.Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THIS week marked the beginning of a special journey for hundreds of youngsters in the Tralee area with the first day of school for junior infants.
CBS Primary School welcomed two classes and their teachers, Ms Quirke and Ms Donoghue had them settled in in no time, aided by the school therapy dog, Zorro, who proved a big hit.
Over in Caherleaheen it was a similar scene as the juniors got used to their surroundings in Ms O’Donnell’s class, feeling at ease immediately. Scroll down for photos…
A junior infant who started school at Caherleaheen NS this week. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior infants who started school at Caherleaheen NS this week. Photo by Dermot CreanA junior infant on her first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.A junior infant on his first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanA junior infant takes Zorro for a walk around the classroom on her first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.A junior infant who started school at Caherleaheen NS this week. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior infants who started school at Caherleaheen NS this week. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior infants who started school at Caherleaheen NS this week. Photo by Dermot CreanTeacher Adrienne O’Donnell (right) with her junior infants class who started their schooldays at Caherleaheen NS this week. Also included is SNA Anne Moore and Principal Mary Connolly. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanTeacher Mrs Quirke with her junior infants class who began their schooldays at CBS Primary School on Thursday. Also included is SET Eimear Collins. Photo by Dermot CreanTeacher Ms Donoghue (back right) with her junior infants class who began their schooldays at CBS Primary School on Thursday. Also included is Special Education Teacher Sandra Casey. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Happy junior infants beginning their schooldays at Caherleaheen NS this week. Photo by Dermot Crean
THEY’RE one big family out in Caherleaheen National School and they welcomed 16 more into their home last week.
The junior infants began their educational journey last Wednesday and parents need not have worried about their little ones as they were in good hands with Ms Adrienne Heaslip as their teacher.
They’ve already made great friends and there were many happy faces when we visited on Friday. Scroll down for photos…
Happy junior infants beginning their schooldays at Caherleaheen NS this week. Photo by Dermot Crean.A junior infant beginning his schooldays at Caherleaheen NS this week. Photo by Dermot CreanHappy junior infants beginning their schooldays at Caherleaheen NS this week. Photo by Dermot Crean.Happy junior infants beginning their schooldays at Caherleaheen NS this week. Photo by Dermot CreanThe new Junior Infants at Caherleaheen NS with Principal Mary Connolly and teacher Adrienne Heaslip at the school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Ben Foley with Jonathan, Noah and Aisling Foley at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE lovely, intimate Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass was the venue for a special event on Saturday morning.
There were 24 girls and boys from Caherleaheen NS making their First Holy Communion. They has been preparing for months under Ms de Hóra and they all had a wonderful day.
There was plenty time to linger in the sunshine afterwards to pose for photos to remember a momentous day in their young lives. Scroll down for photos…
Noah Fitzgerald with Siobhan, Alex and John Fitzgerald at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ava Hand and family at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanNancy Diggin with Eileen and John Diggin at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Lily O’Regan and family at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMia McCarthy with Stephen James, Fiona James, Anthony McCarthy and Hayley James at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ben Foley with Aileen Healy, Jonathan, Noah and Aisling Foley and Stephen Healy at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanSecond class pupils at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday with Ms Moriarty, Ms de Hóra and Fr Bernard Healy. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Colin Buckley with Jerry, Eric and Ciara Buckley at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass was the intimate setting on Saturday for a momentous occasion for young boys and girls in Caherleaheen National School.
The second class pupils were there to receive First Holy Communion in a lovely service celebrated by Fr Sean Jones.
Families arrived in the fine weather — which made the day all the sweeter — and Principal Mary Connolly congratulated the boys and girls while thanking all involved on the day. Scroll down for photos (prints available to buy, contact Dermot on 087-9384810)…
Shay Quirke with James and Michelle Quirke at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Finlay Goggin with Courtney, Erin and Kevin Goggin at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanPeggy Burman-Roy with Mamie, Niall and Helen Burman-Roy at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Annalise Breen with Gerald, Emer and Hugh Breen at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanElla Saarmaa with Kart Saarmaa and Emily O’Reilly at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Luke Walsh with David and Trish Walsh at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanSiún O’Connor with Carol, Aoife and Billy O’Connor at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Teacher Aoileann de Hóra, Fr Sean Jones and Principal Mary Connolly with second class pupils at the Caherleaheen NS First Holy Communion Day at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
CAHERLEAHEEN NS held Denim Day for Dementia, on Friday last as a fundraiser for the Alzheimers Society of Ireland.
Principal, Mary Connolly explained that “each year, in Ireland over 11,000 people develop dementia. That’s at least 30 people every day and anyone can get dementia – even people in their thirties, forties and fifties, not just our elderly loved ones and friends.”
“We wanted to help the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and to promote awareness of this disease among our pupils in a fun, gentle and child-friendly way. Children made posters and our teachers and student council led the promotion in the preceding days,” she said.
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“Everyone arrived to school on Denim Day wearing big smiles, denim dungarees, denim jackets, shirts and jeans, in every shade of blue. Our weekly Dance Friday at break-times is very popular here in Caherleaheen, thanks to the wonder of Spotify. But today Neil Diamond’s ‘Forever in Blue Jeans’ went straight to No.1! We painted blue symbols on their faces and they danced through their breaks under blue skies. We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather,” said Mary.
There was great excitement and anticipation while staff and students collected, counted and bagged all the coins and notes.
