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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.
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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/

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

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 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. 

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

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.

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.

17th May 2017- Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards 2017

2nd Green Flag Award - May 2017

Happy Easter

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

An Lacha Feirmeora Rang 1
Jennifer Ní Chathaláin and Nioclás Ó Laoire
Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil

Children from Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers enjoying the refreshments. 

Gaelscoil Mhachan

Cairde na Scoile working hard preparing sandwiches for all the visitors who came to the Féile.

March 2017 - Engineering in a Box - Rang 4

‘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.

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

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
A sincere congratulations to the Boys Football Team who had an outstanding win in the Sciath na Scol football final at Páirc Uí Rinn today .It was a tremendous match and nail bitingly close .The final score was Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil 5;1 Sundays Well 4;3 . There was excellent support from the parents at the match and from all the children from 4th 5th and 6th .It was a historic first for the school and a great plus as we continue to celebrate  our 10 year anniversary . On behalf of the staff ,Cáirde na Scoile and the Board of Management I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Team and coaches. We are so proud of them and their achievements and of the effort and dedication of Múinteoir Malachaí Leonard , Cian and Gráinne . Nár laga Dia sibh! 
​No Home work for the remainder of the week . 

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. 

Cóisir na Samhna- Halloween Party and The French Fanfare Jazz Band