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3rd class Tour to Spike Island

4th Jun 2026

Our 3rd Class pupils recently enjoyed a fantastic school tour to Spike Island, one...

4th Class Visit the ARC Aquaculture Roadshow

4th Jun 2026

Today, pupils from Ms Hayes' and Ms O'Donovan's 4th Classes enjoyed a visit to the...

Sciath na Scol Football Final 2026

4th Jun 2026

Unfortunately, the final didn't go our way today, but our boys did us incredibly...

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🚢🏝️ 3rd Class Tour to Spike Island 🏝️🚢 Our 3rd Class pupils had a fantastic day on their recent school tour to Spike Island! 😊 After a ferry trip across Cork Harbour, the children explored one of Ireland's most fascinating historic sites. They learned all about the island's rich history as a monastery, fortress, military barracks and prison through engaging tours and exhibits. 📚⚓ The tour brought history to life and gave the children a wonderful opportunity to learn outside the classroom while enjoying a fun day out with their friends. 🌟 A great day was had by all, filled with learning, exploration and plenty of smiles! 😃👏 #SchoolTour #SpikeIsland #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #HistoryAlive #ThirdClass #CorkHarbour

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🌊🐟 4th Class Visit the ARC Aquaculture Roadshow 🐟🌊 Today, pupils from Ms Hayes' and Ms O'Donovan's 4th Classes had a fantastic opportunity to visit the ARC (Aquaculture Remote Classroom), currently located outside the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine offices in Clonakilty. The ARC is a mobile classroom developed by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) to help children learn about Irish aquaculture and sustainable seafood production. 🦪🐠 Through interactive activities and presentations, the children explored where seafood comes from, the importance of aquaculture in Ireland, and how it supports healthy food production and environmental sustainability. 🌍💙 A big thank you to the ARC team for providing such an engaging and educational experience. Our pupils thoroughly enjoyed the visit and learned so much about Ireland's marine industry! 👏😊 #ARC #Aquaculture #STEMEducation #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #SustainableSeafood #Clonakilty

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Unfortunately, the final didn't go our way today, but our boys did us incredibly proud. ❤️💚 Our Sciath na Scoil Football team gave everything on the field in Ahamilla, showing tremendous determination, skill, teamwork and heart throughout the game. While the result wasn't the one we had hoped for, reaching a Sciath na Scoil Final is a fantastic achievement and one that the boys should be immensely proud of. The commitment and dedication shown by our 5th and 6th Class boys throughout the campaign has been outstanding, and they represented our school with great pride and sportsmanship. A huge thank you to their coaches, Marie Forristal, Ciarán Crowley and Seán Daly, for all their hard work, encouragement and support throughout the year. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Rebecca and Rob from Emmet Hotel Clonakilty for kindly treating our panel and coaches after the game. Your generosity and support were greatly appreciated and helped make the day even more special for the boys. 👏 We are incredibly proud of every member of the panel. Heads held high, boys – you did yourselves, your families and your school proud. 🏆👏🍀

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🌲🧗‍♂️ 4th Class Adventure at Zipit! 🧗‍♂️🌲 Our 4th Class boys had an unforgettable day at Zipit Adventure Park, where they took on a variety of exciting climbing challenges, rope bridges, and zip lines high up among the trees. The boys showed tremendous courage and determination as they pushed themselves to try new things and overcome obstacles. It was fantastic to see the lads encouraging one another throughout the day, celebrating each other's achievements and demonstrating great teamwork and friendship. We were especially delighted when the Zipit instructors took the time to compliment the boys on their behaviour. They commented on how polite, respectful, and well-mannered the lads were throughout the visit and said they were a credit to their school. We are incredibly proud of how our 4th Class represented our school. Well done, boys—you were outstanding ambassadors and should be very proud of yourselves! 👏👏👏 A sincere thank you to Eileen Breen O'Riordan, Gillian Galvin, and Marie Hayes for accompanying the boys and helping to make the day such a wonderful success. Your support and assistance are greatly appreciated. 💚 #ZipitAdventure #4thClass #ProudSchool #Teamwork #Respect #SchoolTour #MakingMemories 💚🌟

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🌟 This Is What SNB Is All About 🌟 At SNB, we believe childhood should be filled with opportunities to explore, discover, experience and grow. Our role is not just to teach children in the classroom, but to open doors for them—to help them connect with nature, build friendships, develop confidence and create memories that will stay with them for years to come. Our Junior Infants had a wonderful day in the woods and on the beach, embracing every adventure that came their way. From exploring woodland trails to enjoying the sand and sea, the day was full of excitement, laughter and learning. And, of course, no great day out is complete without chips and ice cream! 🍟🍦 These experiences matter! They help children become confident, curious and resilient young people while reminding them that learning can be joyful, meaningful and fun. A huge thank you to Mary Horgan, Samantha Aerts, Kathryn O'Shea and Niamh O'Donovan for organising and accompanying the trip. Your generosity with your time and your commitment to providing enriching experiences for our pupils are greatly appreciated. Giving children opportunities to explore the world around them, discover new experiences and create lifelong memories – that's what SNB is all about. ❤️ I Love Clonakilty @followers Clonakilty Notice Board

