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Today was a very special occasion in Knockainey NS as we had the 6th class graduation. We had a lovely ceremony for our 20 graduates which was led by Fr. Cleary.

We wish each of you every success in the future. You have been a credit to our school and every one of you can be proud of your achievements over the past eight years.

On the return to school the 6 th class put on a gymnastics display for their parents.

Many thanks to the Parents Association for the fabulous balloons and ice-cream van. Everyone was thrilled. All the parents were treated to tea and coffee and a delicious cupcake, thank you to Kate O'Donnell for providing these. A big thank you to Margaret also for the lovely cupcakes, 6 th class had! We thank Ms. Morris for leading the choir.

Thank you also to your parents for their support to you and to the school over your years at Knockainey N.S.

Please don't be a stranger and make sure to call into us in the future. Go n-éirí an bóthar libh.

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Sixth Class Graduation - Knockainey National School

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Today was a very special occasion in Knockainey NS as we had the 6th class graduation. We had a lovely ceremony for our 20 graduates which was led by Fr. Cleary. We wish each of you every success in the future. You have been a credit to our school and every one of you can ...

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We were excited to welcome the Food Dudes Programme to our school this week. This is a programme designed to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables both in school and at home. It is based on positive role models (videos) and repeated tastings. The duration of the programme was 5 days for all classes. The Food Dudes Programme is ultimately designed to enable children to enjoy a healthy diet and to create a healthy eating culture within schools. Below are some photos of the children throughout the week.

The Healthy Eating Committee

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Food Dudes 2024 - Knockainey National School

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We were excited to welcome the Food Dudes Programme to our school this week. This is a programme designed to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables both in school and at home. It is based on positive role models (videos) and repeated tastings.

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2 nd Class were delighted to take part in an art workshop with Yvonne Edmonds. Yvonne taught 2 nd Class all about marbling and showed them four different marbling techniques. These included using shaving foam, vegetable oil, milk and a special Japanese paper. The children created amazing prints using these techniques. When they were dry, they created landscapes and imaginative pictures using their prints.

Many thanks to Yvonne for this brilliant workshop. Thank you again to Evan Kirby, whose prize from the Someone Like Me art competition earlier in the year funded this workshop. Maith sibh Rang a Dó!

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Art with Yvonne - Knockainey National School

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2nd Class were delighted to take part in an art workshop with Yvonne Edmonds. Yvonne taught 2nd Class all about marbling and showed them four different marbling techniques. These included using shaving foam, vegetable oil, milk and a special Japanese paper. The children created amazing prints using these techniques.

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Congratulations to our 6th Class boys Hurling Team who were victorious at the Anthony Baggott Hurling competition today. Well done to our Joint Captains Jayden and Finn.

The boys hurled excellently in each of the three games. Well done all!

In a tightly contested Final - Herbertstown proved to be very tough opposition.

Well done to Paddy Kirby who was named man of the match in the final!

Well done to all involved. Knockainey Abú!

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Anthony Baggott Tournament - Knockainey National School

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Congratulations to our 6th Class boys Hurling Team who were victorious at the Anthony Baggott Hurling competition today. Well done to our Joint Captains Jayden and Finn. The boys hurled excellently in each of the three games. Well done all! In a tightly contested Final - Herbertstown proved to be very tough opposition.

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Joan O’ Connor Tournament - Knockainey National School

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Well done to our 3rd and 4th class boys and girls who took part in the Joan O’Connor Cup tournament that was run by Scoil Dean Cussen Bruff. Well done to both our 3rd and 4th class team who played excellently on the day. See photo below:

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On Friday the 31st of May, we held a fundraiser for Liskennett Equine Therapy Centre. The school community raised a fantastic amount of €1,234. The generosity of the school community has really shone through once again. Many thanks to all who donated and took part. This money will be greatly welcomed by all at Liskennett and will help greatly to buy resources for the School Based Summer Programme. We appreciate your generosity greatly.

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Magnificent Manes - Knockainey National School

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On Friday the 31st of May, we held a fundraiser for Liskennett Equine Therapy Centre. The school community raised a fantastic amount of €1,234. The generosity of the school community has really shone through once again. Many thanks to all who donated and took part.

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On Tuesday June 5th we had our eagerly anticipated school tour. We set off at from the community centre and headed for our various destinations.

It was a wonderful day that was really enjoyed by all.

