4th, 5th and 6th class did a great job teaching us all about the amount of sugar, salt and fat in different foods this week. We were amazed when 4th class told us there are 16 teaspoons of sugar in a bottle of Club Orange. A bottle of Coke has the same amount of sugar as…
Read MoreDear Parent(s), The Healthy Eating Policy at Shanbally N.S. has been revised and updated by the school’s Health Promotion Committee, in consultation with parents, pupils and teachers at Shanbally N.S., and with assistance from the HSE South Health Promoting Schools Co-ordinator. Feedback and recommendations from the parent’s questionnaire, findings from lunch box survey, suggestions from…
Read MoreThe boys and girls indoor football blitz finals took place in Riverstick Hall on Friday last. The boys and girls both won their finals. This was an amazing achievement as they were competing against all the other schools from the South East division regardless of school size or pupil numbers. These players will hopefully go…
Read MoreOur Carol Service took place last night in our local church. It was a wonderful start to the Christmas celebrations for the entire school community. The children really did their classes and families proud with beautiful performances of poetry, songs and stories. Thanks to all the staff who put in a great effort over recent…
Read MoreDear Parents, Just a few reminders as we head towards the Christmas holidays. Our Christmas Carol Service for all classes takes place on Wednesday in Shanbally Church at 7pm. Vincent de Paul Food Appeal is ongoing. We will be collecting items up to tomorrow, Tuesday December 16th. There are boxes inside the main entrance…
Read MoreAll in Shanbally school congratulate Adam McGinty who is the school prize-winner in the Peace Poster Competition which was recently organised by the Carrigaline Lions’ Club. Each year, Lions clubs around the world sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This Contest encourages young people worldwide to artistically express…
Read MoreWell done to all the pupils from Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Classes, who took part in the “Hour of Code” during Computer Science Education Week (December 8th – 12th) The boys and girls enjoyed their coding workshop and many of them continue to try some more coding at home, which is absolutely brilliant! Let’s hope…
Read MoreWell done to the Parents’ Association for organising a wonderful Bazaar in Fernhill on Sunday, December 7th. Crafts which were hand-made by the pupils were snapped up quickly by appreciative parents. The usual bric-a- brac, books, cakes, sports equipment etc. were available at bargain prices. Beautiful items of craft-work made by parents were available to…
Read Morecarol service Dec 2014 Important Notes for Parents: We are rehearsing for our Christmas Carols Service at the moment. This is to be held in Shanbally Church on Wednesday December 17th at 7pm. On the night, Junior and Senior Infants dress as shepherds…
Read MoreDear Parents, In October 2014 we took the decision to increase our request for Family Contributions from €50 to €60. While I received one direct communication on this matter, I am led to believe that more parents are also asking questions about the decision. How is the money spent? Are these contributions really necessary? Why…
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