Sports Day & Ball Drop 2019On Friday the 20th of September Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil celebrated the opening of the new school all weather playing pitch, Tír na Sí, with a Sports Day and a Ball Drop fundraiser. The children enjoyed the races and inflatables on the day as well as the ice cream and pizzas! We raised over
€7, 000 which will be used to purchase new sports equipment for the school. Our thanks to Cairde na Scoile who as always gave their time generously to organise the day. Bhí an-lá againn! Naíonáin Bheaga Nua 2019- 2020Class list for 2019/2020
Athoscailt na Scoile 2019/2020
School reopening on Tuesday 3rd of September for all students School Reopening 2019 - 2020 are as follows: Naíonáin Bheaga (Junior Infants): Tuesday 3rd of September 2019. 8:50 - 12:30. Naíonáin Bheaga will finish school at 12.30 from 3rd of September to Friday the 13th of September. They will have a full school day (8:50am to 1:30pm) from Monday the 16th September onwards. Naíonáin Mhóra (Senior Infants): 8:50a.m. – 1:30p.m Rang 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: 8.50a.m. to 2.30pm 16th of September onwards 8.30 – 8.50: Optional Before School: Faith Formation Religious Classes (Outside of School Hours) Choice as follows: Catholic, Presbyterian Instruction and/or Humanism for all classes 16ú Meán Fómhair 2019 ar aghaidh: 8.30 – 8.50 Creideamh Roghnach roimh scoile/I nGrá Dé/Daonnachas Book Lists 2019/2020
Cork Primary Game
Best of luck to 6th class pupil Ruaidhrí Ó Baoill who will represent Cork hurling team against Waterford on Saturday in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat a Ruaidhrí!
Lá Spórt na CathrachCongratulations to all our athletes who performed gallantly at the Cork City Sports.
Science BlastRang a Sé attended Science Blast recently where they presented their project 'The effect of different conditions on the growth rate of plants.'
Sciath na ScolOur commiserations to the boys hurling who lost the Sciath na Scol Final after extra-time against Dungourney N.S. Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach!
Golf Classic Friday, 31st of May 2019
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Cork Penny Dinners and S.H.A.R.E.
On the lead up to Christmas, both sixth classes visited Cork Penny Dinners and S.H.A.R.E . The children presented hampers of food and clothing to the staff at Cork Penny Dinners. Following this, the pupils of sixth class performed Christmas carols for the day residents at the S.H.A.R.E. Day Care Centre on Sheare Street. Also, Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil presented a cheque of €400 to S.H.A.R.E. We are very appreciative to all the parents and children of the school who donated both food and money to this cause. A special thank you to Gearóidín who prepared the hampers and the Christmas puddings
Cór na Scoile san Everyman
Cór na Scoile performed at the Sonatina Music Academy Christmas Concert at the Everyman Palace. The choir sang a range of Christmas carols to a captive audience. We are sincerely grateful to Rachel of Sonatina Music Academy for all her efforts.
Cuairt Daidí na Nollag
Daidí na Nollag took time out of his busy schedule to visit the children of Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil. Bhaineamar an-súp as a chuairt!
An Brat Glas
Mar chuid dár taighde don Bhrat Uisce chuaigh roinnt baill ón gCoiste Glas ar thruas go dtí an Lifetime Lab ar an 27.11.18, chun níos a fhoghlaim faoi uisce agus conas í a shábháil. D’fhoghlaíomar faoi an t-imthriall uisce agus níos mó slite gur féidir linn uisce a shábháil ar scoil agus sa bhaile. Leis sin, d’éistíomar le cur i láthair ó hoibrí le Uisce Éireann agus bhí deis againn labhairt leis. Bhí lá iontach againn!
Sciath na Scol Primary Schools Quiz
Comhghairdeas leis an dá fhoireann ónár scoil a ghlac páirt i dTráth na gCeist Spóirt ar an 11ú Nollaig i Rochestown Park Hotel. D'éirigh go geal leo agus bhaineadar an-thaitneamh as an ócáid. Bhí an dá fhoireann (Faye, Danny, Stephen agus James; Jack, Cillian, Seán agus Ciarán) stiúrtha ag Múinteoir Aoife.
