Graduation hoodies
RatheniskaWe were delighted to gift all the pupils in 6th class a graduation hoodie recently. We wish them well for their last few weeks in Ratheniska National school and all the best as they journey to Secondary schools.
LOFFA
RatheniskaOn the 26th April the school celebrated Rainbow day. The PA were delighted to introduce this charity day to the school. LOFFA stands for Laois Offaly Families for Autism and supports many families and young adults with Autism. We are delighted to announce €230.60 was collected on the day.
First Holy Communion
RatheniskaOn the 20th April 2024 the boys and girls in 2nd class made their First Holy Communion. The PA hosted its annual Communion Party and it was a great success. The sun was shining and there was plenty of style around on the day. Many thanks to all the parents who helped out, decorated the hall and dropped off food. There was a great spread on the day and it gave the families and children time to catch up after the ceremony.
Thank you to the GAA club for the use of the hall on the day and to Kristen Cakery and the Fitzgerald Family for the delicious cakes.
We hope all the children and their families had a fabulous day.
Easter Raffle
RatheniskaThe Ratheniska PA held a very successful Easter raffle which raised €3950 for the school and PA events. €1500 will go towards replacing ICT in Senior Infants and 3rd Class. The remainder will be for Annual PA activities.
Thank you so much to all the generous businesses who sponsored the prizes for the raffle.
Easter Raffle 2024 Sponsors
| Prize | Sponsored by | |
| 1st | €500 Centre Parcs Voucher | Lawlor Clinic & Orchard Farm Veterinary Ltd |
| 2nd | Five All Access Day Passes for Emerald Park | Laois Physiotherapy Clinic |
| 3rd | Family Season Ticket for Irish National Stud and Gardens | Brownes Animal Feed |
| 4th | €150 Voucher for Wildlands Galway | LSM Engineering Ltd |
| 5th | €100 Voucher for Dublin Zoo | Millers Hardware |
| 6th | €100 Voucher for Fota Wildlife Park | Penhouse Design |
| 7th | €100 Voucher for Castlecomer Discovery Park | Kilteale Livestock Ltd |
| 8th | €100 Certa Oil voucher | Certa Oil |
| 9th | Day Pass for Four People to Jurassic Newpark | DJ Dunne and Co |
| 10th | €50 Voucher Avondale Treetop Walk | DJ Dunne and Co |
| 11th | €50 Voucher for Jump zone Liffey Valley | Kilteale Livestock Ltd |
| 12th | Voucher for a Large Bouquet of Flowers from All Occasions | All Occasions Florists |
| 13th | €50 Voucher for D-Kids Clothing | D-Kids |
| 14th | Family Pass for Croke Park Stadium & Museum Tour | DJ Dunne and Co |
| 15th | Voucher for a Box of 12 cupcakes from Kristen’s Cakery | Kristen’s Cakery |
| 16th | Family Day Pass for Playtown Tullamore | Playtown Tullamore |
| 17th | €25 Voucher for Castleview Farm | Brownes Animal Feeds |
| 18th | Art and Craft set | Ken Blacks |
The raffle was held in the GAA clubhouse on Easter Sunday morning. Congratulations to all the winners.
Easter Bunny Visits Ratheniska
RatheniskaThe PA were delighted that the Easter Bunny was able to visit Ratheniska NS where every child got a chocolate treat. All the children were entered into a raffle for a class Easter hamper.
See some photos from the visit here
Cumann na mBunscoil Laois Cross Country 2024
RatheniskaRatheniska NS participated in the schools Cross Country event in Rathleague on Friday the 3rd of May. We had 16 runners on the day who all did the school very proud and ran brilliantly. A special mention to Molly Conroy who received a bronze medal for 4th in the Junior Girls race and to Grace Fennelly who also received a bronze medal for placing 5th in the Senior Girls race. Well done to all!
First Holy Communion 2024
RatheniskaSecond Class celebrated the sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday 20th April in the beautifully refurbished church in Ratheniska. It was a beautiful day on this very special occasion for the girls and boys.
