School Activities
Project Work
Third and Fourth class have been working diligently through their History and Geography Curriculum and have produced many projects to include : China, Italy, Irish Monasteries and Homes . Across the school , the children enjoy working independently, or in groups, on a variety of topics. They avail of online facilities and peruse the library to research their chosen topic. They can then choose to work digitally using Book Creator or Word, or they can use their artistic talents and write, draw and create a representation of what they have learned. These projects are displayed around the school for other pupils to enjoy and learn from. On occasion, they present their findings at Assembly on Fridays.
Art & Craft
All classes in this school love to do Art and Craft. Teachers are very enthusiastic and generous with their talents. Pupils experience all strands of the Art Curriculum. We are very fortunate to have a General Purpose Room where we can work alone or in groups on a particular them or topic. We display our work around the school for others to enjoy. We avail of expert visitors to the school as the opportunity arises.We have been successful in our application for the Artist in Residence Scheme this year and the Senior Classes worked with Ciara Malone to produce a film about our local hero” Michael McTigue “.
Music
We love to play sport and to play music in Kilnamona N.S. On passing the Infant classroom , you will often hear them singing and clapping, learning through music. The children begin to formally learn tin whistle in 1st class with Miss Daffy. They continue to learn to play the tinwhistle throughout the school .
In the Senior classroom we enjoy a weekly Seisiún on Fridays . Lots of children play a second instrument and we learn from each other. The Parents’s Association bring the children on” The Wren” on St.Stephen’s Day for fundraising and to spread the music throughout the parish.
We entered Féile na hInse for the third time this year and were delighted when we were announced as winners of the Grúpa Cheoil for the third consecutive year.. Déanann cleachtadh máistreacht.
Hurling
Kilnamona N.S. is synonymous with hurling and we are very fortunate to have a wonderful hurling club who do such tremendous work with the boys from a very young age.
The school has won many competitions in the past and many of our past pupils have continued to play and enjoy the game and perform at the very highest level. The younger pupils look up to the older boys, to emulate their skill and enthusiasm, and the tradition continues to be alive and well.
We are very fortunate that Mr. Foudy and Miss Daffy give so much of their time to train and bring on our school teams.
Camogie
There is a very strong tradition of camogie in our school. Players are encouraged to be part of a team and to continue to develop their skills and athleticism.The local club does wonderful work with the girls from u 6 upwards. The walls of the school are adorned with the many teams who have excelled and won competitions throughout the years. The current pupils love to look at these pictures as they pass in the hallway.
We are very fortunate that Mr. Foudy and Miss Daffy give so much of their time to train and bring on our school teams.
Football
Boys and girls enjoy playing football and we compete in the Cumann na mBunscol competitions annually. Whilst we are more familiar with the smaller ball, the children love football and many of them play with neighbouring clubs. The skills are transferrable across many other sports and participation and enjoyment are the key aims.
Féile na hInse
Kilnamona is full of wonderful musicians - We are most fortunate in Kilnamona N.S. that our teachers are musically talented and encourage the children to develop as musicians in our “Musical Community” . 5th and 6th have entered Féile na hInse for the past three years and have been successful in bringing home the trophy for the Banna Ceoil Competition. Music bring peace and harmony to our souls.
Third and 4th class enter the singing competitions every year under the baton of Mr. Foudy . They produce the most beautiful music and we are very proud of their endeavours. Third and Fourth class also sing for all our liturgical events.
Basketball
We participate annually in the Marion Keane tournament which was hosted by Inagh N.S. We learned a lot and really enjoyed playing with each other and against
the neighbouring schools. We are delighted that our newly resurfaced yard now contains basketball hoops in so that we can continue to practise and enjoy this game.
Swimming
Classes from 1st class upwards attend a block of 8 swimming lessons in Lahinch leisure to cover the Aquatics strand of the Physical Education Curriculum. We travel by bus and it is a very sociable outing for all the children.
Gymnastics
The children from Infants up to 2nd class have enjoyed a block of 8 gymnastics with Ennis Gymnastics coach, Alicia , in our local hall. Gymnastics is an excellent sport for children to develop their balance, discipline and co-ordination.
Athletics
Every September our pupils take part in the first round of the Cross Country Competition event held in Lees road. Several pupils always qualify for the county final. In 2023 we went on to win the Parish team prize for North Clare for the second consecutive time for the Parish , with neighbouring schools Inagh N.S. and Cloonanaha N.S.
Soccer
Boys and girls play soccer at lunchtime for enjoyment.
Boys and girls compete in the F.A.I. 5-a side competition in Lees Road annually. Denis Hynes comes to visit the school and hosts a number of soccer workshops. This is a great opportunity for the pupils to show off their skills and to meet with the many other schools participating in this competition.