The Five Loaves Donations 19/12/24
The community of Tinahely have organised a collection for the homeless this Christmas. We have gathered a boot full of non-perishable foods to add to the donation appeal. Some of the children happened to be in the library when it was dropped in.
The community of Tinahely have organised a collection for the homeless this Christmas. We have gathered a boot full of non-perishable foods to add to the donation appeal. Some of the children happened to be in the library when it was dropped in.
Reindeer Drive 19/12/24
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th came together this afternoon and had great fun playing a dice game. Some very interesting reindeer were drawn!
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th came together this afternoon and had great fun playing a dice game. Some very interesting reindeer were drawn!
Carol Singing 18/12/24
We had a lovely afternoon practicing Christmas songsand spreading Christmas cheer in the Kare Centre and on the Market Square in Tinahely.
We had a lovely afternoon practicing Christmas songsand spreading Christmas cheer in the Kare Centre and on the Market Square in Tinahely.
Picker Pals 13/12/24
1st and 2nd are starting their Picker Pals program. They have been learning all about litter and how harmful it is for the environment. We went on a litter picking walk around Tinahely. It didn't take us too long to collect two bags ! In January the child will receive their Picker Pals pack to bring home.
1st and 2nd are starting their Picker Pals program. They have been learning all about litter and how harmful it is for the environment. We went on a litter picking walk around Tinahely. It didn't take us too long to collect two bags ! In January the child will receive their Picker Pals pack to bring home.
Recycled Decorations 12/12/24
Wicklow County Council ran a competition, the children could only use recycled materials to make a Christmas decoration. The entries showed great imagination and creativity.
Wicklow County Council ran a competition, the children could only use recycled materials to make a Christmas decoration. The entries showed great imagination and creativity.
Christmas Miscellany 10/12/24
Tonight was a fabulous evening in Kilcommon Church, the pews were full with standing room only. The infants gave a very sweet performance of “The Grumpy Innkeeper”. 1st and 2nd treated us to “The Best Gift Ever” and sang “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” as they signed in Lámh. 3rd & 4th entertained with “Ralph the Reindeer” and finally 5th & 6th showed their dramatic talent as they retold the story of “A Christmas Carol”.
Tonight was a fabulous evening in Kilcommon Church, the pews were full with standing room only. The infants gave a very sweet performance of “The Grumpy Innkeeper”. 1st and 2nd treated us to “The Best Gift Ever” and sang “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” as they signed in Lámh. 3rd & 4th entertained with “Ralph the Reindeer” and finally 5th & 6th showed their dramatic talent as they retold the story of “A Christmas Carol”.
Paper Airplanes 2/12/24
5th and 6th class spent November perfecting their paper airplanes. We waited for a fine, calm day to hold the competition. There were some very impressive planes.
5th and 6th class spent November perfecting their paper airplanes. We waited for a fine, calm day to hold the competition. There were some very impressive planes.
Movie Night 29/11/24
The PTA held a movie night in school. More than 60 children attended, armed with goodies, in their pyjamas and carrying beanbags, cushions and blankets. A wonderful evening was had by all and many thanks to the PTA for organising another fantastic event.
The PTA held a movie night in school. More than 60 children attended, armed with goodies, in their pyjamas and carrying beanbags, cushions and blankets. A wonderful evening was had by all and many thanks to the PTA for organising another fantastic event.
Beautiful Nature 20/11/24
We are so lucky to be so close to nature in Kilcommon. From 5th & 6th class’s room upstairs, there is a beautiful view of the Wicklow countryside. Over the last few weeks, we’ve spotted deer on a few occasions. 1st & 2nd came up to watch a doe and fawn grazing today.
We are so lucky to be so close to nature in Kilcommon. From 5th & 6th class’s room upstairs, there is a beautiful view of the Wicklow countryside. Over the last few weeks, we’ve spotted deer on a few occasions. 1st & 2nd came up to watch a doe and fawn grazing today.
Peace Proms 19/11/24
The children from 2nd-6th class went to Waterford SETU Arena for a rehearsal for their Peace Proms performance. After a lively and fun filled rehearsal, they are looking forward to their show in January.
