Fire Safety
Many thanks to Peter and Stephen from Ferbane Firestation for visiting our school. The boys and girls enjoyed learning about the importance of Fire Safety.
STUDENT ENTERPRISE AWARDS
This year we had two students put forward for the 'Student Enterprise Awards'. Anna who was the youngest student ever to be presented with this award sells flowers every week in the local market. Anna picks flowers from her garden and arranges them into beautiful bunches ready to sell in the market. Tiana was also put forward for this award for baking beautiful cookies and cakes. Tiana set up her own cake sales in school. Her fellow students were delighted to buy an extra Friday treat. Well done girls.
Easter Fun
There was a lot of excitement in school today. The rain couldn'teven dampen our spirits as they took part in our Easter Egg Hunt. Happy Easter everyone!
Our Mosaic
The boys and girls have worked hard together to create a beautiful mosaic. They wanted to fit in as many things that symbolise our local area e.g. St. Cormac's Well, the Silver River, the Wooden Bridge and the bullrushes and bog cotton. Well done boys and girls.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
We hope everyone the St. Patrick's Day Parade as much as we enjoyed taking part in it. Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible. The boys and girls really enjoyed the experience.
Puppet Workshop
The boys and girls really enjoyed their puppet workshop. Fantastic creative talents on display by all. Well done boys and girls.
The boys and girls in Broughall NS were treated to a fantastic learning experience on Friday the 27th of September. Phil McCheyne and his team brought their hot air balloon to Broughall NS. Phil and his team had been participating in the Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships in Birr Castle and kindly agreed to take time out of their busy schedule and visit us. The children were fascinated as to how the hot air balloon operated. Phil and his team were excellent in how they answered all the children’s questions and they gave the children a great insight into different factors needed for a hot air balloon to fly. We all learned so much about hot air balloons. All pupils got the opportunity to get into the basket, helped with the laying out of the balloon and actively prepare the balloon for take off. The whole experience exposed the children to a whole range of learning opportunities and we are very thankful to Phil Mc Cheyne and his team for making all this possible.
Chicks and Ducklings
It was so exciting in school this morning as last night four of our chicks hatched. The pupils were so excited to see the chicks and they were full of questions and curiosity. Hopefully we will have some more chicks and ducklings hatch tomorrow.
St. Patricks Day
Thanks to everyone who took part in the making of the St. Patrick's Day Float. It looked great on the day and it sent out a clear and important message to all. The pupils were very proud to see all their art work assembled together on the float. The pupils had a great day and they always love taking part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The day got even better when it was announced that St. Kieran's NS won the Cafe Royale Trophy. Well done to all.
Our chicks and ducklings
It is going to be a very exciting month in school. Ms McGuire brought in an incubator filled with hen and duck eggs. It takes 28 days for the ducklings to hatch and 21 days for the chicks to hatch. All the pupils are very excited and it is going to be a great learning experience for all.
Credit Union Table Quiz
Well done to our school quiz team.
Happy Grandparents Day
.Grandparents Day is a special day. To celebrate we made nice cards and pictures for our Grandparents.
Catholic Schools Week
As part of Catholic Schools Week children took part in many religious activities throughout the week. All pupils enjoyed making their St. Brigid’s Day Crosses and learning all about St. Brigid.
Shared Reading
St. Kieran’s NS engaged in a shared reading programme. Children paired up with a different partner each day to read to one other. The children worked very well together and enjoyed reading to their peers. One can see their confidence and competence in literacy improving as they read in small groups with the benefits of a low pupil teacher ratio.
Breakfast Club
The school set up a breakfast club with the objective of promoting the importance of a healthy nutritious breakfast in the diets of all the children. As the children delved into their healthy breakfasts, teachers took the opportunity to teach pupils about the importance of a good nutritious breakfast and the benefits of healthy eating. All pupils enjoyed sitting down together and eating a different breakfast each day of ‘Healthy Breakfast Week’. Children tried everything from healthy cereal, fruit, porridge and beans on toast.
Trip to Feighrey's Pumpkin Patch
Today we put on our hi visibility jackets and headed to Feighrey's farm. We got to see where they grow their pumpkins. Thanks to Alan who invited us over and told us all about how the pumpkins are grown.
Today we put on our hi visibility jackets and headed to Feighrey's farm. We got to see where they grow their pumpkins. Thanks to Alan who invited us over and told us all about how the pumpkins are grown.
