Table Toppers Easter 2025
This week we held our Easter Table Toppers at school. 3 Pupils from each class from 1st - 6th classes were asked a series of tables, suitable to their class level. Our Easter winner was Cara McKernan in 5th class, meaning 5th class hold the title for the year!! Well...
New Greenhouse
At the start of the year the school invested in a Greenhouse with thanks to fundraising and donations. In April we began planting seeds. After the Easter break we will be planting more plants and veggies!
Winners Analog Devices Robotics Competition
Killoughteen NS pupils were crowned champions of the Analog Devices Robotics competition on Saturday 5th May. Well done to Liam Collins, Freya Smith and Óisín O'Connor who represented their class and our school. 80 schools across Munster entered the competition, 30...
Daffodil Day
On 28th March we supported Daffodil Day at school. Children were invited to wear yellow for the day. We donated €1006.50 to the Irish Cancer Society. A big thank you to everyone who contributed.
March Fun in 3rd Class
3rd Class were very busy in March. In maths we were learning all about length. We had great fun measuring different areas all around the school. We also painted and used chalk pastels for our lovely Mothers Day art.
Analog Devices – Primary Robotics Competition
Our 6th class pupils have been busy getting ready for the Analog Devices - Primary Robotics competition. On 21st March 3 representatives from 6th class attended Patrickswell Racecourse to take part in the competition. Well done to Freya Smith, Liam Collins and Oisin...
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge ar siúl ón 1 – 17ú Márta. An tseachtain seo i Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Lachtain bhí daltaí i mbun roinnt gníomhaíochtaí Gaeilge; ‘Tóg ar na múinteoirí’ le frásaí Gaeilge ‘go raibh maith agat’ / ‘le do thoil’ / ‘tá fáilte romhat’ / ‘maith thú’ agus...
Hurling & Camogie
Term 2 sees the start of Hurling & Camogie training and competitions at the school. School Indoor Hurling Competition We held an indoor hurling tournament for 2nd, 3rd and 4th classes during lunch times in January / February 2025. The children were divided into...
World Book Day
This week at school we had World Book Day! Children dressed as characters from their favourite books, 3rd - 6th classes had a World Book Day quiz using our Active Walkway outside, junior infants had a tea party using the theme 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' and classes...
FAI Primary 5’s Soccer Competition
Last Wednesday pupils from 5th and 6th classes competed in the FAI Primary 5's soccer tournament in Seanchoill Sports Complex. Killoughteen had 3 boys teams and 1 girls team in the competition. Congratulations to Oisin, Ross, Michael, Harry, Jamie, James and Liam who...
Pancake Tuesday
Our pupils had a great morning this Pancake Tuesday enjoying some delicious pancakes! Smiles all round 🙂
Christmas Market December 2024
THANK YOU We held our Christmas Market on December 11th at the school and it was a great success A big thank you to all the children who sang in the choir, helped at the school stalls, had their own stalls and made items for the market Also thank you to all who...
Tony Noonan – Noonan’s Christmas Lights for Charity
The school enjoyed a lovely visit from Santa Claus today who came with Tony Noonan's Christmas Lights. He visited our Junior and senior infant classes, Mrs Curtin's and Mrs Mullin's classes before going to the school hall and listening to our senior pupils sing him...
Eden – Our School Therapy Dog
On 25th November 2024 we had a new pupil join our school - Eden our school therapy dog! She met all the classes on her first week and the children all love her! Why this is amazing for our school: SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Pupils will learn valuable skills by caring...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
School Admission Notice for the 2025 2026 School Year
Please click on the link below to access the school's Annual Admission Notice in respect of admissions for the 2025/2026 school year. Admissions Notice 2025 2026 Please note the final date for applications to the school is 22nd November 2024. If you wish to make an...
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 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 5 lessons...
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...