Thank you to parents and students who again supported our Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. A great number of shoe boxes were filled with toys and goods for children less fortunate in other countries. The boxes were collected by the army assisted by our Student Council members. Well done to all involved.
The school is proud to announce that it has been selected for a pilot programme to install Solar EV panels on the school building in 2024. This will be of huge benefit to the school as it will be able to produce electricity and consume, thus reducing usage as a whole. Its a very exciting project for the school as a whole as we continually aim to reduce our carbon footprint.
On Friday 24th of November our old friends from Red Kettle Theatre Company came for their annual visit. As per usual they failed to disappoint with a wonderful show of fun and antics for all students. Well done to all who got involved in the show Looking forward to next year’s visit already.
On the final Thursday of the school year – 10 weeks of hard work came together with our Funky Kids end of year show. Prepared by Denis and Olivia of Funky Kids the children delivered a mighty performance of song, dance, sketches and entertainment. The buzz in the parish hall was fantastic with the crowd really got involved. It was a memorable experience for all. Well done to all the children and for making it such a special occasion.
Hard luck to our boys hurling team (aided by some girls!) in the Roinn C Shield final. The final was played in a sunny Ballyhale. The Glen put up a very courageous and battling show against a very strong St. Johns team who eased to victory in the end. Mr. Grant and Mr. O’Gorman were very proud of the team’s fine effort.
Pictures attached are from the semi final and final.
We unfortunately said goodbye to our super sixth class of 2023. One of our smallest classes of recent times but they had a huge influence in setting standards for all in behaviour, academics and sporting achievements. We had a lovely assembly to say our goodbyes.
School sports day mid June once again proved a big hit with all the pupils. Under the searing heat and on our sun weathered field everyone took part in some serious – at not so serious events!
June 9th was a special day for all the pupils in Glenmore N.S. All classes headed to SETU Carlow for a fun filled school tour. There was super indoor and outdoor activities for all all ages, enjoyed by all. Everyone went home exhausted, including the teachers! Each child made a contribution to the Children’s Hospital Crumlin in their admission fee – Maith sibh go léir!
Well done to the Glenmore/Ballyfacey school camogie team who reached the U13 Shield Final. The girls came up against a strong Urlingford side and were defeated by 2-10 to 2-2. They fought gallantly at a sun soaked Páirc na Ratha. Thanks to the parents involved in the team affairs Richie Mullally, Pam Doyle and Deirdre Kinsella.
At the time of writing the boys U13 hurling team are in the Shield Semi Final awaiting the winners of Ballyragget and Kilmanagh.
Exciting times ahead!
Thanks to Jean Brennan, Membership Promotion Officer from New Ross Credit Union for her recent visit to our 6th Class. Jean gave a great talk to the children on the importance of saving and money management.
