Murhur National School

Senior Classes School Tour to Dublin – 2015

4th 5th and 6th Classes had an early start on Friday 12th June for their school tour to Dublin. Departed from the school at 6.15am and travelled by bus and train.  Visited Viking Splash, Dublinia, Croke Park and the National Aquatic Centre in Blanchardstown. All had a great day!

Junior & Senior Infants School Tour 2015

On Tuesday 9th June, Junior and Senior Infants visited Lee Strand Co-op and were greeted by Mighty Mikey Milk and special guest, Kerry Football star, Jonathan Lyne.  Junior and Senior Infants in group photo, having enjoyed a spectacular afternoon of fun at Pirate Pete’s in Banna Beach Holiday Resort

Girls Football

Girls from Murhur N.S., Moyvane played Kilmurry N.S. in the Cumann na mBunscoil Competition in Caherslee, Tralee on Friday 29th May, 2015

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‘First Holy Communion’ 2015

Congratulations to the boys and girls of 2nd class who celebrated a very special day on the 23rd of May.  They received their First Holy Communion on that lovely Summer’s Day.  The children sang, read prayers and readings and performed beautifully. They were a credit to their families and their teacher Mrs. Quill.  A huge thank you to Fr. Lucid who made the day so personal for all involved.

Delta Sports Dome

Children from 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class went on their school tour to Delta Sports Dome, Limerick, on Monday 25th May.

Football Skills Competition

Rían Quinn, Micheál Fogarty and David Sexton McEnery participating in the Boys Divisional Final for North Kerry Schools in Finuge GAA grounds on Friday 7th May, 2015.

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‘Active School Week’

Children were encouraged to get active in lots of different ways: Children in 1st, 2nd and 3rd classes took part in

Onzie Run: They wore their P.J.s or onzies and ran around the school, to the playground and back again.

Dancing:  Children brushed up on their dance moves with the Macarena, Cha Cha Slide and Gangram style songs.

Meditation & Yoga: The children slowed down and tried something new. They developed their mental and spiritual practice.

Welling Throwing Competition: James Horgan O’Brien was our proud winner of the Welly Throwing Competition.

Spud & Spoon Race: Conor Kissane was our proud winner of our Spud & Spoon Race.

Wheel Barrow Race: James Kissan and Conor Mulvihill were the pair that won the Wheel Barrow Race.

All had lots of fun while getting active during Active School Week!

Green Schools’ Programme

As part of ‘Green Schools’ Programme ‘  children took part in an ‘Action Green Day on Thursday 16th April. All wore something green and took part in a litter clean up. Junior and Senior Infants planted sunflower seeds in individual pots and potato seeds in potato grow bag.  Integrating with R.E./Science Strand Unit: plants and animals, growth was observed and the need for light and water was noted.

‘Spirit of Easter’

Children working with the local Liturgy Group, recycling school milk bottles that will be used to distribute Easter Holy Water.

Orla, Ava, Áine and Caoimhe.

Orla, Ava, Áine and Caoimhe.

 

 

Scór na bPáistí – Killarney

Children from Murhur N.S. Moyvane taking part in the County Final of Scór na bPáistí in the Gleneagle, Killarney, on Sunday 22nd March.

Bóthar na nGabhar

Our school has always supported the charity Bóthar na nGabhar during the Lenten Period. On the day of Easter holidays there is a draw for  Easter Eggs ( 1 per room) which are generously sponsored by Gala Moyvane.

 

National Tree Week

Junior & Senior Infants from Murhur N.S., Moyvane transplant their Oak Sapling to mark National Tree Week 2015.

Junior & Senior Infants

Junior & Senior Infants

Scór na bPáistí 2015

Congratulations and best wishes to all who took part in Scór na bPáistí especially to the Ballad Group, Solo singer and the dancers who now go forward to compete in Knocknagoshel on Sunday 8th March.

‘Pancake Party’

Participating in the ‘National Pancake Party 2015’ the Children of Murhur N. S. Moyvane collected €170 for The National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght.

Christmas Concert

Our school concert was a great success on Friday night 12th December at the Marian Hall.  A large crowd attended. All were very impressed with the talent on show.  A big ‘Thank You’ to all who helped especially our  past pupils who gave of their time and expertise to produce such a wonderful display on the night and without whom the concert would not have been possible.