6th Class Graduation

On Tuesday, 25th June, it was time to bid farewell to, and celebrate the 6th Class pupils. Parents, staff and other classes all gathered, along with Fr Scriven and special guest, Kilkenny Rose Lisa O'Rourke (a past pupil), to wish the 6th Class pupils well as they get ready to move to secondary school.

The pupils sang, shared their favorite memories, included meaningful symbols of their 8 years of primary school, read poems and displayed impressive artwork (linked to their chosen Disney theme).

Thanks to their teacher Ms Sharkey for preparing the ceremony, and for her work with the girls over the past few months. They are certainly ready for First Year, and have enjoyed visits to the Community School, and a special transition to secondary school programme.

Mrs Walshe also attended the ceremony, which was a bonus for the girls, as she had taught the girls in 5th Class as well as for the first term of 6th Class.

Congratulations to the pupils, and best wishes for the future!

Farewell to First Class Boys

All pupils and teachers gathered in the gym last Friday for a special assembly to wish the First Class Boys all the best, as they get ready to move onto the Boys' School, and 2nd Class.

We will all miss these energetic and kind boys. They received a signed group photo each, and a football.

Sports Day in Ballycomey

On 19th June, all the boys and girls, and all teachers headed for the pitches of Ballycomey to have fun, take a break from the classroom, and be active! Sports Day activities included obstacle races, novelty races like egg-and-spoon, sack and three-legged races, rounders, distance races, a camogie blitz with Dermot Ryall, hula hoop games, parachute activities and more.

Kilkenny hurler David Blanchfield presented the 5th and 6th Class girls with medals from their camogie win this year.

Mr Whippy was on hand (thanks to the toy and book sale proceeds!) to serve ice-creams to all.

Thanks to Erins Own for allowing us access to their facilities for the day.