Le Chéile NS is taking part in the national “Every School Day Counts” initiative for November. The initiative involves the promotion of full attendance for November 2019. School attendance is important in order to achieve positive educational outcomes for children and young people. There will be lots of rewards throughout the month for children with perfect attendance, including treats, vouchers, homework passes and much
Fifth class parents and children recently completed a five week workshop focused on woodwork with their Community Education tutor Brian Mitchell. The programme involved fourteen parents and children. The project utilised cross-curricular subject areas with a strong emphasis on numeracy. Children and parents were measuring, constructing and estimating during the design of their bird boxes. The project also linked in with the Biodiversity initiative
The recently held Le Chéile Champions League Soccer Tournament concluded after a series of epic encounters. With teams from 3rd and 4th classes, the tournament got off to a flying start with a series of very exciting and closely contested games. Real Madrid, captained by Paddy Casey (3rd class) and ably assisted by Terry Casey, Tori Byrnes, Molly O’Shaughnessy, Chanelle Power Byrnes, Jessica Courage
On Wednesday 23rd January 2019, the Liam McCarthy Cup visited Le Chéile NS. It was a fantastic day, filled with excitement and joy. We had the privilege of welcoming back our retired hurling coach and former All-Ireland winner (1973) Bernie Hartigan. Bernie paraded the trophy throughout the school to huge cheers and jubilation. The visit was organised by Mrs. Frost and Limerick GAA’s Noel
This year, Le Chéile NS took part in the Operation 10@10 programme over 14 days. We started on Tuesday 22nd January and did 10 minutes of activity at 10am each day until Friday 8th February. Both teachers and pupils got involved and it was a huge success. The idea is that as many schools as possible stop what they are doing and GET ACTIVE