The Galway Mummers

The Galway Mummers juvenile group entered in a competiton and after all of their practice they came out with a first place win.In that Juvenile group their were six of our students; Emma, Michelle, Róisin, Saoirse, Ellen and Leanne. The competiton that they entered involved Singing, Music, Dancing and Story Telling.
Well done to all involed!

U12 girls win Connacht Shield

The U12 girls from Cregmore soccer club, won the Connacht Shield in Carrick on Shannon against two teams in August. They later went on to the All Ireland final, a week after the semi-final, the first match they played, they won 2-1 and in the final they won3-2 to win. Well done!

Santa Clause

Santa Cause came to visit  Cregmore N.S today. Here are a few pictures showing Santa Clause interacting with some of the students. Not only that but we also collected food for Saint Vincent De Paul. Thank you to all the students who brought in food for Saint Vincent De Paul.  

Christmas Crafts

 Here are some of the Christmas Crafts that the children made for the Christmas art competiton.
And all of the children put a lot of effort into making them.

Silver Circle Results- December 2013

Here are the results of our Silver Circle Draw. Thank you to everyone who supported us!

The Results are as follows:

1st Prize- €200: Henry Duggan (sold by Rian O'Connor )

2nd Prize- €100: Brid Jinks (sold by Domhnall Jinks)

3rd Prize- €50: Trish O'Doherty (sold by Matthew Casey)

Sellers' Prizes:

Chloe Mc Namara- €50 Smyths Voucher

Saoirse O'Mahony- €50 Smyths Voucher

Selection Boxes:
Ethan Fox

Muireann Mc Neill

Enda Slattery

Owen Kenny

Tess Janson

Leah Forde

Belle Leneghan

Kian Kenny

Rory Holland

Eabha Woods

WELL DONE TO ALL!

 Here are our Silver Circle Winners!

Here are the winners of the selection boxes.

Silver Circle - November 2013 Results

Here are the results of our second Silver Circle Draw. Thank you to everyone who supported us! 

The Results are as follows:

1st Prize- €200: Michael Bradley (sold by Ciarán Bradley )

2nd Prize- €100: Clodagh Mannion (sold by Paul Woods)

3rd Prize- €50: Anna Faherty (sold by Anna Faherty)

Sellers' Prizes:

Eoin Kenny- €50 Smyths Voucher

Paddy Mc Grath- €50 Smyths Voucher

WELL DONE TO ALL!

 Here are our children accepting the prizes on behalf of all our winners and sellers. 

Well done to everyone and thank you for your support!

Reel Life Science Competition

Well done to the pupils of 5th and 6th class who participated in the Reel Life Science Competition recently. They recorded their very own 'Tour De Body'. The content of their presentation was very impressive and they were short listed in the top 5 entries for the competition. Their feature will now be shown at the Galway Science and Technology Festival on November 24th in NUI, Galway. 

WELL DONE TO ALL!

You can see 'Tour De Body' at the following link:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9tcx39h31zs4n2m/Tour%20De%20Body%202013.MP4

Cregmore Shoe Box Appeal

Well done to all the students who brought in a shoe box for the 'Christmas Shoe Box Appeal' and thank you to Louise for co-coordinating this event.  The boxes will help children in poor countries get a small taste of Christmas this year.

 Students pictured above with the collection of the boxes

Cregmore Cooking Demonstration

Cregmore National School Students pictured above; Enda Slattery, Olivia Tolhurst, Niamh McGrath, Vicka Mulroy, Jade Daly, Sarah McHale, Nicola King, Chloe Molloy and Chloe McNamara

Preparing for Frank

Cregmore National School students were practicing their cooking skills this week for the upcoming Christmas cookery demonstration by Frank Moynihan for Monday 2^nd of December in Cregmore Primary School.

Frank will be presenting a cooking demonstration on ‘TASTES OF CHRISTMAS’ in the

Cregmore School Hall.  The renowned chef and writer Frank Moynihan has been invited in a unique and intimate cooking experience. Frank will be familiar to local radio listeners and indeed his culinary talents have also brought him to national prominence. He will be hosting an evening of gourmet cooking on the night in question and will be available afterwards to sign copies of his cookery books.