The children from 2nd-6th class went to Waterford SETU Arena for a rehearsal for their Peace Proms performance. After a lively and fun filled rehearsal, they are looking forward to their show in January.
Dunbrody Famine Ship 19/11/24
The children from 2nd-6th class visited the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross today. Each child got a ticket to board the ship and they had an excellent, interactive guided tour of the ship. They learned a lot about The Great Famine, the treacherous journey and the dreadful conditions that many Irish emigrants faced as they crossed the Atlantic Ocean to begin a new life.
The children from 2nd-6th class visited the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross today. Each child got a ticket to board the ship and they had an excellent, interactive guided tour of the ship. They learned a lot about The Great Famine, the treacherous journey and the dreadful conditions that many Irish emigrants faced as they crossed the Atlantic Ocean to begin a new life.
Tag Rugby 14/11/24
So pleased to welcome back Barney to coach the children in 3rd-6th. The children really enjoy learning and practicing ball skills and mini tag rugby matches.
So pleased to welcome back Barney to coach the children in 3rd-6th. The children really enjoy learning and practicing ball skills and mini tag rugby matches.
Tinahely GAA 11/11/24
We were delighted to welcome some of the members of Tinahely GAA senior men’s team to school with the cup. A wonderful achievement for the club, congratulations to all involved.
We were delighted to welcome some of the members of Tinahely GAA senior men’s team to school with the cup. A wonderful achievement for the club, congratulations to all involved.
Assembly 8/11/24
Ms Willoughby led our assembly this week, she spoke to the children about food waste and had some very unusual carrots to show the children too. Every week we ask pupils to share their personal achievements outside school with the whole school community. We had lots of achievements this week, from art competitions, scouts, handball and rugby.
Ms Willoughby led our assembly this week, she spoke to the children about food waste and had some very unusual carrots to show the children too. Every week we ask pupils to share their personal achievements outside school with the whole school community. We had lots of achievements this week, from art competitions, scouts, handball and rugby.
Happy Halloween 25/10/24
The children and staff had great fun today dressing up for Halloween. We’ve been learning some spooky English and Irish songs and rhymes over the last few weeks and we sang them together today in assembly. Mrs Hadden was so impressed with the costumes and the singing she gave everyone a treat at home time.
The children and staff had great fun today dressing up for Halloween. We’ve been learning some spooky English and Irish songs and rhymes over the last few weeks and we sang them together today in assembly. Mrs Hadden was so impressed with the costumes and the singing she gave everyone a treat at home time.
Halloween Art 23/10/24
Some spooky Tim Burton inspired self portraits from 5th and 6th class.
Some spooky Tim Burton inspired self portraits from 5th and 6th class.
Displays 22/10/24
A selection of some of the wonderful displays and artwork from all of our classes so far this year.
A selection of some of the wonderful displays and artwork from all of our classes so far this year.
Compost 21/10/24
The children have been helping to gather fallen leaves to make leaf mould, our very own organic compost. Once the leaves are fully rotted, we can add it to our soil and improve the soil quality.
The children have been helping to gather fallen leaves to make leaf mould, our very own organic compost. Once the leaves are fully rotted, we can add it to our soil and improve the soil quality.
Maths Week 18/10/24
For assembly this week the whole school went on a fun maths trail. They used their maths eyes to measure, count, find shapes and answer many more maths questions too! It was great to see the children working together to solve maths problems around the school grounds.
For assembly this week the whole school went on a fun maths trail. They used their maths eyes to measure, count, find shapes and answer many more maths questions too! It was great to see the children working together to solve maths problems around the school grounds.
Swimming 15/10/24
Well done to the pupils of 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th. They have just finished their 6 weeks of swimming lessons.
Well done to the pupils of 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th. They have just finished their 6 weeks of swimming lessons.
Assembly 11/10/24
A beautiful crisp morning for assembly in the church. Thank you to Canon David for leading our assembly and teaching the children about the parts of the church.
