Medal Presentation
It was wonderful to have two K/K Legends - Christy Hand and John Leahy join us to present our boys and girls with their Cumann na mBunscol medals. Thanks a million Christy and John.
Offaly Interschools Fast Feet Competition
Our boys and girls from 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th classes competed in the Offaly Interschools Fast Feet Competition, which was held in Rath. Each boy and girl competed in three races, the speed and determination they displayed in these races was brilliant. Well done boys and girls!
Cumann na mBunscol Football Final
A big well done to the boys and girls who won their Cumann na mBunscol final in Birr today. Also a big thank you to all our supporters who turned up to support the boys and girls. Broughall Abú!
Offaly Schools Cross Country
Well done to the boys and girls who represented Broughall NS in the Offaly Schools Cross Country. It was great to see students from 2nd class to 6th class enjoying taking part in the event. Well done boys and girls!
Tag Rugby
All classes enjoyed taking part in Tag Rugby coaching every Wednesday for six weeks.
Cumann na mBunscol Blitz
On Thursday 10th of October the boys and girls of Broughall NS played their Cumann na mBunscol Blitz in Kilcormac. They recorded victories over Mountbolus NS and Roscomroe NS. They have now qualified for the final which will take place in St. Brendan's Park, Birr. Well done boys and girls!
Athletics
This month saw the start of our Fast Feet programme. All classes are engaging in Athletics coaching every Friday. At the end of the coaching sessions, children from 1st class to 4th class will compete in a sprint competition against other schools. Thanks to Joanne our Athletics coach for making it so much fun.
Cumann na mBunscol
We had a super morning in St. Brendan's Park. Our Junior and Senior Infants played their junior match against Roscomroe NS. They were all brilliant in getting stuck into the game and trying their best. Our 1st to 6th class played the Senior game also against Roscomroe NS and they were outstanding. It was a tough battle from start to finish but they all worked as a team and they were very proud lifting the winning trophy. Well done boys and Girls !
Athletics
Our Senior Infants to 4th class enjoyed a brilliant days Athletics in Crinkle Athletics Field today. Our boys and girls were competing with 8 other schools in what was a very well organised event. The boys and girls ran 60m races, 300/400 metre races, took part in relay races and did the ball throw. Well done Boys and girls.
Well done to the boys and girls who competed in the Section 'A' 5 a side competition in Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore. They won some, they lost some and they had lots of fun!
Acro Dance
All pupils took part and completed their 4 week programme of Acro Dance. The children were brilliant in their engagement with acrobatics and dance. Well done boys and girls.
Athletics
The boys and girls began their 6 week programme of athletics coaching today. With hurling coaching taking place every Wednesday also - the month of May will be a very active month for all at Broughall NS. Many thanks to our coaches Kevin and Emmett for all their hard work.
Gymnastics
Hurling
Boys and girls in all classes are really enjoying their programme of hurling and camogie coaching. Thanks Kevin in promoting the game in our school. We can really see great improvement in all the boys and girls with every week that passes. Well done boys and girls.
Rugby Coaching
This term all the boys and girls are taking part in rugby coaching. They are enjoying learning all the different skills involved with the game. They are all great friends but when it comes to rugby they are all very competative.
Sports Day
Sports Day took place on Thursday the 15th of June. On the day, boys and girls took part in many fun activities. At the end of the day each child received a certificate for taking part in our sports day. The boys and girls were also treated to an ice-cream cone. Well done everyone on a fantastic sports day.
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Active Schools Week
Active Schools Week took place from Monday 14th -Friday 18th June. We had a fantastic week keeping active. The pupils participated in lots of fun activities like zumba, basketball, rounders, treasure hunts and nature walks. Well done to all the boys and girls for their great efforts.
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Dance Workshop
All classes engaged in a dance workshop. Lisa Hogan was our dance instructor. She was great at getting everyone motivated and the children really enjoyed the workshop. Thanks to the BOM for covering the cost of this workshop.
Playground Games
Twice a week children are taught how to play different playground games. The boys and girls enjoy learning the games and play them independently at break time.
