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Courtenay Chess Club

Annette O'Donnell — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:31:25 +0000

Congratulations to our chess team, Courtenay Kings who competed in the Féile Fichille Chess Tournament. Courtenay Kings placed 8th out of 14 schools. Maith Sibh lads!

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5th & 6th Class Afterschool Tennis Lessons

Annette O'Donnell — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:43:43 +0000

Our 5th and 6th class students enjoyed an exciting afterschool tennis session at the local tennis club this week. Under the guidance of skilled coaches, they practiced their serves, volleys, and rally skills while having great fun with their classmates. This fantastic opportunity not only helps develop their athletic abilities but also encourages teamwork and sportsmanship. Well done to all involved!

Afterschool Tennis for 5th and 6th class in Courtenay National School.

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School Tours have begun!!

Annette O'Donnell — Mon, 27 May 2024 10:44:23 +0000

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Active School Week

Annette O'Donnell — Fri, 03 May 2024 10:16:34 +0000

Exploring the Desemne, the Limerick Greenway and a game of tennis!

4th class enjoying afterschool tennis practise with Mr. Nash and Mr. Ruddle.

Mr. Curtin with his the class, out and about in the Desemen in Newcastle West recently.

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Courtenay Kings Chess Team compete at Féile Fichille Final!

Annette O'Donnell — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:14:30 +0000

We extend heartfelt congratulations to the Courtenay Kings Chess Team for their excellent performance in the Féile Fichille Competition final at Scoil Idé in Corbally Wednesday, April 10^th 2024. Courtenay Kings Chess Team Zach Hayes, Max IIco, Dylan O’ Keeffe, Blazej Bolka, Zein Alkassab, Jan Markowski, Rohan Durrani & Paolo Ivanov.

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FAI 5-A Side Soccer Tournament

Annette O'Donnell — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:16:44 +0000

A group of 22 boys from 5th and 6th class participated in a soccer tournament in Corbally.

5th and 6th class boys line out for Courtenay NS in the FAI 5 a-side Soccer Tournament.

Courtenay Boys who participated in the FAI 5-a side Soccer Tournament in Corbally.

Courtenay NS, soccer team ready for kick off at the FAI 5-a side Soccer Tournament.

Togging our for Courtenay NS in the FAI 5-a side Soccer Tournament.

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Cyber Safety & Digital Citizenship Training

Annette O'Donnell — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:15:03 +0000

3rd – 6th class participated in Cyber Safety and Safe Digital Citizenship training on Monday, February 26th 2024.

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Creative Schools

Annette O'Donnell — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:16:47 +0000

The children had a wonderful time as part of our Creative Schools Initiative 2024. Thanks to Mr. Shepherd (STEM), Emmett Kelly (Drama), Dance Teacher Jean O’Donoghue and Mrs. O’Donovan for organising all the activities.

The Creative Schools Initiative will continue every Friday for the month of February.

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Tag Rugby

Annette O'Donnell — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:06:48 +0000

The Courtenay School Tag Rugby Team at Newcastle West Rugby Club on 25th January 2024 where they played a tournament against other schools.

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Creative School’s Week 8th – 12th May 2023

Una McCormack — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:27:51 +0000

8^th to 12^th of May was Creative Schools Week and Courtenay kids are certainly all that!

In a week of fabulous creativity, the week was an outstanding success for all. Led by the creative schools co-ordinator, teacher Sandra O’Donovan assembled a student creative committee to brainstorm a range of activities that the students would like to take part in.

Pupils from all classes were represented on the committee and explored many new initiatives to engage in during the week.

There was a wide range of activities and workshops. Some were delivered from artists outside the school, but many workshops were presented by our own teachers, who readily shared their many talents and expertise.

Artist Treasa Gueran presented a magic and puppet show and balloon making workshop, to the younger pupils. Nora McDonell- Nolan conducted art classes and Keri Sherlock helped us with clay creations. Our clay pots and jellyfish are decorating the school!

A big hit with the older pupils was a workshop on Stop/start motion animation by Mike Byrne. The boys learned how to make characters, develop a story and turn it into an animated video.

Ben O’ Sullivan videographer demonstrated the use of the ‘green screen’ in making videos. The boys created a script to go with their video and then edited it professionally.

Our own teachers also shared their expertise . SNA Emmet Kelly conducted several drama classes during the week and Mr. Shepherd shared his computer coding skills with the older classes. Ms Reidy and Ms. Fitzgerald held singing worshops, in jazz and sean-nós singing, and the equally musical Mr. Sheridan taught the boys the history of the ukulele and taught them the main chords of the instrument.

A fabulous week full of creative energy. Maith sibh go léir!

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