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Pupils say “je suis” French

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By Michelle Crean

Three sets of classes got a chance to learn another language ahead of attending secondary school next September.

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Sixth Class pupils in St Oliver's NS completed the Language Sampler in French.

They then held a French day which included dressing as mimes, soccer players, fashionistas and artists, to mark the completion of the eight week-long course.

"St Oliver's is a very multicultural school and the children have enjoyed sharing their views on language learning, the respect for other cultures and the curiosity learning a foreign language creates in their minds," Hélène Olivier-Courtney, French For All Killarney School of French, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"It was a truly meaningful and enjoyable process for the teacher too! This was the second year the children from Sixth Class could enjoy the sampler before going to secondary school. The whole school approach, teachers and SNAs involvement, made the sampler a very enjoyable experience for all the Sixth Class children."

The language sampler encourages pupils to reflect on the importance of learning languages not only from an academic point of view but also from a cultural point of view.

"This approach promotes respect, open mindedness and curiosity about other cultures and languages and embraces the multicultural and multilingual identity of St Oliver's NS. Of course, learning a foreign language should also be really enjoyable and when there is a whole school approach to this language journey, children really benefit from the experience by having fun activities."

She added a thank you to the teachers, SNAs, vice principal Sandra Chute and Principal Colm Ó Suilleabháin for making the Language Sampler a very enjoyable experience especially on their French day!

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‘Spring into Your Best Life’ event

The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine. The event, […]

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The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine.

The event, running from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, aims to provide attendees with advice on beauty, wellness, fashion, health, and happiness.
Hosted by Maura Derrane and James Patrice, the event will feature speakers including fashion expert Celia Holman Lee, pharmacist Laura Dowling, wellness expert Oonagh O’Hagan, and fitness coach Orla Hopkins.
Dr. Brian Cotter from Sisu will discuss aesthetics, while Christina Foley will focus on holistic wellbeing. Life coach Ariana Dunne will also speak on personal and professional success.
The event will include a drinks reception, a gourmet lunch, beauty and fashion masterclasses, and shopping opportunities. Attendees can win prizes throughout the day. A special Mother’s Day draw will take place for those attending with their mothers or daughters.
Tickets are available for the event via: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-best-life-kerry-fun-style-wellness-giveaways-breast-cancer-ireland-tickets-1021537374787?aff=oddtdtcreator

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KCC Students Receive Social Enterprise Award

Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards. Their business, […]

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Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards.

Their business, ‘Moods & Moments’, was recognised at the county final held at Munster Technology North Campus on Friday last (March 14).
The event saw 20 mini businesses created by secondary school students, focusing on business development, finance, marketing, and business plan presentation. Students operated their mini companies over several months, experiencing real-world entrepreneurship.
Prizes were awarded across Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels.
Tomás Hayes, Head of Local Enterprise Office said: “I am pleased to see the level of innovation, resourcefulness, planning and development of all 20 projects in this year’s awards. This is a real-life exercise. It involves idea generation and actual trading. Profits are generated and finance is secured. It is a taste of business and all the issues involved from finding the right idea, funding the business, collecting the money, and building the team. I must commend the teachers for their efforts and the mentors for their support. The judges had a very difficult task.”

Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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