Tag: Cloghoula N.S.

Wonderfully Busy Science Week 2021 at Cloghoula N.S.

An exciting week of great discoveries and scientific activities took place during the recent Science Week 2021 at Cloghoula N.S..  Here we share a selection of images showing the dedicated young “Scientists” at work on various experiments!  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Wonderfully Busy Science Week 2021 at Cloghoula N.S.”

Cloghoula N.S. Celebrates World Book Day, Engineering Week and Exploring Nature

What a wonderful amount of uplifting activities has been happening at Cloghoula N.S. on its first week back to school.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

The Pupils of Cloghoula N.S. had great fun in their wonderfully colourful costumes celebrating World Book Day (See individual images below also).
The Pupils’ very impressive creations marking Engineering Week.
Discovering Daffodils growing in the trunks of the Trees as the Pupils Explore Nature.
Remembering the great joy of the Nativity Play (safely produced in their Pod) just before the most recent Lockdown began.

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Splendid First Holy Communion Ceremony for Cloghoula N.S. on Saturday

The three children from Cloghoula N.S. – Cai, Victoria and Ellen – who received their First Holy Communion at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Ballydaly on Saturday, 12th Sept. 2020. Also included in our picture – Principal, Mary Murphy and Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P., Millstreet. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Graduation 2020 at Cloghoula N.S.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Sophia Serreli and to Patrick Gilbourne on their recent Graduation from Cloghoula N.S..  We wish them every success and happiness in their Post-Primary Education.   We share the following four images of such a very important uplifting occasion.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Sophia Serreli with her mother Denise
Patrick Gilbourne with his parents Raymond and Gillian and his sister Margaux

Millstreet Credit Union Sponsorships

As well as their recent presentation to the Canon O’Donovan Day Care Centre, kudos must go to Millstreet Credit Union who have been sponsoring a number of local schools and organisations. These include :
Rathcoole Rovers F.C.,
Banteer Community Sportsfield,
St. Brendan’s National School Parents Association,Rathcoole,
Millstreet Athletic Club Willie Neenan Memorial 5 Mile Road Race,
Carriganima National School Sensory Garden, and
Cloghoula National School.

[read more …] “Millstreet Credit Union Sponsorships”

Cookery, Science & Art Wonderfully Explored at Cloghoula N.S.

Cloghoula N.S. are delighted to have been selected as one of only fifty schools in Ireland to take part in the new primary schools Cooking All Stars programme with SuperValu. All pupils have enjoyed cooking and eating the healthy, nutritious recipes.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

During Science Week, an ecological expert introduced the pupils to a wide
range of wild Irish animals, including live mice and voles.

All pupils have designed and are having their own unique Christmas card
printed in time for Christmas.

[read more …] “Cookery, Science & Art Wonderfully Explored at Cloghoula N.S.”

Cloghoula N.S. Begins New School Year

Wednesday, 29th August 2018 saw the first day of the new school year for Cloghoula N.S..  Here we share three images recorded this morning.  We wish the Pupils and Staff of all schools – primary and post-primary – every success and fulfilment throughout a wonderfully fruitful school year.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Superbly creative Junior Infant Pupils very happy on their first day of the new school year.
Pupils and Staff of Cloghoula N.S. pictured this morning on their first day of term.

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Wonderfully Welcoming Open Day 2018 at Cloghoula N.S.

On Wednesday, 25th April 2018 Cloghoula N.S. held a superbly welcoming Open Day which was so enjoyed by its new Entrants (three of whom we feature here – Donnacha, Evan and Kayden).  It was truly inspiring to note how the established Pupils at the school were so wonderfully caring, helpful and supportive to the new Entrants.  The entire Staff created an uplifting cheerful atmosphere for the Entrants who were experiencing Primary Education for their very first time.  Here we meet some of the new Entrants enthusiastically participating in the many creative activities.  We share a selection of images to give an insight into the educational happening.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Cloghoula N.S. being creatively represented at the recent “Wear Your Waste” Competition in Millstreet Community School.
The very picturesque view from the School.

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Cloghoula N.S. Awarded Important Prestigious Safety Flag

Cloghoula N.S. was awarded the highly prestigious Safety Flag on Wednesday, 22nd March 2017. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Principal, Mary Murphy welcomes Caroline Casey – Cork County Council Education Officer for Road, Water and Farm – to Cloghoula N.S.. Caroline who hails from Banteer and is a sister of Rita Buckley provided superb illustrated talks on Road, Water and Farm Safety before presenting the very important Safety Flag to the School. Sincere congratulations to all involved.

