MONEENROE NATIONAL SCHOOL

MNS Active Newsletter - Term 2

 

Active Committee:

Our fantastic active committee kick-started term 2 with an award for their brilliant work. Well done to all

 

All stars in Moneenroe National School

​Friday the 12th of January was a day to remember for the pupils of Moneenroe National School as Kilkenny and All-star full back Huw Lawlor visited the school to present medals to the Girls football team. The successful Girls team added to their Roinn A success in 2022 to pick up another schools county medal on November the 11th . 

 

The girls recorded good wins over St John of God, Presentation primary school and Carrickshock schools on their way to reaching the final. The Girls then defeated a very good Mullinavat side to achieve county success on a score line of 4-5 to 0-3. The Girls made huge progress throughout the year and credit must go to the Moneenroe NS staff for all their hard work training the Girls, Mr. Gary Kelly, Mr. Michael McKeogh, Mr. Kevin Maher & Kathleen Connolly.

After the medal presentation Huw spoke to the children about their success and encouraged the children to continue practicing their skills. The children were in awe of their sporting hero as he answered their many questions and also gave the children an insight into his training and nutrition habits. The children were further treated to another surprise as Huw brought his 2023 All-star award with him. The children posed for pictures with the award and all had an opportunity to hold the 

All-Star. The future is surely bright in Moneenroe NS.

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Active Schools Survey:
Our Active schools committee were busy conducting a survey this week to find out how active all our pupils are, what clubs they are members of and how often they change. They created a fantastic display to convey all results. Brilliant work to date by all involved
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Extra-Curricular Early morning training:

Early morning sessions began in Term 2. The children received an opportunity to develop their skills and receive some exercise prior to school.   This will continue into the foreseeable. 

 

Rugby Coaching:

Noel Devlin from Leinster Rugby delivered rugby coaching for 5 weeks. 

 

Hurling sessions:
Our school welcomed new games development officer Bill Cody to our school in term 2. Bill provides top class coaching every Wednesday. We are very grateful to have Bill with us for the foreseeable.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hurling & Basketball Blitz:
3rd – 6th class pupils enjoyed a hurling and Basketball blitz to cap of Midterm. 

 

Soccer Coaching:

FAI Soccer Coach William Kinsella provide soccer coaching for pupils in 3rd – 6th class. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Handball:

1st – 6th class enjoyed fantastic handball coaching lessons in Term 2. Huge thanks to Clogh Handball Coach Billy love for facilitating this to our pupils. 

 

Big well done to Darragh Roche and Mason Dunne who represented our school at the Cumann na mBunscoil Handball championships. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Extra-Curricular:

After schools hurling training got under way in Early February. Big numbers continue to attend on Mondays and Wednesdays. Our girls team played Lisdowney and Ballyragget. Our Boys team played Castlecomer in a challenge match. Cumann na mBunscoil games start after Easter. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lunch Time Leagues:

Lunch time leagues began in Term 2. Lunch time league will continue in Term 3 on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Zumba:

Junior infants are enjoying Zumba lessons.

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Pupil Leadership: 

Big Thanks to our committee members for engaging all pupils in inclusive sports at break times. 

 

Run to Zagreb Challenge:

Moneenroe N.S. will participated in the 'Run around Europe' active challenge (26/2/14 - 22/3/24) Moneenroe N.S. ran to Zagreb, Croatia estimated 2,152km.  Well done to all. 

 

FAI Blitz:

A great day out in Thomastown for the F.A.I. 5 A Side soccer tournament for 5th and 6th class boys and girls. All four teams performed fantastic and enjoyed the day out. Our 6th class boys team topped their group and will progress to the County final stages.

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INTO Mini 7s:

Our school hosted the girl’s football Mini 7s in Term 2.  Moneenroe, Castlecomer & Gaelscoil all competed. An enjoyable day for all. 

 

Easter Blitz:

3rd and 4th class capped off the term with an Easter hurling blitz.

 

Sporting achievements noticeboard: Well done to our students who represented our school and were successful in their sports throughout term 2. 

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