We would like to wish our two teams the very best of luck in the upcoming Credit Union Quiz which takes place this Sunday, 29th January. They have been busy brushing up on their general knowledge in the comfortable surrounds of our sensory room.

We are celebrating Catholic schools week from the 22nd – 29th January. The theme this year is ‘Walking together in faith and love’

On Wednesday, we will go to Mass and celebrate our Grandparents. We give thanks for all the love they give us.

Sixth class received a pleasant surprise on Monday 23rd January when their delivery of beautiful half zips arrived. The class designed the tops themselves and they are delighted how they turned out.

On Monday 19th December we welcomed a full to capacity church to our first Carol Service since 2019! The pupils were busy preparing and practicing so it was lovely to see everyone come out to support them. The Carol Service was a great success and thank you to our very generous Parents Association who provided hot and tasty refreshments for everybody afterwards in the Community Centre.

The boys and girls from fourth, fifth and sixth class competed in a Gaelic football lunchtime league during October, November and December. After five weeks of very competitive entertaining  group games Carlow and Dublin eventually qualified for the B final with Kerry and Wexford making it through to the A final.

The B final was a thoroughly enjoyable game which ended a draw; it then had to be decided by penalty shootout where Carlow overcame Dublin.                                                                                                                             

The A final didn’t disappoint; the teachers and children who came to support were treated to an excellent display from both teams with Kerry narrowly overcoming a very strong Wexford team by one point.

Referee John O Rourke presented the medals and trophies; he complemented the children on the excellent skills, attitude and behaviour on display and commented that the future of Gaelic football in the Duffry looks very bright.

The children from 1st and 2nd class took part in the Junior Achievement Ireland Programme which ran over the past five weeks. The theme for the programme was ‘Our Community’. The programme was given by a parent in our school and BD employee Derek Doyle who volunteered to conduct the lessons over five weeks. We would like to thank Derek for giving his time and being so accommodating. This programme was something which the children really benefited from and enjoyed.

What a quick 6 weeks that was! Over 25 children took part in the Hurling 365 over the past 6 weeks. Huge thanks to Duffry Rovers GAA club and Amanda, our GPO, who organised it. Thanks to the volunteers for giving up their mornings to coach . Well done to all involved. We finished up with an indoor session and Amanda presented all the children with their certificates.

The Mini 7’s football competition is back in action after a two year absence. This week we hosted Courtnacuddy NS and Donard NS in both boys and girls football. Well done to everyone who took part.

Thursday 29th September saw the start of Hurling 365 in our school. Coaches and volunteers from the Duffry Rovers GAA club were up early to get going at 8am. Well done to all the pupils who took part and thank you to the coaches for giving their time to improve the pupil’s hurling skills. Hurling 365 will continue for the next four weeks and is open to all pupils of Caim NS from 1st – 6th Class.