The children from Seomra 19 were lucky to be chosen to participate in an athletics programme for 4 weeks in connection with Cork Sports Partnership. They learnt a lot of new skills including the javelin, relay racing and hurdling. Their coach Ray was fantastic and they really enjoyed his coaching sessions. They will take part […]
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New Active Walkways signs in Scoil Oilibhéir!
6th class engaged in some great ‘learning on the move’ today getting to grips with the new Active Walkway signs. The control points (signs) are placed all around the school grounds and provide endless opportunities for children to learn and be active at the same time. Today the children took on an orienteering challenge and […]
Sharing the Scoil Oilibhéir Love
Infants enjoyed wishing Mr Forde and Mrs Forrest a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day Community Walk
The children in Scoil Oilibheir had a wonderful Valentine’s Day yesterday. The sun shone and everyone was in a great mood. The lovely positive atmosphere could be felt all around the school. The morning started with the infants walking around the school grounds spreading their love and good wishes with their friends. The children from […]
School Sports Day Take 3
Second, fourth and fifth class enjoyed their school Sports Day today. There were many different stations including skipping, kick rounders, orienteering and an obstacle course. Ms. Daly, who is a yoga teacher, was kind enough to run a yoga station for the children also, which went down a treat. Thanks to all involved, lots of […]
Sports Day Take 2
Rooms 17, 18, 19, 10 , 11 ,12 and 16 really enjoyed their Sports for All day. Everyone had great fun doing the different activities that were set out.
Sports for All Day 1
Sports For All Day got off to a wonderful start yesterday!
Reindeer Walk in Rang 1
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!
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 […]