Sport in Slieverue N.S.

Hurling and Gaelic Football:

In conjunction with our local G.A.A. Club we participate in the Kilkenny Schools' Leagues and I.N.T.O.  Mini Sevens.   Recent Achievements: 
      Semi-finalists in Gaelic Football - Kilkenny Schools League.

Soccer:

We participate in F.A.I. organised Waterford Schools' Competitions - i.e. Ribena, 5 a-side and the Jack Kennedy Memorial Cup.                                        Recent Achievements:    Boys U-13 winners of the Jack Kennedy Memorial Cup 2011. Girls U-13 winners of the 7-a-side competition 2011.

Swimming:   

This is done as part of our P.E. Programme.  Each class grouping (1st - 6th) receives 8 weeks I.W.S.A. coaching in our local Waterford Crystal swimming pool.  Examination based certificates are awarded upon completion of these sessions.

Sports Day:  

Our fantastic School Sports Day, organised by our Parents' Associationl, is held on one of the Sundays in late May or early June. This is a fun day open to all our entire school community with pre-school and novelty events.

Mini Schools Leagues:

Summer term is very activity based for all pupils.  Different mini leagues are held within the school promoting sociability, participation and fair play.

Visiting Coaches:

This year we welcomed the valuable input of F.A.I. Coach Mr. Gary Power and our regular visiting Soccer Coach Ms. Siobhan Furlong.