Class: Third

Update on our Chicks

Just a quick update on our school chicks…they have gone to a good home and as you can see from the photographs are quite unrecognisable. They are growing and thriving day by day.

Basketball with John Teahan

3rd-6th Class are currently participating in Basketball lessons with John Teahan. These lessons take place on Friday evenings in the Community Center. Each class will have five lessons. Special thanks to John for all his hard work!

Happy Christmas

From Gearóid and all the staff, we would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Thanks for your continued support throughout the year. School reopens 7th January. See Gallery for photos.    

3rd & 4th Class Knitting

Well done to 3rd & 4th class who received their knitting certificates this week. After 5 weeks of knitting classes every child had knitted a square that was sewed together to complete a blanket. Thank you to the Waterville Knitting Group and all the ladies who came in to help the children. They really enjoyed… Read more »

Presentation to Eugene

Eugene being presented with a thank you gift from all the children in appreciation of his dedication and all his hard work with the children throughout the year.

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…