipment

November 23, 2022

Our new sensory equipment is proving to be a big hit with the infants!!

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STEPS Young Engineer Awards

November 23, 2022

The third/fourth class submission for the STEPS Young Engineeer Awards.

The task was to find an engineering solution to a problem in the local community.

They will be presenting their work to a visiting engineer.

We are hugely proud of the effort from the children and also Ms. Murray!!

Well done to all involved!

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May be an image of 10 people and text that says 'CASTLE VIEWTOP DECK ACCESS 5 The Chicken Nuggies'

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Maths Week

November 23, 2022

The children took part in Maths Week 2022. They did maths games, iPad games, maths trails, maths eyes, interactive webinars and daily challenges. It was a huge success. Thanks to all the pupils and staff for their hard work!

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Happy Halloween

November 16, 2022

Happy Halloween from all of us at Ballinacarriga national school!! Have a safe midterm!!

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Pumpkin Walk

November 16, 2022

Junior and senior infants going on a pumpkin walk today! Huge thanks to Seán Crowley for kindly giving us the pumpkins that he grew himself! We came back with 6 perfect pumpkins

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Debating

November 16, 2022

Commiserations to our debate team who narrowly lost out to Scoil Eltin, Kinsale. We are extremely proud of you and all the effort your put in!! They are a great bunch!!

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Debate Preparations

November 16, 2022

Preparations are under way for the first round of debating next week for 6th class.

Tea and iPads are essentials!

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Camogie

November 16, 2022

Congratulations to the 6th class girls who won the Camogie Carbery under 13 B championship. They are a great talent and will go far!

Also huge congratulations to Amy for winning the Munster Rugby under 14 championship! An amazing achievement!

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Wall Painting

November 16, 2022

There’s a lot of creativity in the air today!! We’re re-painting a part of our wall at the back of the school so that our current pupils can put their stamp on the place!! Thanks to Ms. Jennings for her artistic vision!!

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WellFest Ballinacarriga 2022

November 16, 2022

What a day we had….

Disco with Trish Dullea & Ms. Kelly, yoga with Cathy and Catherine, smoothies & flapjacks with Mrs. Hurley & Ms. Whooley, Nature Art with Ms. Jennings, drama with Liz, Fairground games with Mr. O’Driscoll & Mr. Murray, face painting with Ms. Murray, ice-creams with Stella & Jessica, Zumba with Lena, Storytelling with Liz & meditation with Mrs Hurley….it was busy!!

Thanks so much to all the staff & helpers today who went above and beyond to make the day a roaring success!!

The 6th class were fantastic helpers all day and great sports to help out however they could!!

Special Thanks to Ms. Nagle, who cooked up the idea and coordinated the whole thing!!

Go raibh míle maith agaibh to all the children and parents who put in so much effort!! Thanks for the support as always!!

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Getting ready for WellFest 2022!

November 16, 2022

Get your festival gear ready for the 23rd of September with a DJ, yoga, healthy eating, Zumba, meditation, ice-cream, story telling, fun, games and more!!
It will be a day to remember for the children of Ballinacarriga!!