Category : Activities Blog Education News
This month’s podcast takes a look at news from around our school and a quick glance at some news outside of the school that has been making headlines around the world. We hear about the school’s Charity CD that is coming soon, the Green Schools work in promoting a litter free school, Portlaoise College Woodwork lessons and much more. We also cast a glance towards the Australian fires and the upcoming election.
Written by Clinton Ejiofor – School News Team
On Thursday The 7th of February, The School Chess Team went to The Rock National School to compete in a Chess Tournament.
The school chess team was a group of 4 6th class boys. There names were Anto John Malekal, Ashin Joshy, Bartosz Kupisiak and Peter Delaney.
Anto John came in 1st
Bartosz Kupisiak came in 3rd
Overall the school came in 2nd place and the school is very proud of these young talented boys who took part in the tournament.
Thanks to Mr. Barry who managed the chess team.
1. Q. How did you feel before the chess tournament started?
2. Q. Do you think you picked the right boys to be on the chess team?
3. Q. Were you happy with how the tournament ended?
Written by Treasure Esho – School News Team
Monday the fourth of February the school quiz team went to represent the school in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel. The members of the team are Abi White, Louise Allen, Kathryn and last but not least Conor Stack.
The team was captained on the night by Conor. Kathryn was vie captain and was also the team’s writer. The school came in 2nd place, which is a massive achievement. Knoch Primary School came 1st out of the 33 schools.
The teacherwho helped the team to 2nd place was Mr. Malone who deserves a lot of credit. Each member received a much deserved plaque. They will be moving on to represent the school in the next stage of the competition in Naas. We wish them all the best of luck.
It’s that time of the year again and as we plan for the coming year there are a couple of updates on the website.
Firstly the calendar has been updated with the main dates of note for the coming school year. Keep an eye on those for any new events or changes that might occur.
Secondly, each classes book-list has been added to the class news section. Hopefully this information is helpful as we prepare for the 2018/19 school year.
Be sure to check out our Student’s Council Newsletter for March. It is full of information about what is going on in the school, along with fun articles and games. The council have put in a lot of effort and would love for you to check it out. Click on the image to get reading.
