Senior Infants and first class have busy doing various activities during the Summer months, from art, hurling, maths trails and school trips, they have been working very hard!
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Anthony Baggott Cup 2017
Caherline NS claim victory in annual Anthony Baggott Memorial Cup
The 2017 installment of the Anthony Baggott Memorial Cup was full of excitement as Herbertstown NS, Hospital NS, Knockainey NS and Caherline NS produced some wonderful hurling. Caherline NS, participating in the event for the first time, claimed early wins against Hospital NS and Knockainey NS which booked them passage to the final. The holders, Herbertstown NS, also claimed a spot in the final thanks to victories over the same opposition.
Final
There was a fantastic atmosphere during the final as both teams played out a thrilling contest. Many of those present mentioned the high skill level amongst the players and also the sporting nature of the game. Herbertstown looked to be on their way to victory but two late goals from Caherline swung the contest in their favour. Shortly after the final whistle Eileen Baggott presented the cup to the Caherline captain.
Thank you to all those who helped to make the day a success.
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Herbertstown NS welcomes All Ireland Féile winners
Herbertstown NS welcomed members of the All Ireland Féile winning panel to the school on Tuesday. The Hospital/Herbertstown team, which includes current and past pupils of the school, beat Conahy Shamrocks in the final in Nowlan Park last Sunday. Congratulations to all involved in the victory.
Friday marked the last coaching session of the year for our club connect coach Michael Whelan. The children have really enjoyed hurling with Michael during the last term and hopefully we will be back out on the playing pitch when we return in September.
A fun filled June for 1st/2nd Classes
School tour fun
School tour fun
End of year presentation to Rory
Fun on the bouncing castles
A warm Summers day
Ned, Micheál, Ericka, Sonya, Ciara, Jessica and Caitlin enjoying the outdoor activities
School tour fun: Ball games
School tour fun: Ball games
School tour fun: Indoor hockey
School tour fun: Indoor hockey
Well done to First, Second, Third and Fourth Classes, who raised money for ‘Our Lady’s Children Hospital Crumlin’, on their Just 4 Fun school tour in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
Pictured with the classes are Mr Gubbins, Breda Kennedy SNA, Miss Davis and Miss O’Dwyer
Role play in drama with 1st/2nd Class
Drama with 1st/2nd Class
Still images with 1st and 2nd Class
Miss Davis learns to dab!!!
Dabbing with 1st/2nd Class
End of year presentation to Rory
Limerick City Walking Tour and the Hunt Museum
Earlier in the year Aisling produced a prizewinning picture of King John’s Castle in an art competition ran by Limerick City & County Council. The prize was a walking tour of Limerick for her class as well as a visit to the Hunt Museum.
On Tuesday, the children of fifth & sixth class enjoyed a very informative tour of the oldest part of Limerick City, taking in sights like King John’s Castle, the last remaining part of the old city wall and the Treaty Stone. Thank you to Hayman Harris of Limerick Civic Trust for being our Guide.
Following lunch, the children were given a guided tour of the Hunt Museum and saw some of the many interesting artifacts and pieces of art which are on display.
Fun for summer with 3rd/4th class
3rd and 4th have been getting up to lots of cool activities as the summer holidays approach. They have been experimenting with fidget spinners, writing to pen pals in Gortnahoe NS in Co. Tipperary, making wonderful projects in SESE and even getting to sit at the teachers desk for a day for their hard work!
Herbertstown NS receives Science & Maths Award
Herbertstown N.S. has achieved a Science Foundation Ireland Discover Science and Maths Plaque of STEM Excellence for the 2016/17 academic year.
The plaque recognises schools who foster interest in science, technology, engineering and maths. Well done to all our pupils and staff who worked hard to achieve this prestigious award.
Silverware in Herbertstown
The Mackey and Neville Cups visited Herbertstown NS today. Congratulations again to our representatives who were part of the winning panels.
5th & 6th School Tour
Tayto Park
5th & 6th class travelled to County Meath for their tour this year. The destination: Tayto Park! The action packed day included a guided tour of their zoo, a visit to the factory and two hours of fun on their many attractions in the amusement park. The Cú Chulainn Coaster proved to be a major hit with the children!
Maiden Camogie Title for Herbertstown NS
History was made this morning in Martinstown as the school’s camogie team claimed a south title at their first attempt.
Herbertstown 1.02 Manister 1.00
Our camogie team travelled to Martinstown this morning having already claimed a couple of firsts for the school. It was the first year that the school entered a camogie team in the south division and following a blitz last week a place in a first final was achieved. Dozens of supporters joined parents and staff on the sidelines to cheer on the girls.
The match started at a frantic pace with Manister launching a few early attacks on the Herbertstown goal. It was the girls in maroon and white who registered the first score however as Aisling landed a free from the sideline. This spurred on the Herbertstown attack and some smart link up play involving Lauren and Holly led to a kicked attempt from Caoimhe which almost raised a green flag. Manister got themselves on the scoreboard with a goal and at half time Mainister led by 2 points.
Herbertstown started strongly in the second half and the defensive unit, which included Áine, Eva and Olivia, were tenacious in their efforts. Another free brought the gap to a solidarity point. Some nervy moments followed as numerous great attempts just tailed wide. It was starting to seem like it wasn’t going to be the girls’ day. Chloe was introduced to bolster the attack as Herbertstown refused to accept defeat. With time almost up, the ball broke to Aisling who escaped her marker and hammered a shot to the corner of the net. The final whistle sounded shortly afterwards and huge celebrations followed.
Manister principal Peter Lavin then presented a cup to a Herbertstown camogie captain for the first time. Massive congratulations to the girls and their coach Mr. Wixted!
