Over the past few weeks Fifth Class pupils and some Sixth Class pupils with a special interest in history, have been learning about World War 1 and, in particular, the connections between some of their ancestors and World War 1. They have also researched about people from the Lower Harbour area, around Shanbally and Ringaskiddy, who…
Read MoreAdministration Officer Cork County Council National Roads Office Richmond, Glanmire, Co. Cork. 18th December 2013, RE: PROPOSAL TO REPLACE SHANBALLY ROUNDABOUT ON THE N28 WITH A SIGNALISED T-JUNCTION. Dear Sir/Madam, I write in relation to the Part 8 Planning Notice proposing the “replacement of the Shanbally Roundabout on the N28…
Read MoreUpdate No. 12 January 7th 2014 Dear Parents and Staff, Welcome back after the Christmas. Just a quick update since our last note home. Dates for your Diary Deadline to lodging objections to the N28 proposed road changes is 5pm Monday January 13th. A meeting for parents of children making Confirmation this year is…
Read MoreThe final game of the Shanbally School Conker Tournament took place on the day of the Christmas holidays and, after a hotly-contested game between Jaden in 6th Class and Dylan in 4th Class, Jaden was the declared the overall winner for the second year in a row!! This is a great achievement, and…
Read MoreDuring the month of November a “Memory Tree” was set up in our school “Sacred Space”, which is located just inside the main door, opposite the office. The pupils and staff were invited, if they wished, to draw a picture or write the names of their loved ones who have died and place it on…
Read MoreThe following message was sent to the school from the Sciath na Scol office a few days ago. A Cháirde, We are delighted to be able to supply photographic galleries of all the recent football finals for schools. The Galleries can be accessed from the Sciath na Scol website, www.sciathnascol.com Then select the Set you…
Read MoreSciath na Scol Match Arrangements Dear Parents, We are delighted to be contesting the Allianz Sciath na Scol DFG 5 Final next Tuesday November 12th at 12 noon sharp. This game takes place in Pairc Uí Rinn against Cloyne. As per tradition, we are looking forward to supporting the girls in huge numbers. Following consultation,…
Read MoreShanbally National School celebrated Halloween in style on Friday, October 25th . Staff and students entered into the spirit of the day and wore their Halloween costumes. On the same day the Parents’ Association ran a Cake Sale, with spooky themed bakes sent in by many parents. The children enjoyed choosing their cakes and money…
Read MoreWell done to all the boys and girls and their parents, grandparents and friends, who took part in the Fundraising Walk in aid of the CUH Children’s Unit at the Cork University Hospital. Here are some photos of the day.
Read MoreWell done to all the pupils from our school who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge in Carrigaline Library during the Summer Holidays. They are seen here, proudly displaying their certs which were presented to each student who read a number of books during the holidays. As the certificates say, they are, indeed, Champion…
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