Cumann na mBunscol Division 1 Final – A Day to Remember for our Boys.

Wishing our boys all the very best this morning as they set off for their Cumann na mBunscol blitz. We promised to keep everyone posted—and what a day it has been! Míle buíochas to their coaches, Mike and Shane, for their dedication, support, and all the hard work they have put into preparing this team. Meenkilly abú! […]

🏆 Meenkilly Girls Make History! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Meenkilly Girls Football Team has made school history by winning the Cumann na mBunscol West Championship for the very first time! All 16 girls on the panel played their part in this unforgettable achievement, showing outstanding teamwork, determination, and the skills they have worked so hard to […]

Pupil Survey Results

90% of pupils enjoy PE Class. Their top favourite PE activities- Games, Dance and Outdoor and adventure Suggestions from the pupils on how to make PE class better: – Do more sports like Basketball -Do more Gymnastics – Do more tournaments -Play dodgeball Action Taken: We have made exciting progress in developing our school grounds. […]

🏫 Meenkilly National School – Parent Questionnaire Report

Physical Education and Active School Flag (2022–2025 Cycle) During September, parents were invited to complete a questionnaire evaluating satisfaction with Physical Education (PE) provision and participation in the Active School Flag (ASF) initiative over the past three years.A total of 45 parents responded, representing strong engagement from the school community. 📊 Summary of Findings Question […]

Active School Slogan 2024/25

As part of our Active School initiative, each class was invited to come up with a catchy and creative slogan to represent our school’s commitment to keeping active and healthy. The ideas were fantastic—full of energy, fun, and originality! To make the competition fair, the winning slogan was selected by an anonymous judge. After much […]

Active School Committee Leads the Schools’ Club Survey

Our Active School Committee (ASC) plays a very important role in promoting sport and physical activity throughout the school. Recently, the committee carried out our Schools’ Club Survey, an initiative designed to discover what sports and clubs our pupils take part in outside of school. The survey gave us a fantastic insight into the wide range of activities […]

A Warm Welcome Back to Ger and His Farmyard Friends.

Meenkilly National School was filled with excitement and laughter on Friday as we welcomed back Ger’s Mobile Pet Farm for another fantastic visit. The regular event has quickly become a favourite among students and staff, and this year was no exception. The children had a wonderful time getting up close and personal with a wide range of […]

Barnagh Greenway Fun: Fitness, Friendship and Fresh Air!

Our 3rd to 6th class pupils enjoyed a wonderful and energetic day out on the Barnagh Greenway as part of our Active Flag programme. The fresh air, exercise and fun made for a truly memorable experience for all involved. Learning how to cycle is a valuable life skill that offers a wide range of benefits […]

Honouring Achievement, Inspiring Activity.

At Meenkilly, we’re proud to encourage and support active lifestyles both in and out of school. We love celebrating the many achievements of our pupils across a wide range of activities. Here are some photos of our talented students who have excelled in their chosen fields. We’re delighted to share in their success and couldn’t […]