First Class children from Rooms 6 and 7 went on their Reindeer Walk today. They wore their Christmas hats and sang Christmas carols along the way! They all had lots of fun together!
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Community Walk
Children from 4th to 6th class took part in a community walk around the local area. The sun shone and the positive mood and atmosphere was felt by all children and teachers who took part. Our aim was to bring some cheer to the local residents and the community by showing a happy and healthy […]
Poster Competition: Health and Well-being
As a school community, we are always striving for ways to promote a healthy lifestyle and feel that instilling these habits are some of the most important lessons that can be learned by our children, and that they will bring with them through their lives. As teachers in Scoil Oilibhéir, Ballyvolane, we regularly emphasise the […]
Virtual Sports Day Photos and Videos
Thanks to all those who have sent in pictures and videos of the children being active for Virtual Sports Day. Midday on Friday is the cut off point for inclusion in the video so why not get out in the sunshine and get active!
Virtual Sports For All Day in Scoil Oilibhéir
Sports For All Day is usually one of the highlights for many children in the school. Unfortunately, this year, we cannot organise our Sports Day as we would usually do. Instead, we have organised a Virtual Sports For All Day and we hope that the children will take part and enjoy their day at […]
Staying Active during Covid-19
Each week Clare McSweeney will share a PE @ Home video, designed to evoke curiosity & fun while learning through movement. For each lesson Clare will focus on a fundamental movement skill that pupils can practice through enjoyable, creative activities. All activities are designed to be played in the home environment where family participation is […]
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Collection
St Vincent de Paul came to fill their van last Thursday. We were delighted with the support from the school community for this event. The children on the Health Promoting Committee and Mr Brosnan’s class worked together to fill the truck and organise the collection every morning. Maith sibh!!
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Collection
The Health Promoting and Active Committee is hoping to organise a collection of non-perishable food items for St Vincent de Paul this Christmas. This collection will start on Tuesday 3rd December. The Committee members will be in the hall every morning to collect these items for anyone who would like to make a contribution. We […]
Flag Raising Ceremony
Today, the boys and girls in Scoil Oilibhéir gathered on the yard to celebrate the hard work of The Green Schools Committee and The Active Schools Committee. Scoil Oilibhéir was awarded The Green Flag for the theme of ‘The Marine Environment’ and it is the schools fifth green flag. The future is bright for Scoil […]
Super fun had by all at Sports For All Day
Scoil Oilibhéir’s Sports For All Day took place on Wednesday the 12th of June. The rain just about held off, for a fun day which was enjoyed by all. A huge thank you to the parents who chaperoned on the day and The Friends of Scoil Oilibhéir for helping out. We would also like to […]