5th and 6th Class had a great time at the recent Rugby Blitz in Birr R.F.C. Our Girls’ Team were flawless in winning all 4 of their games while our Boys’ Team did really well to win 2 out of their 3 games, despite having no reinforcements to call upon. A great day was had by all – thanks so much to Denis and all the crew at the Rugby Club!
Paul from Dogs Trust came to our school today with his dog Magic. Each class got to meet with Paul and Magic and hear about the important work they do.
Responsible Dog Ownership
Responsible Dog Ownership is the main theme behind the workshop. Dogs Trust believe all children should understand the work and effort that goes into taking care of a dog, and that if the current generation of school children are aware of this, we will have less dogs surrendered to pounds and rescue centres in the future.
Two primary schools will win €50,000 each to develop their playing facilities.
Ten primary schools will win €10,000 each to develop their playing facilities.
One school will win a training session with Paul O’Connell, plus a new set of jerseys.
Every completed entry receives an Aldi Play Rugby kit.
Congratulations to Eabha McDowall whose competition entry was chosen by the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on TodayFm to go into the draw to win €10,000 for our school. We all waited patiently this morning to hear the phone ring. There was great excitement in the yard and Eabha was waiting right beside the phone! Friday the 13th was not our day unfortunately but we are very proud of Eabha and think you will all agree her poem was excellent. Well done Eabha!
Keeling’s for Killeen – Eabha McDowall
€10,000! What would it mean to our school?
We pondered and questioned- what would be cool?
With our teacher’s help, we discussed and debated.
Killeen National School’s fate… awaited!
In 1926, Keelings planted the seed.
They taught us that ‘homegrown’ was the way to lead,
From rhubarb to cherries, fruit galore,
Keelings provides homegrown produce instore.
So, for Killeen we considered, inspired by Keelings
As a ‘green school’ we are aware of our feelings
To reduce, reuse, recycle for our world
The idea of a Polytunnel unfurled.
The Irish climate can be harsh and severe,
A Polytunnel would nurture and protect our plantings here.
To produce ourselves is where our future lies,
Instead of depleting the environment’s supplies.
Our carbon footprint will be light, we’ll carefully tread,
So the next generation will learn and be fed.
On September 27th Ian, don’t you know…
We’ll all be ready for the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show
The community will rally from far and near
Ian, you and the team would be welcome here!