Tickets are reasonably priced at €10. They are available directly from Cregmore NS (091 799037) or alternatively at (087 9651498).  Doors open at 7pm and the demonstration will begin at 8pm sharp.

Silver Circle- October Results!

We had our first Silver Circle draw of the year today. It was a great success. Thank you to everyone who supported us! 

The Results are as follows:

1st Prize- €200: Padraic Kenny (sold by Mark Kenny)

2nd Prize- €100: Colin O'Rourke (sold by Tadhg Joyce)

3rd Prize- €50: Enda Mc Callig (sold by Ava O' Mahony)

Sellers' Prizes:

Paula Flaherty, 5th Class- €50 Smyths Voucher

Mark Veerasingham, 5th Class- €50 Smyths Voucher

WELL DONE TO ALL!

Here is a picture of our winning Sellers, as well as the lucky cards for this month!

Halloween Costumes in Cregmore NS

Our New School Singlets

Here are our new school singlets which we will be using for basketball, handball and athletics. We are delighted with them.

Extra Curricular Activities

Judo	Sebastian. 0871228512, every Tuesday @ Thursday @ 7pm.
Irish Dancing	Susan. 0872999479,every Wednesday @ 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Foroige	Secondary school children, every Friday @ 7pm.
Karate	Pat 0879344324, every Wednesday @ 7pm.
Basketball	Ms Herwood & Ms Coyle every Wed 2.30pm to 3.30pm We organize and host County Blitz, Junior and Senior every April.
Hurling	Internal school league daily from 12.30pm to 1pm. After school training every Monday, 2.30pm to 3.30pm Coaching Sessions. Rang 5 and Rang 6 with Gerard Moran. Tuesdays.
Gaelic Football	Tomas Fahy every Friday @ 9.30am to 10.30am. School League. Every Thursday at Lunchtime.
Parish Choir	Paula. 0876184006 every Tuesday at 6.15pm. Lackagh Church.
Soccer	Commencing in February for Aviva 5 a side competition in May 2014
Olympic Handball	Olympic Handball starting next term.
Music	Session with Maude; Every Friday lunch time 12.30 – 1.00pm.
Speech & Drama	Laura 0863609841, every Monday 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Art & Crafts	Myra 0876965840, every Thursday 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Table Tennis	Lunchtime every Tuesday in Hall and on wet days.
Tennis	To be arranged……
Swimming	Last term. Every Friday 11am to 12.30pm.Rang 3.
Golf	Last term. Inter school competition. Organised by Declan, Cregmore.
Guitar Lessons.	Tom Portman.0851584173. Every Tuesday at 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Athletics	Mr. McNamara – “Run for fun” every Friday in school pitch, all invited…and participation in County / Connacht Championships.
Chess	Rang 6 with Brendan 0860647816, every Thursday.
Knitting	Rang 4 with Catherine every Thursday.
Skipping	Skipping programme rolled out in February.
School Music	Banjo Tuesday… Concertina Wednesday.. .Fiddle / Flute Thursday
Computers	Rang 4 & 5 – “Scratch Programme” class based

We are always seeking volunteers to assist with sporting activities within our school….for example, we would love to have a Badminton Club and /or Table Tennis Club every Wednesday night. Are you interested…can you help?

Well done 6th class girls

Well done to Amy and Niamh from 6th class.

Who won these trophies over the summer 

for indoor soccer! 

Athletics

 

 Well done Ian and Vicka from 6th class who both won medals at the athletics competition in Renmore. 

Beginning of School year mass

                                      5th class saying their reading at the start of school mass.

Father Des Welcoming back all of the students, teachers and parents for a new school year.

Junior Infants enjoying their first few weeks at school!

Congratulations to our Cregmore students

Congratulations to the three Cregmore students, Michael, Jack and Hugh, who were part of the team that won in Craughwell on Sunday the 8th September.  They came first in their under 9s group.

A big welcome to all of our new Junior Infant students

2013 Basketball Blitz Winners

Congratulations to our girls basketball team who won the Shield in the annual Basketball Blitz on 29th May, in the Claregalway Community Centre.  The girls beat  Athenry N.S. in the final of the Shield.  The cup winners were New Inn N.S. and runners up Briarhill N.S.  Coolearne N.S. and Lackagh N.S. also give a great display of basketball. Well done to all involved.