The pupils announced that they had collected €460 over the intercom to huge cheers all round the school and they rounded it up to €600 by 2.30pm.
“It really was a huge success and I want to thank everyone, big and small, for their support and generosity,” said Mary Connolly. Scroll down for photos…
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.Culainn O’Shea with Ciara, Mike, Oisin and Aoife O’Shea at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a glorious Saturday afternoon for Confirmations in Tralee.
The Confirmation days for Caherleaheen and CBS Primary were held in the autumn over the past two years, but pupils this year could enjoy a spring day out with their families.
Caherleaheen sixth class pupils received the sacrament at the Immaculate Conception Church in Rathass, while CBS pupils were in St John’s Church at the same time. A memorable day then and congratulations to all the pupils. Scroll down for photos…
Aoife O’Shea with Sabrina O’Brien, Kayden O’Brien, Liz O’Brien and Derek O’Shea at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMaja Kwiakowska with Sebastian, Oliver and Magdalena Kwiakowska at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.John Hallissey with Aisling Ryan, Nathan Hallissey and Peter Quinn at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanJayden Sugrue with Padraig Sugrue, Eileen Mansfield, Samantha Sugrue, Kaila Sugrue, Catherine Griffin and Kathleen Sugrue at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ewan Morris with Helen Burman-Roy, Cathal Morris John Paul Morris, Marie Morris and Roisin Morris at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanNiamh Fitzgibbon with Paul and Sarah Fitzgibbon at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Dominika Kowalaska with Radek, Anna, Tomas, Kaia and Isabella at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMilly Lynch with Josh and Elliott Lynch at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Olaf Krajnik with Magda, Kacper and Chris at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanDarragh Field with Linda, Charlotte, Tara and Sean Field at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jakub Drzymala with Catherine, Klaudia and Daniel at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanYoung pupils at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanAaron and Ruby Crean with Alan, Ryan, Conor, Carol and Jade Crean at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Conor Faggeter with Diane and Mary Faggeter at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanRyan Clifford with Ricky Clifford, Anne Morrisson, Declan and Chloe Clifford and Oisin Kearney at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.CBS Primary pupils confirmed on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo: Joe HanleyCBS Primary pupils confirmed on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo: Joe HanleyThe sixth class pupils of Caherleaheen NS on their Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Also included is Principal Mary Connolly, teacher Damien Finn and Fr Sean Jones. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Minister for Eduation Norma Foley TD with Dan O’Shea Enterprise Holdings, pupil Nadya, Brendan Grieve Enterprise Holdings, Mary Connolly Principal, pupil Niamh and Deputy Principal at the presentation of ‘ Why the moon travels” books by Enterprise Holdings as part pf the ROAD Forward Campaign at Caherleaheen National School, Tralee on Monday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin
ENTERPRISE Rent-A-Car and Children’s Books Ireland today launched an initiative to give away 1,900 copies of ‘Why the Moon Travels’ by Oein DeBhairduin to children at 64 school across Ireland at an event in Tralee attended by Minister for Education Norma Foley.
The donation is part of Enterprise’s ROAD (Respect, Opportunity, Achievement and Diversity) Forward programme, which is a $55 million global initiative funded by Enterprise’s philanthropic arm, the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, to promote early childhood development, youth health and wellness, and career and college preparation.
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Through the ROAD Forward initiative, more than 1,900 sixth class pupils from across Ireland will receive their own copy of Why the Moon Travels, a collection of folk tales rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community collected by Oein DeBhairduin and beautifully illustrated by Leanne McDonagh.
Students at Caherleaheen National School in Tralee, were among the first pupils to receive copies of the book through the programme at a special event attended by Minister Foley.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Foley said; “I am delighted to be launching the ROAD Forward initiative here in Tralee. Introducing children to reading at a young age is crucial and initiatives like this go a long way to fostering an appetite for reading in our schools. It is said that books are uniquely portable magic and this initiative will transport a myriad of Irish children and young people into a world of Irish folk and fantasy through the power of reading.”
“‘Why the Moon Travels’ which preserves and showcases the wonderful oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community. I hope all the pupils receiving a copy of this book enjoy it and share with their friends and families the unique tales it captures.”
Minister for Eduation Norma Foley TD with Drum teacher Martin, Darragh, Ewan, Aaron and Sean (back) pupils Jakub, Dan O’Shea and Brendan Grieve Enterprise Holdings, Elaina Ryan CEO Children’s Book Ireland, Mary Conn0lly School Principal and Vivian Nolan Chairperson Board of Management at the presentation of books by Enterprise Holdings as part pf the ROAD Forward Campaign at Caherleaheen National School, Tralee on Monday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin
Speaking of the initiative, Enterprise’s Managing Director for Ireland, Brendan Grieve, said: ‘Enterprise has a long-standing relationship with communities across Ireland and we continue to support this through initiatives such as ROAD Forward, which stands for Respect, Opportunity, Achievement and Diversity. These are values that are central to everything we do at Enterprise.’
‘We’re incredibly proud to partner with Children’s Books Ireland and are grateful to Norma Foley for supporting today’s launch. It’s a brilliant book, which I hope will give a lot to the pupils. As a father of four, I understand the positive impact that a love of reading can have on children and the opportunities that it can bring as both a source of pleasure and empowerment. I hope the children enjoy Why the Moon Travels and that it helps to foster a life-long love of the written word.’
