Well done to the boys who had perfect attendance for the 2nd half of term 2 and were recognised with certificates before the Easter Break.
Recognition for Excellent Attendance
Reply
April Newsletter
Click on the link below to access the April newsletter.
Spelling B Finalist!
Well done to Jack Flanagan in 5th Class who recently reached the County finals of the Spelling B competition. We are very proud of you Jack!
Fitness test in 5th & 6th Class
5th and 6th Class are currently trying to improve their fitness levels following their recent fitness test. Be it running, cycling, swimming or being part of a team sport, it is crucial for each person to have physical activity every day. This will affect us physically and mentally. Why not join each other in getting fitter!
Hurling Training
The boys in Junior and Senior Infants as well as first and second class are greatly enjoying practicing the FUNdamentals of hurling. Check out their progress below!
Active Boys over Easter
On the first week back after a great two weeks off we were delighted to see so many boys tell us about their amazing achievements over the holidays.
Jay won a medal with the U12 Nenagh noxing club.
Stephen and Padraic were part of the Killaloe Ballina RFC team that own the Stuart O’Connell Perpetual Memorial Trophy. They beat Thomond RFC in a golden try final that finished 4-4 before that.
Ben, Brian and Shane were on the team that won the U 10/11 Newport Mini Rugby Tournament.
Luke, Oisin, Cian, Tony, Tom, Julian, Dairmuid and Conor were part of the Community Games rugby team that drew with Doora Barefield 9-9. The match went to a golden try and after an hour the teams could not be separated and the referee decided that there will be a replay in the coming weeks. Best of luck boys in the replay.
Stephen, Gordy, Oisin and Shane were part of the Community Games team that became soccer county champions over the holidays. Well done boys. (I will take yer picture next week as the on Miss McKeogh sent me isn’t uploading so please remind me)
Shane was part of the Killaloe/Ballina U13 Rugby Team that beat Greystones to win the Pat Lawlor Cup.
Brendan and Dan made an appearance in a local newspaper following their participation in the Newport RFC Fun Day.
Well done boys we are very proud of you all and keep up the great activities!!!
Erupting Volcano Model
The boys in 3rd and 4th class were studying about rocks, volcanoes and earthquakes this week. We decided to make a model of an erupting volcano. We got some sand and wet it in order to mould it into a volcano shape. We then made a crater and put a bottle top into the hole in order to hold the baking soda. We filled the bottle top with baking soda and then added some food die. This coloured the lava which fizzed up once we added the vinegar to teh baking soda. This was a very interesting experiment.
Killaloe Maths Trail
On Friday last, the boys in 3rd and 4th took complete advantage of the sunshine and participated in a maths trail arould the town of Killaloe. The answered questions on the school, church, main street and the bridge. The boys put their mathematical skills to great use during the trail. They had great fun in the sunshine too. 
Field trip
Juniors are learning about rivers and the River Shannon, so we went for a visit!!! We saw lots of wildlife and counted the 13 arches of the bridge!! We hope to draw the bridge for Art…so watch this space!!!
Painting Rainbows!!!
Juniors have been learning about rainbows and have even made their own rainbows during a Science experiment!!! Have a look at some of the boys mixing colours during Art to make the 7 colours in a rainbow… All we need now is to find the pot of gold!!!
Red and orange and yellow and green and blue and indigo and violet…
The result!!!
Killaloe Boys National School 