Active schools week was celebrated in Ballycar National School this week.  Each morning the children were put through their paces on a number of fitness stations set up by Mr Gleeson and Miss Maher.  Throughout the week the children were also encouraged to walk a km around the school grounds following a marked trail. 

Congratulations to the children of the senior room who received their PAWS Level 3 and level 5 water safety certificates in recognition of the 8 week programme they completed in Shannon Leisure Centre.

Cumman na mBunscol hurling and camogie training commences this week and will run every Monday after school until both competitions are completed in May.  Ballycar NS have amalgamated with Stonehall NS for both sports.  Training will take place at Stonehall NS pitch and will be run by Mr MacMahon (Stonehall) and Mr Gleeson (Ballycar).  Children will be collected as normal after school by their parents and dropped to Stonehall. Children to be collected afterwards at 3.30pm. Best of luck to all involved.