Sport
GAA- Cumann na mBunscol
Division 5 Football Champions 2023.
Well done to the boys who worked so hard all year to earn the title. They played Kill in the final in November in Páirc Táilteann.
We enter girls and boys teams in Cumann na mBunscol Football and Hurling each year. We enter Mini 7s tournaments also. The children love taking part in these tournaments.
Our hurling team won the Meath Cumann na mBunscol final in 2016.
Over recent years we have seen our football and hurling teams getting stronger and we have a few wins under our belt. Throughout the school year at various stages there will be training after school for the children in 2nd – 6th class for football and hurling. During the year outside coaches come into the school and undertake skills training with all classes.
Our MDL Soccer Stars
Some of the 4th, 5th and 6th boys and girls competed in the 5 aside FAI Schools soccer tournament in the MDL in Navan on the 2nd of March.
Kilskyre NS has enjoyed immense success in this years annual F.A.I Schools 5 aside soccer competition. The boys involved are a very talented group of players. The girls competition will take place also in the coming weeks.
Swimming
The children in 3rd- 6th attend swimming lesson every Tuesday from February to the Easter holidays in Kells Swimming Pool. Swimming is not only fun for the children, it has a number of health benefits for them.
Swimming keeps your child's heart and lungs healthy, improves strength and flexibility, increases stamina and even improves balance and posture. A safe environment is provided for the children
Badminton
The children in school have really taken to the sport of Badminton. After some teachers completed a Badminton Ireland training course, we have had coaching sessions with an external coach and took part in a tournament in January. The children have thoroughly enjoyed learning this new sport!
Health Promoting Schools
We have received the health promoting schools flag which is a HSE run initiative. It promotes physical health, nutritional health, mental health and social skills.
Active Schools Flag
We have received our Active School flag. It promotes physical activity throughout the school day and at home, and we have also introduced many school activities initiatives.