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Talented pupils

Published by Killygarry NS on April 18, 2020

Here is a little movie about LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD in Spanish that two of our students made with their family. Well done to Julietta in Junior Infants and Fernando in First class.

Accelerated Reading – free e-books available!

Accelerated Reading – free e-books available!

Published by Killygarry NS on March 30, 2020

Renaissance, the company behind Accelerated Reading is making their online e-book platform, myON available for free while we are off school and libraries are closed. This is a fantastic resource but might take a few minutes to get your head around the first time you use it. Renaissance, have told me you can download their […]

School Closure re. Covid-19

Published by Killygarry NS on March 12, 2020

Killygarry National School will be closed from 6pm today until Sunday 29th of March 2020 under instruction from the Department of Education and Skills.  A letter has been sent home with all pupils today along with some school work for each child to complete for the next three weeks, just in case this closure period […]

Oral Language Homework: Feelings

Published by Killygarry NS on February 27, 2020

This week we are talking about feelings. Here is a list of human emotions: Admiration Adoration Amusement Anxiety Awe Awkwardness Boredom Calmness Confusion Craving Disgust Envy Excitement Fear Horror Interest Joy Nostalgia Romance Sadness Satisfaction Sympathy Triumph Watch this video and see if you can identify the emotions on the girl’s face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOkyKyVFnSs   Watch […]

Operation Transformation at the school

Operation Transformation at the school

Published by Killygarry NS on February 15, 2020

One of our parents, Lorraine O Neill is a leader on RTE’s Operation Transformation. She came to the school with her camera crew this week and filmed us running around the yard doing our “Daily Mile”. You can watch the programme on RTE 1 on Wednesday 19th Feb at 9.30pm and hopefully see a clip.

Oral Language Homework January: Homes and Houses

Published by Killygarry NS on January 7, 2020

This month we are discussing houses and homes. ART Look at the paintings of folk artist Karla Gerard. Click here for her website. Ø What are the things that many of Gerard’s paintings have in common? (houses, trees, lots of colour) Ø Can you pick out paintings representing the different seasons? Ø What shapes does […]