St Colman's Boys' School, Kanturk.
Percival St.,Kanturk, Co.Cork
​Eircode : P51NW14
Tel : 029 50768
Email : office@kanturkbns.com
Twitter: @colmansbns
Principal : Eilish Finnegan
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November 100 Word Challenges

3/12/2016

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Well done to Jack, Adam, Kasparas, Dylan K in 6th & Ewan in 5th whose stories were chosen by the readers of the 100 Word Challenge as the BEST in the world in November and were selected to be showcased on the 100 word challenge website. Their stories can be read HERE.
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Credit Union Awards

24/11/2016

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Congratulations to Bailey (3rd ) who was awarded a prize in this year’s Kanturk Credit Union Art Competition.  He received his prize at a special presentation ceremony today.
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Boherbue Quiz

24/11/2016

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Well done to the children who took part in the Boherbue  G.A.A. Quiz last Friday night.   We had three teams taking part from Mrs O’Connor’s class.   They were
(1) Paddy Duggan, Stephen Sheehan, Ronan Harrington and Craig McKiernan (2nd).                    
(2) Eoin O’Keeffe, Darragh Quirke, Dan O’Rourke and Noel Forde (4th).    
(3) Nathan Higgins, William Corbett, Callum Marwood & Dominykas Cervinskis ( 5th).

 In the 5th and 6th category we had Paul O’Sullivan, Jack Quirke, Liam Breen and Kallum Young from Mrs Boyce’s class. (4th).
​ Well done to all the boys. 
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Green School's Meeting

22/11/2016

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​Our Green School's Committee is up and running again and they are oozing with enthusiasm. Check out the minutes of their last meeting. Well done boys - our school will be a greener school as a result of all your hard work. 
 
1.    New Committee Members:
Paul O’Sullivan 6th
Dylan Kenehan 6th
Shane Fitzgerald 5th
Dan O’Rourke 4th
Bailey O’Driscoll 3rd
Tadhg Humphreys 3rd
Marc Watson 3rd
Adam Winkle 2nd
Stas Sarna 2nd
Sam Barry 1st
Mrs Boyce
Mrs Finnegan
Deirdre O’Brien
Paudie Burke
 
2.    On Theme of Water
 
3.    Must remember to keep our Energy and Litter saving plans going.
 
4.  ‘Water-Saving’ Energy Strategies discussed
  • Turning off taps
  • Press the tap once
  • Dry hands as quickly as possible
  • Slogan to remind people to turn off taps – to be ready for November 18th.
  • Remind Paudie to watch outside taps.
  • Paudie to take reading of water Monday 14th – Fri. 18th.
 
5.   Green Schools Committee going to supervise boys in bathroom. 
      Only 5 in at a time.
6.   Teachers to try and allow boys to bathroom during breaks (if  
       possible) only.
 
7.    Talked of a possible trip on the theme of water.
 
8.    Bathroom Rota.
         
          Monday –           Paul O’Sullivan
                                      Adam
 
          Tuesday-             Dylan Kenehan
                                      Tadhg
 
          Wednesday –      Shane Fitzgerald
                                      Stas
 
          Thursday -          Dan O’Rourke
                                      Bailey O’Driscoll
 
          Friday -               Marc Watson
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Cookery Demonstration

18/11/2016

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Tickets for sale in the school.
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Animal Magic

18/11/2016

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We had 2 surprise visitors this afternoon - a gecko & a corn snake. Thanks to Adam 6th, Mark 3rd & their Dad Roy for bringing them in and telling us all about them. 
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Trimming of Trees

11/11/2016

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We would like to thank John Healy (father of Timmy in 1st class) for cutting back and trimming the trees at the front of the school. John runs
Tree Top Surgery.
His mobile is: 087-9446739
Email: johnhealy321@gmail.com
Web: www.treetopsurgery.ie


You did a great job! Our school flags can be seen now! Thanks again for giving voluntarily of your time.
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Swimming

11/11/2016

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Swimming lessons for 3rd, 4th and 5th classes began today and will continue for 6 weeks in Mallow Pool. The boys enjoyed the splash!
​All other classes will be going swimming after Christmas. 
Many thanks to the Parents' Association for subsidising this activity for us. 

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Parent Teacher Meetings

11/11/2016

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The Annual Parent/Teacher Meetings will take place on Thursday November 17th and Monday November 21st. The children will be going home from school on Thursday at 2.30p.m. and normal time on Monday. 
Looking forward to seeing you all then. 
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    November 2016 in St Colman's BNS

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    Dates to Remember

    Nov 8th Open Night in Coláiste Treasa @7.30pm for 5th & 6th
    Nov 11th Swimming begins for 3rd, 4th & 5th for 6 weeks 
    Nov 17th & Nov 21st Parent Teacher Meetings

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