Late Late Toy Show
Munster Irish Dancing Champion
Congratulations to Lena Ní Sheasnáin from Mary McCarthy Dance School who won 1st place at the Munster Irish Dancing Championships recently. Tá an scoil fíor-bhródúil asat.
Glanmire Community College Hurling Blitz
Congratulations to our 5th class boys who won the annual Glanmire Community College blitz. The boys defeated eight teams on their route to victory. Maith sibh!
Sciath na Scol
Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil reached the Sciath na Scol final for the third year in a row. Unfortunately, this year the boys lost a titanic battle against Inch National School. Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach!
ReelLife Science
Sixth class produced a short film entitled 'The Life Cycle of a Star'. They have entered the film into the ReelLife Science competition.
Oíche Shamhna
Chess Munster Champions
Two teams from Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil attended the Chess Munster Championships in Ennis last week. Both teams played valiantly, with the first team winning the competition and the second team coming in third place. Táimid fíor bhródúil asaibh!
Space Week
An Foras Pátrúnachta-25th year celebrations
Over 300 children from Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil attended Tayto Park to celebrate the 25th year anniversary of an Foras Patrúnachta. Bhí an-lá go deo againn ann!
School reopening on Friday 31st August 2018 for all students
Naíonáin Bheaga (Junior Infants) will start on Friday 31st of August. School will start at 8:50 and finish at 12:30.
Naíonáin Bheaga will finish school at 12.30 from August 31st to Friday the 14th of September. They will have a full school day (8:50am to 1:30pm) from Monday the 17th of September onwards.
Naíonáin Mhóra (Senior Infants): 8:50a.m. – 1:30p.m
Rang 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: 8.50a.m. to 2.30.
17th of September onward (Optional) 8.30 – 8.50: Before School: Faith Formation Religious Classes ie Grow in Love/ Humanism for all classes
Naíonáin Bheaga (Junior Infants) will start on Friday 31st of August. School will start at 8:50 and finish at 12:30.
Naíonáin Bheaga will finish school at 12.30 from August 31st to Friday the 14th of September. They will have a full school day (8:50am to 1:30pm) from Monday the 17th of September onwards.
Naíonáin Mhóra (Senior Infants): 8:50a.m. – 1:30p.m
Rang 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: 8.50a.m. to 2.30.
17th of September onward (Optional) 8.30 – 8.50: Before School: Faith Formation Religious Classes ie Grow in Love/ Humanism for all classes
Leabhair Liostaí/Booklists 2018-2019
Cork Schools' Garden of the Year
With stiff competition from over twenty other schools in Cork, Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil have won 'Garden of the Year' in the Muintir na Tíre Cork School Garden competition. It is an outstanding achievement and one which could not have been realised without the tireless work of the pupils and teachers. A special thank you to Múinteoir Nioclás and Gearóidín who constructed and designed the garden.
Cork Primary Game
Congratulations to Hazel Ní Mhuirí and Ross Yelverton on their selection to the Cork team. Unfortunately, Hazel will be unable to play on the day. Ross will line out against Kerry at half-time during the Munster Football Final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday. Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat Ross!
Green Schools Committee
The Green School Committee is currently working on the third flag for the water theme. We travelled to Inniscarra Generating Station to learn more about how water can be used to generate electricity. We also learned about the history of the dam, how the dam has impacted the local environment and how the station itself works. We were lucky to get the chance to walk on top of the dam and to speak with the engineers who work there. Bhí an-lá againn!
Cork City Sports
The pupils of Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil excelled once again at the Cork City Sports. Both the boys' and girls' junior and senior team won the relay finals. Due to the number of individual accolades attained by the pupils of the school on the day, Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil won Best School in their Division. A sincere thank you to Múinteoir Cian, Múinteoir Muiris and Múinteoir Eibhlín who trained the pupils in preparation for the day.
Blue Star Programme- Five Year Achievement Award
Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil is one of eight schools in the country to have completed five years of the Blue Star Programme. The programme involves learning and developing an understanding of the different cultures, languages, customs, countries and institutions within the European Union. To mark the school’s significant achievement, a number of children from the senior classes were invited to Kilmainham Hospital in Dublin to accept the award from Helen McEntee T.D.
