Halloween spirit takes over at St Kenny National School

Spooky costumes and plenty of Halloween excitement brought a splash of colour and fun to St Kenny National School, Ballinea, as pupils and staff embraced the school’s annual dress-up celebrations on Friday.

The school grounds were transformed into a colourful gathering of witches, ghosts, superheroes and an array of imaginative characters, as children showed off their costumes and creativity ahead of the Halloween midterm break.

For pupils, the occasion offered a welcome opportunity to step away from their usual school uniforms and enjoy a day filled with festive fun alongside their classmates.Halloween costume day is a much-loved tradition in schools across Westmeath, giving children the chance to express their imaginations while sharing in the excitement of one of the most anticipated dates on the school calendar.The occasion also provided an opportunity for the St Kenny NS community to come together and enjoy the lighter side of school life, with plenty of colourful outfits and Halloween-themed fun adding to the atmosphere.