Cloverfield NS

Raising the Green Flag !
On Thursday, 25th June, 2009 pupils, parents and staff assembled in glorious sunshine for the raising of the recently awarded second Green Flag. The flag was presented in recognition of the tremendous work done in the school community over the last two years in creating an awareness of the importance of Energy conservation. The flag was raised by outgoing 6th class pupils Marie O'Dea and Sophie Drew O'Shea to the applause of all present.
Further details of Green Schools activities can be viewed on our Green Schools page

Awards Ceremony 2010
Before closing for the summer holidays many of the school's 44 pupils were presented with awards for various achievements during the past school year.
Attendance awards were presented to Sean O'Dwyer, Jake O'Riordan, Aislinn O'Dea, Nicole Kenny and Shane Dwane. Sports awards were received by Merissa Bermingham Sheehan, Sean O'Dwyer, Rian O'Dea and Eoghan O'Dea. The recipients of the Art/Music/Drama awards were Grace Holmes, Killian Ryan, Jade Mullane and Yvonne O'Dea. Pupil of the Year awards were presented to Robyn O'Shea & Niamh O'Dea of the Junior classroom and to Nicole Kenny & Stephen O'Dea of the Senior classroom. Special Centenary Awards were presented to the 6th class pupils Caoimhe O'Dea, Méabh McCarthy and Sarah Miller for bringing fame to the school as a result of their successful participation in the "test The teachers" TV programme as well as their various achievements in drama, storytelling, quizzes and sports activities during their time in Cloverfield NS.

Sports For All Day
Cloverfield NS's annual Sports for All Day was held in late June and the 44 pupils present were divided into various colour-coded teams for the day. Each team had boys and girls from all class levels and a great day was enjoyed as children worked together on a variety of tasks, games and activities including hurling, soccer, spikeball, races, treasure hunt, co-operation games. Each pupil was presented with a certificate and refreshments were served to all who were tired but happy at the end of the day.

INTO/EBS Handwriting Competition
The teachers and pupils of Cloverfield NS take great pride in their handwriting and the pupils are encouraged and helped to develop a fluent style as they progress through the school. During the past 6 years we have had 5 winners in the Limerick final of the annual handwriting competition, the most recent being Grace Holmes from Junior Infants who was the 2010 1st prize winner in Category A, so following in the footsteps of former winners Dylan Holmes, Theresa Bermingham, Rachel Kenny and Darragh Carroll! Well done and congratulations to all!

Operation Christmas Child
Each year,we in Cloverfield NS become part of this tremendous project which sees thousands of shoe boxes packed with little gifts and wrapped in Christmas paper leaving on their journey to countries in the developing world.The joy that these boxes bring to their recipients can only be imagined by those of us who are fortunate to have so much.We are delighted to have over 50 boxes leave Cloverfield NS each year to bring some Christmas cheer to less well-off children.

Lough Gur Storytelling Festival:
The pupils of Cloverfield look forward to this event each October.
Great fun is had in listening to stories as pupils are selected to represent the school in the Honey Fitz Theatre. 2008's storytellers were 2nd class duo Robbie and Eoghan who greatly impressed both audience and adjudicator with their story of Oisín in Tír na nÓg. 6th class pupil Marie was the Senior entrant and her dramatic telling of "The Boy Who Had Knowledge" was a sure winner! In October, 2009, our storytellers once again made their way with family, friends and teacher to the Honey Fitz Theatre in Lough Gur. 2nd class pupils Niamh O'Dea and Niamh Hayes told their story entitled "Niamh" with great enthusiasm and expression. 6th class Méabh McCarthy told "The Boy Who Had No Story" and was declared the winner of the senior category of the competition at the end of a very entertaining evening. October, 2010 saw 6th class pupil Alan Dwane take to the stage with his story "The Fool and the Feather Mattress". Well done to all our "scéalaithe"!

Board Game Playing
This popular activity has now become an annual event when pupils all spend part of the school day playing favourite board games. The children bring in games of their choice as well as choosing from the ever-growing selection of games in the school's two classrooms. Not only do children learn how to play and enjoy a variety of games, they also learn to take turns, share and co-operate. The games are also great favourites during rainy day lunch breaks.

Safer Cycling Initiative
22 pupils from Second to Sixth classes had the opportunity to participate in the Safer Cycling Initiative with the support of Limerick County Council and the Road Safety Authority. A day long's programme was enjoyed by the pupils who were trained by 2 visiting tutors.Each pupil received a quality helmet to keep at the end of the day.

Halloween Party
As a pre Mid-term treat the Parents' Association organises an annual Halloween party for all pupils on the last Friday in October each year. Costumes,face-painting, games, music and treats are the order of the day, and as our photos show clearly shows, a great time is enjoyed by all!