Second class received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time at their First Confession ceremony which took place in St. Martin’s church on Wednesday 13th February 2019. It was a very special ceremony for them during which they told the story of Zacchaeus and sang sweetly from the altar. Afterwards there was tea, coffee and home baking for the adults in the school P.E. hall and treats for the children, provided by the parents association and parents of 1st class children. Many thanks to everyone who made the night so special for them.

Is your child ready to start school?

Come along to hear what Piercestown National School can offer your child

• High quality education and resources              After school activities
• Interactive whiteboards                                       Dedicated teaching staff
• Welcoming ethos                                                   Active Parental Involvement
• Educational School Excursions                           Large open play space
• Wide range of sports                                             Upgraded bathrooms

**New Tranquillity Room and outdoor Tranquillity Space **

 *** Breakfast Club now available – Opens 8am***

***After school now available  – Until 6pm***

• Talks on the night by principal, teachers, children and Parents’ Association
• Tea/coffees and refreshments served

‘Piercestown N.S. where learning and growing are nurtured!’

Heartiest congratulations to the St. Martin’s camogie team who have secured their place in an All Ireland final when they defeated Inniscarra today by  a scoreline of 0-11 to 0-5. Croke Park is their final destination and the boys and girls at Piercestown N.S. are already excited !!!! Roll on the All – Ireland final. The boys and girls in Piercestown will be busy over the coming weeks decorating the school in preparation for the grand final.

Best of luck to St. Martin’s Camogie team today as they play in the All Ireland Semi Final today. Fingers crossed for a place in the final!

All rugby lovers at Piercestown N.S. will be delighted to hear that the ‘Leinster Rugby Trophy Tour’ will land in Piercestown National School at 1pm on Tuesday 22nd January.

While the scheduled visit is brief, Corey our local rugby coach, will be bringing both the PRO14 League Trophy and the Champion Cup into the school at 1pm tomorrow.

This will be an opportunity for children to see the cup, and possibly have a photo opportunity with their class mates with the cups!

Any of you rugby lovers are very welcome to pop in if you wish to see the silverware on tour!

Many thanks to Corey and the Wexford rugby club for organising this visit!

Calling all chess players!

The County Wexford Primary School Chess Tournament will be held in The Brandon House Hotel in New Ross on Saturday 2nd February 2019 from 10am to 4pm. The cost is 10 Euro and this includes seven games of chess and lunch. Payment can be made on the morning of the competition at 9:30am. Please contact The Brandon House Hotel before the 2nd of February to register your child’s entry and choice of meal (burger/sausages/nuggets).

On Wednesday 13th February 2019 The County Wexford Primary School’s 27th Chess Jamboree (formally called Chess Challenge) will take place in St. Joseph’s Primary School, Creagh, Gorey (GPS: 52.6776 N/ 6.3092 W, Eircode: Y25 E135)  from 6:15pm to 8:45pm. There will be six children on every team and the cost is 12 Euro for each team. Please contact the school office if your child is interested in entering.

Chess is the gymnasium of the mind. – Blaise Pascal

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On Monday 17^th December Junior and Senior Infants were kitted out in all of their Christmas gear to head off on their annual Christmas excursion. This year saw the boys and girls meet ‘Ellie the Elf’ on their tour. ‘Ellie the Elf’ talked to the children about the magic of Christmas and told them that the Christmas train was powered not by diesel but by ‘Christmas spirit’. Anytime the train appeared to slow down the children would have to create as much ‘Christmas spirit’ as they could to keep those wheels turning! This was an easy task for the boys and girls in Ms. Taylor and Ms. Quirke’s class, with them blasting out Christmas songs and cheers along their journey. The tour included a stop at ‘Shake Dog’ for a tasty hot chocolate and cookies and was completed by a visit to the Junior Library section, where Ms. Walsh treated the boys and girls to the story of ‘Mrs. Pepperpot’s Christmas’. Many thanks to the parents who accompanied us on the day. The children were full of Christmas spirit and excitement and it added to our build up to the holidays.

As a Health Promoting School, Piercestown National School are delighted to promote the following: St Martins GAA Club is participating in the Operation Transformation & GAA  Ireland Lights Up Campaign. So if you want to get moving and active this year and want to use the walking track, the lights will be turned on every Thursday from 7.30 – 9:00pm starting on 17th of January to 21st of February. Please register your details at the clubhouse on arrival. Registration is open from 7.15 pm. This is a free event so please encourage all your friends to get active this January – in keeping with our Active Schools Motto “Run, walk, jump or skip, come on Piercestown let’s get fit!”

Calling all parents of children who are starting school in September 2019!

Come along to our Open Night and find out 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 NEW Sensory Room and Outdoor Sensory Play Space.
• On-site childcare facilities before and after school with Sunny Days Breakfast and Homework Club.

We look forward to meeting you on the night!

Piercestown N.S. would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year! School re-opens on Monday 7th January and we look forward to another successful year of teaching and learning in our school.

Sunny Days breakfast club and after school care would also like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Places are now available for 2019. For further information phone or text Debbie on 089 227 7151.