KCLR's Packed Lunch Tour: Recent Episodes

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We're visiting schools across Kilkenny and Carlow for the 2022/23 school year - listen back to the visits here!

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Brian, Ken, Tara and Molly were visiting Holycross National School Firoda today. 

We spoke to the student council committee, Rachel worked hard to make the school safe and fun, Niamh organized quizzes and music for everyone on Fridays, Eilís and Lily wanted to make the yard safer for younger children and Muireann is in 6th class and hasn't missed a day in 8 years !

KCLR packed lunch tour is brought to you by Castlecomer Discovery Park. 

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Brian, Ken, Tara and Molly were visiting Holycross National School Firoda today. 

In the active committee group we were talking to Max, who loves collecting jerseys with his dad, Harry stays active by dancing ! Fionn organizes the PE equipment, Holly plays camogie with the school and Eddie discussed how he stays active. 

KCLR packed lunch is brought to you by Castlecomer Discovery Park. 

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In the junior group we spoke to Oisín, his favourite subject is maths. Kyle loves maths, art and seeing his friends everyday. Anna spoke about the school getting their first active flag. Ellen stays active by milking cows with her parents and two brothers on their farm. Ian is looking forward to playing with Lego over the summer and Lexi loves playing camogie and is excited to go on holidays to Spain.  

With thanks to Castlecomer Discovery Park. 

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Brian, Nicole and Ken were out and about at Holy Family Girls National School Askea in Carlow!

Our third group, Emily, Gloria, Wendy, Abbie, and Anna, a mix of third and fourth class talked to us about their student life. We hear about the Student's Council, their school tours and school garden. They also chatted about the Jumble Sale and International Day! We cheer Abbie as her team won at their school soccer competition.

The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour is brought to you by Castlecomer Discovery Park.

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Brian, Nicole and Ken were out and about at Holy Family Girls National School Askea in Carlow!

Our second group, Emma, Lauren, Judith, Mila, and Dora, first and second class students, chatted to us about women in sport and the importance of being healthy and active. They also find out what the teachers eat in the staff room. 

The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour is brought to you by Castlecomer Discovery Park.

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Brian, Nicole and Ken were out and about at Holy Family Girls National School Askea in Carlow! 

We were greeted by a lovely banners and cheers by the girls. 

Brian spoke with Principal Mrs. Fitzpatrick to chat about the school's activities, events, and of course, the students. #

Our first group, Alayah, Kadie, Samira, Thanvi, and Kora, a mix of junior and senior infants chatted to us about Music Generation, World Book Day, and Teddy Bear's Picnic. Brian also got some Irish dancing lessons by the girls. 

The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour is brought to you by Castlecomer Discovery Park.

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The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour Team is out and about at Johnswell National School. Sarah, Ollie, Stephen, Jack, and Caroline joined us. We hear about their preparations for their upcoming Christmas school play. Jack is in 2nd grade and he wants a dickie bow for his communion outfit. Caroline also shows us her math skills. 

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The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour visited Johnswell National School. We are joined by Chloe, Luca, Anna, and Shane. They told us about gymnastics, and farming. The Johnswell National School also has a green flag an the kids told us about how they got it and the importance of biodiversity. It's also Luca and Shane's birthday! 

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Brian, Ken and Nicole were out and about to Johnswell National School. We chatted with Cahill, Cillian, Eve, Maya, Lucy and Faith about their hobbies. We also hear about their favourite memory at the school. 

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Brian and the Packed Lunch School Tour Team visited Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Padraig in Ballyhale. The 6th-class students talked about their plans for secondary school. They also shared their favourite memory during their time in primary school.

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The Packed Lunch Tour visited the Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Padraig in Ballyhale, Kilkenny. Brian is joined by the 5th-class students who are big sports fans! We also recalled their memory of watching Ballyhale win the county final. We hear about their hobbies, their favourite subjects and their favourite thing they do in school.  

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The Packed Lunch Tour Team was out and about at Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Padraig in Ballyhale, Kilkenny. The 4th class students joined Brian to chat about their Halloween costumes, favourite subjects, sports talk and more!

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The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour Team learned a lot during their visit at Ballyconnell National School. The kids explained what Cumman Na mBunscoil is. We have learned a few sign languages and much more! 

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The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour visited the Ballyconnell National School in Tullow! We chat with the kids about the Green Schools initiative, and they tell us how many Green School flags that they have already! We also asked how can we conserve energy in school and at home! Find out what they have said here.

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The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour is out and about at the Ballyconnell National School in Tullow, Carlow. Brian chats with the kids about the Active Schools initiative. They tell us about the how they are keeping active in and out of school! 

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The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour has been out and about at Bunscoil McAuley Rice in Callan. We are joined by our future GAA stars. They chat with us about the latest in sport! What do they think about Brian Cody stepping down? We also learn what they want to do in the future.

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The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour Team visited Bunscoil McAuley Rice. We chatted with the 4th class pupils about kindness! How important is it to show kindness? How do the kids show kindness in their everyday lives?

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Today, we are out and about at Bunsccoil McAuley Rice in Callan. We are joined by the 6th class pupils to chat about the School of Sanctuary Award and what it means for them! 

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The Packed Lunch Tour is out and about at the Fr Cullen Memorial National School in Tinryland. Our group of kids join us to chat about their summer holidays, arts, math, and their favourite teachers. 

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The Packed Lunch Tour is out and about at the Fr Cullen Memorial National School in Tinryland. Principal Mrs. Hennessy joins us to talk about the preparations they did over the summer, and their new building. The kids tells us about their soccer predictions, favourite hobbies and more! 

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The KCLR Packed Lunch Tour is back on the road to visit the different schools in Carlow and Kilkenny! Our first stop is Fr. Cullen Memorial National School in Tinryland. We chat about their new school building, new school year, and new teachers.