Class: Second

Recipe Books for Sale!

St. Finian’s Recipe Book will be on sale from Wednesday (12th) until Friday (14th) in the school. The remainder will be sold in the local shops. Cost is €10 per book. Limited copies available. Funds received will be put towards buying new science equipment. Your support will be greatly appreciated.  

Christmas is Here!

The school is in full swing now preparing for Christmas. The tree is up and beautifully decorated by the sixth class. Massive thanks also to past pupil Jessica Galvin, who did a fabulous job decorating the windows! Just a reminder that our Christmas Carol Service is on Friday evening at 6:30pm in St. Finian’s Church…. Read more »

New arrivals to St.Finian’s

The countdown is finally over and so far we have two little chicks. I’m not sure who is more excited the children or the staff. A big thank you to Mr O’Leary for bringing new life and so much joy to the school.

Competition Time..

Waterville First Responders group are running a competition to design a crest for their group. The competition is open to all the children of the school. Individual or group work is accepted. Competition runs until the Wednesday the 5th of December. Class teacher will collect all entries.

Egg Incubator

Mr. O’Leary brought in an egg incubator to school last week to show the children. There is currently 14 eggs in the incubator that are being watched very closely. Here’s hoping to hear a few chirps in 21 days time…  

Remembrance Plaque

Many thanks to Albert Walsh you brought in the “In Remembrance of those killed in World War One, Iveragh 1914-1918” plaque to show the children. The plaque lists all the local people of Iveragh who died during World War One and was a great way of highlighting the Centenary to the children. The plaque will… Read more »

Workshops with Grace Dorgan

Play Therapist Grace Dorgan is holding a free workshop on helping your child manage their worries and anxiety in College Arms, Caherciveen on Saturday 17th November from 10am-1pm. There is also a Free Parent/ Guardian workshop with Grace on the 15th, 22nd, 29th November and 6th December from 10am -12 noon. Please contact the Family… Read more »

New School President

Congratulations to our new school President Dylan Fitzgerald and our Vice President India Duff. Best of luck in your term in Office!!!

Getting Halloween Ready….

The school is looking very scary at the moment as we get ready for the Halloween Break. A massive thank you to Mary McGarvey, Mary Quigley and Trish O’Sullivan who have put a lot of time and effort into decorating the school. Just a reminder that the children are invited to bring in €2 and… Read more »

School Cycle and Walk Fundraiser

Congratulations to all the children who took part in our school fundraiser today. The weather wasn’t the best but that didn’t dampen the mood. Juniors to 2nd class had a lovely time at the beach, while 3rd to 6th really enjoyed their cycle and walk to the Signal Tower, where Mr. Moran told them a… Read more »