Murhur NS

Our girls took part in the mini 7s in Ballyduff and our boys competed in the mini 7s in Duagh.

Well done to all!

21st century problem solving at its finest at Murhur N.S.  4th Class pupils working together to explore logic sequencing and space orientation through use of ‘bee-bots’. Thanks to Tralee Education Centre for access to these resources.

Engineering education incorporates engineering skills into the Curriculum!

We celebrated World Book Day on Thursday 7th March. Over the last 22 years, World Book Day has become firmly established as Ireland’s biggest annual event promoting the enjoyment of books and reading. The main aim is to encourage children to explore the pleasure of books and reading by providing them with an opportunity to have a book of their own. Some children dressed up as a character from their favourite book!

Lots of ‘flipping’ going on on Tuesday 5th March. Children enjoyed making and eating  pancakes – yummy. Thanks to the Parents’ Association especially Caroline and Mary Ita who were there to ‘lend a hand’ as usual!

Our next used clothes collection for school funds is on Thursday 11th April.  All clean clothes, handbags, belts, shoes in pairs, bed linen (pillow cases, sheets, duvet covers) accepted. Pillows or duvets not accepted!

Lucy McEvoy 3rd class donated 11 inches of her hair to “Little Princess Trust”…. this can be used to help make wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer. Great girl Lucy!

Introducing our new Student Council! These boys & girls from 6th class have been busy the past few weeks coming up with some fantastic ideas to help brighten up our school and improve school life for everybody. We can’t wait to hear what plans ye have in store!

On Monday 18th February we extended a very warm welcome to all our grandparents. We had a lovely mass in the church celebrated by Fr. Kevin who spoke thoughtfully about grandparents and the important part they play in the lives of their grandchildren. After mass all visited the school where the Parents’ Association provided some tasty treats for all. A big thank-you to them!  The grandparents visited the classrooms, chatted with the children and admired their work on display! Grandparent Noreen told a story about what life was like when she was a child going to school!  A very enjoyable morning was had by all!

It was all go today for our ‘Energy Action Day’ as part of Green-schools programme.  Children enjoyed a workshop funded by SEAI – Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. A huge thank you to Shona Gray of Killarney National Park & Education/Heritage Centre for giving great lessons and doing fun experiments and games with all the children! All our children showed off ‘their’ energy & really brightened the day with their fantastic colours!! Fingers crossed for our 2nd Green Flag!

‘Working hard to save a Watt’ –  2nd Green Flag in sight!!

Yesterday 4th February we had our Assessment/Renewal Visit to achieve our 2nd Green Flag! This flag is for working on the theme of ‘Energy’.  Angela Wall came to assess us and was given a lovely presentation by the children on the Green School’s Committee. We showed her the work that we do in the school to make everyone aware of the energy usage in the school and how to reduce this energy where possible. The Committee went through the 7-step process and Angela went away very happy with us! We hope our application will be successful.

Wednesday the 19th December was a busy day in our school.  Christmas Jumper day created a great seasonal atmosphere and collected much needed money for SVP Radio Kerry Appeal. Buíochas mór to Terry at Holly’s Gala for the children’s selection boxes and Míle Buíochas to all who sponsored prizes for the concert draws.  On the night our Concert as usual showed the vast and varied amount of talent there is in our school and parish. Some children having grown in experience and confidence over the past few years excelled in all they did and looked almost as if they were ‘born for the stage’.  Others having stepped out of their ‘comfort zone’ for the first time were a little daunted!  Encouraged and supported by their teachers they quickly bounced back into the spirit of the occasion……..  The stars of the future…….