GURRANE NATIONAL SCHOOL:
Enrolments now being taken for September 2015.
Phone and/or visit the school for details. Our Open Day is Wednesday 25th of February from 2pm to 4pm.
Contact details : Phone 021 7331481
Email Gurrane1.ias@eircom.net
Tag Archives: Parents Association
Parents Association
Parents Association Meeting
Reminder – there is a Parents Association meeting tonight, Tuesday 20th February, in the school from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. Hope you all can make it.
Free Toddler Morning coming up in February
The last of our series of Toddler Mornings takes place on Saturday, 7th February, from 10.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the school. Back by popular demand is the puppet show. This was really enjoyed by the children last year so Punch and Judy are making a return visit:). There will be refreshments available too. For any newcomers, you can check out the school while you are there!
Hi Ho Hi Ho it’s off to the cinema we go!
As is the Christmas custom, all the children are going to the cinema this week. They look forward to this annual event. Hope they all have a fantastic time.
Christmas started early at the 2nd Toddler Morning
Look at the children enjoying themselves at the second Toddler Morning held on Saturday 29th November. The theme for the morning was Christmas decorations. Here you can seem some of the great work done by the children. Each child took home their decorated Santa Claus mask, Christmas stocking and home-made cards.
The final Toddler Morning will be in February and the puppet show will be back by popular demand!
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Knockavilla Friendship Club on tour!
Last Thursday, 27th November, a bus load of members of the Knockavilla Friendship Club, accompanied by Fr. Finbarr and Fr. Seamus, arrived at the school to be entertained for the morning. The children sang lots of lovely songs and played a wide variety of instruments from keyboard, tin whistle, guitar, violin, drums and even bells!! The teachers showed off their musical skills too!! What an amazing range of talent. The morning ended as is customary in West Cork with tea and a chat. The school looks forward to seeing the Friendship Club again.
A fun night at the Table Quiz
The Table Quiz organised by the Parents Association, was held on Friday 21st November. There was almost a full house at the Crossbarry Inn so it was great to see all the parents, their friends, Mrs. Tallon and some of the local community taking part. John Wall, as usual, did a fantastic job as Quiz Master. The questions were varied with a few trick ones thrown in! A presentation was made to John at the end of the night to mark his 10th year as Quiz Master. He was delighted with this, particularly with a card signed by all the children in the school!.
First place went to Sean Michael and Valerie Collins & Derek and Martina McCarthy. Coming in second were Orla O’Mahony’s team and not far behind in Third place were Sean and Linda Lynch and Declan and Mairead O’Mahoney. Well done to all the prizewinners and a huge thank you to them for donating their prizemoney back to the school.
Great fun at Toddler Morning
The first Toddler Morning was held on 8th November. The Junior Classroom teacher, Mrs. Tallon, did a great animated story telling session on the Gingerbread Man. This was followed by decorating some baked gingerbread men, kindly provided by Noreen Healy. Their was great fun putting on icing, marshmallows, smarties and lots more. Thanks to all the parents and teachers who helped on the day.
The next one is on the 29th November and the children will be making Christmas decorations!
Halloween Party
As usual the Parents Association organised a Halloween Party in the School Hall. It was held on Friday 24th October and all the kids in the school dressed up. There were a variety of costumes from scary, cute to original! The DJ was great and there was lots of dancing done, with some of the parents even joining in! Spot prizes were given out and of course there was a goody bag for everyone at the end of the night.
Upcoming Fundraisers for the School
TABLE QUIZ – Test out your mental skills while enjoying a night out at Gurrane National School Table Quiz which will be held on Friday, 21st November at the Crossbarry Inn. Registration starts at 9 p.m. and all those that register before 9.15 p.m. get an extra 10 points! The Table Quiz will start at 9.30 p.m. sharp. For a table of 4 it will cost €30. For students will valid ID, it will be €20. Refreshments will be provided.
CLOTHES COLLECTION – Christmas is coming and it might be a good time to clear out those old clothes, etc. Gurrane National School are organising a school fundraiser so if you have any unwanted clothes, please drop them to the school hall during school hours (9 a.m. to 2.40 p.m.) before 4th December. Outside of school hours, please contact Chris at 086/1723066.