Glanmire Community Cup
Congratulations to the 5th and 6th class boys' who recently won the Glanmire Community Cup. Bhíodar thar barr!
S.T.E.M. Blog
A sincere thank you to our blog team, Stiofán Ó Goilín, Aoife Ní Donnchdha, Megan Ní Bhroin, Seán Fergey and Kevin Ó Ríordáin who worked tirelessly over the last month to create a science blog for the school.
The 'Blag Eolaíochta' gives a taste of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities that are taking place throughout the school.
https://gaelscoiluidrisceoilblageolaiochta.blogspot.ie/
The 'Blag Eolaíochta' gives a taste of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities that are taking place throughout the school.
https://gaelscoiluidrisceoilblageolaiochta.blogspot.ie/
Foireann Camógaíochta
A warm congratulations to our fifth class girls who won the annual Coláiste Daibhéid competition.
Feis Maitiú
Ellie Ní Longáin- Winner of Corn Helen
Clodagh Nic Cárthaigh- First place in both English verse and in Bhéarslabhairt
Congratulations to all pupils who participated in Feis Maitiú this year. The school is immensely proud of your achievements.
Gaeilgeoirí an Téarma
Do not count your chickens before they hatch!
A clutch of chicks came to visit the pupils of Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil before Easter.
Coirm Gael Linn
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Congratulations to Rang Jamie who performed their play 'An Naomhóg' at Coirm Gael Linn. The children were complimented by the judges for their outstanding performances and succeeded in winning two awards on the day. A special thank you to Liam Ó Mathúna our resident playwright who wrote the play and the director Múinteoir Jamie.
The Primary Science Fair
The pupils of 4th class attended the Primary Science Fair recently. The children presented their research question 'Can electricity be generated from cycling a bike?' The judges were much impressed by the knowledge and insights given by the pupils.
The School Garden
With the arrival of Spring comes to beginning of our gardening season in Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil. Múinteoir Nioclás has worked tirelessly over the winter months preparing a plot for each class. Time to dig in!
4th Class Indoor Hurling Competition
The hurlers of 4th class reached the final of the East Cork Indoor Hurling Blitz. Well done to all children who performed admirably on the day.
Christmas Show and Holidays
Christmas Show - Wednesday 13th December at 11am.
Christmas Holidays - Friday December 22nd Half day- School Closing at 12pm
Christmas Holidays - Friday December 22nd Half day- School Closing at 12pm
Christmas Market
A wonderful day was had on Sunday at the school Christmas Market. Around €13,500 was collected and a more accurate figure less expenses will be announced soon.
A huge amount of effort went into organising the event and could not have been achieved without the phenomenal work of Cairde na Scoile. Our thanks to everyone who supported the event in any way.
A huge amount of effort went into organising the event and could not have been achieved without the phenomenal work of Cairde na Scoile. Our thanks to everyone who supported the event in any way.
Oireachtas na Samhna
Congratulations to Faye Ní Fhoghlú, Sinéad Ní Rinn agus Daragh Mac Aoidh who represented the school at Oireachtas na Samhna at the storytelling and agallamh beirte competitions. They were outstanding, and displayed the huge time and effort they had spent in preparation.
Cóisir na Samhna 2017
A wonderful day was held at the school Halloween Party where children participated in traditional Halloween games. €704 was raised on behalf of Temple Street Children's Hospital. Many thanks to everyone who supported the day and in particular Cairde na Scoile who organised the party and games.
Sciath na Scol 2017
It was an historic occasion for the school at Páirc Uí Rinn recently when both the girls team and the boys team won their respective finals. Congratulations to all those on the panels and also a special thanks to the wonderful supporters who didn't stop singing and chanting from the start of the first game to the final whistle of the last game!
Some of the new Junior Infants - September 2017
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Staff Schedule 2017/2018
Sinéad Ní Rinn who won First Prize i bhFleadh Cheol na hÉireann in Ennis for Comhrá Gaeilge and Scéalaíocht
Seán Reddy - World Golf Champion Under 10 years.
