Scoil Mhuire na Dea Chomhairle Phone 061 367289

Kilkishen Email:
Co. Clare kilkishennationalschool@gmail.com
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Twitter: @kilkishenns

April 2023 Newsletter

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I would like to bring the following announcements to your attention

School Soccer League Finals Day:

The Senior School Soccer League Cup and Shield finals were held on Tuesday April 18. Dennis Hynes, FAI
Schools Soccer Coach, was present to officiate both finals and make the after match presentations. A
thrilling Shield Final needed a penalty shoot-out to separate the teams with Argentina edging Germany by
one goal in the penalty shoot-out. Alice Horan was the hero scoring the winning penalty having made a
crucial last minute save in normal time. The Cup final was won by Ireland defeating a brave Spanish side on
a 3-0 score line. Team captain Colin Greaves lifted the Cup on behalf of the victorious team. Individual
awards were also presented following the Cup Final with Ruairí Frost and Alan Neville sharing the Top
Goal Scorer award with 10 goals each. Colin Greaves and Jane Hogan were awarded the Players of the
Tournament awards. The Golden Glove award was won by Hudson Donovan. Congratulations to Ireland and
well done to all 48 players and teams that took part.
Girls Basketball: Congratulations to our girls basketball team that competed at the finals of the Marion
Keane Memorial tournament at Inagh Community Hall on Tuesday March 28. Just 4 teams remained in the
competition from the 53 teams that entered and Kilkishen girls can be very proud of their 4th place finish. A
huge thank you to Ms. Eilís Whitney and Martina O'Hagan for all their work with the girls. Well done to all
involved.

Parents Association Committee Quiz Night Fundraiser: Kilkishen N.S. Parents

Association Committee held a Quiz Night on Friday March 16 starting at 8pm in
aid of Kilkishen N.S. Astro-Turf extension. The Quiz Night raised a total of €1600.
A huge “Thank You” to all that supported this event. Thank you also to the PAC
for organising this community event. The works on the Astro-Turf will commence
in the very near future, once weather conditions improve sufficiently to commence
the project. We look forward to enjoying the extended Astro-Turf at school and
sharing it with the Kilkishen sporting community.

Ennis Voices for Autism Fundraiser: Thank you to everyone that

donated so generously to our school fundraiser supporting EVA Ennis
Voices for Autism. A total of €500 was raised which will be donated
on behalf of everyone at Kilkishen N.S. Money raised will support
activities that are specially tailored for Autistic children to meet their
needs in a sensory-friendly environment.
All-Ireland Swimming Title and Selection to the Clare Primary Game Camogie

Congratulations to 6th class pupil, Clodagh O'Hagan, on winning the u/12 Primary Schools Gold Medal for
50m freestyle at the National Aquatics Centre in Dublin on Saturday March 25. This is an astonishing
achievement and we are all delighted for Clodagh. Clodagh has also been selected to play on the Primary
Game Camogie team that will take on Limerick at half time in the Clare v Limerick Senior Hurling Munster
Championship game the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Saturday April 29. Best of luck to Clare and
Clodagh next week.

Graduation Gifts for 6th Class:

The PAC and School Board of Management have presented the pupils of 6 th class 2023 with a graduation
hoodie which will become part of their school uniform for their final term at Kilkishen N.S. Pupils were
thrilled with their hoodies and look forward to enjoying them for the remainder of the school year.
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Cumann na mBunscol Hurling and Camogie: The boys and girls in 5th and 6th class will compete in the
Cumann na mBunscol Divison 3 and Division 2 respectively primary school competitions taking place later
this term. Kilkishen N.S. and O’Callaghan’s Mills N.S. will amalgamate for both competitions. Kilkishen
N.S. boys and girls have qualified for the I.N.T.O. mini 7’s finals taking place this Friday April 21at
Sixmilebridge starting at 11am for the boys and Monday April 24 at Éire Óg Ennis starting at 10:30am for
the girls. Best of luck to both teams.

Social Personal Health Education: S.P.H.E. Stay Safe Programme Commencing in May, all pupils will
be carrying out Stay Safe lessons which aim to teach pupils personal safety skills so they can look after
themselves in situations which could be upsetting or dangerous. The program deals with common situations
which most children will experience at some stage or other and emphasises the importance of telling a
trusted adult about any problems they have. Your child may bring home worksheets which will inform you
on the topics being covered in class. You can familiarise yourself with the content of these lessons at
www.staysafe.ie/teachers/resources.htm. Senior pupils will carry out lessons dealing with topics such as
online safety and cyber bullying.

Individual and Class Photographs: Local photographer, Kevin Donovan, will visit Kilkishen N.S. during
May to capture individual and class photographs. A price list and Online order form will be sent out using
Aladdin in due course.

Dates for your Diary:

 First Holy Communion: First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday May 6 at 11 am in
Kilkishen church. (Kevin Donovan 086 6008007 will be in attendance before and after the
ceremony.)
 Confirmation: Pupils in 6th class will make Confirmation on Friday June 9 at 12 noon in
Kilkishen church. (Kevin Donovan 086 6008007 will be in attendance before and after the
ceremony.)

A reminder school will close be closed Bank Holiday Monday May 1, Friday June 2, Monday and
Tuesday June 5 & 6. School term finishes on Friday June 30 at 12 noon. The 2022/23 and 2023/24 school
calendars are attached below.

Yours sincerely,

Principal Kilkishen N.S.

 Kilkishen N.S. School Calendar 2022-2023
2022-23 M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T
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August

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September

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November

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December

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January

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June

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July

School Reopens
Wednesday August 31
Standardised Closures Bank Holidays Closes Friday June 30 Weekends Staff Return
 Kilkishen N.S. Calendar 2023-2024
2023-24 M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T
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August

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January

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May

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June

School Reopens/Ends for Pupils School Holidays Bank Holidays Weekends Staff Return on Tuesday August 29