Welcome
Welcome to Manister National School. Thank you for taking the time to visit our school website. Our school aims to provide a warm and nurturing environment for pupils to try to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, physically, socially and emotionally. We strive to be a centre of learning and happiness for all pupils and a source of help and encouragement for all parents. We are extremely proud of our school and community and hope you enjoy your visit to our website!
News Feed 2020-21
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25th June 2021
So another school year comes to and end. It certainly has been a challenging one but we have got through it and next year should be more "normal". Thanks to everyone for all the support during the year. We hope everyone has a fantastic, safe summer and have a well earned rest!! Finally all the best to our departing 6th Class - Maeve, Ruth, Cillian, Conor, Daniel, Aoife, Gio, Cathal, Donnacha, Jamie, Scott, Tara, Aisling, Patricia and Niamh. All the best in the next chapter of your young lives. |
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25th June 2021
Today we said goodbye to Pauline of Next Step Playschool. Pauline has been a huge part of our school life for many years and she touched all of our daily lives in some way with her eternal good humour and grace. Pauline, thank you for all the wonderful memories and for setting us up with skills and habits that make our transition to "big school" and onwards so much easier. Enjoy your well earned retirement and do drop in to say hello and have a cuppa any time you are passing.
Today we said goodbye to Pauline of Next Step Playschool. Pauline has been a huge part of our school life for many years and she touched all of our daily lives in some way with her eternal good humour and grace. Pauline, thank you for all the wonderful memories and for setting us up with skills and habits that make our transition to "big school" and onwards so much easier. Enjoy your well earned retirement and do drop in to say hello and have a cuppa any time you are passing.
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23rd June 2021
From Saturday June 26th next we invite every child to register for the adventure at their local library and enjoy reading books during the summer holidays. All participants will be given a Summer Stars Reading Card to record and track their own progress and a library reward stamp will be added to their reading card after each book read. Children will be encouraged to continue reading throughout the programme and there will be rewards and incentives along the way. At the end of the adventure, all children who participate will be presented with their own Summer Stars certificate. |
Our Library Service in Limerick County and City are in touch about their exciting Summer Stars programme - a great fun way to complement your reading.
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As end of 2020-2021 approaches
President Michael D Higgins has sent all primary school children the following special message
President Michael D Higgins has sent all primary school children the following special message
BOOKLISTS 11th June 2021
Booklists for 2021-22 can be found here.
Booklists for 2021-22 can be found here.
CRECORA-MANISTER GAA & CRECORA CAMOGIE CÚL CAMP 2021
The joint GAA & Camogie Club Cúl Camp takes place July 5th-8th - Registration is now open and you can pay online on their website or on Klubfunder. To bypass the usual queue on first morning, with people ordering their gear, download and complete the form attached, and let it back to your respective Club. Older students received one in school. Further Club information
The joint GAA & Camogie Club Cúl Camp takes place July 5th-8th - Registration is now open and you can pay online on their website or on Klubfunder. To bypass the usual queue on first morning, with people ordering their gear, download and complete the form attached, and let it back to your respective Club. Older students received one in school. Further Club information
7th May 2021
Some super posters created by 5th and 6th Classes on the theme of protecting our world
Some super posters created by 5th and 6th Classes on the theme of protecting our world
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April 2021 - The Butterfly Story
1st and 2nd Class have been rearing butterflies this month. As we head into May they have grown from tiny eggs into fat caterpillars and are just starting to turning into pupa. You can see and read all about them here.
1st and 2nd Class have been rearing butterflies this month. As we head into May they have grown from tiny eggs into fat caterpillars and are just starting to turning into pupa. You can see and read all about them here.
April 13th
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May 2nd
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Monday April 26th 2021 - The Bouncing Egg
Can an egg bounce? 1st and 2nd Class proved that it can. Check it out on our class blog here.
Can an egg bounce? 1st and 2nd Class proved that it can. Check it out on our class blog here.
COMMUNITY GAMES 2021
NOW Open for entries!
Croom-Banogue-Manister Community Games have gotten in touch to encourage our pupils to enter.
Seven virtual events including
NOW Open for entries!
Croom-Banogue-Manister Community Games have gotten in touch to encourage our pupils to enter.
Seven virtual events including
- Music
- Dance
- Art
- Handwriting
- Recitation
- Modelmaking
- Singing
Friday 26th April 2021
Thanks to all the third and fourth class pupils who helped clean up the litter on the roads around the school today as part of the Team Limerick Clean-Up 2021. We collected five bags of litter. It is a pity that people throw so much litter around out beautiful countryside which someone else has to pick up after them.
Thanks to all the third and fourth class pupils who helped clean up the litter on the roads around the school today as part of the Team Limerick Clean-Up 2021. We collected five bags of litter. It is a pity that people throw so much litter around out beautiful countryside which someone else has to pick up after them.
Confirmation, First Holy Communion & Reconciliation
Manister Confirmation is to take place on 8th & 15th May and First Holy Communion on 22nd & 29th May 2021. Times to be advised as soon as we have them.
