Extra-Curricular
At the Patrician Primary School, we believe that learning extends far beyond the classroom. We are proud to offer a broad and exciting range of extra-curricular activities that cater to the diverse interests and talents of our students.
Whether developing teamwork and sporting skills through hurling, football, camogie, soccer, basketball or athletics, or exploring creativity and culture through our school choir, Club Gaeilge and Sewing Club, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
These activities help our students to grow in confidence, build friendships, and discover new passions in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Gaelic Football
Our school has a proud footballing tradition with a wide number of Gaelic Football teams.
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Senior U13 Boys' Football
Senior U13 Girls' Football
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U11 Boys' Football
U11 Girls' Football
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U10 Boys' Football
U10 Girls' Football
Hurling & Camogie
With lots of success in recent years, we are stronly committed to the promotion of hurling and camogie at all age groups.
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Hurling & Camogie are to all class levels at either a competitive or developmental level:
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U13 Hurling
U13 Camogie
U11 Hurling
U11 Camogie
2nd & 3rd class lunch time leagues
Soccer
One of the most popular activities in PPS, the school has a number of boys' and girls' teams.
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The boys' and girls' teams play in both the FAI 11-a-side and 5-a-side tournaments.
Basketball
Another extremely popular sport in the school for both boys and girls.
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Both senior teams play in the Cumann na mBunscol tournaments, while there is also skills training at different times in the year for younger students.
Choir
Music has always been an important part of the Patrician Primary School and the choir has played a central role in this.
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Performing at school masses, the Christmas Carol Service and the Annual Peace Proms, the school choir practices every Monday with Ms. Callaghan, Ms. Leslie and Ms. Kelly.
Sewing Club
One of our newest and most exciting after school activities was the school's Sewing Club with Ms. O'Sullivan.
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A fantastic opportunity for creative and artistic students who want to learn an invaluable skill in a fun and social environment.
Chess Club
Chess club is available for pupils in senior classes who would like to practice their chess skills against friends during lunch time.
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Chess club runs at different times throughout the year and the school also competes in the chess tournament organised by Ficheall.
Student Council
Our PPS Student Council is a fantastic opportunity for students to have their voices and ideas heard.
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With yearly elections, two students from each class have the chance to represent their class for the year.
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Tasked with coming up with ideas for school events and activities, the Student Council also represents the school at events outside the school.