Killane, Edenderry, Co Offaly, Ireland
On Friday the 16th of October, two firemen, Gordon and Tommy, presented a Fire Safety Programme to the pupils in Third Class. Along with learning about fire safety each child received a pack from the firemen explaining different methods of fire prevention and keeping safe at home.
Hard luck to the boys football team who narrowly missed out on a place in the Cumann na mBunscol final. They made a brilliant fightback to earn a draw with Cappagh National School, who now go through to the final. Scoil Bhride’s girls team also had a good year and made big improvements thoughout the year.
Lá na gCrann (Tree Day) took place this month on the 8th of October. Ms. Keane’s Junior Infants and Mr. Nugent’s Second Class helped plant a new Hazel tree on the school grounds to celebrate the day.
On Thursday 1st October, boys and girls from Scoil Bhríde travelled to Tullamore Harriers to take part in the Offaly Cross Country Athletics competition. 32 boys and girls from 3rd to 6th class made the trip and competed in various distances throughout the day. It was an enjoyable day out for all involved and a huge well done to all the boys and girls who ran so well on the day.
Confirmation for 6th Class has been set for Sunday 10th April 2016 at 1:30pm
First Holy Communion for 2nd Class has been set for 12 Noon Saturday 28 May 2016
Our school calendar for the year can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
We would like to extend a very special welcome to all of our new students who started with us in September and to all students returning for the new school year. Below are pictures of some of our new students.
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| Ms. Dalton’s Junior Infants |
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| Ms. Keane’s Junior Infants |
On Monday 15th June we were honoured to welcome the Minister of Education Jan O’Sullivan and Bishop Denis Nulty to officially open our new school. A lot of preparation was undertaken to prepare for our big day. It was an important and exciting day for our school and we would like to thank all those who attended and who were involved. We would like to give a special thanks to our school choir and band who performed on the day. A great day was had by all!
Click on the link below to download the booklet from our opening ceremony
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Active Schools Week took place from 8th – 12th June this year. All the children and staff had a great week! Click on the Active Schools tab to view pictures from the week
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