We invite you to request and register on this site if you haven't already filled in the form we supplied.
Manister Confirmation is to take place on 8th & 15th May and First Holy Communion on 22nd & 29th May 2021. Times to be advised as soon as we have them.
We invite you to request and register on this site if you haven't already filled in the form we supplied.
Pre-Sacramental Preparation: PARENT WEBINARS
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & FIRST CONFESSION
The Diocese of Limerick will hold a pre-sacramental preparation webinar for parents of children who intend receiving the sacrament of First Holy Communion & Confession on Thursday 15th April from 7pm to 8pm. Dr Dan O'Connell of Mary Immaculate College will present the webinar. To register for the webinar please click here First Communion – Journeying with your child . Registration for this webinar will close this Friday March 26th at 5pm. An email will be sent to all who register with a link to the webinar.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & FIRST CONFESSION
The Diocese of Limerick will hold a pre-sacramental preparation webinar for parents of children who intend receiving the sacrament of First Holy Communion & Confession on Thursday 15th April from 7pm to 8pm. Dr Dan O'Connell of Mary Immaculate College will present the webinar. To register for the webinar please click here First Communion – Journeying with your child . Registration for this webinar will close this Friday March 26th at 5pm. An email will be sent to all who register with a link to the webinar.
CONFIRMATION
Also, the Diocese of Limerick will hold a pre-sacramental preparation webinar for parents of children who intend receiving the sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday 23rd March from 7pm to 8pm. Dr Patricia Kieran of Mary Immaculate College will present the webinar. Registration is now closed at Confirmation – Journeying with your child . Registration for this webinar closed on Friday March 19th at 5pm. An email will be sent to all who registered with a link to the webinar.
Also, the Diocese of Limerick will hold a pre-sacramental preparation webinar for parents of children who intend receiving the sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday 23rd March from 7pm to 8pm. Dr Patricia Kieran of Mary Immaculate College will present the webinar. Registration is now closed at Confirmation – Journeying with your child . Registration for this webinar closed on Friday March 19th at 5pm. An email will be sent to all who registered with a link to the webinar.
1st March 2021
From now on when a child returns to school after an absence, parents have an extra alternative to handling paper or using other methods, in the Return to School Declaration - you may complete it and forward it "automatically" by means of your Connect app. It should prove very simple, convenient and secure - just involves ticking your answer to one question about your child's health. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
How to: It is done either through the Attendance Notes option on the homepage of the app or on the Aladdin homepage via browser. Say, for example your child is set to return on Monday March 15th - because they have been absent for even a day, let alone the long lockdown - a badge will appear after 3pm on Sunday March 14th in your notifications to prompt you to do it, close to the time of return.
So, bear in mind, it can be done manually by Secretary too, if you wish - just let us know. It's no problem. Thanks!
From now on when a child returns to school after an absence, parents have an extra alternative to handling paper or using other methods, in the Return to School Declaration - you may complete it and forward it "automatically" by means of your Connect app. It should prove very simple, convenient and secure - just involves ticking your answer to one question about your child's health. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
How to: It is done either through the Attendance Notes option on the homepage of the app or on the Aladdin homepage via browser. Say, for example your child is set to return on Monday March 15th - because they have been absent for even a day, let alone the long lockdown - a badge will appear after 3pm on Sunday March 14th in your notifications to prompt you to do it, close to the time of return.
So, bear in mind, it can be done manually by Secretary too, if you wish - just let us know. It's no problem. Thanks!
Sunday 21st February 2021
Principal’s note
Principal’s note
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1 February: ENROLMENT SEASON
Calling all Intending Junior Infants for next September 2021, please pre-enrol before end of March.
We are inviting you to submit your details to our school here. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to call 061-397220 Monday to Thursday 10am to 3pm, or pop us an email at manister.ns@hotmail.com – all will be treated in strictest confidence.
Calling all Intending Junior Infants for next September 2021, please pre-enrol before end of March.
We are inviting you to submit your details to our school here. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to call 061-397220 Monday to Thursday 10am to 3pm, or pop us an email at manister.ns@hotmail.com – all will be treated in strictest confidence.
Catholic Schools Week Mass – Grandparents' Day Wednesday 27th January
As church doors remain closed during Catholic Schools Week, Bishop Brendan would like to invite all school children, families, teachers, staff, and principals to join him for a special Mass offered for all your intentions. The Mass will take place on Wednesday, 27 January, Grandparents’ Day. It can be accessed live at 10am at https://www.limerickcathedral.com/live-stream/
Sunday 24th January 2021
Hi all, please find principal’s note and work set out for the next week for each class.
Hi all, please find principal’s note and work set out for the next week for each class.
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Sunday 17th January 2021
Hi all, please find principal’s note and updates from each class teacher below.
Hi all, please find principal’s note and updates from each class teacher below.
