Welcome Back to
Scoil Mhuire Senior!
The build up to Christmas is well underway here in Scoil Mhuire.
Christmas trees and decorations are popping up all over the school, getting everybody into the festive spirit.
Children are busy as elves throughput the school preparing for our very own Scoil Mhuire toyshow which is happening this coming Friday.
Christmas trees and decorations are popping up all over the school, getting everybody into the festive spirit.
Children are busy as elves throughput the school preparing for our very own Scoil Mhuire toyshow which is happening this coming Friday.
Ms Foleys 4th class
As part of Science Week, we all made our own catapults. In this video. Jonah and Andrew explain how their catapults work.
Then we had a competition to see which pair of children could catch the most aluminium balls fired from their catapult. The winners were Cole and Tadhg.
Caoimhe won the challenge for who could fire an aluminium ball the furthest from their catapult.
Air pressure experiment
We did an interesting experiment about air pressure during science week. This experiment looks like a magic trick.
Even though a glass of water is turned upside down, the water inside it does not spill out.
Air has pressure. There is loads of air all around the glass which acts like a force pushing in all directions and this keeps the card on the open end of the glass in place.
Also there is hardly any air inside the glass because it is full of water. That means there is no air pressure to push the card downwards. So the card stays in place and the water remains in the glass.
We did an interesting experiment about air pressure during science week. This experiment looks like a magic trick.
Even though a glass of water is turned upside down, the water inside it does not spill out.
Air has pressure. There is loads of air all around the glass which acts like a force pushing in all directions and this keeps the card on the open end of the glass in place.
Also there is hardly any air inside the glass because it is full of water. That means there is no air pressure to push the card downwards. So the card stays in place and the water remains in the glass.
Covid 19 Memories
At the beginning of the school year, we designed posters to capture our memories of the 2020 Lockdown.
Thanks to Hilary for laminating them for us.
We will keep them as souvenirs of this historic time.
Many of the posters have important messages:
All feelings are ok.
Everything we need is inside us.
It`s good to look back and then move forward.
At the beginning of the school year, we designed posters to capture our memories of the 2020 Lockdown.
Thanks to Hilary for laminating them for us.
We will keep them as souvenirs of this historic time.
Many of the posters have important messages:
All feelings are ok.
Everything we need is inside us.
It`s good to look back and then move forward.
Measuring length with paper planes and more basketball fun
Busy week here in Scoil Mhuire
lots of fun Science week activities and active breaks with our new basketball hoops.
A parent’s guide to close contacts
https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/educationguidance/A%20Parents%20Guide%20to%20Close%20Contacts%20in%20School.pdf
TAKE TIME FOR TEETH
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic the Dental services in Kildare are restricted. The usual visits to schools cannot happen this year but it is still very important to look after your oral health by maintaining a healthy diet and implementing an effective oral hygiene routine.
Tips to keep your teeth healthy
Some uselful websites
https://www.dentalhealth.ie
https://youtu.be/CmJX4GEg-h0
http://www.eapdireland.ie/for-parents.html
Some fun colouring for children: https://images.app.goo.gl/nakAr9bTad7gJ25v7
If you are concerned about your child’s teeth or would like further advice, please contact the Vista Dental Office, 045 920868.
- Always brush your teeth twice a day, in the morning and at bedtime for 2-3 minutes.
- A soft/medium toothbrush is recommended.
- Use a pea sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. (At least 1000 ppm fluoride).
- After brushing, spit out toothpaste but do not rinse.
- Change your toothbrush when the bristles are worn or every season.
- The frequency of sugar causes damage to teeth. Sugar should be kept to mealtimes only.
- Healthy snack options include fresh fruit, plain popcorn, plain yogurt, and raw vegetables such as carrots, celery, cheese, pitta bread, crackers and sandwiches.
- Unflavoured milk and water are the only two drinks that are safe for your teeth.
