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Welcome to Killusty National School!
Beannachtaí agus Fáilte go Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Loiste!
Happy Easter From Killusty N.S.
Confirmation Day
On March 20th 2024 10 children from 5th and 6th class celebrated the very special occasion of their Confirmation in Holy Trinity Church in Fethard. A wonderful day for all.
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Children enjoyed many activities as they celebrated Seachtain na Gaeilge - Singing, Games, Competitions, Drama, Art, Quizzes. Bhí an-spaoi againn.
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The Chick Project
Bringing it back to nature! There was much excitement on the morning the chicks hatched. A lovely spring project.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day From Killusty N.S.
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Green Schools
As part of our Green Schools work on Water, children in Killusty School entered the Water for Peace A3 poster competition.
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We have also been busy litter picking
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Sacramental Preparation
In preparation for Confirmation 2024, 5th and 6th class children attended a retreat in Holy Cross Abbey on Thursday, February 8th.
The Ceremony of Light took place on Sunday, March 10th in Killusty Church where families and the community joined the 5th and 6th class in their preparation for Confirmation.
Come Holy Spirit
World Book Day 2024
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Spring is in the air!
Check out our Spring Art
Community Games
Children in Killusty School participated in the First Round of the Art and Hand Writing Community Games in March. Wonderful pieces were entered by all and to much delight many medals made their way out to Killusty School.
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Active Schools
We are keeping our commitment to being an active school on the top of our agenda. On February 20th Killusty Children from 5th and 6th class travelled to Cahir to participate in the FAI Soccer tournament. The weather cooperated and a great morning was had by all.
Active Schools
On Tuesday 13th of February 2024 our neighbouring school joined us for a fun hurling Match on Killusty Pitch .
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Pancake Tuesday
Killusty Master Chefs got down to business on Tuesday 13th of February creating delicious smells all over the school.
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Active Schools
Our playground leaders are busy in Term 2 organising games and activities during break times.
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Green Schools - Water Theme
We have been very busy here in Killusty School working towards our Water Green Flag. Our committee members got to work identifying all our water points and drawing up a map.
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Wellbeing
Children in Killusty School made a well being tree by attaching leaves with positive thoughts and inspirational quotes.
Our special tree is the first thing we see when we open the door in the morning.
St Brigid's Day and St. Valentine's Day Art
Making St. Brigid's special cloak using fabric and fibre.
Finger Painting hearts to mark St. Valentine's Day.
Clothing Collection
A clothing collection - supporting charities and promoting recycling - took place in Killusty N.S. on Friday February 2nd 2024.
Rules of Collection Company
Great support on the day.
Thank You.
Space Explorers
In January 2024, Children in the Junior Room completed a project on the Solar System. Check out our work.
Photo Gallery
Videos
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Welcome 2024
Nollaig Shona
Wishing one and all a very happy Christmmas from all in Killusty N.S.
Christmas Carol Service
On Tuesday 19th of December, the Killusty Community was treated to a Carol Service performed by the children from Killusty National School - some traditional carols, some new ones - all delivered with pride by the students on the night.
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Christmas Hat Day
On Wednesday 20th of December the school community in Killusty supported Christmas Hat Day in aid of Irish Charities. We raised funds for three of Ireland’s leading children’s charities - Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and a range of children’s charities around Ireland making a difference in local communities through Community Foundation Ireland. We recorded a message for Christmas FM, wore our PJs and Hats and enjoyed some customary hot chocolate to boot.
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Christmas Art in Killusty N.S.
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The Christmas Show
This year we kept things local and made our way to the White Memorial Theatre in Clonmel for the Christmas Show - Elfie saves Christmas!
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The Library Van comes to Town!
On Wednesday November 29th, Infants enjoyed their first
brouse around the Library Van.
Science Week 2023
During the month of November, all the children in Killusty School celebrated Science Week - with great enthusiasm.
Children in the Junior Room investigated colour mixing, water displacement and solubility. We also explored our sense of taste.
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Children in the Senior Room investigated chemical reactions, liquid density and bacteria growth on bread.
Tag Rugby Training in Killusty N.S.
Killusty School children participated in the Munster Rugby Schools Programme which gave students an opportunity to learn to play rugby through fun, non-contact rugby games. The impressive URC Trophy, the prestigious cup that Munster won last season, also made its way to Killusty School. We were all wowed!
We are keeping Active!
Children in Killusty N.S. signed up for the Active Break Every Day Challenge - An activity programme delivered on-line by Irish Olympians.