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First Day at Cloghoula National School 2016

Calvin, Cai and Kevin engrossed in colourful construction activities - building towards the future! Pictured on their First Day in Junior Infants at Cloghoula N.S., Millstreet. Below the three boys join with other Pupils and Staff during Break on the bright autumnal morning. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Calvin, Cai and Kevin engrossed in colourful construction activities – building towards the future! Pictured on their First Day (Wednesday, 31st Aug. 2016) in Junior Infants at Cloghoula N.S., Millstreet. Below the three boys join with other Pupils and Staff during Break on the bright autumnal morning. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Cloghoula National School Pupils Celebrate World Book Day 2016

Pupils in Cloghoula National School celebrating World Book Day by reading many books and dressing up as characters from some of their favourite books.
Pupils in Cloghoula National School celebrating World Book Day by reading many books and dressing up as characters from some of their favourite books.  We thank Justin Black of Justborn Photography for the superb selection of pictures.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S.

Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. included the celebration of Mass by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.. Principal Mary Murphy then introduced a superb Nativity Play beautifully performed by the children followed by a wonderfully witty and enjoyable production of "Cinderella". Santa's arrival was hugely appreciated by the young people. Delicious festive refreshments were provided for all. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. included the celebration of Mass by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.. Principal Mary Murphy then introduced a superb Nativity Play beautifully performed by the children followed by a wonderfully witty and enjoyable production of “Cinderella”. Santa‘s arrival was hugely appreciated by the young people. Delicious festive refreshments were provided for all. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

3Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. -6008Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. -60011Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. -600The annual occasion maintains a great tradition.  Let’s now view a further sixteen images from the festive event which took place on 15th Dec. 2015. [read more …] “Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S.”

Very Impressive National Flag Ceremony at Cloghoula N.S.

A truly impressive National Flag Ceremony took place in Cloghoula N.S. on Friday 20th Nov. 2015 when Lt. James McKeon from Dublin and Gunner Jimmy Donovan from Cork visited the School. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A truly impressive National Flag Ceremony took place in Cloghoula N.S. on Friday 20th Nov. 2015 when Lt. James McKeon from Dublin and Gunner Jimmy Donovan from Cork visited the School. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

12National Flag Ceremony at Cloghoula N.S. 2015 -600 10National Flag Ceremony at Cloghoula N.S. 2015 -600 6National Flag Ceremony at Cloghoula N.S. 2015 -600Lt. McKeon addressed the enthusiastic audience and was delighted with the wide range of interesting questions and humorous questions also!  Gunner Donovan explained the significance of his medals. Very appetising refreshments were provided for both the children and adults present for the historic occasion.   Let’s now observe some 26 more images from the excellent [read more …] “Very Impressive National Flag Ceremony at Cloghoula N.S.”

Superb Sports Equipment Presented to Cloghoula N.S. by Supervalu

The pupils and staff of Cloghoula N.S. being presented with a variety of sports equipment including footballs, training ladders, bibs, cones, water bottles and gear-bags by Joe Fitzgerald of SuperValu, Millstreet on Monday, September 28th.
The pupils and staff of Cloghoula N.S. being presented with a variety of sports equipment including footballs, training ladders, bibs, cones, water bottles and gear-bags by Joe Fitzgerald of SuperValu, Millstreet on Monday, September 28th 2015.  Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Cloghoula N.S. on 2015 Tour in Kenmare – Justin Black Recording Event

We thank Justin Black for sharing such magnificent images from the recent School Tour to Kenmare by Cloghoula N.S.. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Justin Black for sharing such magnificent images from the recent School Tour to Kenmare by Cloghoula N.S.. Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

1250615Cloghoula N.S.Tour 2015 in Kenmare -8002250615Cloghoula N.S.Tour 2015 in Kenmare -800Let’s view eight more superb images recorded by Justin of what appears to have been a truly [read more …] “Cloghoula N.S. on 2015 Tour in Kenmare – Justin Black Recording Event”

Prestigious “Best Community Awareness Project” Award for Cloghoula N.S.

Sincere congratulations to the Senior Pupils of Cloghoula N.S. and to their Teacher, Ms. Joanne Murphy on having won the "Best Community Awareness Project" Award in the recent "Discover Cork Schools Heritage Project 2015". They were presented with the wonderfully prestigious Award fpr their marvellously impressive Project by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy on Friday, 13th March 2015 in the Silversprings Hotel, Cork. It was indeed an honour to have been associated with the very interesting Project in the research stage of the overall uplifting endevour. Pictured at Clogho
Sincere congratulations to the Senior Pupils of Cloghoula N.S. and to their Teacher, Ms. Joanne Murphy on having won the “Best Community Awareness Project” Award in the recent “Discover Cork Schools Heritage Project 2015”. They were presented with the wonderfully prestigious Award for their marvellously impressive Project by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy on Friday, 13th March 2015 in the Silversprings Hotel, Cork. It was indeed an honour to have been associated with the very interesting Project in the research stage of the overall uplifting endeavour. Pictured at Cloghoula N.S. are most of the School Pupils with Staff Members (from left:) Joanne Murphy – Coordinator, Mary Murphy – Principal and Staff Member Geraldine Galvin.  I also stood in as the photo, on timer, captured the image! Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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We now share further pictures of the truly happy occasion.   It was a great achievement for the School considering the many entries received for this highly regarded Competition – What a magnificent learning experience it has been for [read more …] “Prestigious “Best Community Awareness Project” Award for Cloghoula N.S.”