Hurling and Camogie
There is a strong tradition of Gaelic Games in Ardcroney National School. We participate in all Hurling, Camogie and Gaelic Football competitions in Tipperary and beyond.
We have been very successful in recent years, reaching and winning North Tipp and County finals in Hurling, Camogie and Gaelic Football.
Many of our past pupils have gone on to represent their clubs and county. We provide coaching with the help of our local Hurling Club Kilruane McDonaghs to children after school on a Thursday.
Handball
Ardcroney National School pupils participate in GAA Handball and has had outstanding success with many county and All Ireland titles in both boys and girls handball.
The school is ably assisted by the local handball club Lahorna in providing excellent coaching for our students.
Tennis
Ardcroney National School provides Tennis coaching after school free of charge to all pupils from third class to sixth class. The Tennis coaching takes place during the first and third terms.
The school is very fortunate to have the facilities of Nenagh Lawn Tennis Club available to us for which we are very grateful.
Irish Dancing and Music
Irish Dancing
Irish dancing commences in first class and continues up to fourth class. The classes take place during the first and second terms. Ms Claire Nealson is our dancing teacher
Music
Music begins in first class and continues up to sixth class. It starts with the tin whistle and some children advance onto accordion, flute and violin. Music is taught by Liz Gaughan.
School Judo
The schools judo programme is a national project developed and trialled here in Ardcroney National School and is now part of the extra activities programme in a large number of schools around the country.
The programme provides a quality, fun, educational fitness programme to primary school children through the Olympic Sport of Judo as well as incorporating elements of the department of education’s physical education curriculum and beginners gymnastics.
French
The fifth and sixth classes study French for their final two years in preparation for going to secondary school.
Ms Marie McSherry, a qualified French teacher visits the school once a week where she provides challenging and stimulating lessons for all the students.
The feedback from past pupils has been very positive as it helps make the transition from primary to secondary school become less daunting when a foreign language is introduced at primary level.
Cycling
During the month of September each year 6th class complete a 6 week cycling and road safety course delivered by Cycle Right Ireland. The children are taught the rules of the road, bicycle handling and road skills training.
Chess
Each year 4th, 5th and 6th class complete a 6 week chess course with teacher John Alfred
Reading Buddies
Juniors, Seniors , 1st & 2nd class have a buddy system. The boys and girls in 5h class visit Juniors & Senior Infants each day and help them with their reading and practice their tricky words with them. 6th class help 1st & 2nd class with their reading
