The school endeavours to take all pupils on an educational tour annually. These tours cover a wide and varied choice of venues of an educational, environmental and historical nature. We have visited Dublin, Wexford, Wicklow, Carlow & Waterford for tours over the years.
On Thursday, 26th May 2011, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Class will visit Baltinglass Adventure Centre for their annual school tour. The children will participate in archery, orienteering, kayaking as well as climbing activities. The Infant Classroom along with 1st & 2nd Class will visit Rath Forest, The Chocolate Garden and The Woodlands Falconry on Friday, 27th…
First, second and third class visited the local library in Castlecomer on Wednesday. The children listened to author Benji Bennett reading a story called “Adam saves Christmas!” KCLR radio was there, interviewing Benji Bennett and the librarians about ‘Library Month’ and Sue Nunn asked the children some questions too so some of us got to…
We got to Aladdin at last! Third time lucky with the first two attempts being foiled by snow and ice. However, it was worth the wait, a tremendous performance with the children thoroughly enjoying the ‘oh no, you don’t’ and roaring back at the actors on the stage. It was a splendid performance. Due to…
We all went carol singing in the Demense on 10th December. We sang many carols including ‘Away in a Manger’, Jingle Bells, Little Donkey, We wish you a Merry Christmas, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman. We sang them all twice. Lots of mums, dads, grans, grandads and toddlers came to hear…
The Infants classes visit the new Fire Station in Castlecomer and each child has a go at ‘pretend-driving’ the fire engine.
