Our monthly family service on Sunday, 23rd November was a special occasion. Our church organ was removed some months ago for repair. It will be installed in the coming weeks. Rev. Leonard Ruddock thought that this would be a once in a lifetime opportunity to have photographs taken in the organ alcove. Earlier in June, […]
Home > November, 2014
History in the making!
Shoe Box Appeal
Once again our school community showed their kindness and generosity by filling shoe boxes with gifts for children less fortunate than ours.
All classes participated and produced wonderful class and individual science projects. Junior Infants – Light Senior Infants – Water 1st Class – Magnets 2nd Class – Sound 3rd Class – Friction (Newton’s Law) 4th – 6th Class – Individual projects and experiments
Halloween Party
The PTA organised a Halloween Party on Friday, 24th October. Glynis and Tim Cains transformed our school hall into a ‘spooktacular’ venue! Ghosts, witches, zombies and dwarves, to name but a few, enjoyed traditional Halloween games and a disco. Special thanks to Ben Goldsmith, our DJ, who rocked the house with music and moves.
Sports at Blessington No. 1
Basketball Much to the delight of all, Lennie has returned and 3rd to 6th class are being coached every Monday. After school coaching takes place on Tuesday. GAA 1st and 2nd class are taking part in a GAA skills programme every Tuesday. Marathon Training Our training has commenced with jogging and running twice weekly. We […]
Fit Kids, our fitness class, is back! A large group of eager and enthusiastic pupils will join Mrs. Murphy and Ms. Stanley every Monday to improve our fitness and enjoy a variety of activities. Mr. Tony Devine, a fitness expert, has offered his expertise and will join us from time to time.