Some uselful websites
https://www.dentalhealth.ie
https://youtu.be/CmJX4GEg-h0
http://www.eapdireland.ie/for-parents.html
Some fun colouring for children: https://images.app.goo.gl/nakAr9bTad7gJ25v7
If you are concerned about your child’s teeth or would like further advice, please contact the Vista Dental Office, 045 920868.
Show Racism the Red Card
From the 8th of October until 22nd of October our school took part in the FAI campaign which is aimed at getting rid of racism. The classes watched a video about other students speaking about racism and then made their own posters about the issue. Well done to all the pupils for taking part and their efforts in making the posters.
Celebrating the Wonderful Mr King on his Retirement
Mrs White's 6th Class (with special help from Caoimhe, Ella and Neela) had this for Mr King; today: The Boogie Woogie Principal of Ballymany
Choreography: Ms Brophy and Ms Elsted, Video: Mr Sands Lyrics: Mrs Galvin and Original Song: The Andrews Sisters
Choreography: Ms Brophy and Ms Elsted, Video: Mr Sands Lyrics: Mrs Galvin and Original Song: The Andrews Sisters
A selection of photos to show a snippet of the celebrations within the school over the last 2 weeks Thanks to Mr Sands for the photography skills
mr dempseys 6th class
Mr Rowlands 6th Class
New Letter from Mr King 28/09/2020
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Congratulations to Bishop Paul Dempsey Our Former Parish Priest and School CHaplain
A proud day for all of us in Scoil Mhuire Senior as our Chaplain and Parish Priest, Fr Paul Dempsey will be ordained Bishop of Achonry.
His Episcopal Ordination takes place this afternoon in the Cathedral of The Annunciation and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon. He will be sadly missed by all of his Scoil Mhuire family. We wish every blessing on Fr Paul and warmest congratulations.
His Episcopal Ordination takes place this afternoon in the Cathedral of The Annunciation and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon. He will be sadly missed by all of his Scoil Mhuire family. We wish every blessing on Fr Paul and warmest congratulations.
Videos on Hand washing and Coughing
and Sneezing Safely
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Video credit to Germ Smart (Saskatchewan Health Authority), HSE Ireland and Stanford University
letters from Mr King
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Plan for Return to School
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Scoil Mhuire Covid 19 Policy Statement
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Covid-19 Risk Assessment
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Dept of Education and Science COVID-19 Response Plan for the safe and sustainable reopening of Primary and Special Schools
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Notification Regarding Board of Management's Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement
Talent Show 2020
Boys and Girls,
The event we’ve all been waiting for is here!! The Scoil Mhuire Senior Talent Show has finally arrived and we have some amazing talents to showcase from all of the wonderful students from 3rd to 6th class. There is a wide variety of acts for you all to enjoy from science experiments to singing and dancing. We can’t wait for you all to see the show. So sit back, relax and enjoy the talents of the wonderful boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire.
The Talent Show Team
The event we’ve all been waiting for is here!! The Scoil Mhuire Senior Talent Show has finally arrived and we have some amazing talents to showcase from all of the wonderful students from 3rd to 6th class. There is a wide variety of acts for you all to enjoy from science experiments to singing and dancing. We can’t wait for you all to see the show. So sit back, relax and enjoy the talents of the wonderful boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire.
The Talent Show Team
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We Are The Scoil Mhuire Family
"Staying Together While Staying Apart"
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International Language Day
Bonjour! Guten tag! Hola! Mrs Bergin has prepared some fun language activities for you to celebrate International Language Day with! We would love to see and hear you practicing your French, German and Spanish so why not upload yourself saying these phrases onto your Seesaw account? Have fun!
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ATtention Parents of 6th Class Children:
Stepping STones Transition Programme
Please see attached information with regards to the Stepping Stones Transition to Secondary School Programme run by Kildare Youth Services..
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Spikeball and Volleyball Success
in SCoil Mhuire Senior
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Uniform Fittings for St Conleth's Community College
When? Monday 15th Incoming 1st yrs
Monday 22nd all other years
Time? 10 till 4
How to book a Fitting appointment?
Log on to schooluniformsdirect.ie.
