The Killarney Primary Schools Athletics Competition took place on Sunday 18th of May in St. Brendan’s College. It was wonderful to see the large number of Fossa students participating over the weekend. There were some brilliant individual and team performances as well as many first-time competitors. Some photos of the event can be found on the Killarney Valley AC Facebook page. Well done to all the participants and medal winners who are listed below: 1st Class: Luke Dennehy – Gold – 60m sprint Liam MacGearailt – Silver – 60m sprint … Read More >>
An air of celebration was in the school today as we celebrated Zazu, our My Canine Companion school therapy dogs’s 4th birthday! Lots of cuddles, cards, toys and treats were had in senior infants and beyond. Happy Birthday Zazu!
Report from Mr Russell The East Kerry Primary Schools Boys Skills competition was run today in the Dr Crokes pitch. Fossa National School was very well represented by Eoin Murphy, Mark O Connor and Séan Doyle. They did really well and won the overall Team event.This was a very competitive skills event and they did really well as the competition was really high. They now go forward to the county final in Tralee on May 21st to represent the school in the Team event.
Report From Miss Keelie O Connor Well done to our Junior girls basketball team who were in top form yesterday evening, showcasing great determination and teamwork. After two nail-biting games both ending in free shots and extra time, the girls secured their spot in the shield final. Thank you to Miss O Connor for coaching the girls .
We are delighted to show off our new football and basketball kits . We wish to extend our gratitude to Mr Michael Breen and his wife Breda Cronin, parents of pupils Michael and Mona Breen and owners of Breen Driving School for sponsoring the purchase of a newly designed school football kit for the children . We also want to thank Mr Andrew and Teresa Wharton , parents of William Wharton for so generously sponsoring our new basketball kit . We are very fortunate to have such supportive and kind … Read More >>
Seachtain na Gaeilge As part of our Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations, at least two pupils from each class level were invited to say a ‘cúpla focal as Gaeilge’ to the whole school over the intercom. The children made a terrific effort while promoting the language, speaking about themselves & their clothes, giving weather reports, talking about their families & interests and discussing the all the various events currently happening in school! Bhí na páistí go hiontach ar fad agus mar a deir an seanfhocal, “Beatha teanga í a labhairt.”
FAI Killarney Area Girls Soccer Tournament On Tuesday 11th March, the girls of 5th and 6th class competed in the FAI Killarney Area Girls Soccer Tournament hosted by Killarney Celtic. Despite the sunshine, conditions were bitterly cold. In Group four, Fossa Black got off to a great start, winning against Holy Family National School. One of the highlights of the game was Kate Brosnan’s brilliant hattrick. Fossa Black continued their winning streak against Cullina National school. Despite this strong start, Fossa Black suffered back to back defeats against Caherciveen NS … Read More >>
The journey had to come to an end sometime… Our boys return home after putting in a monumental effort today in the Volleyball Ireland National Finals. They represented themselves, their family, school and community with pride, determination, skill and respect. It was clear from game one the standard was extremely high and everything was going to be hard fought and hard won. We realized quickly what an achievement it was even qualifying for the national finals. Competing against and holding our own against the best in the country is something … Read More >>
On Wednesday 5th of March, Fossa National School competed at the Cumman na mBunscol County Cross Country Championships in Tralee. A strong team of 16 travelled to compete in dry, breezy conditions, quite unusual for cross country running this time of year and most definitely a welcome change from the heavy rain and gale force winds of previous years. First up were the 3rd and 4th class girls. With over 120 girls running, the start was chaotic with everyone battling to be first to take the turn. With a … Read More >>
