Author: Ms Ward

We had lots of fun in Drimoleague N.S during Math’s Week. All pupils took part in a whole school math’s quiz with Mr. Jennings doing a great job as quiz master. 3rd class pupils carried out a traffic survey and made bar charts to display the results. All pupils also had great fun doing target boards, guessing the weight of the Lego and completing surveys. A big thank you to Mr. Jennings for organising all activities.

A big well done to our quiz team who came 3rd in the library quiz held in Skibbereen Library on Monday last. Congratulations to all.

All pupils have enjoyed volley ball coaching once a week since September with Daniela from West Cork Volleyball Club. We enjoyed learning lots of new skills and practising them in fun volleyball games. A big thank you to Daniela, it was great to have her back for a block of coaching this year.

Recently Clann na Gael u12s were successful in winning the Rebel Óg West U12 Football League Shield Final. Congratulations to everyone involved especially all Drimoleague N.S pupils who were part of the panel. We were delighted when the shield was brought in to school by the team captain. Well done to all involved.

A big congratulations also to Drimoleague N.S pupils who were part of the U12 Drinagh Girls team who recently who the League Final. A big well done to all involved.

On October 10th we celebrated World Mental Health Day and Bí Cineálta Day where we launched our child friendly BÍ Cineálta Policy. We enjoyed lots of fun activities during the day including a wellbeing webinar with Fiona Forman, poster making and a games afternoon. We had lots of great discussions around ways in which we can be kind to others. Our new Bí Cineálta sign is now on display in our school.

This week all pupils took part in Food Dudes Week. During the week we had lots of delicious fruit and vegetables delivered including apple and tomato, satsuma and cucumber, banana and carrot and blueberries and peppers. Everyone enjoyed having fresh fruit and vegetables every day.

We were delighted to be asked again this year to take part in a singing workshop as part of the Drimoleague Singing Festival. The children attended a three day workshop led by Susan Mc Manamon and organised by the Drimoleague Singing Festival Committee. During the workshops the children learned a variety of different songs which they will perform on Sunday night at the closing concert. We would like to thank Susan for preparing the children and to the festival committee for the invitation.

Sixth Class created a podcast, Chess Piece Oracles, for the Ficheall competition. They brought the game to life by interviewing chess pieces about their roles and strategies. From the Queen’s power to the Pawn’s perspective, each piece had a story to tell.

Our 4th class pupils recently took part in a water safety webinar. The webinar was very informative and provided the children with lots of safety tips ahead of a busy summer at beaches and by the water.

We were delighted to be awarded with a a new Amber Flag. A big well done to all pupils and especially our Amber Flag Committee who worked really hard during the year, they were awarded certs to acknowledge their hard work.