Elaina Ryan, CEO, Children’s Books Ireland said, ‘What a gift the Enterprise ROAD Forward programme will be for almost 2,000 sixth class students all over Ireland. ‘Why The Moon Travels’ won the Judges’ Special Award and the Eilís Dillon Award at our 2021 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards, and we are sure that it will captivate young readers’ attention as much as it did ours. With Enterprise’s support, we will ensure that children have access to excellent stories from diverse perspectives and support wonderful Irish-published work in the process.’
Enterprise Holdings first announced its ROAD Forward programme in November 2020 through its philanthropic arm, the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The $55 million, global initiative focuses on promoting Respect, Opportunity, Achievement and Diversity (ROAD) for youth and families by addressing three areas in need of urgent attention: early childhood development, youth health and wellness, and career and college preparation.
Caherleaheen National School is hosting an open week until November 30th where parents and guardians of children can see what the school can offer.
Caherleaheen NS is a vibrant, happy and busy little school nestled in the beautiful setting of Caherleaheen, less than 3km from Tralee town.
It is a co-educational school which prides itself in it’s warm, inclusive and positive atmosphere.
Caherleaheen has a team of 7 class teachers, 4 Learning Support teachers and 5 Assistants, all working together to make child-centred teaching and learning a rewarding experience for all the children.
Prospective parents are invited to contact the school to arrange an informal, walkabout meeting with the principal, Mary Connolly, thus giving parents an opportunity to ask questions and get a ‘feel’ for the school, while it is in action.
Individual meetings are available between 9 and 10:30am and of course, all safety precautions will be employed.
.Twins Fionán and Óisín Brosnan, with Aoibhínn, John, Fiona and Seán Óg Brosnan at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
TOGETHER again, one last time.
The boys and girls of the Caherleaheen NS Class of 2021 were reunited on Sunday for their belated Confirmation Day.
The 23 friends wore the uniforms of their secondary schools for the ceremony celebrated by Fr Seán Jones while their former teacher Ms Bradley was delighted to see them all again.
Thankfully, the rain stayed away (as it has for all the Confirmations and First Communions so far this month!) so they could get some photos afterwards before heading off for private celebrations. Scroll down for photos…
Niamh O’Regan, with Cillian, Lily, and Deirdre O’Regan and Jamie O’Sullivan at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aleksander Szelag, with Lukasz, Suzanne and Agata Szelag, at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanBrogan Hurley, with Darrion, Brianna, Jacqui and Brian Hurley, at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ruth Lynch with Pansy Power, Anna, Jane, Colm and Caroline Lynch, at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJack Kelly, with Billy, James, Francis, Emma and Claire Kelly at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jack Noonan, with Kieran, Amy and Noreen Noonan, at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJade Doyle, with James, Jennifer, Lijuan and John Doyle and Kathleen Linnane, at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanÉanna Ryle with Finbarr, Deirdre and Ailbhe Ryle, at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sadhbh Corkery with Seán, Liam, Sinead, Emily and Padraig Corkery, at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanAdele Hanlon with Rita, Jessica, Harry and Darren Hanlon, at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJack O’Shea with Tony Barry, Ann O’Shea and Mossie O’Shea at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Sunday. Also included is Principal Mary Connolly, teacher Gillian Bradley and Fr Sean Jones. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Sophie Hayden with Mary Hayden, Michael Crowley and Tara Hayden at her Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
WHILE the Class of 2020 finished their primary schooldays back in March, a belated Confirmation Day offered the former pupils of Caherleaheen a chance to meet up again.
The pupils, who were just weeks away from receiving the sacrament back in early spring, gathered at St John’s Church on Saturday afternoon for the shortened ceremony.
They may be spread among different schools now, but the friendships remain and they all enjoyed the reunion before breaking up again to head off for private family celebrations. Scroll down for photos…
Lila Galway with Archie, Catherine, Maurice and Gabriel Galway at her Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Conor Crean with Ryan, Alan, Carol, Ruby and Aaron Crean, at his Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanKate O’Loughlin with Paula Pat O’Loughlin at her Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Isabelle Scannell with Bryan, Jennifer, Kaylyn and Sinead Scannell, at her Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanKeelin Flannery with Julie Flanney, Casey Flannery, Kim Flannery and Chris Flannery at her Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Holly Mulqueen with Karen and Andrew Mulqueen at her Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanFaye Diggin with Eileen, Nancy, Harry and John Diggin at her Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caoimhe Sugure with Ross, Vera, Amber, Ava and Raymond Sugrue at her Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanShane Crossan with Maura, Alannah and Michael Crossan at his Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Cathal Morris with Marie, Roisín Ewan John Paul Morris and John Dalton, at his Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCian Lovett with Pat, Paddy, Rosie and Louise Lovett at his Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Matthew Rogers with Eddie, Andy, Roland, Anne, David and Chris Rogers at his Confirmation at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Caherleaheen NS pupil Conor Fleming with parents Denis and Michelle and siblings Ciara, Aoife and Darragh at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
FINALLY, the boys and girls got their day out!
After months of waiting, Caherleaheen NS second class pupils and their families gathered at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass for the First Holy Communion ceremony.
The next number of weeks will see First Holy Communions take place all over the county so those long-booked bouncy castles will finally see some action and hotels and restaurants will see much-needed business.
