Third & Fourth class pupils enjoyed learning about Horse Chestnut Trees during science today and had an opportunity to try a game of conkers.
The conkers were kindly donated by a pupil in third class.
Well done to our girls team which captured the South INTO Mini Sevens title today in Martinstown. Victories over Knockainey NS & Knocklong NS secured Herbertstown a place in the final against holders Kilbehenny NS.
In a closely fought final, Herbertstown emerged victorious on a scoreline of 2.04 to 2.00. This is the second time the school has won this title, the other occasion being in 2016. Our girls will go forward to represent the South in the County competition sometime in the spring.
Training for both teams continues on Monday next with the boys 11 a side blitz taking place next Tuesday. The girls will be in action again during the following week in their 11 a side competition.
Excitement is building in Herbertstown NS ahead of the visit of the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
Pupils have been busy preparing artwork and practising music in anticipation of what will be the first visit of the famous cup to the school.
€259.35 was raised for Clíona’s Foundation, CARI Limerick and the Children’s Ark including Neonatal Unit at University Hospital Limerick.
Monies fundraised: €38,990
Expenses: €2,355
Charity donations: €4,000 (€2,000 to Clíona’s Foundation & €2,000 to CMRF Crumlin)
Net to school: €32,635
We could not have achieved this amazing total without the involvement and dedication of so many people. Huge thank you again to the 8 cyclists and 40 hikers who participated in the event, to family, friends and sponsors for donating so generously and to the P2TP committee for all their hard work behind the scenes.
Our team of 8 completed the challenge of travelling from the lowest point in Ireland (the North Slob in County Wexford) to the highest point (Carrauntoohil) in 16 hours and 40 minutes. This was the first time that this challenge was ever attempted!
When they reached the top of Carrauntoohil shortly before 2 o’clock on Saturday they found 42 familiar faces waiting for them as many parents, staff and friends of the school also climbed Ireland’s highest peak on the same day.
It was a great occasion for all and thank you to everyone that was part of making Pedal to the Peak such a success.
Congratulations also to the winners of our finals which were played on the same day. Hard luck to our runners up in what were very close games.
Pádraig Pearse Cup: Kerry
Ned Daly Shield: Limerick
Summer Soccer League: France
