We had a great day out at The County Cavan National Schools Track and Field Athletics Competition which was held in Clones, in the Peacelink Sports Complex. Joshua winning a Gold Medal in the 60m sprint and the Junior Girls Team reaching the final of the 4x100m relay competition.
Congratulations to our students of the month for March.
We had a great day out at the Féile Fichille tournament which took place at the Cavan Crystal Hotel. Well done to all the kids who represented the school so well.
Peace Proms The excitement, the experience and the performance, what a brilliant day! The children performed along side a live orchestra. All their hard work and practise paid off. Well done to everyone involved!
Here are our February Students of the Month
Spreading the love on Valentine’s Day
Our buddies were busy at Valentine’s Day this year as they worked together to create Valentine’s cards. We decorated the hearts using pieces of felt and our buddies helped us to write a nice message to a loved one.
Student Council
Our Student Council distributed suggestion boxes to each class in the school and collected the various thoughts and ideas to discuss and possibly introduce in our school. We are hoping to use our council to promote student voice at Milltown N.S. They also got new ‘Student Council’ badges (thanks to Ms. Shannon) and these make it easier to identify our Student Council and chat with them if there are any issues or concerns in relation to the students at our school.
Quiz Teams
Our school participated in the Cavan Credit Union Schools’ Quiz and The Cumann na mBunscol Quiz in the month of January and February. We had very eager and knowledgeable teams but on these occasions we were not lucky enough to come home with medals. We did, however, win a set of handballs for our school at the Cumann na mBunscol quiz in the Hotel Kilmore and these are being put to good use in the handball alley daily.
We had a super day out at the Cumann na mBunscol handball competition which took place in Kingscourt. The children represented themselves and their school so well, showing great skill and determination in all games. Special mention to Isabelle and Saoirse (3rd Class) who finished runners up in the girls u11 doubles competition. Well done everybody!
Congratulations to our January students of the month.
Drawing Club 2023/2024
Book Club 2023/2024
Dance Club 2023/2024
Chess and Draughts Club 2023/2024
Eoin Slattery wearing the top he received at the final of the under 13s art competition at community games in Carlow.
We’d like to thank all those who answered the Christmas Shoe Box Appeal for Team Hope.
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Class were joined by Karen from Barnardos to talk about Internet Safety and cyberbullying last week. This talk highlighted ways that children and teenagers can use the Internet more safely. The area of cyberbullying was also covered in detail and the possible consequences for children who partake in cyberbullying, as well as those who are cyberbullied, were discussed. Thank you to Karen and Barnardos for getting us all thinking about our Internet use and the importance of treating ourselves and others with respect while online.
Lots of excitement as the children headed off to Belfast for the Peace Proms practice. The choir was joined by schools from all over the country. Lots of practice between now and then for the show coming up after Christmas
Well done to the children in the junior end on receive the student of the month awards. Top left 1st class: Robin, Blaithin and Ilana. Top right Junior Infants: Caoimhe and Rían. Bottom left Senior Infants: Hugo and Roisin. Bottom right Second class: Leon, Lexi and Lily.
September Students of the Month.
Congratulations! Keep up the hard work.
Congratulations
Well done to Ryan, Fiachra, Zach, Kate and Eoin, who were winners in Handwriting and Art at the Community Games County Final which was held in Breifne College in June. We wish Eoin Slattery the very best of luck as he competes in the All-Ireland Final (Drawing) in Carlow this Saturday (tomorrow).
Confirmation Class 2023
Holy Communion Class 2023
Jessica Leddy recently became the U-11 girls Cavan County Champion. She went on to represent Cavan and Milltown N.S. in the Ulster Championship.
Well done Jessica!!
Students of the Month
January 2023
Fantastic Quizzing at the Credit Union Quiz 2023
Our school entered teams from 4th to 6th class in the local Credit Union Quiz at the Hotel Kilmore on Sunday 29th of January. All of our teams did really well and we are so proud of how they represented our school on the day.
The Under 13 teams were as follows-Team A-Rónán Freehill, Cian Fitzpatrick, Aimee Fay and Shane Farren, Team B-Oisín Teevan, Milena Smuzna, James O’Reilly and Ella Lynch, Team C-Eoghan Slattery, Emily Costello, Lauren Mc Daid and Cora Connolly.
The Under 11 teams included-Team A-Rory Dolan, Sarah Healy, Leah Fay and Nathan Victory, Team B-Sophie Brady-Starr, Eva Abisilaite, Ethan Mc Donagh and Cormac Dempsey, Team C-Kayla Gorby, Kaliyah Mc Cann, Emily Mc Niffe and Adam O’Donnell-Stewart.
The subs for all teams were Saoirse Mc Nulty and Michael Mc Cahill.
Our Under 11s took home medals on the day with Team A winning second place in their category and Team B winning third place.
