4th Class

Graduation

On Wednesday the 22^nd of June we had our graduation for sixth class and Oisín and Tara Keane. We celebrated this graduation with a mass service, songs by the choir, memories and the releasing of the balloons.

We opened the ceremony with a song. Directly afterwards, each of us brought forward an item representing our time at Kiltiernan such as; a hurl, a jersey, a soccer ball, a class novel, art supplies, a tin whistle, a laptop, an Irish flag, a script from a school play and finally a science project.

This was followed by an opening prayer from Fr. Roche, readings by Abbie and Jake and solo songs from Molly, Chloe and Ellie. Next Ber Brady read a poem entitled ‘A parents’ prayer’. The intercessions followed, read by students of our school, including graduates Aoibhe, James and John. A hymn from the choir closed the prayer service.

Fr. Roche, from the Board of Management, gave an address to the congregation. Next Jake read a piece of his memories from Kiltiernan. After yet, another song, Ms Fenlon presented attendance certificates to students who only missed four or less days this year. Next it was Ms. Leech’s turn to talk about her memories of each of us. In advance, she had spoken with all other students and teachers about their memories of us.

In turn we each stood up in front of everybody as Ms. Leech let out the truth- funny stories, embarrassing tales and everything our friends associated with us were shared. Next, more memories were shared from Chloe and Molly followed by two more songs from the choir ‘The party goes on’ and ‘Let it be’. Four sixth class pupils sang solos in the final song.

Finally the graduates led the way outside to sing ‘The spirit of God’ and traditionally let off the famous balloons. Everyone enjoyed the graduation and will dearly miss the happy times in Kiltiernan.

 

By Ellie and Aoibhe

Camogie final!!!

For the past few months, the Kiltiernan Camogie team have been hard at work practising with our dedicated coaches Paul and Ann.

In the first rounds of the Cumann Na mbunscoil championships, the girls succeeded in winning all of their matches. They played three fellow school Camogie teams, including Ballyglass, Gort and Kilchreest. They played magnificently in each of the games, and went straight through to the second round of the championships.

After a few more hard weeks training, the girls were finally ready to go. The championship finals took place on the 14^th of June, in Lochgeorge pitch.

We arrived early, in order to prepare for the game. We played a mini match to get warmed up. Eventually, the clock struck 12, and it was time to play. We all had butterflies in our stomachs and we were very nervous.

We played Ballymacward. We were winning at half time, but unfortunately at the end of the second half, it turned out to be a draw.

Yet again, we ended up having to play extra time, with three minutes a half. At half time, we were up two points, and managed to score two goals, and a point in the second half.

At the end of the game, we started celebrating, as we knew we had won, but unfortunately, the other team were convinced that it had been a draw.

There was lots of discussion between the two teams and the referee over the score, but in the end, we ended up having to play golden score.

Golden score is where the first team to score a goal or point wins. Unfortunately, Ballymacward scored the first point of the game, leaving the Kiltiernan team distraught.

We were all very upset, but we were all very proud of how well we had played as a team on the day.

We would like to thank our managers Paul and Ann for all their hard work and dedication over the past two years. We have learned so much more about Camogie from them, especially the importance of working as a team, and that is the reason we came so far.

Visits

There were many visits to the school in term 3, including a Paramedic visits, a Garda visit and an Archaeologist visit. They all taught are many interesting things about their everyday jobs.

Paramedic Visit

On the 15^th of June two paramedics Mossy and Paul came to our school. They firstly came inside and told us what they do. They are based in Ennis Hospital. They cover the regions of Galway, Clare and Limerick they told us. They we walked outside to see the ambulance. We took turns to see Brendan heart rate. We came out the side door of the ambulance to see stretchers and neck support. When it was my turn with the neck support I walked over to the stretchers and lay down on the stretcher. It looked like I had broken my neck! After I went over the other side of the ambulance. They let try on their coat and hop in the front seat of the ambulance. I dreamt that I was a first responder and on the scene to an emergency. When we were going inside they turned on the siren. It made a really loud noise. The paramedics were really kind and I would love them to visit again.

Garda Visit

Not only did we have a paramedic visit we also had a Garda visit. On the 23^rd of May Garda Philip and Garda Aoife came to all the classrooms. Phillip went to Senior room and Aoife went to the Junior room. They were going to meet up in the Middle Room. Phillip talked to us about fingerprints. He told us how they were made. Then we did some in investigating. We split up into groups. Everyone in the group printed their fingerprints. The culprit printed his finger twice. We swapped with other groups. They had to identify who the culprit. I taught it was really fun trying to guess other peoples fingerprint. I would like thank Aoife and Phillip for coming.

Archaeologist visit

On the 23^rd of June Jerry (Aly’s Dad) came to talk to us about Archaeology. He told about what archaeologists do every day. He told us the difference between archaeology and history. He showed us discoveries he has found. He showed aeriel views and drawings of the Ardrahan area. He showed many pictures of big digs that he has took part in. He discussed many ancient monuments that are either demolished or still standing. Thank you Jerry for visiting our school.

 

 

by Stephen

4^th Class