Activities
Swimming: Every year 1st to 6th classes attend a block swimming lessons. All aspects of the Aquatics strand of the Curriculum are covered and all children from beginners to advances have the opportunity to further develop their swimming skills.
Sciath na Scol: Each year our girls and boys take part in the Sciath na Scol football, hurling and camogie competitions.
Cork City Sports: We have a proud tradition of training our young athletes to run sprints and relays to the best of their abilities.
Gardening: We work closely with the gardeners of Blarney Castle to get the children involved with planting and growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables in our polytunnel and gardens.
Tin Whistle: In Scoil Chroí Íosa, we enjoy the wonderful Irish tradition of playing the tin whistle. We have members of staff who enjoy teaching the tin whistle throughout the school year as part of our music curriculum. All classes experience and enjoy playing the tin whistle while in Scoil Chroí Íosa.
Cor Fhéile: Singing together is a joyful activity which we promote throughout the school. The children have the opportunity to show their talents on the big stage at Cork City Hall each year.
Quizzes: Students test their knowledge in inter-school competitions each year.
World Book Day: Character Dress-up, Literary Quizzes, Book-based Dramas and much more!
Seachtain na Gaeilge: Spórt, spraoi, caint agus ceol!