Healthy Eating Week

Next week (January 21st to 25th) is Healthy Eating Week in Scoil Niocláis. Throughout the week pupils will participate in many activities to promote healthy eating. Caoimhe O'Shea (dentist at Elmwood Medical Centre) will be visiting the school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. During this time she will visit all classes to provide pupils with a brief talk about brushing, maintaining healthy teeth etc. She will also be giving a talk specifically for parents on Tuesday the 22nd of January at 9am to 9:30am in Naomh Bríd:16. All parents are welcome to attend. More news regarding Healthy Eating Week to follow!

St.Vincent de Paul.

We proudly presented the proceeds of our Christmas Cake Sale to St. Vincent de Paul.  Thanks to all thoe who worked hard in the kitchen to make this such a successful and enjoyable occasion!

Xmas Factor Winners 2012!

Xmas Factor 2012

Beannachtaí na Nollaig oraibh go léir!

Well done to all pupils involved in Christmas concerts over the last week.

Well done to all those involved in raising money for St. Vincent De Paul also through baking for the Scoil Niocláis Cake Sale and from carol singing in Douglas and in Super Valu in Frankfield.

Best of luck to all those involved in the X-Mas Factor today!!!

Scoil Niocláis Christmas Raffle 2012

• The Scoil Niocláis Christmas Raffle 2012 has been organised by the parents committee.
• The draw will take place on 18th December at the school Christmas concert.
• All proceeds go to Scoil Niocláis!

Prizes

• €50 Voucher for East Village Bar and Restaurant
• Christmas Goodies Hamper
  Donated by Transbound Ltd.
• Hamper of Beauty Products
  Donated by O'Sullivan's Pharmacy,Grange
• Supervalu Voucher (€25)Donated by Transbound Ltd.
• Set of 6 Wine Glasses
  Donated by Newbridge Shop
• €25 Book Voucher+Tin of Roses
  Donated by High St. Books
• €25 Lunch Voucher for O'Sullivan's Bar, Douglas
• €20 Voucher for Crofts Fine Footwear, Douglas
• Wao's Chinese Restaurant (Voucher for lunch for two)
• Gift Voucher for a blowdry+treatment
  Donated by Artisan 2,Parkgate
• Golf Umbrella+Golf Balls
  Donated by FBD Insurance

Tickets

2 euro for one strip of tickets

5 euro for three strips of tickets

Safety Competition Prize Winners 2012

Prizes: Safety Competition:

Overall winner of the metre of chocolate for 3^rd/ 4^th:

Kelly Collins, Kannelle-Rose Yamedjeu, Sara Ilijev (Mr. Flynn)

Third class:

1^st Prize: Aleksandra Skorupa (Ms. Quigney)

2^nd Prize: Maeve Moran (Mr. Flynn)

Joint 3^rd Prize: Sarah Lucey (Mr. Foley)

Fourth Class:

1^st Prize: Daniel Coakley (Ms. O’ Brien)

2^nd Prize: Robyn Smith (Ms. O’Brien)

Joint 3^rd Prize: Tomiwa Morris (Mr. Kirby) and Brian Corkery (Ms. Walsh)

Overall winner of the metre of chocolate for 5^th/ 6^th:

Daniel Ghori (Ms. Casey)

Fifth Class:

1^st Prize:  Sinéad Burtchell (Ms. Guilfoyle)

2^ndPrize: Louise Murdoch (Mr. Moynihan)

3^rd Prize: Louise Velon (Ms. O’Sullivan)

Sixth Class:

1^st Prize: Roshidat Olawale (Ms. Horgan)

2^nd Prize: Anna Butler (Mr. Walsh)

3^rd Prize: Caoimhe Whelan (Mr. Walsh)

First/Second Class:

1^st Prize: Sarah Mc Ginn (Ms. O’Keeffe)

2^nd Prize: Heidi O’Sullivan (Ms. O’Keeffe)

3^rd Prize: David O’Sullivan (Ms. Kelleher)

Special Prize for anti-bullying poster: Juliet O’Keeffe in Mr. O’Connell’s 3^rd class.

