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MILITARY VISITORS TO BALLYBROWN NS

Posted by on October 20, 2015

MILITARY VISITORS TO BALLYBROWN NS: The children and staff of Ballybrown National School played host to two important guests when Company Sergeant Shanahan and Corporal O Reilly from the 12th Battalion in Sarsfield Barracks visited the school recently. The soldiers visited as part of the commemoration of the Easter Rising in 1916. Company Sergeant Shanahan presented the school with a copy of the Proclamation and a Tricolour. The children had been studying the 1916 Rising as part of the preparations for the visit. The two soldiers answered a variety of questions on military life and on the National Flag. The visit concluded with a rendition by pupils of 4th., 5th. and 6th classes of ‘Amhrán na bhFiann’. All schools in the Republic will host such visits and all schools will raise the National Flag in March 2016. photo attached Corporal O’Reilly, Joe Lyons principal Ballybrown NS and Company Sergeant Shanahan

Joe Lyons accepts a special commemorative pack from Corporal O Reilly and Company Sergeant Shanahan on behalf of Ballybrown NS

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Green Flag Day

Posted by on June 29, 2015

 

BALLYBROWN SCHOOL: The school’s third green flag was proudly hoisted last Tuesday following two years of work by Green Schools co-ordinator Margaret Hodgins, the green schools committee and the entire school community. Whilst continuing to monitor the themes of the previous flags, litter and energy, the focus of the third flag was water. Guest of honour on the day was Mayor Kevin Sheahan. Entertainment was provided by “Little Tents” whose lead singer is a former pupil of the school. Highlight of the day was undoubtedly the ice creams provided by the Parents Association.

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Active School Week

Posted by on June 24, 2015

BALLYBROWN NATIONAL SCHOOL teachers Katie Gibbons and Stephen Hodnett co-ordinated Active School Week on June 15-19. With the support of staff and parents a range of activities were enjoyed throughout the week. Indoors there were colouring, create a motto and design a poster competitions but the emphasis for the week was on active outdoor fun. Monday morning started with a “Wake Up, Shake Up” dance session for the entire school followed by obstacle courses and circuits. Tuesdays activities were orienteering, maths trails and an evening session for parents on healthy foods hosted by Yvonne Deegan. Wednesday was “Walk a Mile with a Smile” Day. All classes and staff participated with great support from parents. Junior Infants, Senior Infants and First class walked to the Breska Rovers soccer pitch while second, third and fourth went to Kilkeedy. The senior classes walked to Carrigogunnel Castle. It was enjoyed by all in spite of the rain. On Thursday the annual School Sports Day was held with novelty races, station games and a Zumba session in the afternoon hosted by Darren Nash. The week’s activities were wrapped up with “Funday Friday”. A series of fun games were organised for infant classes by 5th class and senior classes attended a healthy food demonstration. We’re looking forward to next years Active School Week already!

3rd and 5th Reach Your Peak 3rd Walk a mile banner Aisling O'S sack race Carrig group

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