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Two Little Dickie Birds
Check out the two little Dickie Birds in the Junior Room
Diabetes Day 2023
Children in Killusty School celebrated World Diabetes Day on Tuesday 14th of November.
Children came to school wearing blue on that day and supported Diabetes Ireland, the charity dedicated to people living with diabetes.
Hallowe'en Hoolie 2023
Check out the Hallowe'en fun at Killusty N.S.
Slide Show
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Art in Killusty N.S.
Hallowe'en Art
Our toothy pumpkins
Spooky Hallowe'en Scenes
Our toothy pumpkins
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Autumn Art
Designing and Making Autumn Wreaths
Autumn Sunshine
Designing and Making Autumn Wreaths
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Environmental Awareness and Care
As we work towards our next Green Flag, the children continue to focus on Environmental Awareness and Care. In the Junior Room We revisited the topic of recycling and came up with a new slogan -
Think of the trees and recycle your paper please.
Jersey Day
All children in Killusty N.S. participated in Jersey Day 2023. We were happy to wear, care and share this October and to raise money for GOAL.
Lights, Camera, Action and Cut!
A very exciting day for Killusty N.S. on October 16th 2023 - The day Nationwide came to film us about our Margaret Maher Project. We're all superstars. And now the wait begins until the show is aired.
Primary Schools Cross-Country Clonmel
Well done to all our Runners. On a very wet October 11th, Children from third to sixth class took part in the cross-country running competition in Clonmel. Our 3rd/4th class boys team and our 5th/6th class girls team topped the score board in their division. Great success.
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Our Local Heroes
It was wonderful to welcome back some of our past pupils in early October 2023. Not one GAA county final but two! What a bunch of women.
Playtime in the Junior Room 2023
Children in the Junior Room enjoying well-deserved playtime after all their hard work.
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Under 13 Football
On Monday the 2nd of October 2023 5th and 6th class children participated in the Cumann na mBunscol under 13 Football Competition. Children played with heart, pride and spirit, winning three out of their 5 matches on the day. Heads were held high.
Cross Country Running
On Thursday 28th of September children in the Senior Room participated in the Cross-Country Running Competition in Crokes Complex in Thurles. Children did themselves proud with their stamina and effort with a bronze medal awarded to Ted Purcell of Third Class.
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County Final Victory
A big congratulations to students of Killusty N.S. - past and present - who, along with their team mates, clocked up an impressive win in the Under 13 Hurling County Final on Sunday 17th of September.
Well done boys. Be proud.
Welcome to 2023-2024
On August 30th 2023 we were joined by our 4 new Junior Infants. They have made themselves at home already.
Slievenamon Project
In July 2023, Killusty N.S was one of many schools asked to participate in highlighting the 175th Anniversary of the 1848 Rising at Ballingarry and Slievenamon. Each school told its unique story of Slievenamon and under the guidance of local artist, Mia Kearney, the children brought their story to life through art. Killusty school children chose the story of Margaret Maher- a young woman from Slievenamon who emigrated to America in the 1850s and crossed paths with the poet, Emily Dickinson. The rest as they say is History.
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Sixth Class Graduation 2023
In June 2023, our school community said farewell to our three Sixth Class boys. Aaron, Ewan and Gus graduated with pride after 8 great years in Killusty N.S. They have left us with many fond memories. We wish them the best of luck with the adventures that lie ahead.
Active School Flag
In recognition of our busy year of fun activity and P.E., and our commitment to fitness and health, the children and staff in Killusty N.S. were recently awarded the Active School Flag.
Great Celebrations in Killusty!
The whole School Community is very proud.
Killusty Fun Run 2023
On June 19th 2023, the Parents Council of Killusty N.S. organised a 5K Fun Run around the village - a much appreciated fund-raising event in aid of Killusty School. The sun shone, prizes were won and all went home happy and tired - a lovely occasion.
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Local Blitz
On Wednesday June 21st 2023, Killusty Children travelled to the new Town Park in Fethard to play in a Gaelic Football blitz with children from Fethard and Moy Glass primary schools. All the games were played in good spirits and everyone was a winner!
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Making Music
After a superb year of music with Niamh from Music Generation, we finished up with an outdoor drumming session - enjoyed by all the children in Killusty School and all the people in village as well!
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Local History Trip
On a sunny June 13th 2023, Children from the Senior Room in Killusty N.S. travelled into Fethard and enjoyed a Local History session with Terry Cunningham of the Fethard Historical Society. Children learned about Fethard in Medieval days and spent time in the old Holy Trinity church and around the walls of Fethard.