The weather stayed dry yesterday morning so the 14 children from Caherleaheen making their communion could enjoy some time with their friends outside afterwards before heading off for private celebrations with their families. Scroll down for photos…
Caherleaheen NS pupil Saoirse Moynihan with parents Michelle and Jamie and brother Rian at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen NS pupil Rubén Rivas McHugh with parents Rubén and Siobhan and siblings Nadia, Maiya and Nadal at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen NS pupil Shauna Donovan with parents Anne and Anthony and brother Jack at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen NS pupil Gavin O’Sullivan with Orla O’Shea and Adrian O’Sullivan at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen NS pupil Harry Diggin with parents Eileen and John and sisters Nancy and Faye at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen NS pupil Raymond Goubran with his brother John, mom Neveen, Father Mina, dad Raouf and sister Miriam at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen NS pupil Fionán O’Callaghan with dad Eoin and brother Ruairí at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen NS pupil Emma O’Donoghue with parents Alan and Lisa and sister Ava at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Principal of Caherleaheen NS Mary Connolly with some of the sixth class pupils at their graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT had to be marked.
The last few months have been traumatic for many and with schools closing and social distancing restrictions in place, children have been having a hard time.
It’s been especially tough on sixth class pupils who were together with their classmates in March for the last time and won’t be together with the same group again.
Well, like some other schools in Tralee area, Caherleaheen NS decided to reunite them one last time on Thursday afternoon by hosting a graduation ceremony at the school playground.
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Pupils came in two separate groups, at different times to receive a certificate, a booklet of their time in the school, a ‘Class of 2020’ hoodie and also to hear Principal Mary Connolly extol their individual qualities in front of their proud parents who stayed outside and observed the ceremony from behind the school gates.
The pupils themselves were seated around two metres apart observing social distancing guidelines while teaching staff were also present to make sure everything went off smoothly and safely.
“It was probably extra special this year,” said Mary Connolly. “We started off with a Zoom session with the pupils and then we organised this event. We’re all so proud of them and wish them the best in the future.”
Principal of Caherleaheen NS Mary Connolly and teaching staff with some of the sixth class pupils at their graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen NS sixth class pupils at their graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Children from Caherleaheen NS are joined by Principal Mary Connolly and Carol O’Connor with at back, Ciara Buckley, Laura O’Shea, Trish Cronin and Courtney, to launch the Spring Gourmet Barbecue at Ballygarry House Hotel back in January. Photo by Dermot Crean
CAHERLEAHEEN NS and Parents Association will host their ‘Gourmet Spring Grill’ fundraiser to support a facility which has been a huge support to parents of a child attending the school.
The event on this coming Friday, March 13 at The Pavilion in Ballygarry House Hotel, will support the Hugh’s House charity, located on the doorsteps of both Temple Street and The Rotunda hospitals, which provides free accommodation for the families of children requiring long-term hospital care.
The Parents Association’s commitment to raising funds for Hugh’s House comes from their wish to show their heartfelt support for the wonderful parents of a pupil in the school who stayed at Hugh’s House for over a year.
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Jenny Pye and Alex O’Donovan are parents to Sadie who is in senior infants and since the birth of their son Jake in 2018, they spent almost all their time in Temple Street with Jake and stayed at Hugh’s House regularly.
Jake was born with Omphalocele which means most of his internal organs were outside his body at birth.
A glamorous evening awaits guests on this Friday, with a drinks reception, full barbecue, live entertainment and amazing prizes.
This is an occasion to get together in support of their charity and school fundraiser and revel in the acoustic sounds of Seamus Harty, followed by live band Arklight and DJ. The evening commences at 7.30pm.
The event is open to all beyond the school circle. Caherleaheen Parents Association and school are embracing this opportunity to bring together many communities, both locally and beyond Kerry, who wish to acknowledge the tremendous support and comfort Hugh’s House has provided to, not just the family in question, but to many, many families over the past five years.
Tickets €45 per person. Admission over 18s. Tickets are available locally at University Hospital Kerry.
Visit Caherleaheen Parents Association facebook page to buy tickets online via eventbrite.ie. Tickets also available via gourmetspringgrill@gmail.com
.Children from Caherleaheen NS are joined by Principal Mary Connolly and Carol O’Connor with at back, Ciara Buckley, Laura O’Shea, Trish Cronin and Courtney, to launch the Spring Gourmet Barbecue at Ballygarry House Hotel to take place on March 13. Photo by Dermot Crean
CAHERLEAHEEN NS and Parents Association will host their ‘Gourmet Spring Grill’ fundraiser to support a facility which has been a huge support to parents of a child attending the school.
The event on Friday, March 13 at The Pavilion in Ballygarry House Hotel, will support the Hugh’s House charity, located on the doorsteps of both Temple Street and The Rotunda hospitals, which provides free accommodation for the families of children requiring long-term hospital care.
The Parents Association’s commitment to raising funds for Hugh’s House comes from their wish to show their heartfelt support for the wonderful parents of a pupil in the school who have stayed at Hugh’s House for over a year now.
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Jenny Pye and Alex O’Donovan are parents to Sadie who is in senior infants and since the birth of their son Jake in 2018, they have never left his side in Temple Street.
Jake was born with Omphalocele which means most of his internal organs were outside his body at birth. Jake is still in Temple Street and has only been allowed home to Tralee once ever for a very brief stay over New Year’s Eve.
