Today the football season ended for Ballykeigle pupils with a return match against local neighbours Ballycloughan Primary.

After losing heavily at Ballykeigle the first team acquitted themselves well after going down 2-0 early on. They levelled the game at 2-2 after a fine finish from joint player of the year, Andrew Moore. Ballycloughan’s strength showed though as two great finishes seen them run out 4-2 winners. The second team battled hard but were outshone with some excellent football from the home side. However, star of the show was P3 pupil Ivan Tate who despite his lack of stature more than made up for it with skill and effort!

Thanks to all of the pupils and staff at Ballycloughan for their hospitality and a great morning.

Year 1 & 2 pupils at Ballykeigle have been reading about the ‘Hungry Caterpillar’.  As part of their theme they have been observing the life cycle of a’painted lady butterfly’.  They have also been learning about their environment and what they feed on etc.  Here are some pupils pictured along side our ‘butterfly enclosure’.  They can’t wait to get into class every morning to see if more butterflies have appeared!!

On Saturday 12th June two teams from Ballykeigle represented the school at the Mini World Cup tournament in Ballygowan.

Both teams did brilliantly with the 2nd team winning their final game 3-1 against Carrickmannon. The 1st team managed to reach the semi finals but tiredness told and they eventually lost the 3rd/4th place play-off 2-1.

A great day was had by all and the coaches would like to thank all parents who supported the event by sending their children and supporting them on the day.

On Tuesday 25th May pupils from Years 3 to 7 will play friendly matches against local school Ballycloughan Primary.

Two teams will also be selected to take part in a 5 a side tournament in Ballygowan on the 12th June. The tournament will have a World Cup theme and the two teams we have selected to represent are Brazil and Argentina, so look out for some silky skills!

Year 7 Pupils at Ballykeigle currently undergoing Cycling Proficiency training.  Pictured along with them is their teacher Miss Woods.

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Ballykeigle Primary School decided to make the most of the warm sunny weather recently and booked a trip to the zoo for the years one to four pupils. The good weather also brought all the animals out for all to see. As well as the doing the usual walk around the zoo, the children took time out to enjoy their first picnic lunch of the year. A great time was had – and by all reports all slept very soundly that night!

Don’t forget our Family Film Night in School to see ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ on Thursday 25th March 2010 at 6.30pm. Tickets £1 each which includes goodie bag & refreshments.

Our new outdoor play equipment will be installed during the Easter holidays and will be ready for use on the children’s return to school.

Ballykeigle pupils Christopher Drysdale, Scott McKeag & Zac Fisher recently competed in the SEELB Primary Science & Technology Heats.

Their challenge was to build a windmill from the materials that were supplied.  All three boys thoroughly enjoyed their quest and were delighted to win third prize.

We have a gorgeous Easter Bunny in a basket with lots of eggs to be won!

Over the next couple of weeks in school the children will get an opportunity to buy an egg from an “Egg Numbered Square”. Eggs are numbered 1 to 200 and you can buy as many as you want. Each egg costs 25 pence. The winning numbered egg will be picked out just before our Easter break.

The bunny will be sitting in the hall so Mums and Dads can have a go!

We will be holding a family film night in school on Thursday 25th March at 6.30pm.

It’s only a £1 per person (child or adult) which includes drinks and goodies for the kids and refreshments and buns for the adults.

Further details and tickets to follow.