Well done to all the children who participated in the Primary School Sports on Thursday 17th May 2018. The behaviour of St. Finian’s NS children was exemplary on the day. Congratulations to all the medal winners. All individual 1st, 2nd, 3rd winners will travel to Castleisland on Wednesday 13th June at 6pm sharp. Only first… Read more »
Class: Fourth
COASTGUARD RESCUE HELICOPTER 115 VISIT
On Wednesday 23rd May, the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 115 landed in the Waterville GAA football pitch at 10am. The children got the opportunity to see the helicopter landing, meet the crew and get a guided tour of the helicopter. They got a water safety talk from the crew and also got to see a drone in… Read more »
Book Fair
We would like to thank all the parents and children for supporting our book fair this year. We are especially grateful to the parents who volunteered to run the book fair every morning. We raised a massive €1,283, which in turn gives the school €769.80 to spend on books. There was a great selection and… Read more »
Ryan’s Big Win
A big shout out to Ryan Griffin who brought home gold from the Munster Special Olympics. He received it for the 200m which took place in CIT Cork.
Guest Speaker: Leo Quinlan
On Tuesday 8th May, Leo Quinlan visited the school to speak to the children in 3rd to 6th class about his father, local man Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan(native of Reenearagh, Caherdaniel) and the Siege of Jadotville. Leo explained to the children that The Siege of Jadotville took place in September 1961, during the United Nations intervention in the… Read more »
Defibrillator Donation
On Friday 4th May, a new defibrillator was very kindly donated to the school. It is currently being housed in the office until an outdoor unit is installed. The safety of the school community has always been and remains a priority for the Board of Management of St. Finian’s National School. We are a extremely… Read more »
Children meet author Roisin Meaney
Author Roisin Meaney visited Tech Amergin on Monday the 16th of May. The children from 3rd to 6th Class went down to meet her. Roisin talked to the children about her experiences as an author and about her various different book, especially her children’s book “Don’t Even Think About It.” The children got a chance… Read more »
U-Can Boys Skills Competition
South Kerry Primary Schools U-Can Skills Competition for Boys takes place on Tuesday 24th of April in Con Keating Park Caherciveen at 11am. In preparation for this the school held its own U-Can Skills Competition today (20.4.18). The boys from 4th to 6th class took part. On the day there will be six skills that… Read more »
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