Click Secondary
Click St Conleths Newbridge
All the details are there
Also, School Fees for St Conleth's Community College can be paid at this time
Monday 22nd all other years
Time? 10 till 4
How to book a Fitting appointment?
Log on to schooluniformsdirect.ie.
Click Secondary
Click St Conleths Newbridge
All the details are there
Also, School Fees for St Conleth's Community College can be paid at this time
Scoil Mhuire Awarded the Green Flag for Biodiversity!!!
Our school has recently been awarded the Green Flag for Biodiversity. As part of our work this year, we had a visit from father and son duo, Fionn and Jonathan Angus. They have recently put together a short video showing you how to increase biodiversity and blitz your own back garden! We have posted it here for you to enjoy!. Their video will also be featured on the RTE School hub website soon. We hope you enjoy it.
John Elsted's girls cup soccer final
John Elsted Soccer Tournament
WInners of Every SChool Day Counts Poster Competition
Congratulations on Having Full Attendance!
Successful Cross Country Athletics Event in Wicklow
Opening of our New school running track!
Scoil Mhuire Senior marked European Schools Sports Day, September 27th, with the opening of our new all-weather running track. The 400m track runs along the perimeter of our two excellent sports fields. It will facilitate the physical fitness development of all children in the school by enabling them to walk, jog and run in all weather conditions.
While we are well known for our many successes in Gaelic football, hurling, soccer, basketball and spikeball we also have a very successful history in athletics. The boys team won Gold in the Kildare Cumann na mBunscol Cross Country Championship for the last two years and Silver in the 2018 South Dublin Cross Country Championships against a highly competitive field. The Scoil Mhuire girls’ team won Silver in Kildare in 2018. While the school is proud of these many successes the primary focus in Scoil Mhuire Senior is not on winning but on inclusivity and the personal physical development of each child at their own pace.
Scoil Mhuire Senior achieved an Active Schools Flag in 2017 and is in the process of renewing it. This initiative promotes inclusive physical activity throughout the school day. Every child in the school completes a Daily Mile and can now do so on a fabulous running track. Scoil Mhuire Senior takes running seriously and fitness levels, concentration in class and well-being have improved as a result. The children are more positive, focused and happy while recognising that physical activity is fun. Principal Mr Gerry King worked closely with John Killeen of Killeen Civil Engineering in the creation of this superb running track which will benefit the children of Scoil Mhuire Senior for many generations to come.
SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE
Tráth na gCeist
Lá glas
Ceolchoirm
Traditional Irish Music Session
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Céilí
RANG A 3 |
rANG A 4 |
rANG A 5 |
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SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE
Preparations are well under way at the moment for Seachtain na Gaeilge which will be held from 4th to 15th of March in Scoil Mhuire.
Seachtain na Gaeilge is a nationwide event held annually to celebrate our Irish heritage , our traditions, our culture, songs, poetry , dances and of course our Irish language . Children are encouraged to speak Irish as often as they can throughout the day . So far each class has had the opportunity to read Nuacht na Maidine on the intercom . Maith sibh.
Children are busy learning Irish songs and poems to perform at our Ceolchoirm . Classes are also busy learning Irish dances for our Céilí .Children are also brushing up on their general knowledge for our annual Tráth na gCeist . This will also be of benefit for our Ipad trail .
Ta alán imeachtaí á eagrú don seachtain . Táimid an ghnóthach ag ullmhú agus ag cleachtadh amhráin, dánta agus damhsai.
Bí ag caint , bi ag spraoí .
Is leatsa í an Gaeilge.
Miss Bourkes and Mr Logans Classes
performing a play as Gaeilge
World Book Day - March 7 th 2019
Book Tasting
Thursday was World Book Day and we celebrated by hosting a “Book Tasting” for some of our classes. Children were given a couple of minutes to “taste” a book, before writing a review to decide whether or not they would like to keep reading it. All of the books we read are available in the school library, Newbridge library, or to buy using the book tokens we got for WBD. Thursday was World Book Day and we celebrated by hosting a “Book Tasting” for some of our classes. Children were given a couple of minutes to “taste” a book, before writing a review to decide whether or not they would like to keep reading it. All of the books we read are available in the school library, Newbridge library, or to buy using the book tokens we got for WBD.
