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🚨 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨 We are absolutely thrilled to share some fantastic news! We are delighted to announce that Seán Kennedy has been selected to play in the Primary Game at the upcoming Cork v Kerry match in centre back position! 🏐 CORK v KERRY 📅 10th May 2026 📍 Killarney We are especially proud of Seán, who represented SNB at the Primary Game Boys Football Team Selection held at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Seán successfully progressed through two rounds of trials, showing outstanding dedication, skill and commitment throughout, and has now earned his place on the team. To be nominated, compete at such a prestigious venue, and now be selected to play on such a big stage is a phenomenal achievement and a proud moment for both Seán and our entire school community. 👏 Congratulations, Seán — what an achievement! 👏 Well done on representing SNB so positively. We are all very proud of you and wish you every continued success in your football journey. Clonakilty GAA Club Clonakilty Notice Board I Love Clonakilty Sciath na Scol Chorcaí

🤠🎶 Line Dancing Fun at SNB! 🎶🤠 Our 1st–4th class pupils have been swapping their usual moves for some toe-tapping 👣, heel-clicking 👢 line dancing — and what a show they’re putting on! 🌟 They’ve taken to it brilliantly 💪, learning new routines 🕺, keeping (mostly!) in time ⏱️, and showing great determination as they improve week by week. There’s been plenty of laughter 😂, lots of energy ⚡, and fantastic progress all round 👏. At SNB, we are committed to providing our pupils with a wide and varied range of opportunities to grow and develop. Activities like line dancing help build confidence 💫, coordination 🤝 and self-expression 🎭, all while encouraging teamwork and a positive spirit 🙌. It’s been wonderful to see everyone fully embrace the experience 😊, growing in confidence with each session 📈 and enjoying every moment together 🎉. 👏 A big thank you to Ann Murphy for providing these fantastic lessons — we really appreciate it! 💐 👏 Well done to all involved — the footwork is getting seriously impressive! 🔥 #SNB #ActiveSchools #LineDancing #StudentLife #ConfidenceInAction

Our Senior Infants made the most of the beautiful sunshine this week by bringing their learning outdoors—and what a fantastic time they had! ☀️🌈📚 The children enjoyed reading on the grass, finding cosy spots to share stories with friends and spend quiet moments with their favourite books 📖👫 It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm for reading in the fresh air 🍃 There was plenty of fun and exploration too! From building and balancing on outdoor equipment 🛝⚖️ to imaginative games 🎭, the yard was full of energy, laughter, and teamwork 😄🤝 A visit to Emmet Square added to the day, where the children explored nature 🌳🌼, relaxed on benches, and played together under the trees 🌿 We also had lots of active play, with running, games, and movement 🏃‍♂️⚽ making the most of the sunshine and space! Days like these are so important for wellbeing 💛, social development, and nurturing a love of learning beyond the classroom 🎓✨ We are very lucky to have such lovely outdoor spaces to enjoy 🌍 Well done to all our Senior Infants for their enthusiasm, kindness, and great participation 👏🌟😊

Rang 7 had a fantastic trip to Leahys Open Farm last week! 🚜☀️ The children had a wonderful day exploring the farm, meeting the animals 🐐🐓, and enjoying all the activities on offer 🎠. It was a great opportunity for learning 📚, fun 😄, and making lovely memories together 💚. A very special thank you to Garda Lane 👮‍♂️ for kindly taking the children on the Community Bus 🚌 – your support is greatly appreciated and helped make the day possible 🙏. A sincere thank you also to Rebecca Hourihane, Claire Kavanagh, and Eilish McSweeney for organising and accompanying the class on this trip 👏. Your time, care, and effort are very much appreciated 🌟.

We were absolutely delighted to welcome Hank back to Scoil na mBuachaillí for a very special visit last Friday 😊✨ Following his own request to come back and visit us, Hank called back in for a flying visit — and what a day he had! 😄 He got to take part in a spelling test ✏️, join in with our Global Classrooms work building prototypes 🌍🛠️, and even finished up with a stint on Warden Duty!! 🚸👏 We are always honoured when our past pupils love to return and reconnect with our school community 💙🏫, and Hank’s visit meant so much to us all. Hank joined our 5th Class in January 2025, having moved all the way from America 🇺🇸✈️, and from the very beginning he made a lasting impression on everyone here. During his time with us, he became a much-loved member of our school community, bringing great energy ⚡, kindness 💛 and friendship 🤝 to his class. Although Hank and his family moved to Kerry in November 2025, it was clear to see that his connection to SNB remains strong — he arrived with a huge smile 😁 and left us with full hearts ❤️ Thank you, Hank, for calling in to see us — you will always be part of the SNB family 💙🎉 Our loss is your Lauragh National School gain!

🌦️ EXCITING NEWS FOR OUR SCHOOL & COMMUNITY! 🌦️ We are absolutely delighted to announce that our new school weather station is now LIVE at Scoil na mBuachaillí, Clonakilty! This fantastic project has been made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our local sponsors 🙌 👏 West Cork Irish Whiskey sponsored the weather station along with all mounting materials 👏 Clonakilty & Dunmanway Credit Union funded the display screen in our school reception This is a wonderful addition for our local community. Not only does it support hands-on STEM learning in our school, but it also provides accurate, real-time local weather data that can be used by families, farmers, walkers, sports clubs and anyone planning their day. It’s a great way to stay connected to what’s happening right here in Clonakilty! For our pupils, the benefits are huge 🙌 They can now work with real, live data to explore weather patterns, track changes over time, and develop key skills in maths, science, data handling and critical thinking. It brings lessons to life, encourages curiosity, and allows students to carry out their own investigations using real-world information. 🌐 You can check in on the data anytime on our school website 📱 For the full experience, download the WeatherLink app, sign up once, and add SNBClonakilty to unlock all available data anytime, anywhere 🔧 A special thank you to our caretaker Finbarr O’Connor for mounting the station. This is a brilliant example of community support making a real difference in education — we are hugely grateful! Check it out and watch the weather as it happens 🌬️🌧️🌡️ #Community #STEM #Clonakilty #ThankYou #RealLearning Clonakilty Tidy Towns Clonakilty Notice Board I Love Clonakilty

✨ Junior Infants Weekly Highlights ✨ Junior Infants had a fantastic and action-packed week! The classroom was full of excitement as the children explored their Gaeilge topic “An Siopa Milseáin” 🍬 They took on the roles of shopkeepers and customers, using their cúpla focal to buy and sell sweet treats. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow through such fun and imaginative role play. In Maths, the children have been working hard on addition. This week, they used their IT skills to reinforce their learning 💻 Their enthusiasm and independence really shone through. The class also made the most of the glorious sunshine 🌞 From energetic PE sessions practising ball skills, to outdoor playtime and a special trip to the playground, there were smiles all around. A week full of learning, laughter, and lovely memories — well done Junior Infants 👏💫 #JuniorInfants #ActiveLearning #Gaeilge #MathsFun #SunnyDays