Congratulations to our 2016 Maths Table Quiz Winners, Aaron and Matthew, (3rd Class) and Will and James (5th Class) and our Runner-Up Team members, Isobelle and Donncha (3rd ) and Aaron and Dara (5th). The quiz was held recently during Maths Week in our school. It was a joint venture between Third Class and Fifth…
Read MoreWell done to all for participating in the art competition as part of our BeActive week. We had some fantastic entries and our active school committee had a very difficult job in selecting the winners in each class. Well done to all! Emma Nyhan 6th Class …
Read MoreDear Parents, Sponsorship cards have been sent home with your child this week, for our Christmas Fundraiser, the Pedal Powered Cinema. Our aim is to raise €6,000 of funding for the school from this event. It is important to note that there will not be a Christmas Bazaar this year. 1. Date/ Time/ Venue – …
Read MoreWell done to all in Shanbally N.S. for a fantastic Be Active week last week. All children really were active all week with fun activities such as Movement Monday, Try it Tuesday and Walking Wednesday. Children especially had great fun at the skipping workshop with Mark McCabe of SkipnRope and in the “Take on the…
Read MoreNewsletter No. 2 25th October 2016 Dear Parents, IMPORTANT information re this week. Children wear school tracksuits on Wednesdays for Staff v Pupils Challenge as part of Active Schools Week. Please note that a photographer from the Evening Echo will be in the school taking photos for a Kidz Zone feature. Also PLEASE RETURN SIGNED…
Read MoreWell done to both the girls and boys who competed in the South East A football blitz in Ballygarvan this week. Both teams competed in a tough blitz and the boys did very well to reach the final. They defeated Belgooly and Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin on the way to the final. Unfortunately they were…
Read MoreShanbally N.S. are delighted to have Vincent (Carrigaline RFC) back in teaching tag rugby to classes this year. Vincent is teaching classes the basic rules of tag rugby and helping the children improving their skills including running and passing. It is also helping the children’s agility, speed and hand-eye co-ordination. There are some fantastic pictures…
Read MoreWe are all very excited in Shanbally N.S. about getting involved in the Super Troopers programme as part of our Active School Initiative. Super Troopers is a health homework programme which helps children become more active and learn about healthy lifestyles. All children participating in Super Troopers will receive a Super Trooper’s Activity Journal which includes…
Read MoreShanbally N.S. are planning on having our active school relaunch next week. There is a number of activities that we are planning on having a BeActive week where we will have a daily activity for all classes. Please see timetable and details below. All children will be wearing tracksuits for the week and green and…
Read MoreWell done to both the boys and girls football teams in Shanbally N.S. for their recent wins in the Sciath Na Scol. Both teams have won matches against Dunderrow and Upper Glanmire. There have been some very encouraging performances from both teams. We are looking forward to the semi-finals and hope that all players keep…
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