Their difficult journey has received considerable local and national media coverage and both their story, and their recognition of the role Hugh’s House in supporting their family, has captured the hearts of many.
A glamorous evening awaits guests on March 13, with drinks reception, full barbecue, live entertainment and amazing prizes.
This is an occasion to get together in support of their charity and school fundraiser and revel in the acoustic sounds of Seamus Harty, followed by live band Arklight and DJ. The evening commences at 7.30pm.
The event is open to all and shall reach out beyond the school circle. Caherleaheen Parents Association and school are embracing this opportunity to bring together many communities, both locally and beyond Kerry, who wish to acknowledge the tremendous support and comfort Hugh’s House has provided to, not just the family in question, but to many, many families over the past five years.
Tickets €45 per person. Admission over 18s. Tickets are available locally at University Hospital Kerry and Art & Hobby.
Visit Caherleaheen Parents Association facebook page to buy tickets online via eventbrite.ie. For tickets sales dates at Caherleaheen NS and further ticket sales details, visit facebook. Tickets also available via gourmetspringgrill@gmail.com. To donate visit idonate.ie.
.Aisling Foley and son Noah at the Caherleaheen NS Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
ST John’s Church was bustling with activity just before 7.30pm last night, as children from Caherleaheen NS prepared for their annual Christmas concert.
Hundreds of family members were in attendance to watch the little ones perform a nativity inspired segment, while other classes filled the church with the festive favourites they have been rehearsing for the past few weeks.
An enjoyable evening for all, especially since the Christmas concert always means the holidays can’t be that far way! Scroll down for photos…
Caherleaheen NS pupils at their Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen NS pupils at their Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen NS pupils at their Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen NS pupils at their Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen NS pupils at their Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen NS pupils at their Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen NS pupil with Principal Mary Connolly at the Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean.The large audience of families at the Caherleaheen NS Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen NS pupils at their Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen NS pupils at their Christmas Concert on Thursday night in St John’s Church. Photo by Dermot Crean
.A Caherleaheen NS pupil enjoying the Halloween party last Friday.
HALLOWEEN is here with children (and no doubt a few adults) going all out with make-up and costumes for trick or treating tonight.
Well, just before mid-term, the pupils at Caherleaheen decided to put this creativity to good uses by holding a fancy dress fundraiser.
They raised €500 for Jigsaw Kerry at the school by dressing up last Friday with the good folks from ‘Art and Hobby’ painting the pupils faces on the day. Each child paid €2 or more for the great cause and as you can see they made a great effort. Scroll down for photos (supplied by the school)…
WELL here’s a good way to publicise your upcoming school open week…get the kids to do it!
The Junior Infants at Caherleaheen NS have only been in school about six weeks so they’re still new to all this uniform and education business.
Well a parent of one of the pupils, Michelle Culloty, made a short video asking them about the school, what Principal Mary Connolly gets up to, what they want to be when they grow up (there’s budding princesses, mermaids and egg and spoon race coaches!) and more. Check it out below.
The school is holding an open week from Monday, October 21 to Friday, October, 25, where parents of children starting school next year can come and find out all about Caherleaheen NS.
.Junior Infants at Caherleaheen NS on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
FRIDAY was Kerry jersey day around the county and uniforms were replaced with green and gold attire in schools around the county.
This was the case when we called to Caherleaheen and Spa national schools to photograph the new junior infants.
Teacher Adrienne Heaslip said the children were settling in well in Caherleaheen with a similar story in Ciara O’Reilly’s class in Spa NS. Scroll down for photos…
Spa NS Junior Infants with teacher Ciara O’Reilly and SNA Sharon O’Sullivan at the school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior Infants at Caherleaheen NS on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior Infants at Caherleaheen NS on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior Infants at Caherleaheen NS on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior Infants at Caherleaheen NS on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior Infants at Caherleaheen NS on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior Infants at Caherleaheen NS on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Adrienne Heaslip’s Junior Infants class at Caherleaheen NS on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Sean Kelly on a visit to Caherleaheen NS on Monday with pupils, Principal Mary Connolly, Sean Ryan of Aspen Grove and members of the parents council.
WITH the holidays closing in, Caherleaheen NS held a special day to celebrate some recent achievements by the pupils and the school.
Monday saw Sean Kelly MEP and Sean Ryan of Aspen Grove pay a visit to help raise the three flags — Green Flag, Junior Entrepreneur Programme Flag and Health Promoting School/Active Schools Flag — in the school yard and to recognise the school receiving the Science Foundation Ireland Science Plaque this year.
It was also an opportunity to honour the success of the school’s athletes who won medals in the recent Kerry Schools meeting. These included individual winners Ruby Crean, Tadhg Healy and Sean Murphy as well as the relay teams from first/second and third/fourth class.
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Paul Griffin of Tralee Harriers was also honoured with a Caheleaheen Community Medal but unfortunately could not attend on the day.
Principal of Caherleaheen NS, Mary Connolly, also thanked Sean Ryan of Aspen Grove for donating a defibrillator to the school. With all that activity and hard work, both staff and pupils are due a well-earned break when they get their holidays at the end of next week.
Raising the three flags at Caherleaheen NS on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanPrincipal of Caherleaheen NS Mary Connolly with Sean Kelly MEP, Sean Ryan of Aspen Grove and pupils at the school on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IF your child is starting school this September, then a visit to Caherleaheen this coming week is definitely worth considering as they are holding an open week every morning from 9am to 10.30am, Monday to Friday.
