Come along to here what Piercestown National School has to offer you and your child!!

Input on the night from Principal, staff members and the pupils themselves! Take a tour of the school and get a feel for the place.

Find out about our facilities:

New*** Breakfast Club facilities, After school/ homework facilities, Upgraded bathroom facilities and MUCH more!

Taghmon was host to a scene of celebrations and jubilation last night as the Rackard League cup was brought home to St. Martin’s community. Together, Murrintown N.S. and Piercestown N.S. ensured a thrilling game that left us on the edge of our seats. By just one point, St. Martins secured their victory over local rivals Rathangan.

Well done to all involved!

Many thanks to all who attended the official launch of our revised Healthy Eating Policy, as part of our Science Week 2017 events. There was a fantastic turnout which is a testament to the commitment and dedication of both staff and parents in ensuring the health and well being of our children.

On the night, we had talks, tastes and were even welcomed into the event by some friendly bananas!! On the night, a slight technical glitch prevented us from seeing the video of the children’s preparation in the lead up to the launch.

So, if you are interested, take a few moments to click on the link below and have a look.

Many thanks to all who made this event possible. Special word of thanks to Nichola Forrest (Collier) for her huge contribution both on the night and in the lead up. Partnerships in the community are core to what we do at Piercestown N.S. and it was our privilege and honour to have Nichola working with us. Take a bow Nichola 🙂

https://s3.amazonaws.com/embed.animoto.com/play.html?w=swf/production/vp1&e=1510921104&f=gUmT1Ktk3yM080Z1ySq0ng&d=0&m=p&r=360p+720p&volume=100&start_res=720p&i=m&asset_domain=s3-p.animoto.com&animoto_domain=animoto.com&options=“>Preparing for our Healthy Eating Policy launch

All roads lead to Taghmon this Thurs 16th Nov for a double header for Piercestown/Murrintown Schools.

After gallant performances last week, both the boys and girls booked their places in the finals!

First up will be the Roinn A Girls final at 6.30pm. This will be followed by the Roinn A Boys final at 7.45pm.

Best of luck to all involved!!!!!!!

When: Tues 14th Nov (as part of Science Week 207)

What time: 6.30pm

Where: PE hall 

As part of Science Week 2017, we have decided it would be timely to launch our ‘revised’ Healthy Eating Policy in Piercestown National School. This revision took place as a result of concerns from parents about a decline in healthy eating while at school. Questionnaires were given to pupils and results analysed so that their voice was heard. Similarly, the parental voice was received. This allowed us to update and revise our approach to ‘Healthy Eating’.

It is quite topical at present with the discussions around sugar taxes, the rise in obesity and the impact healthy eating has now be proven to have on lifestyles. In educating our children in Piercestown N.S., we aim to nurture the holistic child and not just the academics.

Therefore, we would invite all parents and children to join us next Tues 14^th Nov. at 6.30pm in the PE hall for a brief launch of our revised Healthy Eating Policy. On the evening, there will be guest speakers, prize giving and a healthy food tasting fair run by the children of 5^th and 6^th class. We would greatly appreciate your participation and attendance. In highlighting the importance of healthy eating and working together as a team, we will ensure a healthier lifestyle for our children as they develop through their formative years.

Our key message is simple, encourage healthy eating Monday to Thursday and allow Friday a ‘treat’ day.

In order for this to work, we ALL need to work together!

Remember, a healthy body is a healthy mind!

We look forward to seeing you all there for a ‘tasty’ event!

I’d be very grateful if you could advertise among your 5^th and 6^th classes the Scór na nÓg table quiz which will take place this Thursday, 9 November, in St. Martin’s at 7.30pm. Entry is free for teams of up to 4 people with a maximum age of 16 and it’s always good fun as teams compete from clubs around the county with the chance of winning a county medal.

Sports Update for the week ahead: 

All roads lead to St. Patrick’s Park this Wednesday and Thursday!!!!!

Mini 7s final for the girls Wednesday 7pm in St. Patrick’s Park in Enniscorthy. Best of luck to Ms. Hearne and the girls!

Girls are out again on Thursday for Rackard League semi finals in St. Patrick’s Park at 2.15 versus Ferns.

Boys are out on Fri 10th for their Rackard league semi final versus Castletown at 2.30pm in Blackwater.  Best of luck to the boys.