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Summer Gardening
Children in the Junior Room availed of the lovely weather, donned the gardening gloves and got busy putting together some colourful window boxes for the school.
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Sports Day 2023
Killusty N.S. held Sports Day on June 6th 2023. The weather obliged on the day as the children enjoyed many activity stations in the morning followed by an al fresco Teddy Bears picnic and ice cream. The races were held in the afternoon - some fun, some competitive. The day finished off with rounders and basket-ball. Much fun was had by all.
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P.A.W.S
As part of our ASF work, all children in Killusty N.S. completed the P.A.W.S programme in May - Primary, Aquatic, Water, Safety. Children learned important tips about keeping safe near water, especially over the summer holiday season. Upon completion of training, certificates were awarded to all.
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We Are Published!
All children in our school created a book entitled 'When We Grow Up'. Each child wrote about their plans for the future and created an illustration to match. We are so proud.
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School Tour 2023
On May 31st 2023, the highlight of the year arrived - The School Tour! This year we ventured across the border and enjoyed a lovely, sunny day in Castlecomer Discovery Park. It was an all-active affair. Children in the Senior Room enjoyed lots of games, boating, high circuit challenges and ziplines. Meanwhile, Junior Room children explored every inch of the playground, completed a forest scavenger hunt, mastered a low-circuit challenge and bounced to their hearts delight in the bouncing nets. More fun-time followed in the Playstation, Kilkenny - climbing frames and slides galore. A tremendous day all round.
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Pedigree Day
On May 19th 2023, children from Killusty N.S. made their way to Clonmel to enjoy the annual Pedigree Day hosted by the Museum in association with the Clonmel Show. Children enjoyed spending time with the animals, observing horse shoes being made by the local black smith, watching a sheep being sheared, figuring out stem problems and observing activities of old, such as spinning.
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County Semi Final
Hard luck to our U13 hurlers who lost to Lorrha NS on May 17th in the County Semi Final. They played brilliantly and should be very proud of themselves. Best of luck to Lorrha in the final.
In My Shoes Fund Raising
Killusty School supported the In My Shoes Charity Shoe Appeal this year. Pre-loved runners and football boots were donated by families and sent to needy Township children in Lesotho and South Africa.
Football and Hurling Blitz
Children from 1st to 6th class travelled to Dr Maurice Park on May 9th to participate in a hurling and football blitz organised by Tipperary Coaching and Games. All had great fun and to top off a great day, everyone got a tour of Semple Stadium.
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First Holy Communion 2023
First Holy Communion was celebrated in Killusty Church on Sunday May the 7th 2023. We had 6 super VIPs on the day and this year it was an all boy affair. The weather was kind to boot! A very special occasion enjoyed by all.
Cumann na mBunscol
Well done to our U13 hurling team who had a great win today over Skeheenarinky NS in the Tipperary Cumann na mBunscol.
We are now through to a county semi final in the coming weeks. Well done also to our U11 team who played a challenge match against Skeheenarinky and played very well.
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Charity Work
The whole school community in Killusty N.S. was gratefully recognised for its recent efforts in raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society. We were delighted to help.
Junior Splash Day
On April 25th our Junior Infant Girls travelled by bus to Clonmel Swimming Pool for our annual Junior Splash. We enjoyed story time in the Library first and after much fun and splashing we made our way to the Clonmel playground for more fun. Enjoyed by all!
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Green Schools World Earth Day
April 22nd - World Earth Day - The Earth is in our Hands.
As part of our commitment to our Green Schools theme - Water - Children in Killusty School engaged in environmental based activities to mark the importance of this day. Children in the Junior Room reconstructed an oil spill in water and explored the challenges of cleaning up such a catastrophe. They also completed a whole-class Acrostic poem based on Water and an art presentation with an important message. Children in the Senior Room created very colourful agamographs and looked at ways of reducing our carbon footprint.
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Happy Easter
Check out our lovely Easter Art!
Daffodil Day
Thank you to everyone who supported our Daffodil Day Bake sale today. It was a great success. Total funds raised were €241.50 for the Irish Cancer Society.
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World Water Day 2023
On March 22nd 2023 Killusty School celebrated World Water Day. We completed a WALK FOR WATER activity which we incorporated into our Green Schools work for our Water Flag and also our Active Schools Flag work. On that day we also remembered the people around the world without any access to clean drinking water.
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Green Schools 2023
We are currently working towards our Third Green Flag - Water.
Green Schools - Water Theme
We have been very busy here in Killusty School working towards our Water Green Flag.
All children in Killusty N.S. participated with pride in the local Community Games Art and Hand Writing Competitions in March. Many medals made their way to Killusty to the delight of the children. Next round - here we come!
