Brookview Childcare, which runs impressive after-school facilities around the county, will host an open night and presentation event on this Thursday, July 20th, at 8pm in Scoil Mhuire, Knocknagoshel National School. The open night is being organised with a view to opening an after-school facility which will cater for all the children in the area…
Knocknagoshel celebrated one of its really big days last week with the village en fête for the retirement Mass and school party for Principal Máire Collins. In the course of her retirement Mass, Ms. Collins spoke of her love of the community she served and of the children she taught in the four schools around…
Scoil Mhuire, Knocknagoshel National School Principal Máire Collins sent a report with barely concealed pride in the output of her creative pupils from a challenge they clicked with and rose to. “As we set into the last few weeks of the school term we were very conscious that children were coming to the end…
Special Olympics Gold and Silver medalist Gary O’Sullivan recently visited Knocknagoshel National School on a special mission. Knock 3K Initiative He discussed his recent triumphs and, while there, he launched the school’s upcoming fitness and fundraiser ‘Knock 3K’ initiative. “Children were fascinated to hear about Gary’s experience in Abu Dhabi and how he attended regular…
Scoil Mhuire, Knocknagoshel National School launched its website on Tuesday morning and it has been described as ‘unique’ by those closest to its creation. Teacher and site mentor, Kate McSweeney and Principal Máire Collins were on hand with their vibrant, village school committee and community to do the honours. Hours of…
Knocknagoshel National School is one of only eight schools in the country to be awarded a special five-year achievement award by the Blue Star Programme. This programme is run by European Movement Ireland. Fourth, fifth and sixth classes were invited to the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin on Europe Day, Wednesday, May 9th. Display for Invited…
