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We have decided, along with our Student Council, that this year we will try to support The Rotary Club of Clonmel and the Irish United Nations Veterans Association Branch in Clonmel in their efforts to send basic school equipment and medical aid to the Irish Army and Rotary in the Lebanon, where it will beContinue reading “Student Council Fundraiser”

Pictured are pupils Ciara and Orla Maude wearing items received from Tipperary Sports Partnership.  Their mum, Angela Commins, recently entered the Tipperary Sports Partnership National Bike Week competition and the school received a number of cycling packs which were raffled among Ciara’s and Orla’s classmates.  

ALONE is a national organisation that strives to enable older people to age at home, safely and securely, for as long as they wish. The organisation works with all older people, including those who are lonely, isolated, frail or ill, homeless, living in poverty, or are facing other difficulties. The school participated in this event this week andContinue reading “ALONE”

As part of the school’s recognition of Sam Bennett’s fantastic achievement in the Tour de France 2020, the Student Council held a non-uniform day Friday 25th September.  Pupils were asked to wear something green – this was anything from a jersey/hoodie/jumper/tracksuit/hair grips/socks etc.    A donation of 1 euro was requested per pupil.  The amount raised was 200Continue reading “Barnardos Donation”

First and second class busy at Autumn art this week in school.

Wishing the Sliabh na mBan Junior Team and Management the very best of luck on Saturday 26th September as they take on Gortnahoe/Glengoole in the Junior B Championship Final.  Fantastic achievement!  Well done to all of you.

Thank you for all the donations of money for today’s wearing of the green in honour of Sam Bennett’s green jersey win at the Tour De France. We raised E190 which will go towards Barnardos. A selection of photos from the day below…

5th and 6th were busy creating bicycle art and craft at home in honour of Sam Bennett’s green jersey win. Pupils can wear something green tomorrow and bring in E1 for the charity of choice of Sam Bennett.

Best of luck to Sam Bennett who is the son in law of Ms. Fogarty who teaches here in the school. He has done Carrick-on-Suir and Ireland proud by winning the green jersey in the Tour De France. We wish him all the best for the rest of the tour ahead of its conclusion thisContinue reading “Best of luck Sam!”