Congratulations to the winners and to all players who were so enthusiastic in their preparation, learning and team work. Well done to all!
Cavan Cumann na mBunscol Handball Finals
We had a great day at the Cavan Cumann na mBunscol Handball finals in Kingscourt.The boys and girls played their hearts out, competing against schools from all over the county. Massive congratulations to Jessica Leddy who won the u11 girls singles final, Jessica will now represent Cavan in the Ulster finals, which take place in Belfast next week.Also well done to Moya Rodgers and Lauren McDaid who were runners up in the u13 girls doubles competition, narrowly losing out in the final. Well done to all the children from Milltown NS who participated in the competitions.
Congratulations to Fíachna Egan, winner of the All Island History Competition with his entry, ‘An Investigation into the Death and Retrieval of the Body of Seán McIntyre in June 1921’ in the Decade of Centenaries History Competition. Fíachna received his reward in the Aula Maxima in University College Cork on the 17 th of October 2022.
You can read Fíachna’s magnificent project on the link below.
We were sad to say goodbye to Adam and Logan O’Keeffe who are going to Australia. Best of luck lads.
Everyone had great fun dressing up for Hallowe’en.
A Fond Farewell
Last weekend the staff of Milltown NS bid a fond farewell to Monica O Reilly. Monica taught in Milltown for 13 years and has now started a new chapter of her life in Co. Mayo. She will be greatly missed by all staff members and pupils. We wish Monica, Tom and little Katie all the best for the future.
Student Council 2022-2023
We extend a very warm welcome to this year’s new Student Council.
This year 4th class will be represented by Ethan McDonagh and Kaliyah McCann, 5th class will be represented by Adam O’Keeffe, Kate Murphy and Lauren McDaid, while in 6th the representatives are Jack McCrann and Jodie McManus.
This year’s group are hoping to continue the good work of last year’s council, to take some more of the students’ ideas to the teachers and bring new initiatives that will help to make our school a better place.
The council also help to organise events throughout the school year.
The children are currently organising some whole-school Hallowe’en celebrations and lunch-time activities.
Celebrating Drumlane’s Victory at Milltown N.S.
The victorious Drumlane team arrived at our school on Monday following their win on Saturday night at Breffni Park. The team got off the bus to huge cheers, loud applause and great excitement from all the children who are so proud of this wonderful achievement for our local community. The Seán Leddy Cup did a tour of the school and the Drumlane lads visited every classroom. They chatted about the events of Saturday night- the highlights, the nerves and the exhilaration at the end of a nail-biting game. They answered questions, signed autographs and took pictures with some of their adoring fans! The excitement in the build-up and the aftermath of this great win will not be forgotten in our school for a very long time. Well done to the team and all involved in this great achievement. We are soproud of you!
The children meeting Padraig Faulkner. We wish him and all the Cavan Team the best of luck in the up and coming Tailteann Cup Final.
1st to 3rd Class Tour 2022
The Holy Communion Class of 2022
School Garden
The Confirmation Class of 2022
The Girls Football Blitz in Kilnaleck 2022
The Boys Football Blitz at the 3G pitch in Cavan.
School Garden
Work has begun on our school garden. The boys and girls have all been busy clearing an area for our wildflower garden. They have planted many vegetables in our two vegetable patches- broccoli, potatoes, onions, chives, lettuce, peas, parsnips and even some rhubarb!
Our window boxes are full of sweet peas and strawberries and we look forward to tasting the fruits of our labour in the future!
Thankfully our water butt has come in handy for watering all of these lovely plants!
Playground Games
We recently bought some more playground activities. Here are some of the children enjoying play time.
Swimming
Here are some of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th class students who participated in the swimming lessons.
Once again a huge thanks to everyone for taking part in ‘Odd Sock Day’. We collected €315 in aid for the Down Syndrome Association.
Thank you to everyone who donated so generously today. We raised a total of €1,180 for Ukraine.
Bhí craic agus spórt againn ar Tràth na gCeist 2022. Comhghairdeas le Fíachna, Ellie Mc Manus, Aimee Fay avid Arijas Liuberskis
Mad Hair was a great success. We raised €330 for Pieta House.
The whole school worked together and enjoyed this performance of The frosty Hand Jive. Staff and Pupils of Milltown NS would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
A word of thanks to everyone, who donated a shoe box to the Christmas Shoe Box appeal. Once again, it was a huge success. We sent over 120 shoes boxes away this year.
Jersey Day
On October 8th we raised €355 for Goal by taking part in their annual Jersey Day. Staff and students wore their favourite team’s colours for the day in support of this worthwhile cause. Thank you to everyone who took part.
The sun shone brightly on Saturday, 2nd October, for the children making their Confirmation. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to the boys and girls of Ms. Reilly’s room who made their Holy Communion on the 18th September.
