We are delighted to announce that Scoil Bhríde Killasonna NS has been awarded our Green Schools Flag for Global Citizenship: Litter and Waste!

This fantastic achievement recognises the hard work and commitment shown by all of our pupils, staff, Green Schools Committee and wider school community throughout the year. We explored important topics around reducing waste, caring for our environment and understanding how our actions can make a positive difference both locally and globally.

This award is a wonderful reminder that even small actions can have a big impact. We are very proud of all the efforts made by our children in helping to create a cleaner and more sustainable future.

A sincere thank you to Miss Connolly, our pupils, parents, Green Schools Committee and everyone who supported us along the way. Finally, well done to Kady and Senan for representing the school at the awards ceremony. 

We extend our warmest congratulations to all of our 6th Class pupils who recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

A sincere thank you to Father Simon, the parents, families, sponsors and parish community who supported the children on their journey towards Confirmation. Your guidance and encouragement were greatly appreciated.

We wish our 6th Class every blessing and happiness as they continue to grow in faith, kindness and confidence in the years ahead. Well done Aisling, Finn, Emily, Aoibhe, Aoibheann, Ellie-Mai, Charlotte and Ruth!

We had a fantastic day at the DreamSpace STEM Exhibition in Edgeworthstown, where the children immersed themselves in hands-on learning and innovation. From exploring coding and robotics to engaging with interactive STEM challenges, the pupils were inspired to think creatively and solve problems in new ways. The exhibition provided a wonderful opportunity to bring classroom learning to life, sparking curiosity and excitement about science, technology, engineering and maths. It was a truly enjoyable and educational experience for all! Killasonna would like to thank Dreamspace co-ordinator Siobhán Greally for sharing all her expertise and support over the last number of months. We are already looking forward to Dreamspace 2027!

Two teams won prizes so congratulations to Charlotte, Conor, Malachy, Aisling, Emily O'Farrell and Emily Sheehan in their group and to the second group of Finn, Sam, Ruth, Kara, Keeva and Cian. Well done to all the children for working so hard in the build up to the exhibition. 

On the 26th of February, the senior room went to STEMtacular in Ballinamore. A total of 3 projects were entered, ‘The Fall’ , ‘Time to know when to sow’ and ‘Healthy Lungs, Healthy Calves’. All three projects were all based on the recent microbit projects we have been learning about in school. Each one of our projects uses a micro bit to solve world problems.  At STEMtacular there were many activities and even a magic show! All of our groups got judged twice in total and we even had a first place winner! So congratulations to Aoibhe, Aoibheann, Ellie Mai and Sean on their first place project, ‘Time to know when to sow’. After a busy day in Ballinamore we got on the bus and all went home. 

                                  (Ruth) 

On Thursday 26th of February, 4 teams from 5th and 6th class went on a science expedition and me and my team, ‘time to know when to grow’ won a prize for the most innovative project. Our project was about telling farmers the right temperature to fertilize soil so we programmed two microbits (pocket-size programmable devices). One was programmed with a radio signal and a thermometer and the other with another radio signal to connect with the first. When we got there there was barely any room to stand with lots of schools from all over, and teachers and helpers up and down the huge hall that this was situated in. There was also the host or presenter Mark Langtry which was very popular as screams of cheer were echoing from the crowd. We were also divided into groups; group A, group B, group C, and group D to go to the 'Discovery Zone'. Finally at the end of the expedition we watched a quick magic show and left. While on the bus home we found out that we WON! We were all ecstatic as the teacher announced the winning project. And so the next morning we were sent the trophy and four shiny medals.          

(Sean Kearney)      

We were delighted to welcome local author Bríd Reilly White to Scoil Bhríde Killasonna. As a past pupil of our school, it was a particularly special occasion to welcome her back to share her journey as a writer with our pupils. Bríd spoke to the children about her work, explained how she creates her stories, and encouraged them to develop their own creativity and love of reading and writing. She also introduced the pupils to her new book, The Teacher Who Barked at the Dog, which was greatly enjoyed by all. It was a memorable and enjoyable experience for our school community.

A sincere thank you to Ms Connolly for organising this wonderful opportunity for our pupils, and to our Parents Association who helped spread the word in the local community and kindly provided refreshments for the event.

As part of 'The Worldwide Day of Children', we were so lucky that Lus na Gréine organised two circus performers (Tyrone and Maria) to come help us learn about and practice circus skills like balancing and juggling. It was very interesting how some children were so co-ordinated and able to learn these skills at ease!

A huge well done to all the children from Killasonna who ran their hearts out at the Longford schools XC this evening in Moyne. We had 2 teams- 3rd/4th class girls including Emily and Hannah O’Farrell, Maria Gettings, Emily Sheehan and Keeva Sheridan and a 6th class girls team including Aoibhe and Aisling Farrell, Emily Gettings and Charlotte O’Farrell. Sam Scanlon and Finn Sheridan ran in the 5th/6th class boys race while Jayden McGlynn competed in the 3rd/4th class boys race. Congratulations to our two medalists (first 12 to medal) Jayden McGlynn (a fantastic 2nd place) and Emily Gettings (a very credible 7th place). 

We are so blessed to welcome Freya, Lewis and Ciara to school this year. Wishing them and their families 8 years of health and happy memories to come!