Well done to our Girls’ team, who this morning came through a very exciting Mini 7’s Quarter Final against a strong Bohola NS team, in difficult conditions.
We now progress to the Semi Final on Thursday next, November 17th at Connacht GAA COE (Dome) at 11.30am . Further details of the arrangements will follow.
This was a great team effort with all the girls playing a part. Maith sibh go léir.
Throughout the past week, we celebrated Maths Week, which was for us all, fun-filled, busy, interactive and collaborative week. In all classrooms, we used our maths eyes and focused on the relevance of maths to our everyday lives.
We had lots of opportunities to work and learn together in new and exciting ways. We place great emphasis in our activities on the key mathematical skills of number sense, representation, spatial sense, measurement, estimation, patterns, problem-solving and abstract thinking.
A huge thank you to all the teachers for getting involved with Maths trails, puzzles, and games throughout the past week. We hope everyone enjoyed it.
We were very well represented at Junior and Senior levels at the Mayo Cross Country finals in Belleek, Ballina last weekend.
As was evident in Swinford at the East Mayo Cross Country, our four teams gave their all. We were delighted to see the hard work, determination and commitment that had gone into their training throughout all of the races. There were many obstacles to overcome crowds, falls, hills and nerves but everyone picked themselves up and ran with great enthusiasm and spirit. All of our students were well-placed in their races. We are very proud of their efforts.
Huge congrats to our Junior Boys team who have qualified for the Connacht Finals on Saturday, October 22nd at Moyne Community School. Well done to Frank Muldoon, Luke McDermott, Tom Naughton, Daithí Gethins, Ted Munnelly and Ceilim Higgins on their fantastic runs. This is a great achievement. We wish the boys well in Longford later this month.
Finally, it was lovely to see so much support from parents and families at this event, we are most grateful for this. It has been a lovely start to our school sporting year, well done again to all!
On Friday, we had a very positive Zoom assembly. After the torrential downpours in the morning, we could not risk getting caught in the rain outside again!
Our teachers all unanimously spoke of how difficult it was to choose one student who particularly shone out of each class, such was the standard of effort and enthusiasm over the past week.
They awarded Student of the Week certificates based on achievements that stood out for many different reasons. One teacher noted that they had seen a great growth in the maturity of a student and they had been particularly helpful in class. Another praised the beautiful presentation and excellent attention to detail displayed by a student in their room.
A student was praised for his lovely consideration of those around him and his delight at seeing his classmates reach their goals. It is wonderful to see children celebrating the achievements of their friends.
There were award presentations for a student who shows enthusiasm and great manners in class, a student who is a quiet but strong character exhibiting impeccable work while going the extra mile, a student who is popular and fun but knows where to draw the line and focus.
A special mention was given to two students who have stood out for their admirable transition to “big” school while facing challenges, and being brave and strong and engaged. We could not be prouder of our students of the week.
The sounds of applause at each award were wonderful to hear from our classrooms and we love to see such a positive report each week on our children being the best they can be. Maith sibh!
Our Senior Class enjoyed ‘Cumann na mBunscol Chonnacht’ Day at the Connacht GAA Airdome earlier. This was an event that had been eagerly anticipated by young and old, having the opportunity to experience this fantastic facility.
Our 5th and 6th Class students were grouped with children from four other schools, each representing their respective counties, Sligo (Our Lady of Mercy P.S.), Leitrim (Fenagh NS and Drumella NS), Roscommon (St. Patrick’s Boys N.S., Strokestown) and Galway(Corrandrum NS).
Throughout the day, the children had the opportunity to enjoy hurling, football, rounders, fundamental movement skills and other fun games in the Dome before moving outdoors for orienteering and outdoor GAA games.
The events were very well organised by Connacht GAA, Mayo GAA Coaching and Games, Cumann na mBunscol Chonnacht with the children moving seamlessly between activities. Our students had the chance to show their wide range of skills and talents while also making new friends from participating schools in a very positive environment. Key skills like teamwork, turn-taking, collaboration, problem solving and inclusion were on show throughout the day,
We would like to compliment Mr.Clarke’s Fifth Class and Ms.Tierney’s Sixth Class on their wonderful attitude and behaviour throughout the day, representing the school with pride.
