There was a lovely send off for the pupils of sixth class today as we held our final assembly . All students received their graduation certs . A special well done to Ross, Ali and Cassidy in particular, for most improved, best behaviour and best worker respectively but to all the children, conngratulations on completing your primary education and we wish you well in your new schools. Saad and Joslyn were absent from the photo.
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Ross and Kome were hard at work weeding and cleaning the school garden in preparation for next year. Here they are taking a break whilst resting on their brushes like a good workman should !
We had a very successful Art Exhibition in May. There was a piece of work displayed from every child in the school.
Look at some of our amazing work.
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Well done to all our pupils who have been very busy completing end of year tests.
All your hard work during the year paid off.
The school is working on getting a second green flag for energy. We are trying to switch off lights and school appliances when they are not needed.
Children recently undertook an appliance audit in the school. Every class is making an effort to completely turn off computers, printers and lights every afternoon at home time. We are keeping up the good work with recycling and reducing litter and waste.
Sixth class are working on a project called “It’s your move” to help them prepare for secondary school. We also went to Glendalough recently on a pilgrim’s walk as part of our Confirmation preparations. We look forward to our Confirmation ceremony in two weeks time.
Well done to all the sixth class who held their enrolement ceremony as part of their Confirmation preparations recently. Fr. Tim and Sister Maria came along. Everybody took part in their readings, prayers and presentation of the gifts really well.
There are great preparations underway in sixth class for the Confirmation. We have been reading lots of stories, learning about the fruits and gifts of the spirit and writing prayers ahead of our enrolement ceremony . This ceremony will take place in the classroom next Thursday, 21st March 1.30pm. All parents and sponsors are welcome. Talk to your children about the great work they have been doing as they prepare for this important sacrament.
The Garda Mounted unit visited our school recently and we asked them LOADS of questions about what it is like to be on the horse for a day! The Gardaí were most helpful in answering our questions and inspired some of us into wanting to do this job when we grow up!! We learned that the horses were SEVENTEEN hands tall, which helps the Gardaí to spot crime more easily when mounted upon them.
Here is a link to a video of Garda Brendan Duffy explaining all about the unit: http://youtu.be/LuwaGB08f2c
Here are some functions of the mounted support unit:
- Crime prevention and detection patrols – supporting mainstream policing
- Searches for missing persons over rough terrain that is inaccessible to vehicles
- Community policing including school and community project visits
- Major event policing e.g. matches, concerts and festivals
- Public order and crowd control
We have done some fantastic things today in Junior Infants to celebrate our 100th Day of School! We read 100 words on our board and then celebrated reading them by dividing 100 jellies between us all!
We made a snake with 100 cubes, completed 100 seconds of silence, and thought of 100 things that we can be happy about!
As part of Anti Bullying Week we saw a puppet show called Manny the Magnificent Mouse. To celebrate the work we have done during Anti Bullying Week we will be having a Teddy Bears Picnic this Friday in school.