Active School Runamuck Challenge
Approximately 320 children from the school participated in a Runamuck Challenge on the Curragh. This event was organised by the Defence Forces to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and to raise funds for the Coombe Hospital. The challenge consisted of a 2.2km cross country run over 8-10 obstacles. Much fun was had by all crawling under nets, jumping hurdles, stepping through tyres and scrambling up and over grassy banks. We are very grateful to the Defence Forces for inviting us to participate and hope that it might become an annual event.
Approximately 320 children from the school participated in a Runamuck Challenge on the Curragh. This event was organised by the Defence Forces to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and to raise funds for the Coombe Hospital. The challenge consisted of a 2.2km cross country run over 8-10 obstacles. Much fun was had by all crawling under nets, jumping hurdles, stepping through tyres and scrambling up and over grassy banks. We are very grateful to the Defence Forces for inviting us to participate and hope that it might become an annual event.
Active School Update
The final of ‘The Floor is Lava’ competition took place on Wednesday. The heats to find the finalists have been ongoing over the past few weeks, with every child participating in The Hanging Bar contest, The Yoga Block Hold and The Standing Balance Beam. On Wednesday the two highest scoring children from each class competed once again, hoping to be crowned ‘The Champion’. Congratulations to all who participated in the final.
The Floor is Lava Champions 2019
Chloe Efimini
Cian Roche
Valerija Caune
Charles Aldemita
Credit Union Quiz teams
Congrats to our Our Junior team who came in 2nd place
Attendance Awards
some of the entries for the Texaco Art Competition
FLOOR IS LAVA CHALLENGE - ACTIVE SCHOOLS
Scoil Mhuire’s latest and most demanding Active School initiative is ‘The Floor is Lava’ challenge. During the month of January the children worked on building their strength and conditioning through circuit training. Now, their physical strength, balance and determination are being challenged in The Hanging Bar contest, The Yoga Block Hold and The Standing Balance Beam. The children are timed at each challenge and an average time awarded. The child with the highest score will be deemed The Champion. Watch this space for the names of The Champions at each class level.
sPIKEball boys leinster champions
off to the all ireland in the coming weeks
Mr DempseyS cLASS
PE CIRCUITS
mR eLSTED gIRLS SOCCER TOURNAMNET
HSCL Jan & Feb 2019 News
Green Schools Competition
Congratulations to our 6th class pupil Alicia, whose slogan was chosen as the Green Schools Motto for the next two years. Our theme is Biodiversity and Alicia’s slogan is “All for one and one for all, Keep Biodiversity or our future will fall. Well done to everyone who entered the slogan competition!
Christmas Concert
Christmas Art Displays
John Elsted soccer tournament
Christmas Charities
A total of 3761 euro has been lodged for our local charities from our efforts at the sale of work and the 4th class carol singing. Thanks a million to all who donated and well done to all the children for all their hard work and participation.
Christmas Sale of work
there was 2969 euros raised for local charities.
Huge thank you to all the parents, children, grandparents and local families who contributed to this years sale.
Active Schools
We are focusing on the Fundamental Movement skill of ‘Balancing’. Balance is essential for all physical development and is a prerequisite for almost every movement skill. We are practicing balancing in different ways and on different parts of our bodies as Mr. Connolly’s class are demonstrating during a Gymnastics lesson. Sometimes we balance on different parts of our body taking our body weight solely on our hands and other times we balance objects on our body and control our movement.
Official opening of our new building with bishop Nulty
DEAR FOR ACTIVE SCHOOLS
Science week activities around the school
Science club
oozing pumpkins
Mr Neas guitar concert with 4th class
Visit from Moorefield with the dermot bourke cup
Maths Week Games
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Attendance awards
Active schools week was a huge success! check out our video of all the action!
