Category: 18-19

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Students of the Week Friday May 17th

We had a wonderful assembly to conclude another busy week. As always we were reminded of all the great things that are going on in our school and in our classrooms. This week we had Cumann na mBunscol, Active School’s activities, Green School Awards and preparation for our First Holy Communion not to forget excellent teaching and learning!

Our Students of the Week have a common theme this week. All of their teachers spoke about their positivity and desire to finish the year on a high.

We heard of children who just get on with things. If they see something that needs to be done, they just get on with it. This is a wonderful trait to see in our children and makes our job as teachers so much easier.

We also heard about pupils who are helpful, patient and empathetic of the needs of others and are willing to give up their own time to be of help and comfort to them. We concluded by learning of students with excellent manners who set a great example for all.

Finally our assembly concluded by wishing the students of our Second Class and their families a wonderful day tomorrow as they make their First Holy Communion and we thanked Mr.Clarke and Mrs. McCafferty for all their work in preparation for this special day. Maith sibh go léir.

Bianigí an taitneamh as an deireadh seachtaine.

Date for your Diary:Reminder

Friday May 24th School closure due to European/Local Elections and the referendum on the regulation of divorce.

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Cumann na mBunscol Area Finals and County Quarter Finals

We’ve had a very busy week on the sporting field. Firstly, on Wednesday, we had our Area Finals. We’re delighted to report that both our Girls and Boys team progressed after thrilling contests against St.Attracta’s Ballaghaderreen and Scoil Mhuire agus Treasa Swinford to the County Quarter Finals which were held this morning in Charlestown.

First up this morning our Girls defeated Barnacarroll NS after a great battle and team performance. They now progress to a County Semi Final on Wednesday/Thursday of next week in McHale Park (Dates to be confirmed).

Our Boys were then pitted against an excellent Ballindine NS team. Unfortunately it did not go our way but we gave our all and can be very proud of reaching this stage.

Well done our young players who as always represent their school with great pride. Best wishes and good luck to our girls in their Semi Final next week!

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Amy and Leanne visit St.Attracta’s

Amy & Leanne with our Active Schools Committee

We enjoyed a very special assembly this afternoon in the sun as we welcomed back our past pupils Amy Mahon and Leanne Duffy to our school.

Both girls have excelled in recent times on the sporting fields. Amy, representing the Irish U-15 Ladies Soccer Team who were victorious in the Bob Doherty Cup in Salou, Spain. She is also an important member of the Mayo Ladies U-16 team who are preparing for a Connacht Final this weekend against Galway. Leanne is the captain of the the Mayo U-18 (minor) ladies team, currently taking part in the Connacht Championship.

We are so proud of both Amy and Leanne and wish them both well for the season ahead. Maith sibh!

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Mission Possible School Achievement Awards 2019

Huge congratulations to Ms.Munnelly and to all our students who this afternoon were presented with an award at the ‘Mission Possible School Achievement Awards’ at St.Patrick’s University Hospital in Dublin.

This award saw our school community shortlisted and recognised as having successfully promoted Positive Mental Health Initiatives, focusing on wellbeing, resilience and empowering our students with a tool kit for life. Weaving wellbeing, our garden of positivity, walk in my shoes, wellness boards are important and welcome additions to our school curriculum and initiatives.

Throughout the past number of years Ms.Munnelly has lead a number of transformational projects that have had a huge impact not alone on our students but on our staff members alike. Today was a fitting recognition for this great work. We sincerely appreciate her hard work and passion in ensuring that all our students are given the best chance to succeed in life.

Finally well done to the students who represented their school and colleagues back at base so well earlier.

We are very proud of all our students and their engagement in ensuring Positive Mental Health is at the forefront of all our minds. Maith sibh go léir!

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Ádh mór a chailíní!

Best of luck to all our ladies involved with the Charlestown U-10’s Girls who this morning travel to Croke Park as part of the Littlewoods Ireland GAA GoGames.

We hope all the girls, mentors, parents and supporters enjoy this very special day. Ádh mór a chailíní.

