As part of the Aistear programme, infants have been having a wonderful time learning about the animals on the farm and the many jobs of the farmer. Well done boys and girls!

 

 

Our basketball club has been up and running for the last few months in preparation for the Cumann na mBunscol Basketball leagues.

Kilberry welcomed Moone N.S. on Thursday last. Both our girls’ and boys’ basketball teams played some excellent basketball and displayed great skill and determination. Although Moone were winners on the day, our boys’ and girls’ teams gained some valuable court experience as most of our players made their league debut! Well done everyone.

Thanks to our Parent’s Council for our lovely new set of basketballs which have been put to good use over the last few weeks!

Kilberry N.S. u10 Football team who were defeated by Scoil Mhicil Naofa in the semi final recently. The team had a fantastic campaign and represented the school magnificently this year. Well done to all the players this year.

Leaving school at 8.15am sharp travelling to Mullingar.

Returning to school at 5.15pm approx

Children will need:

-to wear school tracksuit/shorts

–a change of clothes and spare runners and socks

-towel and a plastic bag for wet clothes

-bring a healthy lunch (carambola lunch will be available also), and some treats. (Please keep treat food to a minimum)

-plenty of water as the children will be engaged in lots of sports activities during the day

-suncream/rain jacket as appropriate

 

Leaving school at 8.15am sharp travelling to Mullingar.

Returning to school at 5.15pm approx

Children will need:

-to wear school tracksuit bottoms/shorts, and must wear school tracksuit jumper and t shirt.

-bring a healthy lunch (carambola lunch will be available also), and some treats. (Please keep treat food to a minimum)

-plenty of water as the children will be engaged in lots of sports activities during the day

-suncream/rain jacket as appropriate

 

We have an action packed week planned for our Active Week which will begin on Monday, 12th June.
Activities will include;

Monday:
Dance workshops for all classes culminating in a dance performance in the afternoon.
Tuesday:
Senior Tour to Mullingar. Activities include canoeing, kayaking, bog hopping, assault courses, orienteering, rock climbing, archery and team building activities!

Sports Day for Junior and Senior Infants

Rounders League Games.

Wednesday:

3rd and 4th class tour to Mullingar, Kingdom of Sport. The children will enjoy a tour of Fore Abbey and the Early Christian monasteries, followed by a fun filled afternoon experiencing a variety of different sports such as basketball, tennis, golf, baseball pitching and batting, hurling and football and air hockey.

Sports Day for 1st and 2nd Class

Senior Classes Novelty Sports Day
Thursday:

Junior and Senior Infants/1st and Second Class tour to Let’s Go, Kilcullen. The children will enjoy go-karting, climbing towers, team games, inflatable obstacle courses and lots more fun and exciting activities!

Football/Soccer Skills Workshops for 3rd-6th

Free Throw Competitions for Fourth/Fifth/sixth classes

Friday:

Bouncy Castle Fun Day, and a visit from the ice-cream van!

Basketball League Games

Please Note that Rounders and Basketball Finals will be held on Friday, 23rd June

Rounders Final 1pm
Basketball Final 1.30pm approx
Presentation of medals in the hall afterwards. Parents are welcome to attend the games from 1pm onwards.

We hope that Active Week will be a successful and enjoyable week for all the children..And a peaceful one for the parents, as hopefully everyone will be nicely tired out by bedtime!!

ATTENTION!!!

Everybody with a sweet tooth

there is a BAKE SALE in Kilberry N.S.

on the morning of the 21^st June

for all pupils of Kilberry N.S. All sweets and treats €1 each.

 

All family and friends are welcome

to join us for AFTERNOON TEA

from 1:15 to 2:30pm on the 21^st June

€5 a head to enjoy lots of sweets and treats and a cuppa.

Kilberry N.S. Fun Run takes place SATURDAY, 10TH JUNE 2017 at 11am, starting from Athy College.

Join in the fun and take part in our 2km, 5k or 10k races…

Entry costs:

5 euro for 2k run

10 euro for 5k run

15 euro for 10k run

Registration is open online at popupraces.ie or come along and register on the day from 9.30am.

