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28/06/2022

New Students from Ukraine

We are delighted to announce on Monday we have 6 new boys starting school from Ukraine. This brings the number of students from Ukraine to 8 in SnB. We hope that they will be very happy here.

West Cork Soccer – SnB boys Success

4 boys from Scoil na mBuachaillí are involved with the West Cork Schoolboys U12 squad (Logan Leahy, Ben O Regan, Charlie Moore and Ethan O Donovan). 

They won the U12 NATIONAL interleague trophy 3-1 against South Tipperary yesterday. A first for a West Cork team.

4th Class Debate

1st Class Tour

Ms. O’Donovan’s / Ms. Crowley’s classes visit the playground

Well done Liam

Congratulations to Liam, the very worthy winner of Clonakilty Library ‘Craft A Bike’ competition! Here he is with his creation and his prize. 

Macbeth – Unplugged in De Barras

Many thanks to Ray and Seamus at De Barras for their help with our gig last week.

Seniors / 1st visit the library

Jazzy Jars (5th Class JEP Project)

This year’s 5^th class Junior Entrepreneur Project is ‘Jazzy Jars’. We up cycle used glass jars and turn them into stunning lanterns, desk organisers and vases.  The boys in 5^th class have been working furiously for the last number of weeks in our workshop/classroom to produce these amazing designs. All of our products are hand painted and decorated by the boys. As per usual, a percentage of our profits will be donated to charity. We really would appreciate your support as the boys have worked very hard to bring this product from an idea to a fully fledged business! For only €5 you will receive your choice of two jars. Any pupil who makes a purchase will be able to come to our classroom and pick their favourites!

Miss Crowley’s Class having fun

Prizegiving Days 1 and 2

Thanks to Ms. Regina Fitzmaurice for organising the Prizegiving Days again this year. They were fabulous.

On Wednesday June 15^th we held our Prizegiving Ceremony 2022. We were all delighted to gather for this occasion and acknowledge the many achievements of the pupils all year. Our last prizegiving ceremony was in 2019 so this was a very special occasion. We were also delighted to welcome our guests who attended. It was a great occasion and thankfully the sun shone! A special word of thanks to Lowney Jewellers who were a great help in organizing  the medals and engraving the shields. Thanks also to Mr. Harrington and all the staff for their commitment to the many activities that take place in our school all year. This award ceremony or the many many activities that take place could not happen without the dedicated staff of the school.
Thank you also to our past pupils Oliwier Krawczyk who attended on the day and spoke so well to the the boys about his time in Scoil na mBuachaillí and encouraged the boys to work hard and follow their dreams. He also brought along his Tesla Car which we were all delighted to see!
Finally a special thanks  to our guests who attended on the day to present their awards –

Mc Carthy Solicitors who sponsor the soccer medals
Collin Brooks who sponsor the 7 a side GAA competition
Parents Association who sponsor the basketball medals
John Lowney who sponsors the chess medals and the John Lowney Chess Shield
Rose Holland for the Cian Holland Chess Shield
Chris Hinchy who sponsors the Wardens Shield
Liz and Kieran O’Regan for the Literacy Award
Dylan O’Donovan for the Chess Award
Galvins  for the Orienteering Shield
Mary Ahern for the ‘Most Helpful Junior Pupil’ Award
Aiden and Elaine O’Donovan for ‘Gentleman of the Year’
David O’Brien for the ‘All Rounder’ award
The O’Donovan Family for the ‘Con O’Donovan – For showing leadership in your actions’ Award
Sinead O’Regan for the ‘Eco Warrior’ Award
Tadhg O’Driscoll for the ‘Most Improved Language ‘ Award
Elma O’Mahony for the ‘Donal O’Mahony – Making a difference’ award
The Russell Fmily for the ‘Kathleen Russell Poetry’ award
Noreen Minihan for the ‘Drama Award’

New Version of Macbeth Video – edited by Rohan O’Donoghue

4th Class School Tour, Projects and Games

Hi! My name is Maarez and I will talk about the 4^th class projects. Firstly the teacher made groups of 2 or 3 people per group. We did our projects on Rivers and Seas. Some people did the water cycle, some did hydroelectric power, some did wildlife and others did sea defences. People used different types of materials to make their project like: sand, cardboard, paint and lego. People used wool for clouds. We presented it on the 8^th of June. Thank you for reading this.

