Latest News from Scoil Bhailenora

Well done to everyone who contributed to the first school ceremony of the year. Pupils from all classes participated in our 'Tosach na Bliana' Mass which was uplifting, celebratory and thankful for all of the blessings bestowed on us. 

  There was great excitement today when we gave a rapturous Ballinora welcome to the  Ballinora Camogie team who were crowned  Junior C County Champions on Sep 3rd and to the hurling team who won the  Mid Cork Championship and now go on to contest the County Championship.  The children awaiting the arrival of the teams The cups are raised!!! Well done to teachers Ms. O Donnell and Ms. Hourihan and student teacher Niamh Mc Carthy who were members of the victorious camogie team.  Go n-éirí leat i bPáirc an Chrócaigh in the All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Final Ms O Regan. 

The beginning of the new school year was greeted with more  anticipation and enthusiasm than usual by pupils, teachers and parents. Everyone was excited to return to our newly refurbished  building. All of the upheaval of the Summer months came to fruition when we were presented with a bright, modern reception area and a beautiful new Junior infant classroom.  Welcome to the new Junior Infants Class who were busily engaged within minutes of arrival. This was the Infant room in July. Well done to our builders KDC Ltd.

We were delighted to welcome John back to school after his recent successes with the Ireland team 

The Ballinora Greeting Card project culminated in a showcase day in Rochestown Park where all of the 20 schools who participated in the project got the opportunity to present  their project and to view the work of other classes. 

The school is now selling protective sun hats which the children love wearing in this fine weather.