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Beannachtaí agus Fáilte go Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Loiste!
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Welcome to Killusty National School!
Beannachtaí agus Fáilte go Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Loiste!
2023-2024
Summer Holidays
Farewell to the school year 2023-2024.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe summer!
Senior School Tour
Super day at the Senior School Tour at The Watershed in Kilkenny. An action packed day with lots of inflatables and obstacle courses along with dodgeball, wrecking ball, hula loops, relays, team games, a water slide and many more. Thanks to Adventure World for organising such a great day for us and to our group leader Ronan. Slide/Swipe below to view some photos/videos.
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Junior School Tour 2024
On June 19th 2024 children from the Junior Room enjoyed a fantastic morning of activities in Jurassic Park Kilkenny followed by soft play in the Play Station Kilkenny. What a day.
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Sixth Class Graduation
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 who graduated on Tuesday the 18th June, with a lovely mass at Killusty Church. Best wishes to Adam, Aobhnait, Callum and Ruby. You have been great ambassadors for our school. We will all miss you!
Project Work
The children in the Junior Room were busy learning about India. We made rangoli pictures using sand and also paint. We learned lots of interesting facts.
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We made birds nest using clay and we also made the very hungry caterpillar using potato prints. We did butterfly printing too. We learned about Slievenamon. We made 3D forms of Slievenamon out of clay and we painted pictures.
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Challenge Match
On 14th June, we finished our sport for the year with a challenge match against Killurney NS at Killurney.Thanks to Michael Hayes for refereeing and to all the parents who gave lifts to the children.
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Fun in the Junior Room
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Sports Day in Killusty N.S.
June 2024
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Pedigree Day 2024
On May 31st 2024 Children from Killusty School travelled to Clonmel to enjoy various old world activities such as sheep shearing, spinning, water divining and butter making - the old fashioned way. We also got to observe the work of a black smith first hand and befriend the farm animals.
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Green Schools Success
We did it again! The children of Killusty School clocked up their third Green Flag in Spring 2024 - Water Conservation and Sanitation. We are delighted with our achievement.
Active Schools Week 2024
Monday the 13th of May witnessed a very wet start to Active Schools Week in Killusty N.S. Despite the weather we soldiered on and made the most of our active events. In the end, a great week of sport, activity and fun was enjoyed by all.
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Fire Safety at Killusty N.S.
On Wednesday May 7th 2024 a Fire Safety Officer visited Killusty School to promote Fire Safety Practices. The lesson was delivered through a user-friendly video followed by a Q and A session. The children were a captive audience and learned some important Fire Safety messages.
Junior Splash 2024
On May 7th 2024 Juniors and Seniors travelled to Clonmel for a morning of fun. First stop was story time at the Library followed by a splash about in the Pool. Next up was free play in the play ground. And no rain to boot! A great morning enjoyed by all.
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Cumann na mBunscol
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Well done to our U13 hurling team who played so well in their Cumann na mBunscol blitz at Holycross, narrowly missing out on a place in the County Semi final.
Hunting for signs of Spring in Killusty N.S.
Children from the Junior Room explored the grounds of the school in search of Spring. We found buds, cherry blossoms, tulips and daffodils, nests, buttercups, daisies, high grasses and weeds!
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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.
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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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