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Staff Schedule 2017/2018
22/6/2017 - 6th Class Graduation
21/6/2017 Brat Aclaí/ Active Flag Ceremony
Engineering in a Box
Golf Classic 2017- Slideshow
Overall Standardised Test Results- Summer 2017
Seachtain Aclaí / Active Week 12/6/2017-16/6/2017-
(will be updated regularly during the week)
Blue Star Award 12/6/2017 and visit of Dara Murphy TD and Minister of State for European Affairs and Data Protection.
Booklists 2017/2018
City Sports 1st June 2017
The School Athletic Team excelled at the Cork City Sports on 1st June. They won 4 trophies in the following categories -
Boys Under 13 relay, Boys Under 11 Relay, Girls Under 11 relay and a trophy for the Best Primary School in their Division.
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17th May 2017- Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards 2017
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2nd Green Flag Award - May 2017
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Happy Easter
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27/4/2017 @ 7.30pm- Internet Safety and Harassment Talk in school hall -
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25th March 2017
Gig na Gaelainne
Cór na Scoile (School Choir) on the stage in the City Hall during Gig na Gaelainne with John Spillane and
Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh .
Mo cheol sibh!
March 2017 - Corn Ryan Air
Féile Scoil Drámaíochta 21st March 2017
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An Lacha Feirmeora Rang 1
Jennifer Ní Chathaláin and Nioclás Ó Laoire
Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil
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Children from Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers enjoying the refreshments. |
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Cairde na Scoile working hard preparing sandwiches for all the visitors who came to the Féile.
March 2017 - Engineering in a Box - Rang 4
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‘Engineering in a Box’ is a new initiative whereby engineering skills are taught to primary school pupils with help from STEAM Education Ltd., engineering companies and University College Cork. To take part in the scheme, schools must obtain sponsorship from a company. John Paul Construction, Little Island have kindly agreed to sponsor Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil. For the next ten weeks two engineers from John Paul Construction will endeavour to give pupils of both fourth classes an introduction to the skills of engineering.
February 2017
Congratulation to Shauna Ní Mhurchú Rang 2 Rang Enya who won 1000 euro for the school along with a selection of books for herself and our school in the Specsavers Story Writing Competition. Maith thú Shauna.
For further information please see the following link
Rang Enya
Working towards an Active School Flag
About the Active School Flag Project:
The Active School Flag is a Department of Education and Skills initiative which recognises schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community, by awarding them with an Active School Flag (ASF).
To learn more about the Active School Flag Initiative, visit their website – http://www.activeschoolflag.ie
and
our Active School Flag page.
The Active School Flag is a Department of Education and Skills initiative which recognises schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community, by awarding them with an Active School Flag (ASF).
To learn more about the Active School Flag Initiative, visit their website – http://www.activeschoolflag.ie
and
our Active School Flag page.
16th February 2017: Tráth na gCeist/Table Quiz
18/1/2017
The Fire Brigade visited our school today.
Swimming Schedule
Dancing Schedule
22/12/2016- Pull up your Christmas Socks for CUH Childrens Unit -
670 euro Collected.
Míle buíochas libh go léir.
Nollaig Shona is Beannachtaí na Féile daoibh go léir
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4th December - Aonach na Nollag/Christmas Market.
The Christmas Market on the 4th December was a great success. €10,500 was collected for the school. We are very grateful to all who supported the event.
D'éirigh thar barr le hAonach an Nollag. Bailíodh €10,500 don scoil. Míle buíochas le gach hike duine a thug tacaíocht don ócáid......Bhí sé ar fheabhas.
Seó na Nollag 2016/ Christmas Show 2016
9/11/2016
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Comhgairdeas le Malachaí a bhuaidh Gradam Litearthachta ag an Oireachtas dá dhráma "Is liomsa na Camáin" an dráma faoi 1916 a léirigh sé lena Rang anuraidh. Congratulations to Múinteoir Malachaí who won a Gradam Litearthachta at the Oireachtas for the play he wrote "Is liomsa na Camáin" as part of the 1916 commemeration. |
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Cóisir na Samhna- Halloween Party and The French Fanfare Jazz Band |
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Aonach na leabhar 2019
We would like to sincerely thank Cairde na Scoile and John Loftus Crane Hire for their support and use of their crane for the Ball Drop! Ní Neart go cur le chéile!
