Congratulations to Elizabeth Nwosuocha who came runner up in the County final of the Eason’s Spelling Bee competition. Having been crowned the first ever spelling bee at Piercestown N.S., Elizabeth accompanied by Mrs. Caldicott and two classmates traveled to Gorey for the County Final. This saw over 30 schools from Wexford take part in what could only be described as a tense and exciting day.

Not only did Elizabeth represent herself and her school with great pride, she emerged as runner up being in the final to be pipped at the post.

Congratulations to Elizabeth – a major achievement for any student!

You will go down in history at Piercestown N.S. -take a bow!

The annual chess tournament in school that takes place in Piercestown N.S. has kicked off. This sees all children from 3rd to 6th class compete through several rounds of chess before one champion emerges as the overall winner and receives the chess cup that is handed down from year to year.

The competition will also see class winners awarded for their successes.

3rd class began the tournament today with the first round. Many thanks to Mrs. Cooney for opening the first round of the tournament. Over the coming days, 4th, 5th and 6th class will follow in their footsteps. The tournament will run on a points system and see winners from the various classes play each other.  Best of luck to all involved.

The question is ‘Who will take the trophy home for 2015?!’ Watch this space!

And remember “When you see a good move, look for a better one”  (Emanuel Lasker)

Cyber bullying Talk for Parents 

A questionnaire was sent out on Internet Safety Day February 10th to all parents in the school.

Many thanks to those who returned the questionnaire. The results have been analysed and there was an overwhelming response for a request for an information evening for parents.

As a result of this,  Carmel Walsh has been booked for an Information Evening on Internet Safety and how to protect your children on Wednesday May 20th at 7pm. 

We hope that you can join us in ensuring our children use the wonderful tool that is the internet in the safest way possible!!

Piercestown N.S. will once again open its doors tomorrow Mon 13th of April and become a hive of activity over the next few months as the final term kicks off.

This will be an exciting term with lots to look forward to.

There are the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation that will be big events for the boys and girls and families of 2nd class and 6th class.

6th class will begin their very last term of primary school and be prepared to make the transition to the next stage in their education.

Junior infants will complete their first ever year at ‘big’ school.

There will be the Sports day (June 19th) , school tours, Active Week, Rackard league, Bree Community games and much much more.

So dust off those lunch boxes and schools bag and let’s bring on the last term!

Watch this space for more details. A flyer of events will be issued in the first week back after Easter. So remember ‘Walk, Run, Jump and Skip, Come on Piercestown – Let’ Get Fit!!’

Piercestown Post March edition

Agreed Report by the Board of Management 10th February 2015

The staff and Board of Management of Piercestown N.S. would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter.

Is your child ready to start school?

Are you interested in finding out more about Piercestown N.S.?

If you have answered yes to either of the above questions….why not come along to find out all about us! We are delighted to host an Open Night this Thursday March 19th at 7pm. 

Talks on the night by principal, teachers, parents and children. Refreshments served on the night!

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