💙❤️💚 The countdown is on! 💙❤️💚 Tomorrow, our Sciath na Scoil Football team takes to the field in the final, and the excitement around the school is reaching fever pitch! Our 5th and 6th Class boys, including our Sciath na Scoil panel, came together today ahead of tomorrow’s final. The excitement is building, the support is strong and the boys are ready for the challenge ahead! 🙌🔥 The boys have shown tremendous commitment, dedication and teamwork throughout the campaign, and we couldn't be prouder of all they have achieved to reach this stage. 💙❤️💚 A huge best of luck to the players and their coaches, Marie Forristal, Ciarán Crowley and Seán Daly, tomorrow. We hope everyone enjoys the occasion and the opportunity to represent the school in a Sciath na Scoil Final. 📍 Ahamilla ⏰ Throw-in: 9:30am on Thursday June 4th Everyone is welcome to come along and support the boys. We'd love to see a big crowd there cheering them on! 🍀🏆 Clonakilty GAA Club Clonakilty GAA Sports & Leisure Complex #SciathNaScoilFinal #TeamSNB #SchoolSpirit #SeeYouInAhamilla

🌟 As We Reflect on May 2026 🌟 What a month it has been in Scoil na mBuachaillí! From First Holy Communion celebrations to Green Flag success, from surfing and kayaking to science, music, sport, art and school tours, May was packed with opportunities for our boys to learn, grow and shine. This poster offers just a snapshot of the many experiences, achievements and memorable moments that made May such a special month in SNB. Behind every icon is a story of participation, effort, friendship, creativity and success. A sincere thank you to our pupils, staff, parents and wider community for making our school such a vibrant place to learn and belong. 💙💚 Learning Together, Growing Together. #ProudToBeSNB #SNBClonakilty #May2026 #SchoolCommunity

🎶✨ SCOILAVISION 2026 – IT'S ALMOST SHOWTIME! ✨🎶 The countdown is on! Our students and staff have been working hard preparing for an unforgettable night of music, entertainment and fun. 🎤🎸🥁 We're also delighted to announce that the SNB Parent Band will be taking to the stage after a fantastic response from our parent musicians! 🎸🎤 📅 Wednesday, June 10th 🕖 7.00pm 🎟️ Tickets will be available via Aladdin next week. One thing is certain... ⭐🎸 SCOILAVISION 2026 IS GOING TO ROCK! 🎸⭐ I Love Clonakilty Clonakilty Notice Board DeBarra's Folk Club Clonakilty International Guitar Festival

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🔬🎶 We were delighted to receive the official Science Blast plaque and judges’ feedback this week, recognising the fantastic work of Ms Hayes’ 4th Class on their project, “Does Music Help Our Brain Power?” 🧠🎶 The judges described the boys’ work as “very impressive” and praised the excellent way they collected, organised and presented their data, highlighting their effective use of graphs and results to communicate their findings. 📊👏 Particular praise was given to the creativity of the experiments and the way the boys explored the impact of music on memory, concentration, literacy and maths. The pupils were also commended for the confidence and knowledge they displayed when presenting their project and explaining their conclusions throughout the day. ⭐ One of the most rewarding aspects of the feedback was the recognition of the outstanding teamwork shown by the entire class. Every pupil played a role, demonstrating excellent collaboration, communication and enthusiasm from start to finish. 💙 To celebrate this achievement, Finbarr proudly added the Science Blast plaque to our STEM Wall, where it now sits alongside our STEM showcases from Science Blast and the Young Scientist Exhibition, as well as our Curious Minds Awards and Muintir na Tíre Awards. Together, these achievements reflect the boys’ enthusiasm for STEM, creativity, innovation and community engagement, while inspiring future scientists, engineers and problem-solvers in Scoil na mBuachaillí. 🔬🏆 A huge thank you to Ms Hayes for her dedication, support and encouragement in making this such a memorable and successful experience for the boys. #ScienceBlast #STEM #FutureScientists #ScienceInAction #ScoilnamBuachailli #CuriousMinds #STEMEducation #PrimaryScience #STEMSuccess

Upcoming Events...

Thursday, 4th June 2026
ARC Visit - 4th class
Block 1 - Swimming Rang 2 & 7
Elocution (Junior Infants - Rang 2)
3rd class School Tour - Spike Island
Sciath na Scol final v Skibbereen @ 9.30am in Ahamilla
Friday, 5th June 2026
6th class Swimming
1st Friday Mass
Monday, 8th June 2026
Scoilavision Rehearsals 2.40-4.50 (Info below)
Tuesday, 9th June 2026
Gymnastics - Juniors to 2nd class
Wednesday, 10th June 2026
GAA with Conan
Scoilavision
Thursday, 11th June 2026
Clonakilty Parish Sports
Elocution (Junior Infants - Rang 2)
Saturday, 13th June 2026
Clonakilty Carnival
Monday, 15th June 2026
Senior Infant School tour to Skibbereen Activity Centre
Tuesday, 16th June 2026
6th class Surfing lessons
Gymnastics - Juniors to 2nd class
Wednesday, 17th June 2026
GAA with Conan
Junior Infant School Tour - Top of the Rock Drimoleague

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