Thank you so much to Margaretta & all at Gaeil Fhánada CLG for organising yet another successful Sports Day for all of the schools in Fanad. The children from Ballyheerin school enjoyed the day, especially getting the opportunity to get to know the other children in the area. Go raibh maith agaibh Gaeil Fhánada CLG.
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Open Morning
We welcomed our New incoming Junior Infants to our school to get to know us all. We are so excited to welcome them to school on Monday 2nd Sept. We hope they enjoyed exploring their new classroom and school.
Swimming
The children are attending swimming lessons at Mevagh Dive Centre.
Brickz 4 Kids
The children enjoyed using lego and batteries to create motorised vehicles. It was lots of fun!
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5 a-Side Soccer
The Senior Class children travelled to Ballyare for 5 a-side soccer tournament. The children played very well and scored lots of goals. We were very proud of each one of them. Maith sibh, a pháistí!
World Book Day
The children enjoyed lots of fun book activities on World Book Day. We had a scavenger hunt, presented our favourite books and created a collaborative art piece on the day.
Athletics
The children were very excited about having a coach from Cranford AC in our school to do Athletics training with them. These lessons took place weekly for 6 weeks. Thank you so much to Jerry and Dympna for the great lessons. The children really enjoyed them.
Credit Union Quiz
The Credit Union quiz takes place on Friday 1st Feb at 7pm in Rosnakill hall. Best of luck to the children from Ballyheerin NS taking part in the quiz.
Confirmation
Two of our students are receiving their Confirmation this year at Kilmacrennan chapel.
The Service of light taking place on 29th January 7pm in Kilmacrennan school.
Confirmation taking place on 10th Feb at 12pm at Kilmacrennan chapel.
Ádh mór daoibh beirt.
Minister for Education & Skills Joe McHugh TD, a visit
We had the pleasure of welcoming the Minister for Education & Skills Joe McHugh TD to our Christmas Service in Leatbeg Church. It was a privilege to have him in attendance to see how wonderful our small school community are. The children read the story of Christmas and sang hymns. Thank you to Rev David Griscome and the Church of Ireland community for hosting our Christmas Service and also for the yummy treats, including home-made mince pies afterwards! Go raibh míle maith agat, a aire, as ucht an cuairt. Tá súil againn gur bhain tú sult as.