When we went on our school tour we travelled in a bus all the way to Farran Woods. When we were on the bus we had to sit with a partner. When we got there we had 45 minutes to eat and drink. Once the 45 minutes was up we were split into two groups. Then the instructors showed us how to do the obstacle course. Firstly we went on a training course which is about one metre off the ground. Then we went on the green one. For this one you had to be over 8 years. The green one was very fun and there were many zip lines. Then we went to the orange one. This one was for 9 and over. The orange one was even higher and better. There were more zip lines. The next one was the white one. This one was the highest and was the best one (that we were allowed to do). This one was for ten over. The white one was amazing and was really fun. Sadly that was all we were allowed to do. The next one was the blue course and the red course. The red one went 20 metres off the ground and one zip line was 30 metres long.  At two o’clock all the courses closed. Then we had 45 minutes to eat and drink before getting back on the bus home. We arrived home at 3.50 and then our parents took us home. My name is John Mc Carthy and this is our school tour. 

Seniors / 1st visit the Library

School Tours for all classes

• Thanks to all the teachers who organised the school tours again this year.
• Junior and Senior Infants enjoyed a trip to the Model Railway Village and travelled by the train down to Inchydoney Beach. 

Rang 2 and Rang 2/3: School Tour

Rang 2 and Rang 2/3 had a great day at the Clonakilty Park Hotel. The boys enjoyed ‘Bad Guys’ in the cinema with some popcorn and a drink. They also enjoyed fantastic rounds of Crazy Golf! The hotel also let the boys play on the fantastic Pirate Ship where they had a great time. The hotel staff were very friendly and accommodating to the boys and the boys behaved themselves admirably. Everyone had a great time and represented our school excellently.

Ms. O’Brien’s Trip to Centra

7 a side Football

Thanks to Mr. Seán Daly for organising this year’s 7 a side competition. Thanks also to Mr. Michael Collins for reffing the final.

Soccer and Basketball Finals

Michael Collins Artwork

Reading Recovery Graduation

Work Experience Students speak to Rang 6

Booklists for 2022/2023

Please click here to access next year’s booklists.

Sten Scores Explained

Please click here to view explanation of STen Scores – Standardised Tests in Rang 1 – Rang 6

Updated Calendar for 22/23 with Swimming

Lollies and Live Music

Senior Infants were treated to a live performance of MacBeth songs from Donnacha Walsh.

Seniors Penalty Shoot Out

Ms. Fitzmaurice working in the midst of the Lighting Crew

School Tour – to the Model Village and Fun on the Yard

Many thanks to everyone at the Model Village for giving the children a marvellous school tour recently. It was very much enjoyed and appreciated by all.

Infants trip to Bushmount

Many thanks to the staff of Bushmount for allowing the children to visit there recently.

Macbeth Tickets – Sold out!

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for Macbeth. It is now sold out. Noreen and the Front of House Crew are sending out the tickets this week. If there is any error / problem please contact the school on 023 8834487.

10,000 bottles refilled at Water Station

Gentleman, Lift Off Boy & PenMan of the Month

Dates for your Diary

• Enrolling for next year (2022/2023): is currently underway. Please see above. We are offering places to children for 2022/2023 on Wednesday 2nd of February. Parents have to accept places by Thursday 17th of February.
• Summer Musical: 21st, 22nd and 23rd of June. Please note change.
• Summer Holidays: Tuesday 28th June @ 12.00 p.m.
• Sixth Class Party: Tuesday 28th June.

Adverts – Emmet Hotel and Batemans Footwear

Facts of the Month

Adverts: Old Brewery Montessori School & Clonakilty Park Cinema

Advertising

If you would like to book an ad for the coming school year 2021 – 2022 please let Noreen know as soon as possible.  The number of ads is limited.  Our Links goes to all parents in the school – 10 times a year – at the beginning of each month. Now due to the fact that it’s online many more people will view the Links. The cost is €20 per issue or at a discount of €150 for the entire year!  Please ring 8834487 if you are interested.

“Cent” Box – Thorntree Project

“Cent” boxes will continue this year in a different format due to Covid-19.
Rang 5 A (Ms. Marguerite Bradshaw) and 5 B (Mr. Seán Daly) will be in charge of this and will inform you later of how it will be organised. We have been assisting the Thorntree Project since 2015, when we release a Christmas single “Butterfly Child”. Please support this worthy cause, when asked to do so.

Nut Allergy – IMPORTANT!

Contact Numbers

If you have moved, changed phone/mobile numbers or changed doctor or emergency contact person or got a new email address – please update these details on the Aladdin App yourself so that we can contact you in case of emergency. You can do this yourself, there is no need to ring in, just change it on the App and we will be notified automatically.