Green schools transport flag
Great Few weeks of sports here at Scoil Mhuire
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Tá gach duine i Scoil Mhuire fíor ghnóthach na laethanta seo ag ullmhú do Sheachtain na gGaeilge. Tá amhráin, ceol, dánta agus drámaí á chleachtadh i ngach áit don ceolchoirm Dé Céadaoin .Tá ranganna ag damhsa ag ullmhú don céilí mór Déardaoin.Tá gach duine ag baint taitneamh as an atmasféar gaelach sa scoil na laethantaa seo..
Preparations are well under way for celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge . On Monday and Tuesday of next week children will take part in a “Tráth na gceist” trail using Ipads .Wednesday at 11 o clock we will have a concert in the big hall where classes at each level will entertain us with some Irish songs , poetry ,music dramas and dances .Thursday afternoon we will have a Céilí in the big hall with 3rd class dancing The Walls of Limerick , 4th Siege of Ennis , 5th The Sweets of May and 6th Siege of Ennis. We will end the afternoon with a rendition of Irish songs. We will complete our week on Friday with our very exciting Lá Glas and Scoil Mhuire Big Tráth na gceist. We are very proud of our Irish language, traditions ,stories ,songs, poetry and dances.
Alot of preparations have gone into this celebration and we hope everyone has a great week.
Bainigí taitneamh as!
Bí ag caint. Bí ag spraoí. Is leatsa í an Ghaeilge.
Tá gach duine i Scoil Mhuire fíor ghnóthach na laethanta seo ag ullmhú do Sheachtain na gGaeilge. Tá amhráin, ceol, dánta agus drámaí á chleachtadh i ngach áit don ceolchoirm Dé Céadaoin .Tá ranganna ag damhsa ag ullmhú don céilí mór Déardaoin.Tá gach duine ag baint taitneamh as an atmasféar gaelach sa scoil na laethantaa seo..
Preparations are well under way for celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge . On Monday and Tuesday of next week children will take part in a “Tráth na gceist” trail using Ipads .Wednesday at 11 o clock we will have a concert in the big hall where classes at each level will entertain us with some Irish songs , poetry ,music dramas and dances .Thursday afternoon we will have a Céilí in the big hall with 3rd class dancing The Walls of Limerick , 4th Siege of Ennis , 5th The Sweets of May and 6th Siege of Ennis. We will end the afternoon with a rendition of Irish songs. We will complete our week on Friday with our very exciting Lá Glas and Scoil Mhuire Big Tráth na gceist. We are very proud of our Irish language, traditions ,stories ,songs, poetry and dances.
Alot of preparations have gone into this celebration and we hope everyone has a great week.
Bainigí taitneamh as!
Bí ag caint. Bí ag spraoí. Is leatsa í an Ghaeilge.
Green Schools Action Day
We had a fantastic fun filled day in Scoil Mhuire, Ballymany at our Travel Action Day which is part of the steps towards our fourth Green Flag. The committee organised and hosted the day which began with our WOW (Walk on Wednesday) and then every member of the school taking part in the ‘Cha Cha Slide’ dance wearing funky footwear.
The day continued in the small hall with an exhibit of ‘things that move’ which each class made: paper rockets, hover boards, paper aeroplanes, magnetic cars just to name a few. The children really enjoyed seeing how these items moved. Transport facts were displayed with photos of how transport has changed over time. The Instagram booth was a great success.
After lunch Brian McGrogan talked to all the students about the greener and healthier approach to travel to school. All the children participated in fun exercises. Prizes were given for the best class for the ‘Big Travel Challenge’ and the best funky footwear. A great day was had by all.
The day continued in the small hall with an exhibit of ‘things that move’ which each class made: paper rockets, hover boards, paper aeroplanes, magnetic cars just to name a few. The children really enjoyed seeing how these items moved. Transport facts were displayed with photos of how transport has changed over time. The Instagram booth was a great success.
