Category: Primary Schools

Wonderfully Impressive Knitting Project at Derrinagree N.S.

Derrinagree N.S. organised a superb exhibition of just some of the splendid creations brought to reality by its recent hugely impressive Knitting Project. This is just one of many images we shall be featuring on this marvellous Primary School activity where a number of very skilled and creative ladies from the locality have been visiting the school weekly to teach the excellent skill of knitting to the many children at different class levels.
Derrinagree N.S. organised a superb exhibition of just some of the splendid creations brought to reality by its recent hugely impressive Knitting Project. This is just one of many images we shall be featuring on this marvellous Primary School activity where a number of very skilled and creative ladies from the locality have been visiting the school weekly to teach the excellent skill of knitting to the many children at different class levels.   Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Celebrating Christmas 2013 at Cloghoula N.S.

Celebrating Christmas 2013 at Cloghoula N.S. featured a superb Nativity Pageant and a truly delightful Fairy Tale Pantomime with some really witty and humorous unexpected angles! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Celebrating Christmas 2013 at Cloghoula N.S. featured a superb Nativity Pageant and a truly delightful Fairy Tale Pantomime with some really witty and humorous unexpected angles! Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Kilcorney NS for St.Vincent de Paul

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On Tuesday night, 17th December 2013 Kilcorney N.S. held their annual Christmas Nativity. During the performance they held a collection for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. A monetary donation and selection boxes were donated by the community to Angela Bourke (a local St. Vincent de Paul representative).
The photos above show the pupils of Kilcorney N.S., and Evan Murphy presenting Angela with the monetary donation. With thanks to Kilcorney NS for sharing this article.

Christmas Pagent at St.Brendan’s NS Rathcoole

There was a great day (and night) of entertainment yesterday (18th Dec) with two performances of the Christmas Pageant at St.Brendan’s NS Rathcoole where the children did everyone proud. Here are two video clips of the preformances. There are more photos and videos on the School website stbrendansrathcoole.scoilnet.ie. With thanks to Maureen for this article.

“Mad Hair” Day Supporting the Philippines

These very generous and wonderfully talented young people from the Rathcoole area joyously participated in Friday's National "Mad Hair" Day which took place in Primary Schools in support of the many people affected by the hugely challenging typhoon in the Philippines during this past year. Great musicians and marvellous at debating these young Students are indeed most inspiring and so willing to think of others. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
These very generous and wonderfully talented young people from the Rathcoole area joyously participated in Friday’s National “Mad Hair” Day which took place in Primary Schools in support of the many people affected by the hugely challenging typhoon in the Philippines during this past year. Great musicians and marvellous at debating these young Students are indeed most inspiring and so willing to think of others. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Events at St Brendan’s N.S. Rathcoole

St.Brendans School in Rathcoole have been very busy blogging about their school activities since their recent broadband upgrade 🙂
Visit their blog at: http://stbrendansrathcoole.scoilnet.ie/blog/. There’s something new and interesting there most days.
There is an RSS link in the footer of every page if you’d like to follow new articles on the  site as they happen.

Celebrating Presentation Day on Thursday, 21st Nov. 2013

Nano Nagle
Nano Nagle

Presentation N.S., Millstreet invites everyone to its School Mass in celebration of Presentation Day at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday,  21st November in St. Patrick’s Church. This year is particularly significant as Nano Nagle has been declared Venerable by Pope Francis.
The superb School Website is available on: www.millpresns.weebly.com
We thank the Principal, Joan O’Mahony and Staff for the much appreciated Invitation to this wonderful annual celebration.  (S.R.)

Primary Schools Halloween Disco – thank you

A big Thank You to everyone that helped and attended the Millstreet Schools Parents Association Disco last night. Thanks to all our sponsors, Reens Pharmacy, Colemans, Millstreet Post Office, Wordsworth, Mulcahys Pharmacy, Murphys Furniture, Duggans Hardware, SuperValu Millstreet & Herlihy’s Centra, for their very generous hampers and gifts for the raffle. The night was very enjoyable for all who attended and we raised over €1,700.00 for schools.

Any feedback on the night or comments/suggestions are welcome for future events. Send a mail to <email>

Many thanks again, Rose Murphy, Anneka Dunne & Claire McCarthy

Millstreet B.N.S. Delighted with Splendid New Astro Turf Amenity

Pictured with Principal, Frank O'Connor (on left back) and Coach, Michael McCarthy - here we view some of the enthusiastic pupils of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S. playing on the ultra-modern Astro Turf Pitch which is situated near their National School. Although it began to rain as we took our pictures today (24th Oct. 2013) it is clearly evident how very thrilled the young Students are with this marvellous new sporting amenity. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictured with Principal, Frank O’Connor (on left back) and Coach, Michael McCarthy – here we view some of the enthusiastic pupils of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S. playing on the ultra-modern Astro Turf Pitch which is situated near their National School. Although it began to rain as we took our pictures today (24th Oct. 2013) it is clearly evident how very thrilled the young Students are with this marvellous new sporting amenity. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Computers for Parents Course

Computers for Parents Course 

Cork Education and Training Board

 Millstreet Adult Learning Centre

Thursday mornings 10am-12noon or afternoons 2pm – 4pm

COURSE TITLE

COURSE CONTENT

Computers for Parents

  • Ø Learning computer & internet basics
  • Ø Tips to protect your child online
  • Ø Exploring social networking sites i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube et cetera recognising the benefits & risks.
  • Ø Using email and attachments
  • Ø Understanding phishing & spam

Places are limited

If you are interested in attending this course or would like more information, please call or text Aine @ 086-7707301

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*start date finalised when numbers are reached

