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10th March 202010th March 2020 Staff

It was a proud night for HNS on Friday 6th March in Thurles with the school winning 1st prize for ‘Promotion Of Gaelic Games and Culture’ and 3rd place in ‘Small School of the Year’ in the Cumann na mBunscol awards ceremony sponsored by Cornmarket. Trophies were presented on the night with a total cash prize of €1000 also awarded to the school. Well done the the boys and girls for their participation and input into the winning entries, parents for always supporting games in the school and the staff for their hard work and commitment.

The ‘Promotion of Gaelic Games & Culture’ Award was based on videos produced by schools and the HNS video can be viewed here:

World Book Day

6th March 202018th March 2020 Staff

The children of 1st and 2nd class put great effort into creating their own books for World Book Day.

They then shared their books with the senior classes. Well done to all involved!

Junior Room Activities

5th March 202011th March 2020 Staff

Experiments

Art

Planting

Lego/Playdough

5th & 6th Class Projects

2nd March 202010th March 2020 Staff

Here are some of 5th & 6th class displaying projects they completed recently.

10 Day Travel Challenge

28th February 202010th March 2020 Staff

Herbertstown NS completed the 10 Day Travel Challenge with a Green Schools Action Day!

BFF Day – Bring a Friend to School Friday!

Texaco Art Competition

27th February 202027th February 2020 Staff

Herbertstown NS pupils have prepared entries for the 66th running of the Texaco Children’s Art Competition and they are now on their way to Dublin for judging.

Star Awards – January

6th February 20206th February 2020 Staff

Congratulations to our Star Award winners for January! One pupil from each classroom was selected by their class teacher and the award winners were presented with certificates at today’s assembly. They were also given a night off homework for their efforts!

An extra award, decided on by Ms O’Dwyer and Mrs. Brosnan, is presented to pupils for a particular act of kindness or to pupils who have completed an exemplary piece of work in school. Well done to the latest recipient of this award.

Pupils Have Their Say On New Taoiseach

4th February 20204th February 2020 Staff

Fourth Class pupils got the experience of polling day on Tuesday as the countdown to Election 2020 nears an end.

Pupils were asked to select who they would like to be the new Taoiseach with a number 1 vote and were also asked to continue their preferences along the ballot paper. This was to help explain the Proportional Representation system and a candidate being required to reach a quota.

As it worked out, it wasn’t until the SIXTH count that it was determined that Micheál Martin was their selection, beating current Taoiseach Leo Varadkar into second place.

We will see what the real election has in store next weekend!

Credit Union Quiz

4th February 20204th February 2020 Staff

Success for Herbertstown NS at the Credit Union Quiz.

Herbertstown NS entered 4 teams in the Credit Union Quiz last night, two in the U13 category and two in the U11 category.

Each performed very well with our U13 teams placing second and sixth. Our U11 teams occupied the first and third positions at the end of the evening so the winning U11 team now go forward to the next stage which takes place later this month.