We will no longer be sending texts to parents – we will just use the Aladdin app.

Recycling – Green Waste

Over the past few years we have tried – in vain – to recycle our Green Waste and unfortunately it hasn’t worked out, probably because the only waste was fruit.
The Recycling bins have being attracting visitors that we don’t want! Because of this we are asking boys to bring home their apple cores, banana skins (organic waste) etc from now on.

Tin foil and uneaten lunches will be brought home also. Many thanks for your cooperation.

NUTELLA OR PEANUTS are not permitted. This is for safety reasons. them. Thanks for your cooperation in this matter.

What’s going on? … in school and extra-curricular activities.

Basketball 21/22: Basketball training is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the end of September / early October. Thanks to Ms. Carol Anne O’Donovan / Seán Daly / Paul Carmody for assisting again with Basketball this year. This year it have to be run as last year – Tuesday will be for Rang 5 / Thursday will be for Rang 6.

Quizzard ‘21/22: will start soon. Classes from Rang 3 – Rang 6 will be participating. Last year we only managed to do a few rounds, outside in the yard but we are hoping to complete it in the coming year. Cillian Whooley and Pearse Nolan are in charge of the Quiz this year.

Chess: started in September. Boys in Rang 4, Rang 5 and Rang 6 may participate. It will run on Tuesdays and Wednesday after school. We hope to start before the end of September and end before Easter.
Thanks to Ms. Niamh Mac Auley for her help with the players. Thanks to Ms. Gillian Galvin for her help with the Learners Chess Club.

Soccer Competitions

Senior Infants Soccer
Held on Fridays only
Rang 1 & Rang 2
Held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Teams are on website.

Rang 3 – Rang 6
Held on Mondays – Thursdays. Teams are on website.

Multi-Media Authoring / Video Editing / Computer Lessons / Coderdojo – for Rang 2, Rang 3, Rang 4, Rang 5 and Rang 6 will hopefully start this year. Thanks to Mrs. Margaret Deegan for hopefully teaching Coder Dojo to Rang 2 each week.

Swimming: for Rang 1 and half Rang 6 starts on Friday 29th of April

Wardens – every year Rang 6 act as School Wardens. The scheme is up and running. Thanks to our team of SET teachers who have taken over from Mr. O’Driscoll. Thanks also to Chris Hinchy for his help again this year.

GAA – Conan O’Donovan on Wednesdays.
Rugby – Finbarr O’Mahony on Fridays is now finished.

Sciath na Scol Competitions – we’re not sure what’s going to happen with Sciath na Scol this year. We’ll let you know as soon as we know.

P.E. / Soccer Timetable

Class	Soccer	P.E.
Junior Infants (Mrs. Marie Forristal)	Not applicable	Mondays and Thursdays
Senior Infants (Ms. Gillian Galvin)	Fridays	Wednesdays and Fridays
Senior Infants / Rang 1 (Ms. Michelle O’Neill)	Fridays for Seniors Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1st	Tuesdays and Thursdays
Rang 1 (Ms. Kathryn O’Shea / Ms. Karen O’Regan	Tuesdays and Thursdays	Tuesdays and Fridays
Rang 2 (Mr. Paul Carmody)	Mondays and Wednesdays	Mondays and Thursdays
Rang 2 / 3 (Ms. Carol Ann O’Donovan / Ms. Laura Connolly)	Mondays	Mondays and Fridays
Rang 4 (Mrs. Marie Hayes)	Tuesdays	Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Rang 5 A (Ms. Marguerite Bradshaw)	Wednesdays	Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Rang 5 B (Mr. Seán Daly)	Wednesdays	Mondays and Fridays
Rang 6 (Ms. Niamh Mac Auley)	Thursdays	Tuesdays and Thursdays

Roots of Empathy

Roots of Empathy is an international, universal,  evidence-based, classroom programme that has shown dramatic effect in reducing aggression among school children while raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy. Barnardos was chosen as the lead agency to deliver the programme in Ireland in 2011.
The programme has been delivered in a hundred and thirty primary schools around Ireland with a small number of schools in Cork and Waterford already participating. As a result of support from the Tomar Trust, Barnardos is now in a position to roll out the programme in West Cork & Waterford schools. They are currently developing a three year plan to involve schools in Cork and Waterford in the Roots of Empathy programme. We have been chosen as one of the West Cork Schools and will be implementing the programme this coming year. Please note Covid-19 may change these plans.