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Major technological advances in Kilcummin NS

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Pupils are going gaga for Google as they've moved to a new technology which will enhance their learning experience going forward.

Children from Kilcummin NS recently made the move to Google Workspace for Education, a suite of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools specifically designed for schools and educational organisations.

The move will provide a more efficient and effective way to work together for pupils, teachers, and staff. They'll also be able to access educational resources.

Google Workspace for Education offers a range of powerful tools, including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Classroom, that will allow the school to streamline its educational processes and provide a more engaging learning environment.

"We are delighted to announce that we have moved to Google Workspace for Education," said Kilcummin NS Acting Principal Mike Murphy.

"This move will allow the staff to enhance the learning experience for the children and provide a more effective way for our staff to work together. We believe this will help us achieve our mission of providing our students with the best possible education and that it will future-proof digital learning in the school moving forward.”

The school has also announced the acquisition of new Chromebooks and a Charging Trolley as part of the school’s commitment to delivering the best possible learning environment. This investment will enable the school to integrate more digital learning into its curriculum and enhance pupils' learning experiences in a digital world.

The Chromebooks, which run on Google's Chrome operating system, come with a wide range of educational Apps and online tools that will support the school's curriculum across all subject areas. Teachers will be able to use the Chromebooks, which integrate directly with the Google For Education platform, to deliver interactive lessons, access online resources, and provide pupils with instant feedback. They will be able to use the Chromebooks to complete assignments, collaborate on projects, and conduct research.

"We are excited to introduce this new technology to our school," said Mike Kelliher, Acting Deputy Principal of Kilcummin NS.

"We feel this milestone will provide the children with access to the latest digital resources, which will enhance their learning experience and prepare them for the future. They will now leave Kilcummin NS with effective IT skills and a working knowledge of the Google workspace platform."

This upgrade in IT equipment has been supplied by Perduko Ltd., a leading provider of educational technology solutions with a proven track record of providing high-quality products and services to schools across the country. The school also engaged the services of Perduko Ltd., a Google for Education Partner, for the setup of the school’s Google Workspace for Education domain and for the training of both staff and pupils in the use of the Google Apps.

The school plans to roll out individual pupil Google Workspace for Education and the Chromebooks to all pupils over the coming weeks and will provide training on their new technology.

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

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Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

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A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

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