Míle buíochas to Mr.Clarke, Ms.Tierney and Ms.Sloyan, to all Connacht GAA for their use of the fantastic facility, Aodán Ó Caoimh (Cumann na mBunscol Chonnacht) and Allianz Cumann na mBunscol for making this day possible for all to enjoy.
Welcome back everyone to a new school year! We hope you all had a great summer break.
A very special welcome to all our new pupils in Junior Infants and Súgradh who have joined our school and indeed to all other pupils who are with us for the first time this year. We trust you will have a happy and long association with our school and hope that you have enjoyed your first nine days!
We would also like to welcome Ms. Horkan, Ms. Cassidy and Ms. McNicholas who join our teaching staff and to Mr. Clarke who returns from Career Break. Welcome also to Sarah Horan and Joanna Hunt who join our school team as Special Needs Assistants. We hope that our new staff members feel very welcome here in St. Attracta’s. We are delighted they have joined us.
Again, this summer we have seen many changes throughout our school, from new blinds to new colour schemes, to devices and resources to benefit all our students and wonderful children in our care.
As always, we have many exciting and enjoyable projects planned for all classes throughout this year. We have lots to look forward to.
We hope you all enjoy tracking our progress on these pages!
On Thursday evening last Ms.Tierney’s 6th Class Graduated from our school. It was a very special evening for all involved. Fr. Johnston and Fr. Doherty concelebrated a very special mass and we had great attendance from family, friends and staff members.
The theme of our Graduation Mass was gratitude and hope, both very appropriate in giving thanks for the children’s time in St. Attracta’s and instilling hope for their future successes in Secondary School.
It was a lovely evening and a fitting end to a wonderful year. After Mass, the children received certificates and lovely hoodies to mark this special occasion before returning to school for refreshments. Thank you to Gemma, Fiona and Ronda for their help and support. Thank you also to Conor, Emer, Joe and the team at Mace for the Ice cream’s for our graduating class.
A very special word of thanks also to Ms.Tierney for her patience, kindness, creativity, dedication and support to the boys and girls over the past year. Míle buíochas also to all who have contributed to their education and progress at St. Attracta’s NS. We are very lucky to have such a talented and supportive staff. Also, to our wonderful support staff in particular Ms. Sweeney for her guidance, care and interest. She has had a very special relationship with this group over many years.
On Friday morning, there was an opportunity for our school community to say goodbye to our 6th Class. Despite the wet morning, this was an emotional end to our school year!
Ms.Tierney’s 6th Class students have been fantastic representatives of our school, we wish them every success in the future. They will always be part of the St. Attracta’s family!
It was brilliant to see the return of school tours over the past weeks. The excitement of each class leaving school was palpable, particularly for our younger students leaving school by bus, some for the first time.
Students from Junior Infants, Senior Infants, First Class, Sonas, Spraoi, Sásta and Súgradh all travelled to Graune Pet Farm for most enjoyable trips. Second Class visited Mayo Leisure Point for bowling and laser world before travelling to the Museum of County Life in Turlough for a great end to their tour.
Our Third and Fourth classes enjoyed a great day out in Boda Borg, Lough Key and Jump Lanes Carrick on Shannon, Fifth Class the Shannon River Adventure and Sixth Class visited Galway for Pure Skill, Jump Lanes Galway and Galway Aquarium.
These were all fantastic tours that young and old really enjoyed! It was great to return to normality and see the return of school outings and tours this summer.
Throughout Term 3, our mini-leagues were in full flow for the students of our 4th, 5th and 6th Classes. The teams navigated their way through very competitive league stages before reaching the Quarter and Semi-Finals. Teams throughout were very evenly matched, with many games decided by a single score or some good fortune!
On Thursday last we had our Final Day. Sligo v Kerry in the Cup Final, Donegal v Roscommon in our Shield Final and Dublin v Roscommon in the Plate Final. There was a brilliant atmosphere provided by our Junior Classes and Mr.Rushe on sound. A special word of thanks also must go to Ms.Henry’s wonderful Third Class who led the prematch parade which you can enjoy below.
Comhghairdeachas to Sligo, Donegal and Dublin who were victorious. Thank you to all our young players who displayed great skill and gave their all throughout the final term. This provided us with fantastic entertainment. The future is certainly bright here in Charlestown.