A beautiful crisp morning for assembly in the church. Thank you to Canon David for leading our assembly and teaching the children about the parts of the church.
Walk on Wednesday 9/10/24
Another active morning for the pupils and staff today.
Another active morning for the pupils and staff today.
Clay 4/10/24
Christien Van Bussel spent World Animal Day and World Smile Day working with all classes creating some real and imaginary creatures out of clay and there were smiles all round!
Christien Van Bussel spent World Animal Day and World Smile Day working with all classes creating some real and imaginary creatures out of clay and there were smiles all round!
Cumann na mBunscoil 4/10/24
5th and 6th class boys enjoyed a great morning of football in Aughrim.
5th and 6th class boys enjoyed a great morning of football in Aughrim.
Infants first month of school September 24
Our new Junior infants have been settling into school life with enthusiasm through a variety of games and learning activities.
Our focus in the infant classrooms are on active and engaging learning activities.
Our new Junior infants have been settling into school life with enthusiasm through a variety of games and learning activities.
Our focus in the infant classrooms are on active and engaging learning activities.
Science 27/9/24
5th & 6th have been investigating what materials are the most effective water filters and also which materials make the best insulators.
5th & 6th have been investigating what materials are the most effective water filters and also which materials make the best insulators.
Cumann na mBunscoil 26/9/24
5th and 6th girls had a great morning in Aughrim playing football.
5th and 6th girls had a great morning in Aughrim playing football.
GAA 12/9/24
Delighted to welcome back GAA coach, Jonathan. The children from 1st-6th thoroughly enjoy these sessions and it’s wonderful to watch.
Delighted to welcome back GAA coach, Jonathan. The children from 1st-6th thoroughly enjoy these sessions and it’s wonderful to watch.
Friendship 13/9/24
The Infants were leading our assembly this week. They shared all of the qualities, that they think help to make good friendships.
The Infants were leading our assembly this week. They shared all of the qualities, that they think help to make good friendships.
Walk On Wednesday 11/9/24
Our first WOW of the year and as a special treat a quick pit stop in Tinahely playground.
Our first WOW of the year and as a special treat a quick pit stop in Tinahely playground.
Hedgerow Week 4/9/24
We were thrilled to have Paddy Madden, from the Heritage in Schools Scheme, visit our school to teach us all about Irish hedgerows. He worked with all of the classes, sharing his extensive knowledge about our native plants, trees, birds, animals and insects that we can find in our native hedgerows. He talked about food chains and showed the children so many things he had made and collected from models of a hedgerow, insects to a wasps’ nest. Finally, he brought the children outside to show them how much biodiversity there is in our own school grounds.
We were thrilled to have Paddy Madden, from the Heritage in Schools Scheme, visit our school to teach us all about Irish hedgerows. He worked with all of the classes, sharing his extensive knowledge about our native plants, trees, birds, animals and insects that we can find in our native hedgerows. He talked about food chains and showed the children so many things he had made and collected from models of a hedgerow, insects to a wasps’ nest. Finally, he brought the children outside to show them how much biodiversity there is in our own school grounds.
Sensory Garden 30/8/24
The children in 5th and 6th were getting their hands dirty extending our sensory garden. They planted a selection of plants, some grasses, succulents and flowering plants, each of them with their own unique sensory qualities. The curry plant being one of the most surprising and popular. A huge thank you to Nicolette Van Der Wel for generously gifting these plants to the school and also for advising us on which plants to use to give us some lovely autumn colour.
The children in 5th and 6th were getting their hands dirty extending our sensory garden. They planted a selection of plants, some grasses, succulents and flowering plants, each of them with their own unique sensory qualities. The curry plant being one of the most surprising and popular. A huge thank you to Nicolette Van Der Wel for generously gifting these plants to the school and also for advising us on which plants to use to give us some lovely autumn colour.
First Day 28/8/24
To start the year off with some fresh air and exercise all of the classes went for a lovely walk along the Railway Walk.
To start the year off with some fresh air and exercise all of the classes went for a lovely walk along the Railway Walk.