Storyteller Visit
On Thursday 13th October Michael the storyteller visited our school. Michael told stories and poems to all the classes. All of the children got to have parts in the stories and the poems and act out different scenes. It was fantastic fun.
On Thursday 13th October Michael the storyteller visited our school. Michael told stories and poems to all the classes. All of the children got to have parts in the stories and the poems and act out different scenes. It was fantastic fun.
Recycle Magic Show
On Tuesday 11th October, Melvin can to visit our school and give us a magic show all about recycling. The show was fantastic and we all really enjoyed it.
On Tuesday 11th October, Melvin can to visit our school and give us a magic show all about recycling. The show was fantastic and we all really enjoyed it.
Sports Day 2016
On Wednesday 15th June we held our sports day. We started our morning with our station activities. After break we had our very own Euro Championships. The rain came after lunch and we had to postpone the last activities until Thursday. On Thursday we had our races and Olympic Handball.
On Wednesday 15th June we held our sports day. We started our morning with our station activities. After break we had our very own Euro Championships. The rain came after lunch and we had to postpone the last activities until Thursday. On Thursday we had our races and Olympic Handball.
May Procession
Today we celebrated the month of May with our May Procession in honour of Mary. We placed flowers in front of our statue of Mary. We then sang and prayed to Mary to help and protect us.
Today we celebrated the month of May with our May Procession in honour of Mary. We placed flowers in front of our statue of Mary. We then sang and prayed to Mary to help and protect us.
Camogie Final
On 11th MaySt. Kieran’s N.S. and Scoil Mhuire agus Chormaic’s camogie team participated in the Cumann na mBunscoil final in St. Brendan’s Park Birr.They were unfortunately beaten by Clareen N.S. but they put up a great fight and we are all very proud of them. Well done girls.
On 11th MaySt. Kieran’s N.S. and Scoil Mhuire agus Chormaic’s camogie team participated in the Cumann na mBunscoil final in St. Brendan’s Park Birr.They were unfortunately beaten by Clareen N.S. but they put up a great fight and we are all very proud of them. Well done girls.
1916 Commemoration
The 15th of March was a special day for all schools across the country as Proclamation Day was marked. In St. Kieran's N.S. we commemorated the events of 1916. The children engaged in singing, dance and recitation activities, all of which had a 1916 theme. The proclamation was also read aloud. Private Enda Lynch was then on hand to assist in the raising of our National Flag. The children of St. Kieran's NS displayed great national pride on the day as they engaged in all activities in a very patriotic manner. Well done boys and girls and many thanks to the wider community who made the day such a special occasion for all involved.
Engineers Week
As part of 'Engineers Week' pupils from 1st class - 6th class attended Birr Theatre & Arts Centre to see the show 'Who wants to be a Superhero?'. The show got children thinking about: Just what exactly do scientists and engineers do? How do planes fly? How can we see through the dust in space? How do engineers make playgrounds safer to play in? How are they saving the planet? Pupils enjoyed taking part in the show.
Pancake Tuesday
Sixth class had the responsibility of making pancakes for the rest of the students in the school. Everyone enjoyed their pancakes with the topping of their choice. Thanks to sixth class for being great chefs.
Our St. Brigid's Day Crosses
To mark St Brigid's day each child made their own St. Brigid's Day Cross. It was wonderful to see the children's creative skills come to the fore. Thanks to Fr. Walsh for coming out to bless our crosses.
Potters for a day
Since returning after the Christmas break, the boys and girls of St. Kieran’s NS have been very busy. As well as engaging in the day to day learning across all areas of the curriculum, the boys and girls have been involved in lots of other fun filled learning initiatives. On Thursday the 20th of January an experienced potter visited the school. Fin O’Hara is one of the top potters in the country and he worked with all the classes to produce wonderful works of pottery. It was wonderful to see the creative side of the pupils being developed in producing their pieces of pottery.
Click on the slide show below to view our photos.
Click on the slide show below to view our photos.
Halloween 2015
Fire Safety
On Thursday the 22nd of October three firemen from Ferbane fire station visited our school. They spoke to the children about fire safety and the children got a chance to ask lots of questions. Each child also received a pack all about fire safety.
Presentation of the Tricolour Flag
As part of the programme of events to mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising, all primary schools throughout the country are being presented with a tricolour. Two members of the Defence forces visited our school on Wednesday the 14th of October to present us with the flag. Kimberley and Rory received the flag on behalf of the school and Niall read an extract from the proclamation. To finish up pupils in the senior room played Amhrán na bhFiann on the tin whistle while the junior room sang it. A tree was then planted outside to mark the occasion. A flag raising ceremony will be held later in the school year.