Ballyhass Lakes Superb School Tour 2013

Cloghoula N.S. School Tour took place on Thursday, 27th June 2013 to the magnificent Ballyhass Lakes Adventure Centre near Mallow. Here we share the first three of many colourful images of a truly excellent school tour blessed with glorious sunshine and lots of exciting activities coordinated by such a helpful, encouraging and friendly Staff. Full information on this hidden gem situated on our doorstep is available on   

www.ballyhasslakes.ie

                                              Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Wonderful Retirement Reception for Pat Breen at Wallis Arms Hotel

Retirement Reception for Pat Breen on 21st June 2013

Millstreet INTO organised a superb reception at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 21st June 2013 to mark the retirement of Pat Breen. Excellent speeches were delivered by Joan O'Mahony (Principal, Presentation N.S.) and Brendan O'Sullivan, National President of the INTO. Pat expressed his sincere thanks to the Organisers, his wife, Mary and Family who were among the large attendance, the Hotel Staff and Management and all who made the various presentations. (More pictures to follow later - Click on the images to enlarge) - S.R.
Millstreet INTO organised a superb reception at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 21st June 2013 to mark the retirement of Pat Breen following such dedicated service to Primary Education.  Excellent speeches were delivered by Joan O’Mahony (Principal, Presentation N.S.) and Brendan O’Sullivan, National President of the INTO. Pat expressed his sincere thanks to the Organisers, his wife, Mary and Family who were among the large attendance, the Hotel Staff and Management and all who made the various presentations. (More pictures to follow later – Click on the images to enlarge) – S.R.

Presentation of Cheque to Millstreet Town National Schools

Following the many activities organised by Millstreet N.S. Parents' Association a very impressive cheque for €4,000.00 to be divided equally between Millstreet B.N.S. and Presentation N.S. was officially handed over today at Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S.. From left: Kate Twomey (Treasurer, Millstreet Parents' Association), Frank O'Connor (Principal, Millstreet B.N.S.), Anne O'Sullivan (Chairperson), Joan O'Mahony (Principal, Presentation N.S.), Janice Sheehan (Secretary). Both Principals expressed sincere thanks for such much appreciated support. (S.R.)
Following the many activities organised throughout the past school year by Millstreet N.S. Parents’ Association a very impressive cheque for €4,000.00 to be divided equally between Millstreet B.N.S. and Presentation N.S. was officially handed over today at Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S.. From left: Kate Twomey (Treasurer, Millstreet Parents’ Association), Frank O’Connor (Principal, Millstreet B.N.S.), Anne O’Sullivan (Chairperson), Joan O’Mahony (Principal, Presentation N.S.), Janice Sheehan (Secretary). Both Principals expressed sincere thanks for such much appreciated support.  Click on image to enlarge.    (S.R.)

Health Promotion Day 2013 at Presentation N.S., Millstreet

A wonderfully uplifting Health Promotion Day coordinated by Teacher, Ms Helen McAuliffe with the help of "Fruity Freddy" and the pupils of 5th and 6th Classes
A wonderfully uplifting Health Promotion Day coordinated by Teacher, Ms Helen McAuliffe with the help of “Fruity Freddy” and the pupils of 5th and 6th Classes who inspired the younger Classes relating to the tremendous benefits of healthy eating, was held at Presentation N.S. on Friday,  7th June 2013.   Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Health Promotion Day 2013

Dancing Derek Inspires Great Enthusiasm at Physical Education Workshop

Professional Dancing Tutor, Derek Long from Co. Wicklow, has been inspiring the enthusiastic pupils of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS for the past school term with his fun-filled and excellent dance movements as part of the school's Physical Education programme. The children truly enjoy the many creative activities and uplifting music. LTV2 recorded sequences from this morning's workshop - this will be transmitted in the Autumn schedule. We thank Principal Frank O'Connor and Staff as well as Derek for permitting us to share the marvellous approach to this health promoting aspect of Primary Education. (S.R.)
Professional Dancing Tutor, Derek Long from Co. Wicklow, has been inspiring the enthusiastic pupils of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS for the past school term with his fun-filled and excellent dance movements as part of the school’s Physical Education programme. The children truly enjoy the many creative activities and uplifting music. LTV2 recorded sequences from this morning’s workshop – these will be transmitted in the Autumn schedule. We thank Principal Frank O’Connor and Staff as well as Derek for permitting us to share the marvellous approach to this health promoting aspect of Primary Education.   (S.R.)

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Superb Road Safety Workshop for Millstreet Primary Schools

Over the past two days Millstreet Primary Schools have been attending a superb Road Safety Workshop in Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall with two wonderful Instructors - Rachel and Brian. The very important messages of Road Safety were communicated in such a brilliant and helpful manner. This Scheme is nationwide. We recorded a brief sequence also for LTV2's Autumn schedule. (S.R.)
Over the past two days Millstreet Primary Schools have been attending a superb Road Safety Workshop in Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall with two wonderful Instructors – Rachel and Brian. The very important messages of Road Safety were communicated in such a brilliant and helpful manner. This Scheme is nationwide. We recorded a brief sequence also for LTV2’s Autumn schedule. (S.R.)

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Summer Computer Camps

http://summercamp.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/slidecontentimage2new221.jpgNiamh Barrett Computers are holding a Computer Summer Camp in the Presentation Primary School, Millstreet from 8th to 12th July (10.00am – 12.30pm).

“Our Summer Computer Camps 2013 are multi-activity technology camps are for children ages 7 – 13 years. At our Summer Camps your child will create multimedia slide shows, movies and design and print their own T-Shirts, Mugs and DVD Covers.

They will also learn to design and create their own computer games including characters, backgrounds and sounds. Children will [read more …] “Summer Computer Camps”