Archive | May

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Cork City Sports

Well done to all our participants in the City Sports today. Special congratulations to Charlie Warren who came third in his race, Tara McSweeney, Tia Delea, Miyah Delea and Beth Barry who all came first in their races. Beth later went on to come fourth in the County Final! The …

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Fair Trade Day

Today was Fairtrade Awareness Day in Scoil Barra Naofa. Children brought in a piece of fruit or a treat item with the Fairtrade mark to enjoy while watching a video explaining Fairtrade. There was an Art/Poster Competition held in school to highlight Fairtrade and the Fairtrade logo. Well done to…
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Harbour Tour

Fifth Class went on  their tour of Cork harbour today. This trip was part of the prize awarded for the Port of Cork competition. The children enjoyed a trip around Rochespoint Lighthouse, Spike Island, Haulbowline, Crosshaven, Whitegate, forts Camden and Carlisle as well as some of the beautiful bays around …

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Junior Entrepreneur

Four representatives from Sixth Class – Laoise, Sarah, Eve and Aoibhe  travelled to the RDS for the Junior Entrepreneur Showcase Day today.  The children had a fantastic day, chatting to other entrepreneurs about their companies and participating in the award ceremony presented by Marty Morrissey and a host of other …

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Cake Sale

Well done to the Student Council and Ms. Marshall  who raised £366 for the World Wildlife Fund today. The halla looked like the set for Great Irish Bake Off and we fully expected Mary Berry to pop in to sample all of the delicious treats on offer. Our pupils and …

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First Communion

Congratulations to the pupils of Second Class who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday. Our thanks to their teacher Ms. Mulrooney and Fr. Seán who prepared them so well for their big day. Our thanks also to Mary, Jacqui, Jen, Vivian and all who helped with the preparations. We…
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Drama Workshop

Fifth and Sixth Classes participated in a drama workshop facilitated by award winning actress and producer, Nora Scannell, from Rossmore. The children played drama games and took part in variety of improvisations. Great fun was had by all! Go raibh maith agat, Nora!

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Titanic Experience

Before the Easter holidays Third Class were learning about the story of Titanic. A huge thank you to Noah’s Mum, Sonja, who came in to talk to the class about the Titanic and the Titanic Experience in Cobh. She brought lovely activity and information booklets for the class, along with …

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