Storytellers visit to the school
On the 8th of October a storyteller visited the school. The children thoroughly enjoyed the visit. The children got to listen to different stories and also got to play a range of different musical instruments. As a school we think it is important to keep up this tradition as nowadays children are seeing more and more of TV, computers ipads ect. and the art of storytelling is not as common as it used to be in the past. At St. Kieran’s NS we think storytelling is very important in children’s lives.
Tullamore To Calais Project
The boys and girls participated in the ‘Tullamore To Calais project’. Each child put together a hygiene pack which included soap, toothpaste, tissues, face cloths and a toothbrush. These packs will be sent to Syrian refugees in Calais. It was a real worthwhile project to participate in as it helped to raise awareness amongst our children of the refugee crisis and in turn helped them to appreciate all they have in life.
Discover Primary Science and Maths Plaque of STEM Excellence
We were delighted to announce that St. Kieran’s NS, Broughall had been awarded a Discover Primary Science and Maths Plaque of STEM Excellence for the 2014/15 academic year. This award acknowledges the fantastic work being carried out in science, technology, engineering and maths throughout the whole school. All classes across the school were involved in the project. To receive the award the children engaged in many hands-on science investigations in science throughout the year. They provided evidence of how they used technology as part of their school work. The children investigated engineering in class and in the local area and used their maths skills as part of their science work.
Our Boora Project
The school was given a great opportunity to get involved in a local bird project in Boora. Kevin Saddler who is a member of the local gun club and conservation society visited the school and asked us if we would be interested and we were delighted to get involved. As a school we worked together to make, draw and paint signs for different bird houses. These signs are displayed in Boora beneath the different bird houses. The children enjoyed the experience and are very proud to see their art work displayed in Boora. The school was presented with a bird house to put in the school garden.
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Engineers week
Engineers week took place from the 8th – 14th of February. Children from 2nd class - 6th class attended an Engineering Workshop on Wednesday the 11th in Birr theatre and arts centre. It was a great experience and enjoyed by all.
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Catholic Schools Week
As part of Catholic Schools Week children took part in many religious activities throughout the week. All pupils enjoyed making their St. Brigid's day crosses and learning all about St. Brigid.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Pupils of St. Kieran's NS had a great time participating in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. It is an experience that the children always enjoy. The pupils worked very hard in putting together the float and they were very proud of it on the day. It was a very colourful float capturing the theme of St. Patrick. Their efforts were rewarded when they received the trophy for 'Best School Float'. Well done and thanks to everyone who gave a helping hand
French
Pupils from 2nd class to 6th class are enjoying learning the French language. Thanks to Mrs. O'Brien for giving the children this opportunity.
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Set Dancing
Set
dancing classes continue to take place in the school every Tuesday after
school. Thanks to Ms. Flynn, these have proved to be a huge success and the pupils are really
enjoying the experience.
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Our Shared Reading Programme
St.
Kieran’s NS is engaging in a shared reading programme at the moment. Children
are pairing up with a different partner each day to read to one other. The
children are working very well together and are enjoying reading to their
peers. One can see their confidence and competence in literacy improving as
they read in small groups with the benefits of a low pupil teacher ratio.
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Breakfast Club
The school set up a
breakfast club with the objective of promoting the importance of a healthy
nutritious breakfast in the diets of all the children. As the children delved
into their healthy breakfasts, teachers took the opportunity to teach pupils
about the importance of a good nutritious breakfast and the benefits of healthy
eating. All pupils enjoyed sitting down together and eating a different
breakfast each day of ‘Healthy Breakfast Week’. Children tried everything from
healthy cereal, fruit, porridge and beans on toast.
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Fun In The Snow
Our Halloween Party
Marine Workshop
Irish Sea Life came out to visit our school. The children learned so much about creatures and mammals that live in Irish Waters. Everyone also got a chance to touch and hold starfish. It was an experience enjoyed by all.
Irish Sea Life came out to visit our school. The children learned so much about creatures and mammals that live in Irish Waters. Everyone also got a chance to touch and hold starfish. It was an experience enjoyed by all.
Our Trip to the Woods.
