Today our 2nd and 3rd Class pupils visited Glenview Gardens and participated in Orienteering.

Thankfully the weather behaved and the beautiful gardens made for a very fun visit.

Well done to all participants and thank you to the organisers from Cork Sports Partnership for w well run event

 

Our 4th and 3rd class took part in a hurling blitz in Clonakilty GAA club this morning.

They showed great skill, endeavor, and attitude in their games.

Well done everybody for giving your all this morning

 

Coaches from Warrior Martial Arts have continued their annual visit to our school during the first term.

All pupils from our senior classes 3rd class to 6th class have these sessions on Mondays. Our junior classes from Junior Infants to 2nd class have Taekwondo on Thursdays. 

Our pupils love these lessons. The lessons are not only fun, but they also benefit our pupil’s self-esteem and general fitness levels.

Well done everyone and thanks to all coaches involved for these fun sessions. 😀

 

 

 

Conan from Clonakilty GAA club has returned this year to help coach fundamental movement and GAA skills to all our classes.

Coach Conan visits our school every Wednesday and all the pupils are always delighted to hear it’s GAA time. 😀

Thank you Conan for providing really fun GAA sessions.

We were delighted to welcome Finny O’Regan back from Clonakilty Rugby Club to Knockskeagh this year.

Finny is currently coaching rugby to all children from Senior Infants to 6th class.

All classes are being coached every Thursday on our courts, as well as on our sports field.

Thank you Finny for providing a really enjoyable, safe, and fun experience for all our pupils.

We were honoured to have members of the Beamish Cup winning Lyre Rovers soccer team in our school today to present medals to; our sports day participants and other sport tournament winners in our school.

The guests consisted of former pupils Michael Keohane and Shane Collins, Aaron Griffin, and manager Willie Griffin. We thank them for taking the time to visit our school today with the Beamish Cup.

Well done to all participants and winners in all recent sports competitions. 👏👏🥇🏆