Coachford National School

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To celebrate this achievement, the children display their gold medal and certificate around the beautiful garden sculpture depicting a boat and fisherman. This sculpture, created by parents and planted by the children, reflects the long tradition of water sports in the Coachford area. Congratulations to the pupils, staff, and volunteers whose hard work and dedication have brought this honour to the school.

Well done to Coachford National School who won a Gold Award in the recent Muintir na Tíre Schools’ Garden Competition! The competition is an initiative that encourages schools to develop gardens and engage pupils in caring for their environment. Children and staff attended an award ceremony at the County Hall, where they were presented with their award by the Mayor of County Cork, Frank O'Flynn.

Congratulations to our amazing camogie players on winning the Sciath na Scol final.
Coachford Abú!

Setting this years school garden with Ms O’ Sullivan

All classes enjoying some Zumba with Frank

Spring Aistear colouring activities in Ms. Foley’s junior and senior infants class room

Ms Dunlea’s third class are observing and documenting the life cycle of the frog in their classroom. Children from all classes have been visiting to see the progress.

Third class enjoyed making hot chocolate with Miss Healy.

All classes enjoyed a visit from the Midlands Theatre Company with a production of
Sinbad the Sailor.

Children from 3rd and 4th class held a bake sale in aid of Autism Assist Dogs Ireland.

The opening of our new class 'Croí Sona'

Junior classes enjoying Christmas themed Aistear.

The Aghabullogue Intermediate Double County Champions Team visited our school following their historic victory.

We are very appreciative of our Parent's Association's fundraising which has resulted in more
I-pads for our school.

Whole school walk during Wellbeing Week.

Ms Kelleher's 3rd and 4th class showcased their talents during Wellbeing Week.

We held an Amber Day in Coachford NS in support of Pieta House.

Our Grandparent's Day was a great success! We were delighted to invite all grandparents to our school for a social gathering where they were entertained with music, song and poems from all classes.

Gaeilgeoír na Seahtaine winners from Miss Kelleher's 3rd and 4th class.

Miss Kelleher's 3rd and 4th class conducted science experiments where they investigated states of matter. They investigated the effects of applying heat, cooling down and mixing certain substances.

3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class took advantage of the fine weather recently and played 'duck duck goose' together on yard.

All classes in Coachford NS have been very busy preparing for Green School Global Awareness Day. We had parents from different countries visiting our school talking to the children about the countries they are from, their cultures and customs. Also our Green Schools Committee visited each class and presented an Energy YouTube information video.

Green School Class Activities

Mr Reen's class made Multicultural Projects and presented them to the other classes.

Ms Kelleher's class made Wind Turbines.

Ms Keating's class made Hydroelectric Turbines.

Ms Troy's class made Water Wheels and Lava Lamps.

Ms Dunlea's class made Energy Efficient Boats.

All classes enjoying Zumba lessons.

We were delighted to hold the official unveiling of our new Coachford 200 Mural. Parents along with members of the Coachford's Artelier Group and Coachford 200 Committee were in attendance. The Student Council informed the audience how this mural came about and how it was completed.

Coachford NS were delighted to support the Surgeon Noonan Appeal with a Christmas Jumper Day and bake sale held by 4th and 5th class. Jennifer Cotter, a past pupil of the school and a medical student from UCC, will be travelling to work voluntarily in Africa as part of the Surgeon Noonan team in July. 4th and 5th class presented Jennifer with a cheque for this great cause.

There were big celebrations for our 5th and 6th class teacher Mr Reen on his team Rathmore's win of the Gaa Football All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship Final

We had a fantastic selection of spooky Halloween dress-ups in Coachford National School!!

We were delighted to welcome the Aghabullogue Junior C Camogie Team to our school. We had a green and white day to celebrate and congratulate them on their recent County Final Win of the Lily Grant Cup.

We would like to wish the Aghabullogue Intermediate Camogie and Football Teams the very best of luck over the weekend.

Ms Kelleher's third and fourth class explored the school grounds on a nature trail. They identified different plants and trees in our school environment.

Congratulations to some of our students from 5th class who won the Mid Cork Under 12 Rebel Óg Cup for Aghabullogue.

Coachford National School are delighted to have been awarded
'Gold Medal Winner' in the Cork Schools Gardens Competition.

