Karate
“Rising Sun Karate School”. Karate/Self Defence classes in St. Anthony’s Sports Hall, Monday 2.45pm-3.45pm. Children aged 5-13 years. Contact details: Barry O’Regan (086) 7222779. Website: www.risingsun.ie
Chess Club
St. Anthony’s has a very active chess scene. We have won many Cork titles at team and individual levels. Chess classes for beginners and advanced players take place throughout the school year. Classes are on Monday and Tuesday from 2.45pm-3.45pm. Tuesday classes are suitable for advanced players (Room 20). Monday classes are suitable for beginners (Room 19). The chess tutors are Richard, a retired teacher and chess enthusiast, and Ms. Allen. Email: sarah.allen@stanthonys.ie
Guitar Lessons
Guitar classes are available after school. Each class is 45 minutes duration with a maximum of 5/6 students per class. For further information please contact Joerg Micansky 086 3128457 or email joerg_macinsky@yahoo.com
Quiz Teams
Each year, St. Anthony’s School participates in a number of quizzes throughout the year including: Credit Union Schools Quiz, Super Schools Sports Quiz, and The Lifetime Lab Science Quiz. Teams are selected from 4th and 6th classes. The school also takes part in the National Parents Council Quiz. Ms. Barrett co-ordinates team selection and competition organisation. Email: louise.barrett@stanthonys.ie
After School Training
After School Training Gaelic Football training for 5th and 6th classes takes place in the first term. The school enters two teams each year for the Sciath na Scol Gaelic Football competition. Hurling training begins in March, also for 5th and 6th classes. The school also enters two teams in the Sciath na Scol Hurling competition. Indoor Hurling takes place in the school gym, beginning in the second term. This training is for 3rd and 4th classes. We have our own internal leagues and also enter the Sciath na Scol Indoor Hurling Competition. In the last term, boys from 4th and 5th classes take part in the “Shane & Gavin Kavanagh Gaelic Football Tournament”, while 6th class participate in the “Canon Crowley Memorial” game.
Comic Book Club
Comic Book Club takes place every Tuesday and is open to 3rd-6th class students. Local artists and comic book writers Podge and Colin support Mr. Lynch in helping the boys create illustrations and stories in the style of comic books. Email: kieran.lynch@stanthonys.ie
Board Games Club
1st and 2nd class students can choose to attend After-School Board Game Club on Tuesdays, hosted by teachers Ms. MacCurtain and Ms. Griffin. Our Junior and Senior infant boys can take part in Board Game Club on Wednesdays. Both days run from 2.30pm-3.30pm. Contact: boardgamesclubcork@gmail.com
Sportiva! Sports Club
Mr. Moylan and Claire Barry run a games based and team building themed sports club called Sportiva. The club takes place on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2.30-3.30pm. Sports include handball, soccer, Gaelic football, tag rugby, basketball and many more team based sports. Email: james.moylan@stanthonys.ie