Caherleaheen National School is a vibrant, active and busy school with almost 200 boys and girls, 7 Class teachers, 4 Learning Support teachers and 5 assistants.
“The children here are fantastic. We nurture an open, warm, friendly yet firm relationship with all our kids. It can be both exciting and heart-breaking to see them leave after eight years here,” said Principal Mary Connolly.
“We know them so well and all their various achievements fill us with pride. This week, prospective parents are invited to call in to see us in action,” said Mary.
It’s a nice informal opportunity to meet Mary Connolly and get a ‘feel’ for the school.
“The teachers here do an amazing job tailoring curricular programmes to ensure that all children achieve to the best of their ability as well as meeting their social and emotional needs,” added Mary.
“There are so many challenges facing kids these days: social media and its associated dangers and anxieties. We take these challenges seriously and regard parents as our partners. Without them, a lot of what we have achieved these last few years would not have been possible.
Our standardised testing scores in Literacy and Numeracy are consistently above average each year. Parents and children value and support all our initiatives such as Literacy lift Off, Aistear, SPHE, STEM, Physical health initiatives, Community or religious engagements and anything we throw at them really!”
“The teaching and assistant staff are the backbone- a real team. We collaborate and share teaching strategies, as well as engaging in continuous professional training. Teachers keep learning too, not just our pupils! It’s a great school, nestled in a beautiful rural setting, just 2km south of Tralee town. We are extremely proud of every child who walks through our doors, each day,” said Mary.
.Noah Foley with grandparents Aileen and Stephen Healy at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THREE generations of families enjoyed a wonderful time at Caherleaheen National School on Friday for Grandparents Day.
The children were busy for the past week or so, gathering photos and information about their grandparents and the occasion also served a celebration of St Brigid as Principal Mary Connolly explained.
“The tradition started with the previous principal, Donal O’Connor. His father before him was also a principal whose birthday was around St Brigid’s Day and he loved making crosses, so we’ve kept it up and we try to hold Grandparents Day around this time every year.
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“The children really enjoyed working on the art projects and writing about their grandparents. The sixth class pupils interviewed their grandparents all week and were told very interesting things about courtship when they were young, while the junior classes were more curious about what they ate, what was school like and how cross the teachers were ‘long ago’,” said Mary.
Those present received a blessing of the throats from special guest Fr Dan Ahern and his brother Fr Pat Ahern.
“We’ve adopted Fr Dan Ahern who lives nearby as our ‘grandparent’ of Caherleaheen and he comes to the school about five times a year to talk to the children, so it was lovely to have him here,” said the Principal.
The grandparents clearly enjoyed the occasion which was a great way of meeting the other parents and grandparents of the children. Scroll down for photos…
Ruby, Conor and Aaron Crean with grandparents Marie and Jerry at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Young Siún O’Connor with mom Carol and grandmother Catherine Myers at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanYoung Abbie Redmond with, in front, grandmother Bridget Duggan, mother Karen Redmond and grandmother Mary Redmond. At back grandfather Ned Duggan and dad Brian Redmond at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Thomas Finucane with mom Beth Finucane and grandmother Mary Ann Finucane at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanSaoirse Egan Doyle with grandparents Frank O’Connor and Mary Egan at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Saoirse, Ruairí and Fionán O’Callaghan with mom and dad Linda and Eoin and grandparents Eugene and Noreen O’Callaghan at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanBrian McMahon, Ella Moynihan and Claire McMahon with grandparents Owen and Kathleen Moynihan at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.James, Jade and Jennifer Doyle with grandmother Kathleen Doyle at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanSaidhbh, Liam and Sean Corkery with grandmothers Margaret Murphy and Toni Corkery at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rian and Saoirse Moynihan with grandparents Margaret and Michael Culloty at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMothers and daughters Vera and Caoimhe Sugrue, Sinead and Izzy Scannell and Eileen and Harry Diggin at the Caherleaheen NS Grandparents Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
WITH less than three weeks to go until Santa arrives, children are understandably getting excited about what the big man will bring them.
With that in mind, parent at Caherleaheen NS, Michelle Culloty, assisted by teachers Adrienne Heaslip and Caroline Brick, put together a clip of the Junior and Senior Infants discussing their take on the festivities involved.
What did we learn? Some of their grandads have big bellies, Santa will be bringing teachers a whole range of presents (including a pet seagull!) and what their Christmas dinners will look like. Have a look below…
.Artist Gabriel Galway with Caherleaheen NS pupils in front of his mural at the school. Photo by Dermot Crean
PUPILS at Caherleaheen are taking artistic inspiration from a wonderful new mural painted by an alumnus of the school .
Many eagle-eyed art lovers may recognise the artist’s style (in the photo above) from his other work in the town on the gable of Croí Restaurant, but this time Gabriel Galway went back to the place where he went to school to create something very special. He explained how it came about.
“I got all the kids to draw up design ideas for the mural. I looked through them and many featured a rainbow which represents the school, along with other ideas, so I talked to Mary [Connolly, Principal]. We spoke about Irish folklore and The Children Of Lir. We wanted to incorporate the idea of children influencing each other, helping one another while growing up in school and becoming their own person.”