After lunch Brian McGrogan talked to all the students about the greener and healthier approach to travel to school. All the children participated in fun exercises. Prizes were given for the best class for the ‘Big Travel Challenge’ and the best funky footwear. A great day was had by all.
Active Schools Update
We have big goals for our Active school initiative for 2018. We are hoping for a happy, healthy and active new year.
Our new initiative for January is co-operative games. This means that every class will decide on a game to play every day it will mean that we will be even more active on yard than we already are. Classes have all sorts of different games on the go from ‘Sharks and Fish’ to ‘Flush the toilet’. It is great to see everybody in a class involved in the same game and having fun together whilst running around. We will all continue our circuits at small breaks too.
Our Active Schools Committee suggested that we re-examine our healthy eating policy and refresh the importance of it in all of us. All classes will be studying healthy eating in science this month and hopefully it will encourage us to ‘Eat Smart, Move More’. ‘Eat Smart, Move More’ booklets from the HSE were distributed to each child as well as food pyramids stickers. ‘A Guide for Parents’ booklet was also sent home to each family.
Our new initiative for January is co-operative games. This means that every class will decide on a game to play every day it will mean that we will be even more active on yard than we already are. Classes have all sorts of different games on the go from ‘Sharks and Fish’ to ‘Flush the toilet’. It is great to see everybody in a class involved in the same game and having fun together whilst running around. We will all continue our circuits at small breaks too.
Our Active Schools Committee suggested that we re-examine our healthy eating policy and refresh the importance of it in all of us. All classes will be studying healthy eating in science this month and hopefully it will encourage us to ‘Eat Smart, Move More’. ‘Eat Smart, Move More’ booklets from the HSE were distributed to each child as well as food pyramids stickers. ‘A Guide for Parents’ booklet was also sent home to each family.
Classes 2017- 2018
Our Annual sale of work
The total raised for local charities this year was an amazing 2725 euros. Super well done to all involved especially the children who spent their well earned pocket money.
3rd Class out and about studying our local trees
Miss Brophys Swimming Certs
Active Schools
6th Class Dance Competition- Always Amazing!!
Winners of the partner competition!
Scoil Mhuire Launches WOW Day
WOW = Walk on Wednesday
Commencing Wednesday March 29th 2017
Wednesday March 29th
Calling all students and parents of both Scoil Mhuire Senior and Junior. We are inviting everyone to walk, cycle, scoot, carpool or park and stride to school. There will be prizes on the day for the best class and everyone who takes part will be entered in a raffle later on in the day!!
So get your walking shoes on, come join us and help Scoil Mhuire get the Travel Flag.
Volleyball - Leinster Finals
john elSted soccer tournamnet 2016/17
Green sCHOOLS
Chinese Visitors
There was great excitement recently when the school played host to His Excellency Mr. Ji Bingxuam, the Deputy Speaker of the People's National People's Congress and a 25 strong Chinese Delegation. Also in the party was His Excellency Dr. You Xiaoyong, the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland.. They were accompanied Mr. Sean O Fearghail, the Irish Ceann Comhairle, members of his staff and personnel from the Inter parliamentary office.. See our website for full details and photos of this historic event.
There was great excitement recently when the school played host to His Excellency Mr. Ji Bingxuam, the Deputy Speaker of the People's National People's Congress and a 25 strong Chinese Delegation. Also in the party was His Excellency Dr. You Xiaoyong, the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland.. They were accompanied Mr. Sean O Fearghail, the Irish Ceann Comhairle, members of his staff and personnel from the Inter parliamentary office.. See our website for full details and photos of this historic event.
Camogie Blitz
Congratulations to our U-11 camogie girls for regaining the U-11 Blitz Cup for Scoil Mhuire. . Overall winners, showing great skill and determination throughout. CHAMPS :-)
Congratulations to our U-11 camogie girls for regaining the U-11 Blitz Cup for Scoil Mhuire. . Overall winners, showing great skill and determination throughout. CHAMPS :-)
Recent Visit from past pupil and All - Ireland winning Kildare Ladies Football player
