TLC Christmas Trees

TLC Christmas Trees

Last week four of our classes entered into the TLC Decorate a Big Tree competition. Using recyclable materials juniors, seniors, 2nd and 4th classes decorated TLC trees. These will be displayed at the Jetland Shopping Center for December. Best of luck to all...
Science Week – Miss Mullins & Mrs Curtin’s classes

Science Week – Miss Mullins & Mrs Curtin’s classes

This week was Science Week. Mrs Curtin’s & Miss Mullin’s classes participated in lots of experiments. Miss Mullin’s class theme was The Kitchen and Food Pyramid and Mrs Curtin’s theme was Space.  ...
Blue Day for Diabetes

Blue Day for Diabetes

World Diabetes day was 14th November 2024. Today at school we all wore blue as the official diabetes awareness colour. The children played games and made posters to help their understanding of diabetes. They all had a great day. World Diabetes Day 2024 is a global...
Halloween Dress Up

Halloween Dress Up

The children all looked fantastic in their Halloween dress up this year. Below are some class photos. We also held our annual homemade Halloween dress up competition. Congratulations to all our winners Isobel Mackessy 6th class, Ciara Murphy 5th class, Donagh Carr 4th...
October Table Toppers

October Table Toppers

This term we held our annual table toppers before the October break. All our pupils who participated did a fantastic job, well done. The overall winner was Ross Kennedy in 5th class. Well done Ross. 5th class are the class to beat in the Easter table toppers....
6th Class Cycle Training

6th Class Cycle Training

Our school  currently participated in a course in cycling safety training run by “LiKe Bikes” for our 6th class pupils. The course is aligned to CYCLE RIGHT, the National Standard for Cycle Safety Training in Ireland, and is delivered by qualified trainers from the...
SNA Appreciation Day

SNA Appreciation Day

26th September On Thursday last, we celebrated SNA Appreciation Day in our school. We are so lucky to have 9 SNA’s who are so dedicated to caring for our pupils. They expertly support and guide our special needs pupils and cater for their every need. Huge...
Golf Lessons

Golf Lessons

Golf Lessons started in Killoughteen NS in September starting with juniors – 2nd class pupils, with 3rd – 6th class participating after the October break. Each child received 5 lessons at school and the children seemed to really enjoy it. At the end of the...
Fire Engine Visit

Fire Engine Visit

Last week we had a lovely visit from Newcastle West Fire Brigade. Our juniors, seniors, 1st, and 2nd classes all got to sit in the fire engine and use the fire hose. It was a great surprise for the younger classes who really enjoyed it. A big thank you to Stephen...