Community Games 2023
Apple Trees
A big thank you to Fethard Tidy Towns who visited our school recently to plant three Apple trees on our grounds. The children saw from start to finish how an apple tree is planted and learned valuable tips along the way.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day
Children embraced Seachtain na Gaeilge and St. Patrick's Day Activities with great enthusiasm.
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First Penance
On Wednesday March 15th our 6 boys made their First Confession in the Church of the Sacred Heart
First to Sixth Class enjoyed a very interesting visit to the Tipperary Museum of Hidden History on March 14th. The children got to experience examples of clothing, technology and life in the past. They really enjoyed the tour provided by Julia, Deirdre and Liz. Check out the photographs of our trip below
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Trip to the Museum
Rotary Competition
There was great excitement on Thursday the 9th March when Clonmel Rotary club came to present the prizes and certificates of a recent Young Writer's Competition based on the theme of 'Peace'. Well done to all who participated and thanks to the Rotary club for organising a super competition.
Engineers Week
Second class and third class participated in the Junior Engineers Workshop in Clonmel Library on March 6th 2023. Well done to Kaiden Power who came first for his engineering activity.
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Spring Art in Killusty N.S.
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Pancake Tuesday
Out with the chefs' hats and wooden spoons! The Juniors were cracking and pouring and mixing and eating ...... Yum
FAI South Tipp Soccer
Well done to our white and blue teams who participated in the South Tipperary FAI Soccer tournament in Cahir on the 1st March. Both teams played very well and were unlucky not to progress to the next stage.
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The Big Dig
Children in Killusty N.S. enjoyed an Archaeology Day with the School of Irish Archaeology on Monday, February 13th. The children excavated for treasure and made coins the Viking way!
View our Gallery
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CIAO!
Children in the Junior Room were learning about Italy. We did a project. Then we had an Italy day.
We used clay to make the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, a gondola and a pizza.
This was our Menu!
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Then we painted like Michael Angelo. That was strange!
JEP Treats
The senior room children enjoyed a special delivery of chips from the proceeds of their Junior Entrepreneur project, which capped off a very successful programme.
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Play Time in the Junior Room.
Happy St. Brigid's Day
Children in the senior room made some lovely St. Brigid's crosses using rushes. Check out their efforts below.
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Meanwhile children in the junior room made St. Brigid's Cloak using Fabric and Fibre
Credit Union Art Competition
Children entered imaginative and colourful entries into the Credit Union Art Competition this year. Congratulations to Kate Gaule of 4th Class who was awarded a Third Place prize for her artistic effort.
Well done Kate.
Happy New Year
From all at Killusty NS
Senior Room Christmas Annual
The senior room were busy compiling their own Christmas Annual. Copy the link below to see how it turned out.
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The morning of the Christmas Holidays is nothing without the customary Hot Chocolate and Cookies.
Children in the Junior Room wishing Santa a safe journey to Killusty!
The Christmas Panto
On December 15th 2022, all the children in Killusty school headed to Limerick for the Christmas Panto - Oh yes we did.
Peter Pan delivered - lots of singing along and squeals of delight all round.
And we're on our way!
Christmas Carol Service
On the evening of December 14th 2022, Killusty School Children hosted a carol service in the local Church. It was well supported by the whole school community and enjoyed by one and all.
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Showcase Day
The children had a very successful Showcase Day in the school on December 9th. All products were on display for all to see, but they didn't last long as all were sold out by the end of the day!
Cloneen Craft Fair
Well done to all children who became young entrepreneurs at the Cloneen Christmas Craft Fair. It was a very successful day of business and everyone had great fun.
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Making Music
Killusty's got Talent! Check out our Ukulele Hits.
County Football Final
Hard luck to our gallant U13 footballers who were beaten by a very strong Lorrha side in Templetuohy on November 25th. The girls and boys left it all out on the pitch and should be very proud of themselves.
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Hallowe'en Art in Killusty N.S.
Children in the Junior Room made pumpkins, monsters, witches and spider webs. Children in the senior room made ghosts and skeletons.
Hallowe'en Hoolie
The morning of the Hallowe'en break children arrived to school in full scare mode. The fun and games followed and didn't disappoint - from ghostie face to musical chairs to bobbin apple to slime treasure to pass the orange to conker races - enjoyed by all.