Refreshments afterwards.

So on your marks, get set…….!!!! 

Our Senior and u10’s teams were both in action this week against Grange. After a great team performance, our Seniors were defeated by a strong Grange side. With other teams level with us on points, we must now await other results to determine whether we progress on score difference.

The u10’s team booked their place in a semi final today with a great win over Grange. The team were leaving nothing to chance and battled all the way to the final whistle defending and driving at the opposition at every opportunity.

Well done to all our teams as they continue to do Kilberry N.S. proud!

May Free Events at Athy Library

 

All of our events are free of charge and open to everyone

For further information contact:

www.kildare.ie/library

athylib@kildarecoco.ie

 

Ph: 0598631144

facebook.com/KildareCountyLibraryService

twitter.com/kildarelibrary

 

 

Free WiFi for all our members in Athy Library

 

Parenting Talk

Coping with an Anxious Child and Panic Attacks with Michael Ryan

Tuesday 2^nd May at 7pm

Michael will talk about skills parents can develop to cope with children who are anxious.  He will give practical tips on managing their anxiety, how to deal with panic attacks when they happen and how to stop them from happening in the first place.  There will be a question and answer session at the end of the talk.

Booking Required

 

 

 

TTT Talk

Helping to ‘Bullyproof’ your Child with Special Needs

Tuesday 9^th May at 7pm

It is important to do as much as we can to prevent bullying in our society, this can include working to ‘bullyproof’ our children.  Dr. Dorothy Armstrong will host an evening that is aimed at parents, teachers and those who work with children with special needs.  Topics covered will include:

• What is bullying?
• What are the signs that a child is being bullied?
• How to respond rapidly, effectively and responsibly
• How can we ‘bullyproof’ our children with special needs.

Booking Required

 

 

 

OWL Programme (Older Wiser Laughter) Age Friendly Programme 2017

A Trip to the Flicks with Mario Corrigan & James Durney

Wednesday 10^th May at 11am

Memories of going to the cinema in Co. Kildare.  Do you remember your first visit to the cinema or do you have fond memories of visits to the ‘picture house’ when you were a child?  Come and share those memories with us as we take a casual stroll down memory lane through some of Kildare’s classic cinemas.

Booking Required

 

 

Kildare Age Friendly Day

Friday 12^th May at 9:30am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm

Come along to the library for a chat, learn about our collections, services & events that are provided by Kildare Libraries.

 All Welcome

 

 

 

OWL Programme (Older Wiser Laughter) Age Friendly Programme 2017

Nutritional Toolkit with Rina Whyte of Eat Your Greens Nutrition

Wednesday 31^st May at 11am

This talk will focus on therapeutic nutrition.  Learn how to eat to help improve age related ailments such as elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, osteoporosis, join pain etc.  Bring your notepad, you’ll leave with plenty of practical tips!

Booking Required

 

 

Storytelling in Bradbury’s with Caoimhe

Saturday 3^rd June at 11am

Suitable for under 6’s

Come Along!

 

 

TTT Talk

Sensory Processing and your child – Sunflower Clinic

Tuesday 6^th June at 7pm

This talk deals with the concept of Sensory Processing and how important it is in a child’s typical development.  Sensory Processing Disorder is a recognised condition which can have a very profound effect on a child’s ability to deal and mage a wide variety of sensory input which can result in quite significant changes in a child’s ability to learn, concentrate and also their overall behaviour and ability to participate to their full potential in school and in the home.

Booking Essential

 

 

 

 

 

Sewing Group

Meet each Monday at 10:30 – 12:30

Come Along!

 

 

Knitting Club

Meet each Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm

New Members are always welcome

 

 

Adult Book Clubs

Tuesday evening book club meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6:45pm

 

Sunday Book Club meet the first Sunday of each month in Bradbury’s BookStop at 11am

 

Children’s Book Club

Suitable for 8 – 11 year olds The Children’s book club meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.

 

If you are interested in joining any of these Book Clubs please contact Athy Library for further details.