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Students of the Week Friday April 5th

We had a lovely assembly earlier presenting of our latest students of the week. We spoke as we enter the summer months of the importance of being active, having a health lifestyle and learning to enjoy different activities and sports. Most importantly, we focused on enjoyable participation and learning to work and play with others.

Our teachers this week praised students for their hard work and effort. Some expressed their delight at the maturity and level of common sense on display this week. It is always a pleasure to hear of children achieving with a task that they found difficult or succeeding in something new. It shows that their hard work will pay off, if they persevere. Children learn by example and the praise we heard today was a great example for all of our students. 

Congratulations to those awarded Student of the Week. Keep up this great work!

To conclude a huge congratulations to Second Class who made their First Confession last evening. It was a lovely ceremony. A special thank you to Mr.Clarke who prepared the children so well, Mrs McCafferty for all her help in preparation/decorating the church and finally as always to Fr Doherty and Fr Johnston for their continued interest and support.

This month is Autism awareness month and Ms Ruane has coordinated a lovely display which certainly rings true in our school. 

A busy week awaits and we conclude our second term. Reminder we close   for our Easter break on Friday April 12th and re-open on Monday 29th at the usual time. Have a lovely weekend.

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Engineering Week 2019

We had a lovely end to a very busy week with the return of Mayo Star and Engineering Ireland ambassador Tom Parsons to our school.

Tom gave a wonderful presentation about engineering and how it touches and make a difference to all aspects of our lives.

Tom is a wonderful role model and imparted great advice to all the children. Tom spoke of the importance of the key skills of problem solving, team work, appreciation of each others talents and hard work.

He enjoyed learning of the great work that is ongoing in our classrooms before participating in various engineering challenges with our students.

It was a pleasure to welcome Tom back to us again. As always he was very generous with his time,. We thank Tom sincerely for his visit and in particular his interest in meeting all our students. Míle buíochas Tom.

Finally, a very special word of thanks to all our students for all their hard work in preparation for todays event and in particular to Ms.Ruane and Mr Clarke who organised this special afternoon. It was as was mentioned a lovely way to conclude our week.

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Great leaps: Does the length of our legs determine the height of our jumps?

Congratulations to the students of 5th and 6th Class who earlier displayed their excellent project ‘Great leaps: Does the length of your legs determine how high you can jump?’ at the Science Blast in the RDS Dublin

The project explored biomechanics and the science behind it. It looked at jumping in particular, how we can classify jumps and measure them effectively. It involved collectively engaging in/with a variety of scientific skills before establishing very interesting findings.

This was a real team effort, all of the students played a huge part in the success of the project, not alone in preparation but also in the confident manner they presented their work today. The children received many compliments and impressed the judges from whom they received wonderful feedback. They were rewarded with a beautiful trophy for their efforts.

We are so proud of each and every one of these students and indeed all our students throughout the school. They have set a wonderful example for all our younger students and proved that with hard work, determination, enthusiasm and confidence in their own abilities anything is possible.

We look forward to what the rest of the school year brings ….!

To conclude a special word of thanks to Ms.McDonagh and Mr.Rushe for all their hard work with Rang a Cúig agus a Sé with this project. We sincerely appreciate their continued hard work, talent and interest.

Finally thank you also to Ms.Durkan and Ms.Fitzgibbon for their support today and in the lead up to today’s exhibition. 5th and 6th Class were delighted that you were with them in Dublin!

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Science Blast: Ádh mór ar phaistí Rang a Cúig agus a Sé

Best wishes to Ms McDonagh’s and Mr.Rushe’s Fifth and Sixth Class who tomorrow present their fantastic project ‘Does the length of your legs determine the height you can jump?’ at the Primary Science Blast in the RDS Dublin.

Our students have worked so hard preparing for this day. We are all so proud of their efforts and are certain they will enjoy their day.

A huge thank you to Ms.McDonagh and Mr.Rushe for all their interest and hard work with this project, we very much appreciate this.

Bainigí taitneamh as!