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Please take a moment to have a look at just a few of the highlights of life here in Killeshandra National School!
It was great to have Colin Tinsley back with us in school today for a special Harvest Assembly. Colin talked about all the good things that God has given us, and reminded us to say “Thank you!” to God for the harvest and all He has done for us. Colin also gave each one of us a lovely Harvest colouring book – thank you, Colin!
We welcomed Brendan from Leave No Trace Ireland back to school today. Brendan helped us to think about some of the things we might need if we were going on a hike in order to be prepared. We also played some games and shared the posters that we made about Killykeen. Thank you Brendan – we have learned so much about how we can ‘leave no trace’ as we enjoy the outdoors.
Today we said a huge “Thank you!” to Mrs Kells who has been our EAL Teacher for the last number of years. We thanked Mrs Kells for all her hard work and kindness, not only to the specific children she taught, but to all of us. We presented her with a card and gift as a token of our appreciation. While today was her last official day as our EAL Teacher, we look forward to welcoming Mrs Kells back to see us again soon!
To celebrate National Tree Day today, we went for a walk in the forest. It was a beautiful morning as we looked at the trees and collected leaves, nuts and berries. We identified lots of different trees including the oak, beech, ash, sycamore, hazel and hawthorn. We also spotted some mushrooms and a friendly robin! Everyone had a bag to collect lots of interesting things – we looked at these when we came back to school, and will use them to make some lovely Autumn themed art!
Brendan Allard from Leave No Trace Ireland joined us in school today for the first of two workshops. The Middle and Senior Rooms enjoyed lots of practical activities – we made an outline map of Ireland and thought about our favourite places, we learned how long it takes for rubbish to break down (did you know a crisp packet takes 80 years to decompose?) and we played a guessing game with plants and animals found in Ireland.
Brendan also taught us the rules of Leave No Trace, and how we can be considerate to others as we enjoy our local outdoor areas.
Finally, we thought about one of our favourite places in our local area, Killykeen Forest Park. Brendan left us with a project to complete before his next visit – we have to become tour guides and make a poster to promote Killykeen. We are looking forward getting started, and to Brendan’s next visit!
Brian Parker from the Faith Mission started a block of soccer coaching with the Middle and Senior Rooms today. Over 6 weeks, Brian will teach us some soccer skills and will also share some truths about God. Today, we thought about the World Cup ball and how the colours remind us of God’s creation, the blood shed on the cross by Jesus and the promise of heaven. Brian – thank you for your message and all the fun we had practising our dribbling skills. We are looking forward to learning more over the next few weeks!
We were joined in school this morning by Cian Mulligan from Golf Ireland. Cian delivered a golf taster session to the Middle and Senior Rooms. Everyone got the chance to use a putter and a wedge, and there was some great golfing potential on display as we played different games. Thank you very much, Cian – maybe the next Shane Lowry or Leona Maguire started their golf career today!
Welcome back to Killeshandra N.S. for the 2026 – 2027 school year!
We have had a great few days settling back into school. It has been lovely to welcome everyone back, with a very special welcome to our 4 new Junior Infants! They have made a wonderful start to school life, exploring the classroom, making new friends and getting to know everyone.
As we settled back into the routines of school, we also found time to enjoy some ice-cream! There were lots of opportunities to catch up with friends and play together.
We are really looking forward to a year filled with lots of learning and plenty of great opportunities – have a super year, everyone!
Today we said farewell to our Class of 2026. We had a special assembly this morning to celebrate the 8 students in 6th Class who are moving on to Secondary school in September.
We sang some of their favourite songs, 6th Class shared some memories from their time in Killeshandra N.S. and Rev. Sam gave a short address. We also presented each member of 6th Class with some gifts to thank them for their contribution to life in our school over the years, then watched a slideshow of photographs from Junior Infants through to 6th Class while we enjoyed some delicious ice-cream.
As we cheered 6th Class on their way out of the school gates for the last time, we wish them all the very best for the future.
Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2026!
The Junior Room had their annual teddy bear picnic with Noah today. We all headed off to the playground with our teddies, some picnic blankets and the picnic basket. We enjoyed some time in the palyground with our teddies before tucking into our picnic. We had some of ourvery own strawberries grown on our strawberry plant in school, some home baked rice krispie buns and top hats, some crisps and sweets. We had a great time!