Click on the link below to view photos from our school tour:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iQXR2M9nydrIzpm9tHuw6vIPdwouBraV?usp=drive_link

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School Tour 2024 - Knockainey National School

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On Tuesday June 5th we had our eagerly anticipated school tour. We set off at from the community centre and headed for our various destinations. It was a wonderful day that was really enjoyed by all. Click on the link below to view photos from our school tour: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iQXR2M9nydrIzpm9tHuw6vIPdwouBraV?usp=drive_link

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Over the past six weeks each class has enjoyed a Gymnastics block with our coach Gill. We have completed gymnastics for the last number of years now and we are really seeing fantastic improvements. Well done all! See photos of our classes below:

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Last Thursday 23rd May, 6th class pupils took part in the Stepping Up programme with Lisa O'Connor.

This workshop focuses on the transition to post-primary school and the pupils get a chance to talk about their fears, anxieties and also what they are looking forward to.

We would like to thank Lisa. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the workshop.

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Stepping up programme - Knockainey National School

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Last Thursday 23rd May, 6th class pupils took part in the Stepping Up programme with Lisa O'Connor. This workshop focuses on the transition to post-primary school and the pupils get a chance to talk about their fears, anxieties and also what they are looking forward to. We would like to thank Lisa.

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5th and 6th class pupils headed off on their JEP trip to the Aquadome in Tralee on Monday May 27th.

We came to school at 7.50am and waited until we saw our teacher. She counted us and next we got on the bus. The drive took 1 hour and 45 minutes to Tralee. When we arrived, the lifeguard gave us a safety talk and then we quickly changed into our swimming gear. We couldn't wait to get into the water. There were 2 slides one was outdoors, a wave pool and a lazy river. The time flew by and before we knew it the lifeguard blew the whistle. We were in the water for roughly 90 minutes. We quickly changed and headed off to the Aqua Golf, there were 18 holes, and we were assigned groups. Each group started at a different hole, and we spent roughly an hour out there. After all the activities we were hungry. We raced to the Café to get food. We could have pizza, chips, nuggets and sausages and lots of Mi-Wadi. It was delicious and we were full.

Our teachers took a photo of us outside before we got back on the bus. On the way home we stopped in Spar in Abbeyfeale and we were allowed to buy 1 thing. Some of us bought taytos and others ice-cream. We headed for home and reached the school around 3.30pm. We were wrecked but we had a brilliant time.

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5th and 6th Class JEP Tour - Knockainey National School

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5th and 6th class pupils headed off on their JEP trip to the Aquadome in Tralee on Monday May 27th. We came to school at 7.50am and waited until we saw our teacher. She counted us and next we got on the bus. The drive took 1 hour and 45 minutes to Tralee.

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County Hurling Skills Competition - Knockainey National School

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Well done to our team who took part in the Hurling skills competition in the Gaelic Grounds today. They had a fantastic day and really enjoyed the experience. See photos below.

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Well done to all our pupils who have been involved in schools matches over the past few weeks. We have played some very good games against Bruree, Kilmallock and Bruff.

See photos below:

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Schools Hurling/Camogie - Knockainey National School

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Well done to all our pupils who have been involved in schools matches over the past few weeks. We have played some very good games against Bruree, Kilmallock and Bruff. See photos below:

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JTBS 4th and 5th Class Fun Blitz - Knockainey National School

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We were thrilled to take part in the JTBCS Football and Hurling blitz on Friday last. We had a football and hurling team that took part. Well done to the TY students who had the day excellently organised. It was a fantastic day and all the kids really enjoyed it!

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Well done to 6 th Class who took part in our 'Cycle Morning' as part of Bike Week. Bike Week is organised by Green Schools in partnership with the National Transport Authority. Schools are encouraged to organise cycle events to celebrate the many benefits of cycling.

6th Class got the opportunity to practise their skills learned during cycling lessons earlier in the year. They went for a cycle on the road around the school and were treated to a breakfast in school afterwards.

A huge thank you to parents for dropping bikes to school for this initiative and to staff members for supervising the roads during this cycle.

Le meas,

The Green Schools Committee

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Well done to 6th Class who took part in our 'Cycle Morning' as part of Bike Week. Bike Week is organised by Green Schools in partnership with the National Transport Authority. Schools are encouraged to organise cycle events to celebrate the many benefits of cycling.