South Tipperary Cross Country
Well done to all the senior room who participated in the South Tipperary schools cross country in Marlfield on October 26th. The weather was very kind to us, but the ground was very mucky in places. Zoe Thompson came in 4th place and led the 3rd and 4th class girls to the bronze medal. Tristan Bryne did well to come 6th place in a very competitive 3rd and 4th class boys race. Aobhnait Ryan and Ruby Holohan ran brilliantly to come in the top 25. Ewan Byrne finished in 2nd place leading the boys 5th and 6th class to 5th place in the team section.
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Zumba Dancing in Killusty N.S.
Jersey Day
The Student Council organised Jersey Day on October 21st. All the children donned their jerseys in aid of Goal’s charitable work throughout the world.
Autumn Art in the Junior Room
Children in the Junior Room were leaf printing and making nature bracelets.
And let's not forget our Humpty Dumpties!
Autumn Cycling
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Throughout October, Children in the senior room enjoyed a cycling programme, learning new skills and participating in cycling safety activities in the school yard.
Maths Week
Maths week took place between the 15th and the 24th of October. Children worked on problem solving tasks and enjoyed Maths hunts, soutdoor activities, maths quizzes and many many games.
Two Little Dickie Birds
On October 10th 2022 Two Little Dickie Birds flew into Killusty School for a visit.
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Cumann na mBunscol
Well done to our U13 footballers who won the Roinn H football blitz in Holycross on October 5th. Competing against teams from Castleiney, Killea, Cullen and Skeheenarinky, Killusty came out on top to book their place in the County final after the mid-term break. This was a great achievement by this group of children and we are so proud of you all.
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Tipperary Primary School's Cross Country
Congratulations to all children who participated in the Tipperary primary schools cross country championships in Thurles on Wednesday the 28th September.
Zoe Thompson ran a super race leading our 3rd/4th class girls home in 3rd position. She was quickly followed across the line by Zara Thompson, Caitlin Feery, Kate Gaule and Hazel Holohan. The girls combined well to finish in 4th team.
Tristan Byrne was our sole representative in the boys 3rd/4th class race and he acquitted himself very well by finishing in 3rd position and winning the bronze medal.
Aobhnait Ryan and Ruby Holohan did the school proud in the girls 5th/6th class race by running very well in what was a competitive field.
In the boys 5th/6th, Ewan Byrne ran a great race to win the silver medal by finishing in 2nd place.He was followed by Aaron Feery, Adam O'Donnell, Gus Purcell, Oliver O'Flynn and Callum O'Flaherty. Our two teams finished in 7th and 13th position.
Well done to everyone in what was a very enjoyable day.
Senior room athletes that competed in cross country
Ewan, Tristan and Zoe with their individual medals
Team warming up before the start of the races
Senior room athletes that competed in cross country
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Harvesting our Vegetables in September
We weren't back in school long when the boys in the Junior Room got busy harvesting the vegetables they planted in Spring.
Our New Junior Infants for 2022-2023
A big Killusty Welcome to our Junior Infant Girls. Meet Olivia and Teegan.
Tipperary Community Games Finals
Children enjoyed great success at the highly competitive County Tipperary Commmunity games finals in Thurles on Saturday the 18th June. Gus O'Flynn came 3rd in the Boys Under 8s Art competition winning the bronze medal. Imogen Coen competing in the Girls Under 10 Art, also came in 3rd place and won the bronze medal. Aaron Feery partcipating in the Boys Under 12 handwriting, finished in 2nd place and won the silver medal. Congratulations to our medal winners and all who took part and represented Fethard/Killusty with pride.
Sixth Class Graduation
On Friday the 17th June, we bid farewell to Joe and Joseph, our two Sixth Class boys. Fr Everard celebrated a lovely mass in Killusty Church attended by the school and local community. Everybody will greatly miss the two boys and we wish them the best of luck as they start a new and exciting chpater in their lives.
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Football Challenge Matches
Children from 3rd-6th class were teamed up with children from Moyglass NS to take on Holy Trinity NS from Fethard in challenge football matches on June 15th in Fethard Town Park. Everyone gave their all in what was one of the hottest days of the year. All games were extremely competitive with Killusty/Moyglass winning two games.
Visit From Fire Fighters
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On Monday 13th of June a member from the local Fire Brigade visited Killusty N.S. and gave a talk to all the children about Fire Safety at home and in school. Children benefited by learning very worthwhile fire-safety messages and protocols.
Rugby Blitz
Children from 3rd to 6th class made the short trip to Fethard Town Park to take part in the 7-a-side non-contact rugby blitz organised by Munster Rugby. The children all performed brilliantly and won all four of their games against teams from Moycarkey NS and Ballyneale NS. Well done to everyone on a great day.
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