Maths Week kicks off on October 15th – 23rd 2016.

This is our third year participating in Maths week with new additions taking place each year.

Last year saw the addition of the ‘Tables Bee’ similar to the spelling Bee competition with classes from 2nd – 6th class entering. The week will also host the ‘Monster Maths ‘ quiz so get your Maths hats on!

All classes will partake in extra Maths activities during Maths week such as Maths trails, hands on activities, Maths games etc.  For further information on Maths Week go to http://www.mathsweek.ie/

Monday Mini 7’s boys round 2 in Glynn versus Blackwater and Glynn

Tuesday Mini 7’s Girls round 2 in Glynn versus Glynn and Oylegate

Boys A team Rackard League versus Bree 3pm Wednesday in St. Martin’s Pitch

Girls B team Rackard League to be confirmed.

Best of luck to all involved!

We are delighted to announce that 5th and 6th class will once again be taking part in the Sing Out Loud concert in our very own National Opera House on Thursday 24th November. 

Rehearsals are beginning already and it is guaranteed to be a fantastic night.

Information with regard to ticket sales have gone out to all of 5th and 6th class pupils yesterday.

Best of luck to all the girls and boys on the night and many thanks to both teachers for facilitating our participation.

Roll on the 24th November.

A reminder that Parent Association will take place tonight at 7.30pm in the school.

Wexford Chess are hosting their Autumn Chess tournament for Primary School level in the Brandon House Hotel in New Ross this Saturday Oct. 1st 2016.

Registration takes place at 10am and the prize giving takes place at 3.30pm.

Entry fee is €10 and this includes lunch.

The tournament requests that each participating school must provide at least one teacher supervisor for the day. Many thanks to Mrs. Barrett who has offered her services for this event! This is a huge undertaking outside of school hours. We really appreciate you volunteering to attend this. Best of luck to the boys and girls who take part.

Congratulations to both the boys and girl who made their way through round 1 of Rackard league in a windy Taghmon on Friday last.

Round 2 took place for the boys on Mon 26th Sept at home against Wexford CBS. Well done to the boys on another victory.

The boys  will now play Adamstown in an away match on Thursday at 2.45pm.

The girls  played after school on  Tuesday at 3.20pm versus Blackwater in Blackwater .They were also victorious.  This is followed by another match at home on Thursday versus Bree at 3pm at home. 

Mini 7s round 2 takes place for the boys on Mon 4th in Glynn at 12.45pm versus Glynn and Blackwater. Round 2 for the girls take place on Tues 4th in Glynn at 12.45pm Glynn and Oylegate. Best of luck to all involved .

Many thanks to the parents who are driving and all who are submitting their applications for Garda vetting. We really appreciate your efforts.

It’s all systems go on the sport front. Piercestown abú!

What an achievement for 20 children in Piercestown N.S. who had a 100% attendance record for the school year 2015 2016.

In fact, for two children it was their second year in a row winning this award! We also had two siblings from two families!

Three medals were being sent on to pupils from last years 6th class group.

When asked the children said that it was ‘easy’ enough to achieve! They advised children to ‘not go on holidays’ if you want to get the medal and ‘make sure you are wrapped up warm when playing outside to try and avoid getting sick’ as some of their strategies for success.

Tadgh Foran will return to Piercestown National School this week for the much sought after guitar classes.

Classes will take place for 10 weeks at a cost of €4. The advanced class (i.e. those already playing guitar from last year) takes place every Thursday starting this week Thursday 22nd Sept.  from 3.00pm to 3.50pm.

The beginners class will take place straight after at 3.50pm – 4.30pm. Tadgh will be on hand to advise with regard to purchase of guitar etc. 

Last week saw the Mini 7’s tournament begin for both the boys and girls. The girls travelled to Rathangan on Thursday and won their group to advance to round two of the tournament due to take place this week. The boys played at home and after a tough match against Mayglass they too advanced to the next round. Training for the girls takes place on Monday at lunchtime and the boys will train on Tuesday.

Rackard league kicks off this week also with both the boys and girls travelling to Taghmon on Friday to play against Taghmon at 1.30pm. Due to the new legislation around garda vetting we will be putting a call out for more parents to be vetted this week. Without drivers vetted it will not be possible for us to participate in the much loved league.

Best of luck to the boys and girls in both Rackard league and mini 7’s this week. All systems go!

This week Ireland takes part in the European Week of Sport.

As part of our journey towards being a recognised Active School, Piercestown National School will hold some events.

Already, we will kick off with the Mini 7’s tournament for both boys and girls. Assembly will see the children get Active this week.

For further information click on the link below!

Click to access -Be-Active-Schools-Week.pdf