STEM – Fun with Balloons in Senior Infants
The children in senior infants were shown a packet of party balloons in class. The children looked at the balloons and examined them to make sure that they were normal and not magic. There were just five balloons left in the pack. The children were asked to predict...
First class children in first class.
In first class we are placing an emphasis on "Treating Others As You Would Like To Be Treated". This is reflected in our classroom displays but more importantly in our everyday interactions with one another. Also through prayer and thanksgiving each day the children...
Our Year in Juniors So Far…
We have gotten lots done in Junior Infants so far this year! We have settled into Killoughteen National School and have made plenty of friends. In September we worked very hard on learning each others names, playing gently on the yard and getting our fingers nice and...
6th Class Hoodies
Just before mid-term this year, our sixth class pupils were delighted to receive their hoodies. They have officially now graduated to being final year pupils of primary school. The children had lots of debating and fun whilst designing the hoodies online under the...
Gymnastics at School
Today, October 14th was our first day of gymnastics. We were delighted to welcome our coach Gill O Keeffe from Sport Fitness Ireland. Gill brought out classes (one at a time) to our all weather surface. She was all prepared and had an individual gymnastics mat for us...
Returning to school after an absence. Please fill in this form.
Dear Parent(s), We ask that you all fill in this form after any absence that you child has from school during this school year. This form is also available for you all on Seesaw. Thank you. https://forms.gle/5Xm5T6Hyxz8Y6gjq8 Effective from 16/9/2020 -Please Read!...
First Class 2019 2020 photographs/ memories
Hi first class, Please click on the link below to see some of the memories from this school year. I hope you enjoy it. Miss Sweeney First Class Memories from the school year 2019 2020
Children doing varied activities at home during COVID 19 School Closure
Hi everyone, Please see below a selection of activities being completed at home by pupils in Killoughteen NS during the current COVID 19 School Closure. We will keep adding to this post as new pictures are emailed to the school. (info@killoughteenns.com) ...
Science Week in Junior Infants
During science week we did our first experiment like real scientists. We worked really hard to use the words equipment and predict 😊 We know that equipment is all the things we need to carry out our experiment and predicting is telling the future! Miss Sweeney...
5th Class Active Maths
5th class have been working hard to earn their status as mathematicians since September. It's time to show you some of their active maths activities which they have completed bringing them steps, leaps and jumps closer to their goal of being a fully fledged...
6th Class – Maths Trails
6th class have been very busy recently over the last few weeks. During Maths Week (October 10th to 18th) the class explored maths trails of the school playground. They were using different problem solving and measuring skills all around the school. 6th class also...
Thanks to SSE Airtricity
We in Killoughteen NS would like to express our sincere thanks to SSE Airtricity who through their COVID-19 Response Fund donated €3000 to our school community. To date, we have purchased chess and draughts games for our pupils from 1st to 6th classes. We have taught...
Rang a trí ag rapáil
Third class had great fun this week doing their Bua na Cainte... The children learnt the rap 'Shiúil mé' and performed it for their class in small groups. Please click on the links below to see the performances. Grúpa 1 Grúpa 2 Grúpa 3 Grúpa 4...
Killoughteen NS (Pictures of all Classrooms)
Dear Parents, We were delighted to see all our boys and girls back at school today. There were lots of smiles, chatting, playing, learning new routines, meeting staff old and new. Please see attached a few photographs of the school as was set up for the first day. We...
The Future is Looking Bright in Junior Infants
Boys Indoor Hurling
On Thursday March 12th our boys indoor hurling team took part in the indoor hurling competition in the community centre in Newcastle West. On Wednesday the 11th, Croagh, Askeaton, Ashford, Feenagh, Mahoonagh, Ballingarry and Kilcolman took part. Ballingarry won this...
Team Hope – Thank You Letter
Team Hope wrote a Thank You letter to everyone who supported their Christmas Shoebox appeal. Please see the letter below.
Texaco Art Competition
Well done to Zach in Senior infants who placed very highly in this year's Texaco art competition. This is one of the most well know children's art competitions and we are so proud to have one of our pupils recognised by some of the top judges in the country. Well done...
Volcanoes in 4th Class
During Science Week, one of the activities that 4th class pupils completed was that they constructed volcanoes. This was great fun. The children used the following materials; clay, bread soda, red food colouring, washing up liquid, and some vinegar. Please click on...
Table Toppers
Today, October 23rd the pupils in Killoughteen NS took part in the final of our Table Toppers competition. We had three people representing each class from 1st to 6th. They were all in a battle to be crowed champion Table Topper of the school. Well done to all the...
Enrolment – Annual Admission Notice 2021 2022
Please see below the school's Annual Admission Notice in respect of admissions to the 2021/2022 school year. There is also a link here to our Schools Admission Policy. At the end of this policy you will find the school application form and school registration forms....
Rainbow Room Summer Camp 2020
For the last two weeks some of the children from the Rainbow Room and some of their other friends from other classes enjoyed a summer camp based in the school. The children had lots of fun and engaged in lots of activities. The children really enjoyed being back in...
Useful Websites during COVID-19
This Padlet was shared by a lecturer in Mary Immaculate College. It has learning resources for all areas of the curriculum. Oxford Owl has a free eBook library. Login details available on SeeSaw. David Walliams is releasing daily audio stories, I know he...
World Book Day
On March 6th last, pupils and staff in Killoughteen NS celebrated World Book Day. They dressed up as characters from some of the books that they have read. The children also paired up with children from other classes and participated in some Buddy Reading. Finally all...