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Gabriel painted the four children shedding the feathers and becoming human again, using colours to show the connection between them. It took about four days for him to complete during the mid-term break, using paint sponsored by Tony Griffin of Pat McDonnell Paints.
Mary Connolly was understandably delighted with the result, saying it was wonderful that the children saw the sketches beforehand and were surprised by the result when they came back after the mid-term break.
Gabriel has also painted a mural recently in the children’s play area in the Manor West Hotel, but he is currently working on a graphic novel which he has pitched and is hoping to get published by US company Image Comics, who publish ‘The Walking Dead’ series.
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If you want to see more of Gabriel’s work, check out his website kaskando.com or if you’d like to commission him for work at your school or business, you can email him at kaskandoartwork@gmail.com Scroll down for photos…
Artist Gabriel Galway with his sister Lila and the mural he painted at Caherleaheen NS. Photo by Dermot CreanThe mural he painted at Caherleaheen NS. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Maura Sullivan and Nuala Finnegan of Kerry Hospice collected a cheque from Caherleaheen NS pupils on Thursday morning. Also included are teachers Brid Murphy and Damien Finn and Principal Mary Connolly. Photo by Dermot Crean
PUPILS at Caherleaheen National School went to great efforts a couple of weeks ago to raise funds for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.
As part of the Hospice’s National Coffee Morning event, teacher Damien Finn’s fourth class pupils from the school held an event co-ordinated by teacher Bríd Murphy and eventually raised €540.
The pupils and their parents made up a lot of sweet and savoury goodies the night before and on Friday the school invited the parents and the other pupils in the school to buy something for €1.
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“We were delighted to help out, it’s a great cause and it touched every family,” said Principal Mary Connolly.
Maura O’Sullivan and Nuala Finnegan were on hand on Thursday to accept a cheque for €546. “We’re very happy and grateful to the pupils, parents and the staff for their efforts,” said Maura.
.Having fun at Caherleaheen NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
TWO days down, a couple of thousand more to go.
Junior infants began their schooldays on Thursday and took no time at all to settle in at Caherleaheen and O’Brennan schools.
There were happy faces all around when we called to take a few photos of the the new arrivals on Friday.
There were 21 juniors in Caherleaheen while 18 boys and girls started at O’Brennan and teachers said they were all settled in. The fun is only beginning. Scroll down for photos…
New friends at Caherleaheen NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.New arrivals at O’Brennan NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanNew arrivals at Caherleaheen NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Making friends at Caherleaheen NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior infants at O’Brennan NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Down to work at Caherleaheen NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSmiley faces at Caherleaheen NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Settling in at Caherleaheen NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanHappy new arrivals at O’Brennan NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Best buddies at Caherleaheen NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTeacher Adrienne Heaslip and Principal Mary Connolly with the new arrivals at Caherleaheen NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Teacher Michelle O’Brien with the junior infants at O’Brennan NS on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Caherleaheen pupils who did so well in the Tralee Primary School Sports. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE kids from Caherleaheen had something to celebrate recently as they won the overall Best School award in the Tralee Area Primary Schools Sports day.
Held at the Tralee Harriers grounds on the Dan Spring Road recently, schools from all around the town competed in track and field events.
Pupils from Caherleaheen were placed highly in numerous events, especially the relay, and came out on top.
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“Every relay team got a medal,” said Principal of Caherleaheen NS, Mary Connolly. “We had two golds, two silvers and two bronze as well as a number of individual medals. We won by 14 points and the pupils did a lap of honour at the end, they were delighted.”
It seems the pupils have caught the athletics bug now so they can look forward to more success in the years to come. Scroll down for photos…
Caherleaheen pupils who did so well in the Tralee Primary School Sports. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen pupils who did so well in the Tralee Primary School Sports. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen pupils celebrate their overall win in the Tralee Primary School Sports. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Caherleaheen NS pupil Niamh Fitzgibbon with family Sarah, Clodagh, Siún and Paul Fitzgibbon at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THEY were blessed with the weather yesterday morning for two First Holy Communion services in Tralee, as the big day arrived for Scoil Eoin and Caherleaheen NS pupils.
There were 79 pupils from Ms Daly, Ms Dennehy and Ms Sheehan’s classes at Scoil Eoin, receiving the Host for the first time in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church.
Meanwhile, it was momentous occasion at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass for the 20 pupils from Ms Gillian’s second class at Caherleaheen NS.
