Activities

Raffle open to everyone for top prize of 32” LED SMART TV

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Preparations for the upcoming shows by junior & senior infants, 1st & 2nd class and third class are in full swing with a less than a week to go before their performances!

An added element of excitement is that the traditional raffle on the night of the shows will include a top prize of a 32” LED SMART TV, which has been kindly donated by Finucanes Electrical (Limerick).

Raffle tickets will be available to purchase at both the matinee and the evening show on Tuesday next (13th Dec). In light of this special top prize, if any parents/guardians are not attending the shows, but would like to enter the raffle, they can do so by purchasing tickets through Aladdin ePayments up until Monday.

All tickets purchased (e.g. online tickets, matinee tickets and evening show tickets) will be entered into the draw for the tv.

Dare to Believe

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Congratulations to Sixth Class who have completed the Dare to Believe Olympics Schools programme.

Following the very successful visit of Limerick Olympian Sarah Lavin to the school, sixth class had to complete their Dare to Believe log books. Once this was completed, their hard work led them to being awarded a Olympic Ireland Dare to Believe Flag. We look forward to raising this flag in 2023. The class also received commemorative Irish Olympic pins as a memento of their work in the programme.

Well done to all the class.

Larkin Shield

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Congratulations to Herbertstown NS’s four girls who helped the South win the Larkin Shield today in Rathkeale.

Before today, we had four previous winners of this competition so to have four more in one day is fantastic. 

A great achievement by the girls and the South team who needed to win two close games to claim the title, well done!

Sarsfield Cup

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Well done to our representatives on the South Limerick team who played the City on Tuesday in Rathkeale in the semi-final of the Sarsfield Cup.

It was great to have two players involved and we also had two teachers coaching the team – Mr. Franklin and Mr. English.

Science Week – 1st & 2nd Class

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Making Bubbles

Challenges included:

  • Make the biggest bubble you can make.
  • How many bubbles within a bubble can you make?
  • Can you pick up a bubble?
  • Can you put something in your bubble without it popping?
The children learned that you can pick up a bubble if their hands are wet but if their hands are dry, then it will pop! – Mr Franklin

Terrific Footballers Just Miss Out on County Final

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Herbertstown girls represent the South and the school admirably in County Semi-Final

A week on from claiming a first ever South Premier Football title our girls team travelled to Rathkeale for the county semi-final. The South champions’ opponents were Monaleen NS who had a formidable 58 players on their panel compared to the 16 available for Herbertstown.

Minutes into the game it was clear to everyone in attendance that these numbers mattered little as both teams contested a fantastic game of end-to-end football. Herbertstown got the better of the first half exchanges and led at the half time whistle by one point.

The second half continued to be evenly matched but the final five minutes would provide much excitement for supporters on both sides. Despite some brilliant defending, Monaleen had managed to stretch in front of Herbertstown by two points. Then, a long Herbertstown free from the middle of the field went straight to the Monaleen net with time just about up. However, there was just enough injury time for the city side to make their way back down the field where they won a free of their own. A nerveless kick from their freetaker with the last act of normal time brought the game to extra time.

In the first half of extra time Monaleen struck for a brace of goals just after Herbertstown had a goal disallowed and this proved to be the deciding of the tie.

Final score: Monaleen NS 4:06 Herbertstown NS 2:05

A fantastic effort from the Herbertstown girls and everyone at the school is very proud of what they have achieved this year.

Monaleen were crowned county champions after beating Doon Convent in the final later on the same day.

Anti-Bullying/ Kindness Week

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Anti-Bullying Week took place across the country from November 14th – 18th.

At our November assembly earlier this week the children were asked to focus on inclusion and kindness. They also were asked to record any example where someone was nice to them in school. We have used these examples to create a ‘Kindess Tree’ which is on display in the school.

Well done to all the boys and girls!

Heritage in Schools – Archaeology Explored in Herbertstown

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Archaeologist Francesca O’Callaghan was in the school on Monday as part of the Heritage in Schools Programme. The visit also coincided with Science Week.

Francesca gave very interesting workshops to 4th & 5th class and then 6th class. She brought examples of different artefacts and show the children some examples of the types of materials used for clothing during the different Ages.

It was a great start to Science Week 2022!

Herbertstown Girls Win South Premier Title

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A small piece of history was made today in Bruff as Herbertstown NS joined the list of schools who have won the South Premier Girls’ Football title.

The girls in maroon led from start to finish in what was a very impressive display against the home side Scoil Dean Cussen. Playing against a strong wind in the first half, Herbertstown scored two goals before Bruff registered their first score and held a seven point lead at the break.

Then, with the wind at their backs in the second half, the girls showed great composure in front of goal to stretch ahead and secure a memorable victory in front of a very vocal group of Herbertstown supporters.

After the game, Shane Mullane of Scoil Dean Cussen presented the cup to the Herbertstown captain.

Congratulations girls!

pic Declan Hehir