Happy Christmas from Juniors

Happy Christmas from Juniors

Junior Infants would like to wish everyone a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year. We have had lots of fun in our first term at “big school” and even took to the stage to take part in our very first Nativity, The Twinkly Nativity. Mr...
Halloween Fun in Juniors

Halloween Fun in Juniors

We are so excited for Halloween in Juniors and we had the best day today. We were busy making potions, mixing brews and building haunted houses. We served up our tasty delights to our friends in the Witches’ Kitchen and finished off the day with a little party. We...
Our First Few Weeks in Juniors

Our First Few Weeks in Juniors

Hello everyone, We’re settling into “big school” so well and having lots of fun in Juniors. We’ve been busy bees doing lots of fine motor activities these past few weeks. We’ve been busy building, threading, cutting, mark-making and lots...

Meet the New Crew

Hi everyone, Allow me to introduce you to our lovely new Junior Infants. Here we are on our very first day in “big school”. We played lots, made new friends and got to see our new classroom and school. We are looking forward to a great year ahead. Make sure to check...
The Amber Flag

The Amber Flag

On Thursday 29th October, Killoughteen NS registered to take part in the Amber Flag Initiative. The Amber Flag initiative is an initiative run by Pieta House that recognises the efforts of schools in creating healthy, inclusive environments that support mental...
Egg Drop Challenge

Egg Drop Challenge

For a little end-of-term fun, 2nd Class took on the Egg Drop Challenge. Each group was asked to test and choose a suitable padding that would prevent their egg from breaking when dropped from a height. There was great EGG-citement as predictions were made, changes...
Spreading A Little Christmas Cheer

Spreading A Little Christmas Cheer

As the Christmas season approached, our Well-Being Committee wondered how they could best help spread a little Christmas cheer amongst our community. Unable to do their usual carol service, the pupils decided to put pen to paper and write to the local nursing homes...
Science Week in 2nd Class

Science Week in 2nd Class

Second Class had lots of fun during Science Week and were very busy indeed. Each group carried out their own experiment and presented it to the class. There was lots of learning, great excitement and problem-solving involved as we worked our way through the...