A Visit from Orla Barry

We were delighted to receive a visit from Orla Barry recently. Orla Barry is from Ladysbridge, Co. Cork. She competed in the Paralympics 2012 in London and brought home a bronze medal after competing in the F57 discus final. Congratulations Orla and thank you for your visit to Scoil Niocláis!

Sciath na Scol 2012

Well done to all involved in the Sciath na Scol final this year!

Cyberbullying/ Internet Safety Talk

Dr. Maureen Griffin has been invited to come to Scoil Niocláis on Monday March 4th 2013. During the day she will meet with all students in fifth and sixth classes. After school she will meet with all staff members. Parents are invited to a talk given by Dr. Griffin on the evening of March 4th 2013. The time will be confirmed closer to the date, but the talk will more than likely begin at approximately 7.30 pm.

Maureen is the founder of Internet Safety for Schools Ireland www.isfsi.ie  and in the last 18 months, she has visited over 120 schools (primary & post primary) across Ireland speaking with students, staff, BOM members and parents regarding issues around social media, cyber-bullying and internet and mobile phone safety. Maureen has also delivered presentations around social media for the HSE, Brothers of Charity, NEPS and the NAPD.

All parents are cordially invited to attend the evening session in the school hall. Further details to follow.

Allianz Sciath na Scol Final

Well done to our boys who have qualified for the Sciath na Scol Final for the second year running.

The game is fixed for Pairc Uí Rinn on Thursday 15th November at 7.30pm. Check out our sports blog over the next few weeks for more!!

Maths Week 2012!!!

This week we are celebrating Maths Week 2012!!! We will be running the heaviest potato competition again this year and there is also a maths art themed competition for pupils to enter.

Book Week 2012

Book Week 2012 begins on Monday 22nd of October!!!

New Webpage for Parents

Check out our new webpage for parents featuring useful tips and links to helpful websites.

A Visit from the Lord Mayor!

Children and pupils were delighted to have a visit from the Lord Mayor of Cork John Buttimer today.

Children will be going home early on the 3rd of October due to a staff meeting. Junior and Senior Infants will be going home at 1:00 p.m. and 1st to 6th class will be going home at 1:20 p.m.

Community Games Winners

Well done to the boys from Scoil Niocláis, who were members of the victorious U-10 Community games team from Douglas GAA. The team had a brilliant year capturing Munster and All Ireland titles. Well done to all involved!!!!

Staff Meetings

All pupils going home at 1.20 pm on the following dates:

Wednesday 3.10.2012

Wednesday 27.2.2013

Wednesday 29.5.2013

We Support Cork Penny Dinners!

Today Kim, Emer and I went to the Cork Penney Dinners Association in Hanover Street, Cork City. We met up with the Head of the Program, Cathriona and she showed us around. We got to work straight away, making dozens of cheese, potato salad, coleslaw and rocket leave sandwiches for the homeless peoples lunch. We wrapped them in tinfoil to keep them fresh for the arrival of the needy.

Then we were sent to work to make the desert for the next day. We started our preparation by chopping, peeling and slicing the apples for the stewed apple. When they were cut and ready we put them into a huge pot filled with water as it would be serving up to 100 people who couldn’t fend for themselves. The other people in the kitchen were dishing out dinners of pork chops, mash potatoes and carrots. We also helped to pack cheese!
As our trip was coming to an end, we got a little tour from one of the volunteers! We got to meet some really nice people like Paddy Blue who was 82 years old! He had been volunteering there since 1970. He sang to us and the people being fed and he played a few tunes on his harmonica.
The building is very run-down and needs renovation. They had been saving up all their donations of money for refurbishment and storage.

The staff involved in the Penny Dinners were kind, generous people. We were really honoured to be given such an opportunity and would love to go back again! This organisation is in great need of better facilities, more storage and lots of volunteer help!! We look forward to fundraising for them again in the future. By Aoife, Kim and Emer.

Intercultural Day 2012!!!

We would like to say a huge thank you to all those who got involved in our fantastic celebration of Intercultural Day 2012. This special day would not have been such a success without your valuable contribution so all your work is hugely appreciated! Scoil Nioclais was alive with flavour and colour last Friday 15^th June, It was a wonderful celebration of the diverse cultures and nationalities in our school. Here is a glimpse of some of the excitement and colour of Last Friday! We hope you Enjoy!