There was great excitement in Togher N.S. on Friday when a very special video message arrived from Santa himself. Even though he is extremely busy getting ready for Christmas, Santa still found time to send his festive greetings and a little surprise for everyone. Best of all, he had some fantastic news to share — every child in Togher N.S. is officially on the Nice List. As for the teachers… Santa said he’s still keeping a very close eye on them!
The Parents’ Association of Togher N.S., Dunmanway, is delighted to announce a Night of Festive Music taking place on Saturday, December 13th at 7:00 pm in Togher Church. This special seasonal event promises to be a heart-warming celebration of community, talent, and Christmas spirit.
The evening will feature beautiful performances from the Togher N.S. school children, along with a wonderful lineup of local artists who have generously volunteered their talents to support the school. Some of these performers are also past pupils, making the night even more meaningful for the school community.
To help make the evening comfortable for everyone, guests are encouraged to bring a cushion — a small touch to ensure you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the music in comfort.
A donation bucket and a raffle will be available on the night, with all proceeds going directly to Togher N.S. These contributions help support school activities and resources that benefit every child.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the many local businesses and individuals who have kindly donated spot prizes for the raffle. Their generosity makes events like this possible, and we encourage everyone in our community to support them whenever they can:
John McCarthy Furniture
D’Oil
Spice of Life
Drinagh Co-Op
Crowley’s Pharmacy
Drinagh Pharmacy
West Cork Screen Fix
The Parkway Hotel
Cremin’s Coaches
Galvin’s Centra
Costcutters
Super Valu
McMahons
Your support and kindness are truly appreciated.
It’s certainly beginning to feel a lot like Christmas here at Togher N.S. This week the children made beautiful Christmas Wreaths with Stephanie from Heritage in Schools. A massive Thank You to all those that provided the willow and greenery required. The Christmas Wreaths looked wonderful.
The children at Togher N.S. has been busy bringing a festive scene from A Christmas Carol to life — Fezziwig’s Party The children worked with great excitement and imagination to create a vibrant artwork filled with dancing, laughter, and all the joy of Fezziwig’s famous Christmas celebration.
We are delighted that this artwork will be displayed in St. Mary’s Church, Dunmanway, alongside creative pieces from other local schools. The church will open at 1:00pm on December 13th for anyone who would like to come and admire the wonderful collection of student artwork.
To add to the festive spirit, St. Mary’s Church will also host a showing of A Christmas Carol at 2:00pm on December 13th. Entry is just €2 per child.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating the children’s creativity and enjoying a magical Christmas classic.
As we get into the festive spirit here at Togher N.S., we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful Parents Association for their generosity and support. This year, they have kindly purchased Christmas annuals for every child in the school, bringing excitement, joy, and lots of seasonal fun to our classrooms.The annuals are always a highlight for the children—full of stories, puzzles, and activities that spark creativity and add to the Christmas magic.
We are truly grateful for the Parents Association’s continued commitment to enriching school life for all our pupils. Thank you for helping make this festive season extra special at Togher N.S.
For many years, making Christmas cakes by hand has been a cherished tradition for the 5th and 6th class pupils at Togher N.S. This year was no exception. Following our familiar recipe and relying solely on wooden spoons — no electric mixers in sight — the children worked together with plenty of enthusiasm and elbow grease. As Christmas music played in the background, they chatted, mixed ingredients, and enjoyed the festive atmosphere. The results were fantastic, with every cake turning out beautifully.
Many thanks to all the families who generously donated to the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal this year, including Rowen (absent at time of photo) and her family.
The children were delighted to take part, carefully packing their shoeboxes with thoughtful gifts, school supplies, and treats for children who might otherwise go without this Christmas. Each box represents kindness, compassion, and the joy of giving — and our school community certainly showed plenty of all three.
