Letter from Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Two students, who were runners up in the Intel Mini Scientist competition in November, sent a letter detailing their project to the Minister of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.

Imagine their delight when they received a lengthy two and a half page essay response!

Thank you to the Department on a very detailed response and to the two girls, Ava-Marie and Lucy on taking the time to write to the Minister.

The response is here:

MJ McGearty R.I.P.

Former Principal of the school, MJ McGearty sadly passed away during the week.

MJ was appointed Principal of the school in September 1950, a position he held for many years.

As well as being a successful Principal, MJ was a renowned GAA man, historian and community figure. Many of the school's past students fondly recall him packing cars with student in order to drive them to matches etc! MJ taught with many teachers in his time in Kildalkey - interestingly enough, all of them women! He will be sadly missed.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Catholics Schools Week

The school recently had a prayer service to mark Catholic Schools Week on Friday, 1st February.

In what was a beautiful service, we had some beautiful prayers and readings from all the different classes.

The choir sang beautifully in what was a gorgeous ceremony overall.

Well done to all who participated and Miss Pykett who helped organise the service.

Quiz Success!

Well done to the fifth class quiz team who came in second in the local Credit Union quiz last Friday, 1st February.

In what was a very well run event, the team consisting of Daniel, Janey, Elle and Aoibhe, came in second in the under 11 competition in what was a very keenly contested division!

Well done to the team and well done to all who represented the school!