Now that the Summer holidays are almost here, we hope that all pupils will continue to keep active and healthy. We are very lucky to have an excellent facility such as the Raffeen Pitch and Putt Club only a few hundred metres down the road from Shanbally school. Boys and girls, over 10 years of…
Read MoreA massive congratulations to all our budding athletes who took part this year in the Cork City Sports. We are so proud of each and every one as the team spirit and companionship amongst our students has to be admired. Of course we couldn’t have done it without our fabulous parents who helped coaching our…
Read MoreAs we approach the end of the year, I would like to update you on events we have planned for the coming weeks. I also would like to highlight events & achievements and say a few words of thanks & congratulations. Thanks to all who sent in their school contributions. We are very appreciative of…
Read MoreCongratulations to the successful Shanbally hurling team who won the Carrigdhoun Hurling blitz hosted by Shamrocks last Friday. The team consisted of Adam McSweeney (captain), Mark Sisk, Charlie O Brien, Michael Foy, Dara McCormick, Darragh Hayes, Tim Sheehan, Philip Dorney, Aidan Brady, Daniel O Brien, Eoin O Flynn, Ferdia Hayes, John Coleman and Robert Barrett.…
Read MoreWell done to Mark , Declan, Philip and Tim, all 6th Class pupils, who were recent winners of the 2016 Primary Schools Pitch and Putt Competition. The boys frequently bring their Pitch and Putt Clubs to school and head off down to Raffeen Creek for a round or two, straight after school, a tradition that…
Read MoreGiving For Living’ Radiothon: On Friday, May 27th, we held a non-uniform day in aid of the ‘Giving For Living’. All the pupils were delighted to get the opportunity to choose what they wished to wear to school for the day, in return for a small donation to the wonderful charity, Giving for Living, organised…
Read MoreThe Active School committee and 6th class have been extremely busy in the last few Months coordinating activities on all yards to teach the pupils how to play together. It has been a pleasure watching how the Active School Committee and 6th class conduct themselves and they deserve great credit for all their hard work…
Read MoreMONEY SNAKE COMPETITION Thank you to all the students who took the time and trouble in sending in entries into our “Design A Money Snake” Competition, the quality and imagination shown on our theme “Healthy Eating” was fantastic, well done to you all. We are delighted to announce the winner of the competition and the…
Read MoreThe winner of the Healthy Eating Themed – Money Snake Competition ……Nicola Leppert (3rd Class). Your theme will feature at school on 20th May. All children will help make your picture come to life in coins. Congratulations Nicola. Runner up of the Healthy Eating Themed- Money Snake Competition …….Ciara O’ Flynn (6th Class). Thank you…
Read MoreOur Annual Pub Quiz was held on Friday 4th March @ the Ferry Boat Inn, Ringaskiddy. The questions were impeccably prepared by Mr. Clifford and our super star compere on the night was Tom Busteed. The support on the night was second to none, which is always terrific to see. Some side splitting answers but…
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