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Swimming Gala: Kilkenny County Schools

25/6/2022

 
The boys and girls of Gowran NS participated in this year's swimming gala in the Watershed. Each agegroup swam frontcrawl, backcrawl and breaststroke. 

Representing Gowran NS in the U9s age group was Abagail Hunt, Orla O'Keeffe, 
May Timmons, Ted Kelsey and Conor Farrell. They set the high standard and did us proud in their events. A total of a gold, silver and bronze in individual events between them!


Under 10s were delighted to get experience of their first gala, with Mia Kennedy, Lauren Pitt, Emma O''Connor, Peter Grimley, Adam Lanigan and Bobby Coomey all demonstrating great skill in the water. A gold, three bronze and a 4th place wins ensured that Gowran NS had much to celebrate. 

Under 11's all demonstrated excellent swimming technique with siblings of some of the U9s and 10s getting their turn to exercise their competitve streak! Jane O'Connor, Heidi Ryan and Emily O'Keeffe were strong in their races, with MJ Carroll and David Carroll dominating in their finals. A medals haul of three golds and a silver medal in this age group gave us much to smile about!!

Under 12s provided us with great excitement with Lily Brennan, Derbhla Convery, Saidhbh Farrell, Evan Ryan, Darragh Carroll and David Timmons all competiting in their respective strokes. Three golds and a silver medal saw many spectators take note of the strength of the Gowran Squad.

Under 13s was the most challenging category, with Orlaith Carroll, Anna Kelsey, Julie Scriven, Conor Carroll, Sam McAviney and Ross Murray participating in each U13 race. Not deterred, the boys all won gold and two further golds from the girls. It gave us much confidence going into the relay races!

The girls' relay team swam 4 x 25m frontcrawl. Abagail Hunt, Lauren Pitt, Jane O'Çonnor, Anna Kelsey and Orlaith Carroll gave 110% effort.The boys' relay team swam 4 x 25m frontcrawl also. Ted Kelsey, Bobby Coomey, David Carroll, Evan Ryan and Conor Carroll swam superbly. Each race was down to the wire, with the girls demonstrating great determination to finish second, and the boys battling it out to win the gold medal!

With points for each medal won (Gold-3, Silver-2 and Bronze-1; Double each for the relay), Gowran National School impressively had the most points to win the Boys' and Girls' best overall team awards. We were presented with both trophies and glass plaques which will now take pride of place in Mr. Alyward's office! 

Overall it was a terrific day and well done to all participants! 
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An Ice Cream Treat!

22/6/2021

 
We had a surprise ending to our Active Week when the Parents' Association committee organised a visit from an icecream van. We all enjoyed delicious cones in the summer sunshine.

SUMMER DRUMMERS

19/6/2021

 
The children from 2nd to 6th classes recently enjoyed drumming workshops with Mark and Jeremy from Music Generation. What a great experience to make music under the trees on a sunny day!
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Sensory Pathway

16/6/2021

 
Halls of Fun recently designed our sensory pathway in part of the PE hall. Isn't it colourful?
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Fun in the Playground!

16/6/2021

 
The children are delighted with our new playground markings. These were sponsored by KRSP and painted by Pat Power. We only had to pay for the paint.

February 22nd, 2021

22/2/2021

 
​Gowran NS Reads - How many minutes will you squeeze in to read?
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ZOOM RULES!

8/2/2021

 
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Is Féidir Linn!

27/1/2021

 
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Parent Association Christmas Raffle

21/12/2020

 
Congratulations to all the winners in the PA Christmas Raffle and a huge thank you to all those who organised the raffle, donated prizes or bought tickets. We really appreciate your support.

Good Luck Kilkenny

8/12/2020

 
All here at Gowran NS wish past pupil, Steffi Fitzgerald and the Kilkenny Senior Camogie Team the best of luck in the All Ireland final 2020. 
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