Bunscoil na Toirbhirte, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
Moments of Unity and Gratitude in Bunscoil
On Tuesday 25th June, 2024, we bid a fond farewell to our wonderful 6th class. As they walked through a guard of honour, formed by their fellow pupils and dedicated staff, the yard echoed with applause and pride. This incredible group has left an indelible mark on our school, and we are excited to see the bright futures that await them. Congratulations, 6th class! You will be dearly missed.
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Bunscoil na Toirbhirte Yearbook 2023-24
Bunscoil na Toirbhirte Yearbook 2023-24
Ladies and gentlemen, drum roll please... After months of meticulous planning, editing, consultation with staff and pupils, photo shoots, recording of class and whole school events, we are delighted to finally reveal the cover of this years amazing Bunscoil na Toirbhirte 2023-2024 Yearbook. It is a beautiful account of the school year in Bunscoil. Our Yearbook costs €10 and can be ordered through Aladdin or in person in the office
Special thanks to the Editor Extradionaire, Ms Watson, for putting this beautiful book together. Ms Watson did a wonderful job in capturing the memories of this unforgettable year. Our Yearbook is a wonderful keepsake, filled with great moments, special occasions, friendships, and achievements that are a piece of our shared history.
Special thanks to the Editor Extradionaire, Ms Watson, for putting this beautiful book together. Ms Watson did a wonderful job in capturing the memories of this unforgettable year. Our Yearbook is a wonderful keepsake, filled with great moments, special occasions, friendships, and achievements that are a piece of our shared history.
Bunscoil na Toirbhirte
Homework Journal for 2024-2025
Homework Journal for 2024-2025
Say hello to the Bunscoil na Toirbhirte homework journal for the 2024-2025 school year. Well done to everyone that submitted an entry. Huge congratulations to Maggie and Belle on being selected as the winning entries.
Communion 2024
Well done to our First Holy Communion girls, they were absolutely fantastic on Saturday 25.05.2024! We are very proud of them. We hope the girls and their families had a wonderful time celebrating their special day. Special thanks to everyone who helped them to prepare, especially their parents, their teachers, Ms. Doyle, Ms McSherry and Ms Kenneally, our parish priests, Rev. Lane and V. Rev. Canon Leamy and the Servant Sisters.
Thanks also to our amazing choir lead by Ms Watson, Ms Walsh and Ms Flynn for providing such beautiful music. The booklets for the mass were very kindly put together by Ms Kenneally and Bridie, thank you ladies.
Our Parents Council very kindly provided refreshments following the mass. These were a welcome treat. The refreshments were very generously provided by parents/guardians of our First Class girls.
Many people commented on how well the school looked. Special thanks to Billy, Terry and Bernie for having the school shining!
Finally, thank you to those that helped prepare the church for our Holy Communion, especially our former Principal Ms. Hayes, the sacristans, the alter servers and flower arrangers.
Photo by Kate Klimchuk- Thank you Kate
Thanks also to our amazing choir lead by Ms Watson, Ms Walsh and Ms Flynn for providing such beautiful music. The booklets for the mass were very kindly put together by Ms Kenneally and Bridie, thank you ladies.
Our Parents Council very kindly provided refreshments following the mass. These were a welcome treat. The refreshments were very generously provided by parents/guardians of our First Class girls.
Many people commented on how well the school looked. Special thanks to Billy, Terry and Bernie for having the school shining!
Finally, thank you to those that helped prepare the church for our Holy Communion, especially our former Principal Ms. Hayes, the sacristans, the alter servers and flower arrangers.
Photo by Kate Klimchuk- Thank you Kate
Confirmation 2024
Congratulations to our remarkable 6th class girls who received the Sacrament of Confirmation yesterday. It was truly a joyous occasion filled with warmth and spirit. A special appreciation goes to their dedicated teacher, Ms. Bailey, for her outstanding preparation of the girls. We also extend our gratitude to the choir, led by Ms. Watson, Ms. Lambe, Ms. Flynn, Ms. Molan, and former Principal, Ms. Hayes, whose music and song made the day even more memorable for the girls and their families. We express our sincere gratitude to Bishop Crean, Canon Leamy, and Fr. Lane for guiding us through this beautiful celebration. Thank you to everyone involved in this special day.
Student Council proudly presented a donation of €525 to St. Vincent De Paul
March 2024: On behalf of our entire school community, our Student Council proudly presented a donation of €525 to Bredan Lenihan and Eddie Lynch representing St. Vincent De Paul, Mitchelstown. We are thrilled to contribute to such a worthy cause. The generosity of this organization towards our school has always been deeply appreciated.
Thank you all for supporting Bunscoil's Easter Raffle in aid of Project Peru
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Congratulations to all the lucky winners of Bunscoil’s Easter Project Peru Raffle of 2024. This year we raised a grand total of €1,337.85. We are most grateful to everyone who donated money and bought tickets, thank you for your support. Special thanks to Ms Hyland for organising and co-ordinating the fundraiser. She put a tremendous effort into running it. Well done Ms Hyland.
