St. Fiacc's National School

It was great to have our school community back in St Clare’s church for the End of School Mass on Friday last. 2nd- 6th class attended in person and Infants-1st tuned in remotely. Many thanks to our fantastic Parish Priest Fr Dunphy and Parish Youth Coordinator Cathriona Kelly for the continued help and support throughout the year in the faith formation of our students.

What a game!

6th class students and Teachers had an epic match to finish off Active Schools Week 2022. Both teams gave it their all and it was a very fair and competitive match. Thanks so much Ms Minnock for organising the match and also for the ice-creams afterwards!

6th class students had a fantastic day last Wednesday in Carlow College at the cricket blitz along with the children of Bishop Foley N.S. Jimmy Dooley and Bernard from Carlow Cricket Club and Leinster Cricket respectively facilitated fun activities for over 140 children and their work and professionalism was greatly appreciated by all. Thank you so much from all the 6th class teachers and students!

We had an amazing Active Schools Week this year. Puplis enjoyed a wide range of PE activites throughout the week and there was something for everyone. A huge thank you to all the clubs who facilitated events for our students including St Abbans Athletics Club, Graiguecullen GAA, St Pat’s Soccer Club, Carlow Cricket Club, Carlow/Leinster Rugby and Laois Cumann na mBunscol. Also a massive thanks to Mr Nolan who organised a super week of activites for everyone. He was supported by Ms Minnock, Ms Roche, Ms Byrne and all the teachers of St Fiacc’s N.S to ensure that the children had a great, active and happy week at school.

Junior Infants had a wonderful time on their school tour to Rathwood Teddy Bears Picnic!

6th Classes are making great use of the new equipmant secured from the school by our Leinster Cricket coaches; Jimmy and Bernard early this year. We hope to give all classes a try during Active School’s Week later in June!

Our Girls and Boys Gaelic Football Teams represented St Fiacc’s N.S last week in the Glór Ceatharlach Competition in the Eire Óg club grounds. Both teams performed really well and as always were a credit to the school. Comhghairdeacheas cailíní agus buachaillí agus míle buíochas roimh na múinteoirí- Ms Roche, Ms Byrne, Mr Nolan agus Ms Minnock.