Well done to Mrs. Byrne, Mrs. Corrigan and all the boys and girls in 1st class who were ‘Mad about Maths’ during Maths week. They took part in the maths activities with great enthusiasm – check out our short video to get a flavour.

6th class took a creative slant on Maths Week this week and constructed ‘Sundials’ in their Maths class today! What a fantastic learning experience. Check out the brief video for an insight into their activity!

Is your child feeling worried, upset, lonely or angry? Would they benefit from talking to somebody?

Rainbows supports children and young people in groups. There are groups for children and young people who have been affected by the death of a close family member and there are groups for children and young people whose family has changed because their parents have separated or divorced.

Piercestown N.S. is delighted to be a Rainbows venue.  If you are interested in your child availing of a place in the Rainbows sessions, please contact Emma on 087-8213794 or Siobhan in the office on 053-9158854 in confidence.Unfortunately due to retraining of staff, Rainbows will not begin until the New Year (Jan 2017). We will be in touch with further information. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

After a gallant effort the boys Mini 7’s journey came to an end on Friday last. Many thanks to the drivers and supporters who came on the journey with us.  A particular word of thanks to Luke Hennessy for his expertise and guidance on the sidelines!

Girls Mini 7’s are out in semi final action tomorrow in Grantstown at 12.45pm. Best of luck to Ms. Hearne and the girls.

Boys Rackard league quarter final takes place tomorrow also in Bree at 3pm versus Gorey. Best of luck to the boys.

Girls Rackard league quarter final takes place this Thursday in Rathangan at 3.15pm versus Bannow. Best of luck to the girls.

Discovering Drama by Olga Conway offers a FREE class to all pupils for Halloween on Wednesday 26th October.  This promises to be a week of spells, Hogwarts and all things magical.

To avail of your free class just turn up on the day:

Junior and Senior Infants 2.00-2.45pm (Collected from their classroom)

1st, 2nd and 3rd class 3.15-4.15pm

4th, 5th and 6th lass 4.15-5.15pm

For further information contact Olga on 0876858457

A last minute reminder to all who wish to attend the Sing Out Loud Concert on Nov. 24th in the National Opera House.

• Ticket prices:
• Adults €15
• Child €10
• Family ticket – 2 adults, 2 children €45

Children who are participating in the show go free (5th and 6th class)

THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO ORDER TICKETS THROUGH THE SCHOOL. 

After the mid-term break, Piercestown National School will launch their 2-3pm ‘After School Club’. This is a response to feedback from parents abut how we can best support our community.

This allows children from Junior and Senior infants to remain in school from 2-3pm. This will cater for children to remain in school until their older siblings finish their school day at 3pm and/or remain in school until they can travel home on the school bus with older siblings.

The ‘After School Club’ is run by the Board of Management under the supervision and management of Mrs. Lena Foley. It will be run on a ‘trial basis’ until Christmas and its success will be reviewed accordingly at that point.

The idea of the ‘After School Club’ is to offer a space and time for the Junior and Senior infants to relax and unwind after their busy day at school. As the children will have completed a busy day in school, homework will not be done during this time. Instead, the children will avail of a well deserved break and can complete their homework under the guidance of their parents/guardians after school has closed.

The ‘After School Club’ will involve playtime, games, music, songs, jigsaws, time to chat with their friends and much more fun and activity.

Further information will be forthcoming in the next week  or two so that our club can be up and running post Mid-term.

Many thanks for your patience and co-operation with this matter.

This year will see Piercestown National School support the ‘Trick or Treat’ for Temple Street Campaign.

This will involve all of the children dressing up for ‘Freaky Friday’ on Fri 28th October.

The funds raised for Temple Street Hospital will go towards purchasing critical Digital X-Ray equipment which plays a crucial life-saving role. With these high-spec machines, Temple Street Hospital will be able to produce high quality digital x-rays much quicker meaning larger numbers of children can be seen in one day, reducing stressful waiting times for children and parents. Most importantly, this will result in better information and better care.

Therefore, we ask that all children make a donation of €1 (or more if you wish to)  on the day.

To add a little incentive to the charity fundraiser event, there will be a small prize for BEST COSTUME in each class group.

So get your thinking caps on for your Halloween outfit.

Fangs a million!!!!!!!!!!

Nerves kick in this week as details of the Mini 7’s semi finals have been released.

The boys semi final will take place this Friday 14th Oct. in Rathangan.  There are 3 teams in the group but there can be only one winner. Vying for a place in the final are Piercestown, Rathangan and Poulfar. Throw is at 12.45pm. Fingers crossed for a good result.

Hot on their heels, on Tuesday the 18th Oct. will be the girls. Their semi final group action takes place in Gransttown with Piercestown, Danescastle and Mercy School Wexford all aiming to secure a place in the final. Throw in is also at 12.45pm.  Best of luck to Ms. Hearne and the girls!

We will update you with the results as soon as they are in!