Coachford National School had a visit from some members of Coachford Senior Soccer Team this week. They have had a tremendous year winning both the Premier Division and the AOH cup,

1st, 2nd and 3rd class had a fantastic time on their school tour at Smugglers Cove

Summer Fun Day in Coachford Naitonal School

Cycling lessons in Coachford National School

Ms Dunlea's Junior Infants emjoying art class

Planting Sunflowers in Ms. Keane's 1st and 2nd Class

Sciath na Scol Team 2022

Junior Infants enjoying Pancake Tuesday

Congratulations to the children from 4th class who earned their Accelerated Reader Awards.

Green Week Activities in Ms.Keane's Class

Congratulations to the children from junior infants to 6th class who won the 'Seanfhocal Poster Competition' during Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Ms Kelleher's 2nd and 3rd class explored engineering by making bridges using recycled materials

Congratulations to the children who won 'Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine' this week.

Comhghairdeas leis na páistí a bhuaigh 'Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine'. Maith sibh!

Activities in Ms.Keane's 1st and 2nd Class

Ms Kelleher's 2nd and 3rd class made St Bridgid's crosses to celebrate St Bridgid's Day.

Coachford National School
'Festive Steps with Santa'
Our recent charity walk 'Festive Steps with Santa' was a huge success.
The students and teachers of Coachford National School walked from the school to the village and on to the pathway of the GAA grounds with our very special visitor Santa! After returning to school the children had hot chocolate and treats. All money raised will be donated to 'Make a Wish Foundation'.

The children have been busy making decorations for a Christmas Tree which was kindly donated to our school by Murphy Fuels, Macroom.

Christmas themed Aistear at Coachford National School.

The children have created these beautiful Christmas art pieces in school recently.

Ms Kelleher's 2nd and 3rd class were exploring the pH scale and investigating bases and acids. They created their own pH scales using vinegar, mouthwash, lemon juice, lemonade, soap, water and baking soda while using cabbage juice as an indicator. They also looked at identifying bases and acids using litmus paper.

Ms Troy's Senior Infants, along with Ms Keane's 1st and 2nd class were planting some spring bulbs this week with Ms O Sullivan.

Miss Kelleher's 2nd and 3rd class watched a science video during Science Week and some of the children recreated some of the experiments at home. They also took part in a Science Week zoom show called 'Dr Ken's Circus Science Show'.

2nd and 3rd class investigate and demonstrate the damaging effects of sugary drinks on an egg shell, similar to the effects that would occur on tooth enamel.

Miss Kelleher's 2nd and 3rd class investigating static electricity during Science Week.

The Student Council are delighted with the fantastic response to the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal. There were 88 boxes donated by our families. The Christmas Shoeboxes will be distributed to children in disadvantaged countries.

The Student Council ran an art event this week to highlight the school's 'Drop Off Pick Up Safely' campaign.

All classes taking part in gymnastics lessons

Senior Infants enjoying Aistear, learning through play.

4th, 5th and 6th class during their Munster School's Rugby training sessions.

Our very spooky Halloween parade!!

4th class making pizzas with Ms Curtin.

4th, 5th and 6th class investigating the best material for making a parachute.

4th, 5th and 6th class enjoying Autumn Art

3rd class celebrated their First Holy Communion with Fr Peadar recently.

Aistear in Junior Infants

Children from 5th class playing Jenga and Connect 4 on our new benches and table, which were kindly donated to the school by the McAuliffe/Rolston Family.

Coachford NS showing their support for the Cork Camogie team in the All Ireland Final. Corcaigh Abú!!

2020/2021

The whole school came together to give rang a sé a send off to remember on their last day in Coachford National School.

Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st class enjoying Aistear

Parachute games

Children from all classes take part in gymnastics

All classes enjoying Zumba

Getting creative with nest building

2nd and 3rd class making electrical circuits

Christmas Jumper Day/ Art Competition
Fundraising Event for the LauraLynn Children's Hospice Charity

Science Week in Coachford National School.

Celebrating Science Week in Coachford N.S.

Aistear in Senior Infants and 1st Class

5th & 6th Class 3D models of our school

Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st Class enjoying Aistear.

What a wonderful but spooky collection of witches, devils, skeletons, zombies, ninjas and super-heroes we had in our school for Halloween celebrations.

Mr Troy's class enjoying relaxation and meditation time during Wellbeing Week.

All classes enjoy taking part in yoga classes.

Junior Infants taking part in cycling fun as part of National Bike Week.

1st class using school iPads and laptops as part of their new spellings programme.

Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st class enjoying Aistear - learning through play.

Children using technology during art time for self-portraits.

Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st class having great fun and learning during Aistear.

A big congratulations to our wonderful 3rd class who celebrated their First Holy communion recently.