Pat McCann, SNA in the school for many years retired after contributing hugely to the school and to the lives of many children in her care. We are very sad to see her go and will feel the loss of her experience and her warm and caring nature. We would like to wish Pat the…
Read MoreSchool Books & Requirements Junior Infants: August 2014: Shanbally N.S. Junior Infants will commence the Literacy Lift Off Programme this year. Parents are asked for a donation of €10 towards the graded readers children will use throughout the year. Please place in an envelope marked English. ·“Ready to Write A Script” (Edco) · …
Read MoreOur 6th class pupils were recently invited to DePuy Synthes to view and learn about their recently installed wind turbine. The pupils were shown an overview of the logistical operation to build the turbine and then proceeded to assemble and conduct experiments on wind turbine kits. In a recent school newsletter Principal, Mr. Nolan, expressed…
Read MoreShanbally N.S has received the award for excellence in Science and Maths for the third year in a row. Well done to all the children and staff for all the excellent Science and Maths work which took place in every class, from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, throughout the whole school. A special mention goes…
Read MoreCongratulations to Mollie in Rang a Sé, who played for the Cork Primary School’s Camogie team in Thurles on Sunday. The game took place at half time during the Cork and Waterford senior championship game. It was wonderful to see Mollie perform so well on the field and it was great to hear that…
Read MoreTwenty-seven children from Second Class received their First Holy Communion in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Saturday, May 17th in the presence of parents, relatives and friends. Both Fr. Con and Fr. Sean helped make the ceremony a memorable one, not alone for the boys and girls, but also for the extended…
Read More“Let’s create a better internet together” Overall Best Entries: Excellent use of Technology – Movie: Sara Moxley (5th) Excellent use of Technology- Powerpoint Presentation: Amy Carroll (6th) Excellent use of Technology – Mindmap: Freya Moir (5th) Best Overall Poster: Aisling O’Mahony (4th) More Prizewinners: Most Imaginative posters: Eoghan Hayes (5th) Ailís O’Leary…
Read MoreWe congratulate 2nd Class student, Chloe McGrath, on her recent success in the World Taekwondo Championships in Swindon, England, when she was awarded a Gold Medal in her competition. Chloe is very dedicated to her chosen sport and has put great effort into her preparation for the Championship. She is pictured, above, with her…
Read MoreSafer Internet Day 2014 took place on Tuesday 11th February. To mark Safer Internet Day 2014 we invite pupils from 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th Classes in Shanbally NS to create a poster, compose a poem or song, write a story or comic-strip, or create a short film or Powerpoint presentation, based…
Read MoreTo celebrate the fact that January was the month of the Holy Family our pupils were invited to send in photos of their families and these was displayed in the Sacred Space. We thank all the families who shared their photos with us for the month—-the photos brightened up the entrance area of the school…
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