Boys and girls, we really notice the change in the weather these days…Autumn has definitely arrived and the leaves are beginning to show their Autumn colours, before falling to the ground. If there’s a horse-chestnut tree in your neighbourhood you may already have found some hard, shiny dark brown nuts which have fallen to the…
Read MoreUpdate No 4 October 2nd 2013 Dear Parents, Some items for your attention: Final Draft of Sciath na Scol Fixtures: Away to GS an Ghoirt Alainn and GS Chorain on Tuesday 8th October at 1pm in Brian Dillons GAA Away to Killeagh and Little Island on Thursday October 10th at 12.30 pm in Erin’s…
Read MoreIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for the boys and girls of Shanbally N.S. We were all really disappointed that Cork lost out on the hurling title for 2013. The team did the county proud and will be back even stronger next year. On the other hand a huge congrats to the ladies football…
Read MoreRebel Wheeler! On Saturday, September 14th Cormac O’ Brien in third class took part in the Cork City Sports. He won six medals for a range of events including javelin, shop putt, discus and precision throwing. He and his dad also completed the Cork Mini-Marathon on Sunday, 15th September for Rebel Wheeler’s Sports’ Club. What…
Read MoreSciath na Scol Fixtures Scartleigh Wednesday 25th Sept away at 1.30pm in Aghada GAA Cloyne and Little Island Tuesday 1st Oct away at 12.00pm in Erin’s Own GAA (2 pitches) Postponed!!!!! GS an Ghoirt Alainn and GS Chorain Tuesday Oct 8th away at 1.00pm Brian Dillons GAA…
Read More16th September 2013 Update no. 3 Dear Parents, Planning and Organisation for the school year ahead continues so I wish to update you on some matters. P.A. AGM This will be held in the school hall on Wednesday October 2nd at 8pm. The agenda will be circulated closer to the night. The P.A. and…
Read MoreWe are delighted to welcome our new junior infants. They have been working very hard in class and have really settled well into life at ‘big school’. Here are a few photos of the class that I took today.
Read MoreThe school was a sea of Red and White today in preparation for the All Ireland hurling final on Sunday. We wish the players and supporters a memorable day in Croke Park and hopefully the Liam McCarthy Cup will come back home to the rebel county on Monday.
Read More5/9/13 Dear Parents, Last night, Vice-Principal Anne- Marie Barry and I attended the official launch of The Nathan Kirwan Trust Fund. Although I referred to Nathan in yesterday’s note I feel compelled to write in more detail this morning. Last night was a powerful and moving testament to the strength and determination of Nathan’s family,…
Read MoreSeptember 4th 2013 Dear Parents, Welcome back after our great summer. Looking forward to another successful and positive year. Here is a reminder of the school calendar for the year. We are still awaiting a date for our Confirmation from the Bishop. We will announce this date as soon as we receive it. October…
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