Frances Clare retires from St Joseph's NS

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Frances Clare has retired from St Joseph's NS Halverstown after serving as School Secretary for seven years. 

At a recent tea and cakes event, staff and pupils expressed their appreciation for her with flowers, poems, and sketch portraits.

She was thanked for being a supportive, caring, and valuable asset to the school, and she and her husband, Noel, were wished lots of enjoyment in their next chapter.  

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New defibrillator for Halverstown

A new defibrillator will will be installed at St Joseph’s NS in Halverstown in the coming weeks, writes Brian Byrne. The unit was bought by the Old Kilcullen Area Community Association with the support of Local Property Tax through Kildare County Council.

A special cabinet to store the device has been donated by Provincial Security of Market Square Kilcullen.

The unit was displayed at yesterday’s Christmas Market held at the school, which was a very successful event. “It’s a great comfort to the community to know that it will be there,” says Cllr Tracey O’Dwyer, who also congratulated all involved in organising the Christmas Market.

Kilcullen Community First Responders have expressed their thanks to Provincial Security for providing the cabinet 

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Don't forget Santa on Sunday in Halverstown

There's a Santa date on this coming Sunday at the St Joseph's NS Christmas Fair, kicking off at 11am.

With crafts, a raffle and festive food, and Santa arriving at noon, there's a lot to enjoy for all the family.

The event runs until 4pm, and the raffle prizes include an overnight stay at the Osprey Hotel, an 8-week body transformation programme, vouchers, hampers, and more. Tickets are €5 each or three for €10.

Also the Cedar Box will be there through the event offering coffee, tea, hot choc, mulled wine and festive baked goods.

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Walk, two flags, and breakfast

It was another great morning at St Joseph's NS in Halverstown when teachers, children and parents stepped it out for their annual walk from Old Kilcullen Round Tower, writes Brian Byrne.

But this time there was more to the event. Before eating the traditional breakfast afterwoards, cooked by the Sixth Class students, two important flags were raised — the Active Schools Flag, awarded for interaction with sports and other groups in the area, and the Green Flag for looking after the environment.

The Active School Flag was raised by Edward O'Neill, who was one of the first students registered in the school when it opened first. The Green Flag was raised by Mary Domican, school secretary, who looked after organisation of the environment effort.

It's the eighth year that the pupils of St Joseph's have raised funds for children-based charities with the breakfast, for which food is supplied by a number of sponsors. This year's beneficiary is Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland — a national charity providing highly trained assistance dogs for children with autism and their families. The dogs are specially trained to provide safety, independence and companionship to children who would otherwise live in a very isolated world.

Crosses ... and cakes too

The St Brigid's Cross making morning in the Parish Centre on Monday 28 January will also include an added attraction, a Cake Sale.

The event is from 10am-12noon, and is in aid of funds for St Joseph's National School in Halverstown.

Reeds and expert tuition are being provided for the St Brigid's Cross part of the morning, and a donation of just €1 is asked towards the funds.

Participants get to take their own crosses home. No booking required, just turn up. It'll be a fun occasion for a good cause.

Grandparents Day at Halverstown

Some 31 grandparents came to St Joseph's NS in Halverstown on Wednesday last to participate in the school's annual Grandparents Day.

As well as from the immediate locality, some travelled from Dublin, Kilkenny, Tipperary and all over Kildare. They took part in baking, games, art, football, made St Brigid's crosses, had a singsong and ended with high tea which included home baked scones made by the children and Ethna Dempsey.

Pictures courtesy Marion Sherlock.







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School pupils walk for charity

The junior pupils from Halverstown NS took part in their annual walk to Old Kilcullen Round Tower last week, raising money for charity.

Afterwards they were treated to breakfast prepared by the senior pupils of the school.



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Open Day at Halverstown NS

An Open Night for all prospective parents and pupils will be held at St Joseph's National School, Halverstown, on Thursday February 10th from 7-9pm.

Further details available by writing to the Principal, Marion Sherlock, St Joseph's NS, Halverstown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare; phone 045 485374; email halverstownschool@gmail.com; or visit the website halverstownschool@eircom.net.

Craft Fair: 2

Here are some pictures from the Craft Fair organised for last Sunday by Halverstown National School.

Great stuff at Craft Fair

There's really great stuff to buy at the Craft Fair in the Parish Centre today. It was organised by the parents of Halverstown National School.



If you have an hour to spare until 4pm, it's well worth a visit. Bring a shopping bag.