Killoughteen NS New Build and Fundraiser
In Killoughteen NS we have just begun a very exciting building project. Before the Summer of 2023 we will have completed the construction of 2 new mainstream classrooms, 1 Special Education Teacher room, 2 ASD classes with ancillary accommodation and a halla along...
read moreTable Toppers Easter 2022
On Tuesday, April 5th, pupils in Killoughteen NS were all set to compete for the title of 'Table Toppers Champion' Fourth class were the title holders heading into the competition. Daniel McMahon had won the title for his class at Halloween. Three pupils were chosen...
read moreRainbow Class- St. Patricks Day Celebrations 2022
Wednesday, March 16th we celebrated St. Patricks day in the Rainbow Class. It was great to return to some normality with great anticipation of parades and a "normal" St Patrick's Day. In the Rainbow Room all the children were excited to wear their green colours and...
read morePodcast Making / Science Investigating.
Our 6th class pupils have enjoyed getting active in their learning. Here is a glimpse of what we've been getting up to. The children recently completed a podcast based on "Killer Plants" and they were happy to hear that these plants do not inhabit the Demesne in...
read moreWorld Book Day March 3rd 2022
'Today, Thursday, March 3rd we celebrated World Book Day. It was great to return to some pre Covid 19 activities in school. The children were excited to visit each other's classrooms and to be together for the first time in 2 years at school. We enjoyed seeing our...
read moreSTEPS Young Engineers Award
Both 3rd and 4th class engaged with the STEPS Young Engineers Award from September to December 2021. The STEPS Young Engineers Award encourages 3rd and 4th class pupils and their teachers to explore the world of engineering by developing an engineering project that...
read moreSTEM in Term 1
All the classes in Killoughteen N.S engaged with plenty of science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities during term 1 of this school year. Junior infants got their first taste of engineering when they covered the theme of ‘Houses and Homes’ in November....
read moreNews of Killoughteen NS from 1961
I would like to share with you all a piece of news based on our school which came from the 'Limerick Chronicle' newspaper dated Thursday, January 12th 1961. The school had 85 pupils and they were withdrawn from school reluctantly by their parents due to the poor state...
read moreChristmas Songs 2021
Hi everyone, please click on the link below to see our pupils singing some songs for Christmas 2021. We wish all members of our school community a very happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year. Christmas Songs...
read more6th Class Science and STEM.
For Science Week 2021, the theme was "Our future homes". The children explored the properties of an energy efficient house. The children researched the features of a home with an excellent BER rating. The children then applied their knowledge to design and make a...
read moreSanta Claus Visits Killoughteen NS December 14th 2021
Today our pupils were pleased to have Santa Claus visit our school. They were all dressed up in their Christmas jumpers and were only delighted to sing him a few songs and make sure that he got their Christmas letters. Santa was very impressed with the boys and...
read moreTreat Boxes for the Toy Show
The Pupils in Killoughteen NS were treated by the Parents Association and B.O.M. with a Treat Box for the Toy Show on November 26th. We wanted to thank the children for being so good in following the Covid-19 guidelines, and for working hard at remote learning since...
read moreTEAM HOPE Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Sincere thanks to all our families who donated kindly to the TEAM HOPE Shoebox Appeal again this year. Over 100 physical shoeboxes were collected at the school along with the many others that were donated online. Please see a picture below of Neasa Riedy and Daniel...
read moreScience in Senior Infants
On Thursday November 4th Senior Infants did some fun science experiments. Firstly the class talked about how big machines can travel in the soft ground and agreed that they didn't sink as thier weight was spread out. We then got balloons and the teacher blew up 8...
read moreBusy Bees in 3rd Class!
3rd Class have been very busy since the start of the school year. Below are a few pictures of some of the activities they have been involved in. They have been participating in the STEPS Engineering Project, GAA coaching sessions, PE team games, rap performances as...
read moreTable Toppers Halloween 2021
Pupils in Killoughteen NS had a maths competition called Table Toppers again this Halloween. The children had to answer maths questions in rapid succession and try to win the title of overall champion for their class. The display of math tables was very impressive by...
read moreHalloween in Killoughteen NS 2021
Today was a day that was full of excitement and fun in Killoughteen NS. The morning began with all kinds of creatures entering the school grounds, witches, grim reapers, super heroes, aliens and many wounded souls. The creativity and imagination of our pupils (AND...
read moreKilloughteen NS – Building update
Update regarding buiding projects in Killoughteen NS. Over the summer holidays, the roof old school building was replaced, and it was fully insulated. Sincere thanks to Paddy O' Sullivan for his work with this project. Please see the before and after pictures below....
read moreSchool Admission Notice for the school year 2022 / 2023
Please see below the school's Annual Admission Notice in respect of admissions to the 2022/2023 school year. Here you will also find a link to our Schools Admission Policy. Killoughteen NS will accept enrolment application forms via the school website under the...
read more5th and 6th class walk on the Greenway
On Friday August the 27th, the pupils in 5th and 6th classes went for a walk on the local Greenway. This is a fantastic resource in the vicinity of the school. We all left the school and walked up to the top of Barnagh, into the new underpass under the N21, and ...
read moreSensory Path
Just before the Summer holidays, our school had a sensory path installed in our school corridor. A sensory path is a series of guided movements for kids to follow, shown by markings on the ground or walls. As students follow the path and complete the movements, they...
read moreSenior Infant School Tour
On Friday, June 11th our Senior Infants went on their first school tour. They were super excited as they arrived at school. Covid 19 had made them miss their Junior Infant school tour so this was a first. The children set off for Kennedys Pet Farm in Killarney. The...
read moreInformation on the School Year 2021 2022
Dear Parent(s) / Guardians, Please see information here for the new school year ahead 2021/2022 Arrangements for the School year 2021 2022 B.O.M End of Year report 2021 BOOKLISTS for ALL MAINSTREAM CLASSES school calendar 2021 2022 Standardised Tests Results Explained...
read more6th Class School Tour – Ballybunion
6th class had a great day out on their school tour today in beautiful Ballybunion! The class had great fun playing different games on the beach such as Tug of War, Game On and much more. They even went for a dip in the chilly ocean! We also had one of the best (and...
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