Killarney

By Michelle Crean
The final school bell on June 25 last is one that a dedicated pupil won’t forget – as he achieved his dream of full attendance in primary school.
Jamie Cronin, son of proud parents Seamus and Marianne Cronin, started in Junior Infants in Shrone NS on August 28, 2013. From the day Jamie showed remarkable dedication to his education, and it is without a doubt a fantastic goal to have achieved full attendance from his first day of school to the last.
“It takes a little bit of luck to have been able to attend every day,” Mr Coakley, his class teacher, said.
“Absences can be unavoidable for some people but it takes real determination to attend every day. Jamie has been here in spite of Orange weather warnings, severe snow days, the aftermath of All-Ireland finals and even during a global pandemic.”
Principal Michelle Murphy added that “the ever-present Jamie has been as reliable as the rising sun”.
“Jamie has been an excellent student during his time here with us in Shrone NS and we wish him and all our Sixth Class pupils every success over the coming years.”
When asked about his favourite memory of his school days Jamie said that the day that stood out for him was when Shrone NS won the East Kerry Football Final for the first time in 22 years. He said that it was an “incredible day”. He also added that he was a little lonely because he was leaving, that it had been a wonderful eight years and that it’s a place that he will never forget.

Perfect school record for Jamie

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