Every student of D.N.S was out in force on Friday the 10th of February to take part in Operation Transformation’s 10 minutes of exercise at 10 o’clock!! We completed a variety of exercises including jumping jacks, lunges and squats. We ensured that we were fully active for the full ten minutes!! Everyone really enjoyed participating and we hope to incorporate whole school initiatives like this more frequently into our busy school life! It was a lot of fun! Here are some pictures from the morning!!!

Getting warmed up!!!

 

Perfecting the Dab!!!

 

Our Senior Yard!!

 

 

 

 

Click on each of the links below to  see our Cork Heritage History Projects in full;

Kilshannaig LGFA    https://youtu.be/1gfinXQpMPA

Róilig Pádraig    https://youtu.be/yhOqa0xAejE

Nazareth House https://youtu.be/B7SIcXHKM1A

Nano Nagle  https://youtu.be/O0mhoiwLatk

Mallow Castle  https://youtu.be/0xfsSF8m62E

Kilshannaig GAA https://youtu.be/BfCGhKqCj5U

Famine Houses  https://youtu.be/LjPvAaECGaM

Bweeng 1916  https://youtu.be/zyy3kTs321g

Blarney Castle https://youtu.be/b6xhecf3sj8

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Senior Infants performed their Christmas play in Dromahane Church just before the holidays. It was a fantastic performance by all the children and an enjoyable night for all who attended.  Well done to Mr. Dunne for all his hard work and to all the children who were superb!!!

Here are some pictures from the night…

The boys and girls of Junior infants put on a fantastic performance in their Christmas Nativity. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all.  Well done to all the children and to Ms. Murphy and Mary for all their hard work.

 

5th Class students were recent participants in the Cork Heritage History Project. The class were divided into groups and each group investigated a different aspect of our local history. Areas included;  Blarney Castle, Bweeng during 1916, Famine houses, The history of Kilshannig G.A.A, The history of Kilshannig Ladies football, Mallow Castle, Nazareth house and Róilig Padraig graveyard. As well and completing a 3 dimensional construction, each group also completed a portfolio outlining why they chose the project and disclosing the information they discovered while undertaking the projects. Each project was completed to a high standard under the excellent guidance of Ms. Cronin. The projects made us all more aware of the vast history we have so close to home

Here are some pictures of our projects. Check out our 5th Class page to see more!!

 

 

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The end of another year already!!! Thanks to the whole school community for their continued support throughout 2016. We hope you all had a happy and peaceful Christmas and we wish you all the best for 2017!!

Bliain Nua Fé Mhaise a chairde.

 

 

Our annual Christmas shoe box appeal took place recently with a very successful response. Over 140 boxes full of gifts and goodies were donated.  Thanks to Kathleen Cronin who coordinated the appeal and thanks to everyone who donated. These boxes will really mean a lot to those lucky enough to receive them.

Donated boxes ready to go!!

On Friday the 18th of November, we held the official raising of our third Green Flag for energy. Councillor John Paul O’Shea did the honours of raising the flag and pupils from 5th Class spoke about the work undertaken to achieve the flag and also the work that will commence to achieve the next flag for water conservation.  Well done to Mr. Verling and the pupils of 5th class for their excellent work and efforts in achieving the flag.

The pupils of 5th class performing at the official raising of the green flag.

 

Science week took place in the school from the 13th to the 20th of November. Each class was involved in a variety of investigations and classroom activities. Here are some pictures from the week;

6th Class; Discover enemies of the ice hand

5th Class investigate 3d shapes with 2nd Class

4th class investigate different materials

3rd Class make butter and investigate balloon pressure

2nd Class; Skittles experiment and investigation of how ships float

1st Class discover that a flame needs oxygen to burn and test food

Mid-term is upon us!! We hope everyone has a very enjoyable and safe Halloween break. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday the 7th of November.

 

Oíche Shamhna Shona Daoibh!!