Retirement
Congratulations to Denis Wright our caretaker on his recent retirement. Denis has been a valued member of our staff for years and we are very grateful for all his hard work.
Active School Flag
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved our second Active School Flag. Well done to all the staff and children of Milltown N.S. for taking part in lots of activities throughout the year to ensure Milltown N.S. remains an Active, Healthy place to be!
The Anglo Celt Cup came to visit the children, after the Cavan Team winning it in the Ulster Championship. The children were very excited to see it.
Green Day
The younger classes enjoyed a Green Day Disco.
Congratulations to the boys and girls of Ms, Dolan’s room who made their Holy Communion day.
Guess who 👻
Mr. Conefrey’s Class
Everyone looks spooky. Well done 🎃
Ms. O Reilly’s Class
Mrs. Mc Govern’s class
Ms. Dolan’s Class
We would like to wish our pupils a safe and happy Hallowe’en
Mrs. Flynn’s Class
Mrs. Shannon’s class
Jersey Day was a great success which was enjoyed by all.
Upcoming Events
Something Fishy Project Visit – Monday 2nd March
Green Schools Visit (Scooting Day) – Thursday 5th March
World Book Day (Dress-Up Day) – Friday 6th March
Parents Association School Quiz Fundraiser - Friday 6th March
School Photographer – Monday 9th March
Down Syndrome Day – Friday 20th March
Yoga Day – Monday 20th April
Anxiety Talk for Parents – Thursday 30th April
Milltown boys competing in the Cumann na mBunscol league against Laragh.
2019
The schoolgirls have had a fantastic run in the championship remaining unbeaten in the group stages and topping our group. They played their semi-final against Kill on Tuesday evening in very heavy rain but the weather did not dampen the girls determination.
The two teams were evenly matched and we went into the break with a 2-2 to 1-1 lead but the game was far from over. The girls came out and got the second half off to a great start with a well taken point followed quickly by a goal but the opposition replied with two goals in swift succession. The game continued in similar fashion with scores exchanged at both ends of the field and with 5 minutes left on the clock it was all level. It was then that the girls dug deep and scored 2-2 without reply. A super game all round with great goalkeeping and accurate kick-outs, the backs held firm in their defense. The two girls at midfield put in super shift covering lots of ground and there was great team work and support in the forward line.
End score: Milltown 5-6 Kill 4-1
We now face Corlurgan in the final on Saturday in Killygarry, time TBC.
Your support on the day would be greatly appreciated.
On Saturday 25th May the children from 2nd class made their First Communion. Congratulations to all the boys and girls!
Well Done to Junior, Senior Infants and 1st Class who made sure around the school is litter free. They had lots of fun using gloves pickers and black bags to do their part of to do their part of the Spring Clean 2019. Keep up the good work.
After a month of league based competition followed by the knock-out rounds our 12 representatives headed off to the Cavan County Handball Finals in February. They had a great day and lots of success. The u13 Girls reached the Doubles final which they won and went on to represent Cavan in Belfast in the Ulster Finals.
We ran a mile at Drumlane football pitch in April.
Mrs. Mc Govern’s Class
The sun shone brightly on Saturday 19th September for the children making their Confirmation. Congratulations to all!
Goodbye and good luck to our 6th Class 2020.
5th and 6th class playground leaders.
2020
Our 6th class pupils celebrated their Confirmation on Saturday 11th May in Milltown church. The sun was shining as the pupils and their families arrived. The Minister was Fr. John McTiernan and he confirmed the Milltown N.S. and the Greaghrahan N.S pupils in front of a packed church of family, friends and teachers. The ceremony was enhanced by the beautiful musical and singing talents of both the Milltown Church choir and the Milltown school choir. The church was beautifully decorated and as always Sr. Rita was there with the school choir and to ensure everything ran smoothly on the day. Fr. Gerry welcomed everyone and made all the pupils feel comfortable and at ease.
Each pupil carried out their duties on the day with grace and confidence and did both themselves and their school proud. We wish to congratulate the pupils on this important occasion in their Faith journey
Many of our students won county titles at Cavan Community Games. Well done to all those who took part.
Sinead O’Reilly won 1st place for swimming in the Community County Final
The school was well represented in the Community Games Swimming Competition. It took place on Saturday, 23rd of March, in Cavan Swimming Complex. We had two gold medal winners. Very well done to all who took part. Wishing the best of luck to Sinead O’Reilly and Cian Dolan who will represent Drumlane in the next round.
Our school boy took part in the School Boys Cumann na mBunscol Football league in the first term and played 3 games in the groups stages. They played Ballyhaise, Ballynarry and Ballyconnell resulting in one victory and two narrow losses with the team showing steady improvement with each game but unfortunately we missed out on securing a semi-final spot. The boys really enjoyed their training and games and it was great to see new boys coming out to Gaelic training for the first time.
Nevin O’Donnell puts the children through there paces.