Education & Activities

Curricular Activities

Junior Room (Jnr & Snr Infants)

Teacher: Ms. Jennifer Lynch

In the junior room children are supported to:

•  start their educational journey in primary school.

• learn how to read, write and complete numeracy activities.

• actively listen and participate in pair work and group work.

• participate in a wide range of activities across the arts curriculum – music, drama and visual arts.

There is particular focus on play-based approaches to learning and active learning. Children are encouraged to build positive relationships with their peers. The classroom is a friendly, welcoming environment where children are encouraged to flourish.

Middle Room (1st, 2nd & 3rd Classes)

Teacher: Ms. Sonya Mulligan

In the middle room children are supported to:

• solidify their reading, writing and spelling abilities as well as developing and gaining confidence in a wide array of Mathematical operations

• expand their knowledge across various subject areas, fostering a sense of curiosity & exploration

• become independent learners by encouraging them to take initiative, use critical thinking skills and solve problems collaboratively

• use project-based learning across different curricular areas including final presentations to their classmates and the school community

• cultivate their artistic expression through Music, Art, Drama and Physical Education.

There is a particular emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) which is integrated across the curriculum.

Extra-curricular Activities

Students experience a range of extracurricular activities during school hours. Activities vary from term to term. Some are outlined below.

Hurling & Gaelic Football

Kilkeary has a proud record of participation in the annual Cumann na mBunscol blitzes in North Tipperary. Most recently, (Sept 2025)  our U11s played football against Redwood NS, Ballinaclough NS and Kyle Park NS. In the Spring time, we hope to field an U11 hurling team along with an U13 Camogie team and an U13 Hurling team. Above are three history-making Kilkeary students, Cillian Grace (Hurling), Harry Ryan (Football) and Katie Hartnett (Camogie) who represented the school in The Primary Game in 2025. A fabulous achievement for the children and their families

Sustainability

We visited the Eco Village in Cloughjordan to see sustainability in action. The children learned about sustainable life. We have successfully applied for and been awarded grants under the   ESD to 2030 - Funding Call for Schools.

Music Generation

We are fortunate to have the services of Music Generation Tipperary to add to the music education in Kilkeary. Children take part in the Primary Beats programme with older children learning an instrument.

Sport in Kilkeary

Children enjoy a wide range of sport in school, including basketball, tennis, rounders, soccer as well as hurling & football.