As a school we went to our local woods. Everybody was very excited. We started off by completing a maths trail. It was great to see all the children working together and enjoying maths. We then went on a nature trail through the woods and studied the different types of trees, plants and natural features in the woods. Everyone had a great day.
As a school we went to our local woods. Everybody was very excited. We started off by completing a maths trail. It was great to see all the children working together and enjoying maths. We then went on a nature trail through the woods and studied the different types of trees, plants and natural features in the woods. Everyone had a great day.
A storyteller's visit to our school
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Community Games All-Ireland Final
Four pupils from Broughall NS recently represented Offaly in the Community Games All-Ireland finals. The All-Ireland final in the drama section was held in Athlone on Saturday the 23rd of August. Patrick Leonard, Francis Feeney, Patrick Carroll and Padraig Kilmartin qualified for the All-Ireland final in the drama section. Their Drama entitled ‘Paistí Bocht’ went down very well with the audience and the judges. The four boys displayed great fluency in their Irish language in their presentation of the drama. All connected with the school are extremely proud of the boy’s efforts. |
Our school choir
A special song for Ms. Lambe
All the children in Broughall NS made up this special song for Ms. Lambe. It is clear to see that Ms. Lambe will be greatly missed.
Bloom
On the 29th of May all the children, teachers and parents set off on a fun day out to Bloom. We had a wonderful day out.
Click on the link below to see us take part in the 'Bloom is Happy' dance.
On the 29th of May all the children, teachers and parents set off on a fun day out to Bloom. We had a wonderful day out.
Click on the link below to see us take part in the 'Bloom is Happy' dance.
Our Autumn walk in the woods
As a whole school we went for a nature walk in the local woods. During Autumn there is so much to see and learn about in the woods. We had a great day out.
As a whole school we went for a nature walk in the local woods. During Autumn there is so much to see and learn about in the woods. We had a great day out.
A great experience
We would like to say thank you to the local gun club who gave our
school the chance to release young pheasants into the wild. It was
a great experience and enjoyed by all.
Story teller visits our school
We were very lucky to have a story teller come out to our school to tell
us a few different stories. Everyone had a great time listening and engaging
in the different stories.
School talent show
Well done to all pupils who took part in our talent show.
The level of performance was outstanding. Congratulations
to our overall winners.
Best of luck KK!
Happy Halloween!
Our Carol Service in St. Joseph's Community Centre
Our Christmas Nativity
For a few weeks we were practicing our school concert for 2013. Eddie and Emma were Joseph and Mary. The three angels were Faustina, Mary and Eadaoin. The innkeppers were Patrick.C, Naill and Kimberley. Sean was the messenger. Oisín was King Herod. Áine and Cathal were the narraitors. Patrick.L, Kateyln and I were the shepherds. The whole school took part. The concert started Monday the 16th of December at 7 'o clock at Broughall school. All of our Mammys and Daddys, cousins, Grannys and Grandads came to our concert. They saw us act, sing and play the tin whistles. They gave us a big cheer. After the concert, the Chrismas raffle was on. We all got crisps and a drink. Then we went outside{but not the parents}. Linda said that was the best play yet. I would agree with her.
By Padraig Kilmartin
By Padraig Kilmartin
Our visit to the playschool
Santa's surprise visit to the school
On Thursday Santa came to our school. We didn't know he was coming, but
then we could hear music coming towards
the school.When he arrived, we realised that the music was coming out of the sleigh. The sleigh was packed full of toys.
Most of the toys were teddy bears. There were also dolls and other stuffed animals. There were lots of lights all around
the sleigh to decorate it. It looked very pretty. Then Santa took out a bag full of sweets. He gave them to Mrs Lambe to
share around. There were drumsticks, lolipops, packets of cola bottles, burgers and hotdogs. We asked him how he got
around the world in just one night, and he said that it was by time travel. Then he said that none of us were on the naughty
list. He then said that he had to leave to start his journey.
the school.When he arrived, we realised that the music was coming out of the sleigh. The sleigh was packed full of toys.
Most of the toys were teddy bears. There were also dolls and other stuffed animals. There were lots of lights all around
the sleigh to decorate it. It looked very pretty. Then Santa took out a bag full of sweets. He gave them to Mrs Lambe to
share around. There were drumsticks, lolipops, packets of cola bottles, burgers and hotdogs. We asked him how he got
around the world in just one night, and he said that it was by time travel. Then he said that none of us were on the naughty
list. He then said that he had to leave to start his journey.