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Sunday 10th January 2021
Principal’s note
Principal’s note
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Sunday 10th January 2021
Links to the assigned work for each class for the period January 11th to January 22nd can be found here.
Links to the assigned work for each class for the period January 11th to January 22nd can be found here.
Thursday 10th December 2020
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE 750m WALKING TRACK planned for our local area? Check out the YouTube video we got from the Community Walking Track organisers that has a Christmas message for you, beautiful inspiring footage of Manister and Crecora pastoral scenes and features the schoolchildren at the door of the school:
https://youtu.be/US0rz_YsjTk
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE 750m WALKING TRACK planned for our local area? Check out the YouTube video we got from the Community Walking Track organisers that has a Christmas message for you, beautiful inspiring footage of Manister and Crecora pastoral scenes and features the schoolchildren at the door of the school:
https://youtu.be/US0rz_YsjTk
Friday 23rd October 2020
Well done to all the Skeletons, Ninjas, Evil Clowns, Freddie Kruger, Power Rangers, Super Marios, Zombies, Witches, Hulks, Dead Teachers/Schoolgirls/Footballers/Hurlers, Werewolves, Evil Chefs, Devils, Cowgirls, Mad Scientists and Evil Snowmen on a truly Spooktacular showing.
Lots more photos can be found here.
Well done to all the Skeletons, Ninjas, Evil Clowns, Freddie Kruger, Power Rangers, Super Marios, Zombies, Witches, Hulks, Dead Teachers/Schoolgirls/Footballers/Hurlers, Werewolves, Evil Chefs, Devils, Cowgirls, Mad Scientists and Evil Snowmen on a truly Spooktacular showing.
Lots more photos can be found here.
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Thursday 15th October 2020
1st and 2nd Classes were really excited to tune in to a livestream chat with NASA astronaut Dan Tani today. The chat was organised by Blackrock Castle Observatory as part of Space Week. We submitted questions earlier in the week and were thrilled when the first question asked was one of ours. You can find out more on our class blog here and watch the full video of the chat. |
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October 2020
Busy planting a tree for National Tree Day 2020, as part of our Green School initiatives.
Busy planting a tree for National Tree Day 2020, as part of our Green School initiatives.
Thursday 8th October 2020
1st and 2nd Classes are learning about school in our Grandparents' time in history at present and decided to take a walk to the original Ballymartin National School. It was a fabulous day and we saw lots of autumn trees, shrubs, berries and animals. Some photos can be found on our Class Blog here.
1st and 2nd Classes are learning about school in our Grandparents' time in history at present and decided to take a walk to the original Ballymartin National School. It was a fabulous day and we saw lots of autumn trees, shrubs, berries and animals. Some photos can be found on our Class Blog here.
September 25th 2020
Today all classes took part in European Schools Sports Day. We participated in lots of different individual and team based fun activities designed to promote health and wellbeing and foster social inclusion and develop social competences among pupils. We had a brilliant day with lots of activities for each class grouping.
Lots of photos from the day can be found here
You can watch a video of the activities made by Mr Aherne here.
Today all classes took part in European Schools Sports Day. We participated in lots of different individual and team based fun activities designed to promote health and wellbeing and foster social inclusion and develop social competences among pupils. We had a brilliant day with lots of activities for each class grouping.
Lots of photos from the day can be found here
You can watch a video of the activities made by Mr Aherne here.
September 11th 2020
We love this video by our 2nd Class Seanchaí "Johnny from Kerry".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GfpKtosjn8
We love this video by our 2nd Class Seanchaí "Johnny from Kerry".
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GfpKtosjn8
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September 4th 2020
If your child is unwell, and you have any concerns about whether you should send them to school or not, this guide from the HSE will help. |
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August 28th 2020
The latest school notice and updated government advice can be found on the COVID-19 information page.
The latest school notice and updated government advice can be found on the COVID-19 information page.
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August 27th 2020
Céad míle fáilte romhaimh go léir ar ais ar scoil. A big welcome back to everyone this morning and especially to our new Junior Infants. We are delighted to meet you all again. Things will be a little different at the start but we will all get used to the changes after a while. |
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August 22nd 2020
Congratulations to all our boys and girls from second class who received their First Holy Communion today. |
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August 21st 2020
Here is a short story and activities to help parents to deal with any anxiety in your children going back to school.
harry-the-hound-returns-to-school-free-pdf
Here is a short story and activities to help parents to deal with any anxiety in your children going back to school.
harry-the-hound-returns-to-school-free-pdf
August 20th 2020
The Logistics Plan for re-opening the school in a safe manner has been emailed to all parents. The plan can also be found here - COVID-19.
Please take the time to read it thoroughly to enable a safe return to school next Thursday.
The Logistics Plan for re-opening the school in a safe manner has been emailed to all parents. The plan can also be found here - COVID-19.
Please take the time to read it thoroughly to enable a safe return to school next Thursday.
August 7th 2020
Information and communications regarding COVID-19 can be found under the Our School tab.
Information and communications regarding COVID-19 can be found under the Our School tab.