We are asking that our 5/6th class pupils put their names forward to represent our school in the Cumann na mBunscol Quiz in Newbridge on Friday 1st March.

The school will need a team of four pupils to take part.

World Book Day falls on Thursday, March 7th. The aim is to encourage children to regularly read at home, and at the library and to learn to love books.

Book tokens to the value of €1.50 will be distributed to all children on World Book Day.

The local Community Group and Board of Management have installed a defibrillator on school grounds. Training on CPR & AED use will be provided by Eric Ryan from Balyna First Responders on Tuesday, 12th March at 7pm in the school. Please see email if you are interested in attending this training.

The Green-Schools Committee have organised ‘The Big Travel Challenge’ from 4th -15th of March.

The Big Travel Challenge promotes travelling to school using sustainable modes of transport for 10 days. Further detail will follow from the Green-Schools Committee.

Eugene Smith from the De La Salle Retreat Centre in Dublin will visit the school on Tuesday, 27th February to complete a retreat programme with the Confirmation pupils from Ticknevin, Killina and Kilshanroe. Throughout the day pupils will have the opportunity to focus on key aspects of their Confirmation through interactive activities, games, videos, discussion and creative prayer. The cost of the retreat is €13 per pupil.

Best wishes to Charlie, Ella, Fionn, Niamh and Sarah who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, 7th March in Holy Trinity Church, Derrinturn at 11am.

The First Holy Communion will take place on Friday, 10th May in Holy Trinity Church, Derrinturn at 11am.