Friday 23rd June was a very special day for all our staff and pupils as we enjoyed our annual Sports Day. It was an exciting day full of colour and fun. The children lined out in their team colours to take part in the various races – running, potato and spoon and three-legged race. This was followed by a tricky obstacle course where the children navigated under and over tape, hopped through tyres, crawled under nets and into tunnels, scaled the hay bales, hoped over hurdles and weaved in and out through a chicane – Ireland’s Fittest School here we come!!! After all this effort, a welcome ice cream treat was delivered by members of KNSPA.
After a much needed break came the long anticipated Tug of War where the pupils really gave their all, with the Yellow team winning the challenge, showing huge grit and determination. The last activity ‘Hit the Staff’ was really where the pupils came into their own – with the children aiming to hit staff photos to score points for their team. I think it was fair to say some teachers were easier targets than others.
Well done to the pupils in Mr Moran’s room for fulfilling their roles as Captains and Team Leaders so well, and keeping a kind and helpful eye on their younger team members. They also designed wonderful posters to represent their team and these were on display on the field throughout the day. The Yellow team were victorious on the day, closely followed by the Green team and then the Black team, though it is true to say that all the pupils were winners on the day. Many thanks to our entire staff for their work and contribution to this ‘all hands on deck’ day.
