Monthly Archives: September 2015

1916 Commemoration

The staff and pupils of Kilberry N.S. were delighted today to receive a visit by members of the Defence Forces to deliver the National Flag to our school as part of the preparations for the 1916 Commemorations.
The Department of Education and Skills intends that all 3,200 primary schools will receive a visit, to prepare for a display of the Tricolour by students on Proclamation Day, March 15th, 2016.
The official presentation of the flag was made by Lieutenant Hurley and Corporal Davis, and our Senior Infant pupils, Emily Mitchell and Cayden McBride accepted the flag on behalf of our school.
The presentation included a brief history of the national flag and the correct protocol for its use.
Lieutenant Hurley, accompanied by 6th Class pupil, Cian McKenna read part of the Proclamation. Cian read paragraph four of the document, beginning with: “The Irish Republic is entitled to, and hereby claims, the allegiance of every Irishman and Irishwoman . . .”
Preparations for the 2016 Commemorations will continue in our school throughout the year as the Senior pupils will be learning about Ireland in the Twentieth Century and the history of the Rising.

Emily and Cayden accept the Irish Flag on behalf of Kilberry N.S.

Emily and Cayden accept the Irish Flag on behalf of Kilberry N.S.

Cian prepares to read the proclamation with Lieutenant Hurley.

Cian prepares to read the proclamation with Lieutenant Hurley.

The children gather to bid farewell to the members of the Defence Forces.

The children gather to bid farewell to the members of the Defence Forces.

Jersey Day

Our Jersey Day in aid of the charity Goal was a great success. Here are just a few of the snaps taken on the day.

Up for the Match!!! Mr. O'Sullivan was outnumbered by the 'Dubs', Simon, Caoimhín and Liam...

Up for the Match!!! Mr. O’Sullivan was outnumbered by the ‘Dubs’, Simon, Caoimhín and Liam…

Ms. Carter, Niamh and Cecilia are all smiles on Jersey Day..with Kilkenny being well represented!

Ms. Carter, Niamh and Cecilia are all smiles on Jersey Day..with Kilkenny being well represented!

Mrs. Prendergast with Áine, Harry, Molly and Leah.

Mrs. Prendergast with Áine, Harry, Molly and Leah.

Ciara, Kieran and Caoimhín enjoying Jersey Day!

Ciara, Kieran and Caoimhín enjoying Jersey Day!

Soccer fans..Damien and Mark.

Soccer fans..Damien and Mark.

5th Class pupils, Molly, Óisín, Lila-Ann, Alex and Jack proudly wear their jerseys!

5th Class pupils, Molly, Óisín, Lila-Ann, Alex and Jack proudly wear their jerseys!

Classmates; Simon, James, Páidí, David, Conor and Nathan!

Classmates; Simon, James, Páidí, David, Conor and Nathan!

Jersey Day!!

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Kilberry N.S. will hold a Jersey Day for Goal to help raise much needed funds for those suffering the dreadful effects of War and Famine. We have all witnessed the terrible scenes on television and horrific images in the newspapers, and the children of Kilberry N.S. want to help! They are holding a Jersey Day on the 18th September and each child is asked to contribute 2 euro to the fund. If your child wishes to donate more that is completely at the parent’s discretion.
So….dust off those G.A.A.(Westmeath!!!), Soccer (Manchester Utd!!!) and Basketball jerseys and wear them proudly on September 18th!