End of an era as our beloved crossing warden Tony moves on
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Friday, 08.03.2024 marked the end of an era as our beloved crossing warden, Tony Fitzgerald, hung up his reflective vest after six years of safeguarding our little ones. Pupils, staff, parents, and grandparents gathered to thank Tony for being our beacon of safety on the zebra crossing. As we bid farewell to our crossing warden extraordinaire, we send Tony off with a heartfelt "thank you" for everything and a truckload of well wishes for his future adventures. Well done Tony. See more here
A picture speaks a thousand words! Thank you Kate.
Thank you Kate (Kate Klimchuk our school photographer) for taking such fantastic photographs of our pupils. Kate has managed to capture the innocence of youth in our pupils, showing their concentration while learning but overall the fun in their faces as the form friendship some of which may last a lifetime! For more look here.
Our First Confessions took place on Tuesday, 5th March, 2024.
Congratulations to the girls who made their First Confession on Tuesday, 5th March, they were fantastic. Thank you to Ms Doyle, Ms McSherry and Ms Kenneally for preparing the girls so well. Special thanks to Ms Watson and Ms Flynn for providing such beautiful music and song, to Ms Lambe and our parents for their support of the girls and to Canon Leamy and Fr Lane for leading the ceremony. Well done to all. We look forward to the girls special day, when they receive their First Holy Communion.
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Well done girls
We were delighted to welcome you back to Bunscoil
We were delighted to welcome you back to Bunscoil
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Special thanks to Aoife Finn, Ciara Condon, Meghan McSweeney, Aoife Morriarty, Caylee Hogan and Megan Coleman from the U16 A County Winning Team who visited Bunscoil Na Toirbhirte on Monday 26.02.2024 promoting Mitchelstown Ladies Football & St Fanahans Camogie Club. It was a lovely to welcome you back!
There is so much kindness in Bunscoil ...
Some beautiful First Holy Communion dresses were donated to Bunscoil na Toirbhirte by our families. As a Green School, we would be delighted to loan these dresses to families for their daughter’s special day. Please note that families with daughters attending Bunscoil or attending other schools are most welcome to borrow the dresses. Interested families can message us, email us or call into the office.
ATTENTION PLEASE!
Our school is on a mission to create amazing LEGO pieces!!!
We would love to have your unwanted LEGO bricks! Dust off those colorful treasures and give them a new home in the hands of our young creative minds in Bunscoil! You can drop them to the office at any time. Thank you.
Recent 50/50 winner
Thank you for your continued support!
Thank you for your continued support!
Congratulations to the most recent winners of our 50/50 Draw, Dhruvan Vinothkumar and Kieran Mullins. For other 50.50 winners see here.
BUNSCOIL OUTDOOR MURALS
Building together piece by piece
Building together piece by piece
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To follow the story of our fantstic outdoor murals completed by students and staff please see here.
POSITIVE MESSAGE!
We love the colourful positive messages that were installed on the steps at the main reception. Thank you to Ms Cahill, Paula and Ms Young for installing them. They look fab and spread great messages for all see when they enter our school.
FAI promotional video
shot in Bunscoil ......
shot in Bunscoil ......
STUDENT COUNCIL 2022/2023
Say hello to the Bunscoil na Toirbhirte Student Council for the 2022/2023 school Year. They already have some fab ideas. Watch this space!!!
Parents Council 2023-2024
Thank you one and all
Thank you one and all
Some members of our fantastic Parents Council pictured after a meeting recently. Bunscoil would not be the school it is without their help and dedication and the trojan work they do on behalf of each and every pupil in our school. We greatly appreciate their efforts. We would love to see even more of our parents getting involved - everyone is welcome to join.
Céad míle fáilte go laithreáin greasáin Bunscoil na Toirbhirte i mBaile Mhistéala.
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Bunscoil na Toirbhirte is a vertical mainstream school with a special class, in Mitchelstown at the foot of the Galtee mountains. We enrol girls to 6th class and boys in Junior Infants and Senior Infants. Our school motto is 'Mol an óige ages tiocfaidh sí' and in Bunscoil na Toirbhirte we strongly believe in the meaning behind this old Irish saying- Praise the youth and it will flourish! Bunscoil na Toirbhirte has a dedicated special educational needs team of staff, co-ordinated by the Deputy Principal, and also a special class for children with Autism.
School hours: 9.00am - 1.40pm for Junior & Senior Infants
9.00am - 2.40pm for all pupils from 1st - 6th Class
Bunscoil na Toirbhirte is a vertical mainstream school with a special class, in Mitchelstown at the foot of the Galtee mountains. We enrol girls to 6th class and boys in Junior Infants and Senior Infants. Our school motto is 'Mol an óige ages tiocfaidh sí' and in Bunscoil na Toirbhirte we strongly believe in the meaning behind this old Irish saying- Praise the youth and it will flourish! Bunscoil na Toirbhirte has a dedicated special educational needs team of staff, co-ordinated by the Deputy Principal, and also a special class for children with Autism.
School hours: 9.00am - 1.40pm for Junior & Senior Infants
9.00am - 2.40pm for all pupils from 1st - 6th Class