Ratheniska 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!

Second 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.

Whilst learning all about the Pharoahs of Ancient Egypt, the children of 3rd Class went and built their own tombs – complete with mummies!

The children drew posters inspired by this years theme ‘Planet vs Plastics’ and learned about the impacts of plastic on the earth. They also discussed ways in which they can recycle and reuse materials.

We had a wonderful visit from the Easter Bunny as we headed towards our Easter holidays. The children all received a gift of an Easter egg and some lucky winners went home with a gorgeous hamper. Many thanks to the Parents  Association for organizing everything. It was lots of fun.

The boys and girls in the junior classes had a nice surprise when we got to meet one of Ms Fingleton’s hens. She loved answering all the children’s questions – Ms Fingleton that is, not the hen!

It was World Book Day on the 7th March and the children had a lovely time getting together from different classes and reading and talking about the books they love. As well as books, there were also some themed costumes and cakes to be seen!