May Assembly

 We have been so busy lately that we were well into June before we had the chance to hold our May Assembly. So yesterday we all gathered in the library to celebrate the highlights of the previous month.

We had more good news from the Community Games as we received more medals, this time for handwriting. Well done to all our winners, some of whom will go on to represent their parish in the County finals.

We also honoured our writers and mathematicians of the month. Well done to all on your great work.

The big news of course, was who won Class of the Month. Well done to the boys and girls of First and Second Class who won the award for May which puts them in pole position for winning Class of the Year. All is not lost for the other classes because a win in June would mean a share of the prize.

Community Games Art Competition

 The students of Our Lady's NS recently entered the Community Games Art Competition. We received the news on Thursday that between them they had won a whopping 19 medals across all the age groups. Well done to everyone who took part.

Ladies Football Blitz

 The Our Lady's NS ladies football team took part in a blitz in Monroe on Wednesday, June 8th. They had a great day and brought home some silverware too. Well done girls!

April Assembly

 On Friday last, we had our first assembly since February 2020. COVID restrictions meant that we couldn't bring our classes together and we really missed our monthly gatherings.

It was wonderful to come together once more and celebrate all the wonderful activities and achievements of our students. The students heard all about exciting upcoming events like the school tours, basketball coaching and the First Holy Communion. Mrs O'Dea spoke about the Green Schools Committee and Mr Gleeson filled everyone in about the recent sporting endeavors of the older students. Mrs Egan introduced our new SNA, Mrs. Norah O'Meara, to everyone and reminded the children that from Tuesday, May 3rd school shorts are permitted.

We were delighted to have Fr Quirke present to receive a cheque for €700 raised by our school community to help those suffering in Ukraine

Our Mathematicians and Writers of the month were honoured for their great work.

The big news was that Rang 3 agus 4 won 'Class of the Month' for April. With all classes tied on two 'months' each it's all to play for in May and June.

We Support Ukraine!

 The students and staff of Our Lady's N.S. were saddened to hear of the plight of the Ukrainian people. We decided that we wanted to do something to help. On Friday, April 8th we held a Ukranian Colours Day to show our support and collectively completed a 120km walk. Parents came and added a few km to the total as well. Together we raised €687.80 which will be added to the other monies raised by the parish to help provide support for those who have lost everything due to the war.

Thanks to all who contributed and participated.

Easter Egg Hunt

 The Easter Bunny made a welcome return to Our Lady's NS just before the Easter holidays. He left lots of yummy eggs for our delighted younger students to find!

How to Choose the Correct Hurley Size

Subsidised hurleys, helmets and footballs will be available to order through the school for the next two weeks. Order forms will be sent home with the children.  

The helmets are good value at €45. which is about half the recommended retail price.

For those wishing to order hurleys but who are unsure of sizes here is how to choose the correct size.

1. The child stands naturally and relaxed with their hands down by their sides.

2. The the top of the hurley should come up to the child's wrist.

3. The child should be able to hold the hurley at the top and the hurley should be just touching the ground.

4. If the child is between sizes it is better to have the hurley too small than too big.

5. If the child can use the hurley like a sword then it is the correct weight.