The families had wonderful weather for photographs before and after the ceremonies, before the rains came later that afternoon! Scroll down for photos…
Scoil Eoin pupil Sam Gleasure with Tom and Valerie and parents Kathleen and Sean at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.The Caherleaheen NS pupils who made their First Holy Communion at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Diarmuid Murphy with Niamh, James, Mary Murphy, Clara Vitense and Cathal Murphy at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Molly Casey with her family at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen NS pupils, twins Ruby and Aaron Crean with family Ryan, Carol, Alan, Conor and Jade Crean at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupils, twins Adam and Ryan Molloy with family Kevin, Oliver, Claire and Emily Molloy at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Cathy Evans with Geraldine Mason and Nathan Mason at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Scoil Eoin pupil Oran O’Donoghue with family Carol Anne, Kieran, Colman, Faye and Hazel O’Donoghue at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Chris O’Mahony with Claire, Colette, Martin and Sean O’Mahony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Ryan O’Carroll with Padraig, Catherine and Adam O’Carroll at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caherleaheen NS pupil Sean Murphy with parents Clodagh and Diarmuid at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Tadhg Somers with family Kate, Tim, Amy and Lisa Somers at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen NS pupil, Culainn O’Shea with family Oisín, Mike, Ciara and Aoife O’Shea at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Scoil Eoin pupil Cora Meehan with family Gearóid, Gary, Siobhan, Róisín and Breandán Meehan at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Culann Dowling with Bella Casey, Evelyn Casey Dowling, Éidín, Caoimhe and Eddie Dowling at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaherleaheen NS pupil Jacob Drzymala and family at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Sarah McMahon with family Niall, Patsy and Earl McMahon at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Scoil Eoin pupil Róisín Keenan with family Hugh, Maureen and Seamus Keenan at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Ella Dennehy with family Aideen, Conor, Claire, Paul and Tomás Dennehy at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Harry Murphy with family Jack, Ben, Claire, Breda and John Murphy at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanScoil Eoin pupil Taylor Kate Leane with family Hollie, Danny, Claire and Mia at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Caherleaheen NS has so much to offer children starting their educational journey.
CAHERLEAHEEN NS is holding an Open Week all this week, February 5-9, at the school to show parents the wide range of facilities and explain what the school can offer children.
Caherleaheen school is a vibrant, active and busy school with over 200 boys and girls, eight class teachers, four learning support teachers and four assistants.
Staff at the school would be happy to show parents around between 9am and 1o.30am every day this week. The school is located 2km outside Tralee town in a beautiful and safe, rural setting.
To find out more, see www.caherleaheen.com Email: caherleaheen@hotmail.com Phone: 066 7121919.
The school commits to…
· Active Learning
· Creativity and Individuality
· Discovery
· Academic Success
· Consistency
· Communication Skills
· Humour & Fun
· Emotional Wellbeing
· Spiritual & Ethical Values
· Parental Involvement
· Participation in our Community
· Mutual Respect
· Friendship & Collegiality
· Transparency & Honesty
· Good Discipline
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The school achieves and participates in…
· Green Schools Awards
· Discover Science Awards
· Digital Distinction Awards
· Active Flag Award
· Literacy Lift-Off
· Aistear Programme
· Continuous Professional Development & Training of Staff
· Innovative SPHE Programmes
· Choirs
· Extra-Curricular Clubs
· Infant After-School Care
· S.E.S.E. Field Trips
· County Arts Programmes
· All sports: football, basketball, tag rugby, hurling, athletics, soccer.
.Looking forward to the Caherleaheen NS Bingo event in The Rose Hotel on February 4 were, in front; Principal Mary Connolly and Ryan McMahon. Kneeling; Oisin Brosnan, Fionán Brosnan, Aidan Brennan and Amelia Obrusnik. Back; Sophie O’Donoghue, Ava McGough, Sean Óg Brosnan, Darragh O’Callaghan, Cian Caplis and Ben Callinan. Photo by Dermot Crean
CAHERLEAHEEN staff and pupils are getting ready for a fantastic fundraising day at The Rose Hotel with a ‘Bingo Bonanza’ afternoon this Sunday.
It’ll be ‘eyes down’ at 2pm with well over €1,500 in prizes and a huge crowd is expected.
The event is open to the general public and Principal of the school, Mary Connolly, is hoping for a huge crowd on the day with all proceeds going towards their ‘Literacy Lift-Off’ programme.
It’s not only cash prizes that will be given out. There’s also a raffle with a grand prize of a weekend away for two at the luxurious Cabra Castle in Co. Cavan.
Another prize is an escorted tour of Leinster House including lunch for two and there’ll also be €50 vouchers for local businesses to be won.
All the businesses who donated prizes and cash will have their names advertised in the venue. There’ll be ten games on the day with kids, singles and double books. It’s set to be a fun afternoon, so if you fancy winning some cash, head to The Rose Hotel on Sunday, February 4 at 2pm.
.Looking forward to the Caherleaheen NS Bingo event in The Rose Hotel on Sunday, February 4 were, in front; Principal Mary Connolly and Ryan McMahon. Kneeling; Oisin Brosnan, Fionán Brosnan, Aidan Brennan and Amelia Obrusnik. Back; Sophie O’Donoghue, Ava McGough, Sean Óg Brosnan, Darragh O’Callaghan, Cian Caplis and Ben Callinan. Photo by Dermot Crean
CAHERLEAHEEN staff and pupils are getting ready for a fantastic fundraising day at The Rose Hotel with a ‘Bingo Bonanza’ afternoon.
It’ll be ‘eyes down’ at 2pm on Sunday, February 4, with well over €1,500 in prizes and a huge crowd is expected.
The event is open to the general public and Principal of the school, Mary Connolly, is hoping for a huge crowd on the day with all proceeds going towards their ‘Literacy Lift-Off’ programme.
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It’s not only cash prizes that will be given out. There’s also a raffle with a grand prize of a weekend away for two at the luxurious Cabra Castle in Co. Cavan.
Another prize is an escorted tour of Leinster House including lunch for two and there’ll also be €50 vouchers for local businesses to be won.
All the businesses who donated prizes and cash will have their names advertised in the venue. There’ll be ten games on the day with kids, singles and double books. It’s set to be a fun afternoon, so if you fancy winning some cash, head to The Rose Hotel on Sunday, February 4 at 2pm.
