Class: Fifth

Fundraiser – Bag Packing

A Bag Packing Fundraiser in aid of St. Finian’s N.S. will take place on Easter Saturday (20.04.19) in Walsh’s Supervalu, Caherciveen. If you are available to volunteer on the day please contact Katy Gwis (0871487334) or Katie Farrell (0860633670).      

World Autism Awareness Day

Each year, World Autism Day is celebrated on the 2nd of April globally with the goal of spreading awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. The theme for this year (2019) is Assistive Technologies and Active Participation. Walsh’s Supervalu Caherciveen, are now holding Autism Friendly Shopping evenings on Tuesdays from 7pm – 9pm. For more information on this please… Read more »

Spikeball – All Ireland Competition

Congratulations to the girls Spikeball team who participated in the All-Ireland competition in University of Limerick last Thursday 21st March. The girls played exceptionally well against the some of the best spikeball teams in the country. The girls reached the quarter finals and acquitted themselves very well.  

Mini 7’s

Well done to the boys and girls team who took part in the Mini 7’s competition in Caherciveen, last Friday. The boys enjoyed a great day out and just lost out in the play offs. The girls team qualified for the county finals which will take place next week. Date and venue yet to be… Read more »

Guest Speaker – Lisa Fingleton

Author of the “Local Food Project”, Lisa Fingleton spoke to the children from 3rd to 6th class on Monday 25th March 2019. Lisa spoke to the children about eating locally grown foods and foods with the least amount of air miles possible. Lisa was extremely impressed with the children’s knowledge about healthy foods and having… Read more »

ADHD Information Seminars

Please see attached flyers for information on ADHD Information Seminars for Parents. 

World Down Syndrome Day

March 21st, 2019 is World Down Syndrome Day. To mark the occasion many of the boys and girls (and Staff!) wore odd socks to school today!

Agri Aware Talk

A Guest Speaker from Agri Aware will visit the school to speak to the children from infants to 6th class regarding Agri Awareness and Farm Safety on Tuesday 9th April at 11am. We feel that this is a very important topic for the children, especially this time of year with farms being such busy places…. Read more »

Intervention & Prevention of Bullying

Talk for Parents – Intervention and Prevention of Bullying, A Parent’s Role. Thursday 28th March 2019 @ 7.30pm. The Centenary Hall, Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School. All Parents/ Guardians welcome. Please see picture above for more information.

School Fundraiser

We are currently running our annual fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul in the school, which will run between now and Easter in memory of Kay Doyle.  Children can buy tickets each morning in their classroom from 5th & 6th Class children. Each ticket costs 50 cent and the child’s name will be entered into… Read more »