At our weekly assembly this afternoon teachers related their pleasure at seeing children take on new responsibilities and challenges in life with great enthusiasm. We heard of pupils who put the same level of energy onto anything that’s asked of them, not just the tasks they enjoy.

We were told of pupils who are now displaying high levels of maturity and common sense when dealing with small problems encountered in the classroom environment and in life in general. It is heartening for our teachers to see pupils developing their independence. This week, pupils were described as caring and considerate for all those around them. We heard about pupils who are working consistently hard on their class work and homework.
We heard of pupils who show care and consideration for others and are always trying to help others out and make things easier for the class and their teacher. We were reminded that we always need to challenge and push ourselves to be the best that we can be.
Finally we learned of those who consistently set a wonderful example for others inside of and outside of their rooms. Maith sibh! The praise bestowed on the winners this week was heartening for all of us listening. Well done to all this week’s winners.

Finally a reminder that on Friday next, May 25th, school will be closed as it has been requisitioned as a polling centre for Eight Amendment Referendum.

Have a lovely weekend!

What a busy few weeks we’ve had, from our First Holy Communion to our European Day. We’ve welcomed distinguished visitors to our school and prepared well for our Cumann na mBunscol Competition. We’ve hardly time for a breath!

A common theme among all the teachers’ comments was that the students chosen are determined to finish the school year in a positive manner. All are working very hard in class and at home while also involving themselves in all the various fun activities that all our classes and students enjoy at this time of the year.

Well done to each of these students – keep up this great work.

Maith sibh!

Another busy week lies ahead in all classes. In particular, our Senior Girls and Boys teams, who on Monday play in their Area Cumann na mBunscol Final’s in Swinford. We wish them well.

Finally all here in St.Attracta’s would like to wish Tom and the Mayo team the very best of good luck on Sunday in Castlebar as they begin another championship adventure. There was great excitement about the game at assembly earlier with all confident of an excellent performance! Maigh Eó abú!

What a busy week we’ve just had, preparation for our First Holy Communion candidates, FAI Spar Girls’ Soccer 5’s,All Ireland Féile Dramaíochta Finals, preparation for the Bebras National Finals to Second class’ visit to Supermac’s making Pizzas!

Alongside this we also had another batch of excellent students to aspire to. This week our students were praised for their generosity and empathy towards their fellow classmates. We learned of a special act of kindness from a younger student which sets a great example for us all. We also learned of excellent manners from a senior student who represented our school so well on a trip out. This is very heartwarming for us as teachers to see and hear about.

We heard of pupils who have made great advances in all aspects of their school life as maturity takes hold and settles them down. Children were applauded for their continued hard work, diligence towards their class work and homework.

All of the praise we heard earlier today was a testament to the great students we have in our midst! We are very proud of all of you as you continue to grow, mature and blossom.

Maith sibh go léir.Bainigí taitneamh as an deireadh seachtaine.

Dates for your Diary:

Monday: FAI 5’s Our Boys will compete in the FAI Soccer 5’s in Kiltimagh/knock United on Monday at 10.30 am . Ádh mór lads!

At our weekly assembly today we learned of children who are working very hard inside of and outside of their classrooms.

Teachers told us they have children who help often and remind them if they ever forget. We heard from teachers about children who take great responsibility for their work and behaviour and who have worked well with others completing projects. It is always such a difficult decision to come to because our children are very attentive and eager to please.

We heard of children who have made huge efforts in improving how they work as a team member in the classroom. At times our children can get overexcited when doing things and we heard from teachers about this and how they can bring themselves back from their excitement and return to their work. We heard about children who have had some difficulties with a subject but who have stuck at it and had brilliant results through sheer hard work and determination.

As always it was lovely to hear of random acts of kindness and students showing great maturity, looking after and caring for the younger students in our school. Finally, we learned of those who have made a fantastic effort preparing for their Féile Dramaíochta competition on Tuesday next.This is always great to hear and we appreciate the hard work of so many students over the past number of weeks.

Maith sibh go léir. Táimid fíor bhródúil asaibh.

Dates for your Diary

Next week as always promises to be a very busy week.

On Tuesday next 27th February Rang a hAon, Dó, Trí, Ceathair, Cúig agus a Sé take part in the Féile Dramaíochta Cill Mobhí. We wish the students well and again thank them for all their hard work in preparation.

World Book Day: This coming Thursday March 1st we will all celebrate World Book Day here in school. All students are encouraged to come to school dressed as a character of their choice from their favourite book. They may also bring their favourite book to school for reading time!

Finally on Friday next March 2nd our school will close at 12.30 pm in line with the Department of Education procedures for staff Child Protection Training.

Bianigí taitneamh as an deireadh seachtaine!

As you can imagine this has been a very hectic week preparing for our Christmas Concert. Thankfully we have all put our best foot forward and are working very hard, excited about what lies ahead!

This week the teachers spoke about ‘hard work’, students trying very hard and doing their best. We learned of students who every week could be nominated for this coveted award and of others who are displaying a great improvement in attitude, behaviour and becoming much more confident and independent in all aspects of school life!

We heard of a student who takes great pride in her work, accepts advice in a very positive manner and is ever willing to learn from mistakes and another who has made great strides particularly with their Gaeilge. We also learned of a student who continuously works hard even when something is difficult, always trying to be better and improve. This student is a great example to all others throughout the school. Finally we heard of a student who’s progress continues to surprise and amaze her teacher, what well deserved praise this is!

Well done to all those selected this week and indeed all our students who have worked so well throughout this past week.

So onwards and upwards for our final school week of 2017! All families have by now received arrangements for our Christmas Concert. We are very much looking forward to meeting you all throughout this week!

Have a great weekend!

What a busy week we’ve just had getting into the full swing of preparations for our Christmas Concert.

Today at assembly we heard of students who displayed acts of kindness not alone in class but also on yard. These were apparent in all classes not alone in our Senior Classrooms. As always we presented our students of the week and again the praise heard was wonderfully deserved. Children were commended for their efforts in not only helping others with their work, but also with their behaviour. Being a guiding influence on others is a highly rewarding attribute, and our students are portraying this in their school life. We heard the teachers speak of children who are trying so hard with tasks that are difficult for them, but are not giving up and are achieving success in them. What a wonderful life lesson for us all.

Our children today were presented with their awards because of their hard work and dedication to doing the best that they can do at all times. It is a wonderful time to hear all the positives about our children and while only one from each class can get the award, we were reminded that there are children in our classes who could take this award home each week. Well done everyone, we are so proud of all of you. A fantastic effort, Maith Sibh!

Dates for your Diary

Our annual Christmas Concert will take place on Wednesday December 20th at 7 p.m. this year in the CBD Complex. Further details of arrangements for our concert will follow.

What a busy week we’ve just had. All students prepared well for our Parent Teacher Meetings which we had on Wednesday and Thursday.

At our assembly today children were commended for their efforts in not only helping others with their work, but also with their behaviour. Being a guiding influence on others is a highly rewarding attribute, and our students are portraying this in their school life. We heard the teachers speak of children who are trying so hard with tasks that are difficult for them, but are not giving up and are achieving success in them. What a wonderful life lesson for us all.

Our children today were presented with their awards because of their hard work and dedication to doing the best that they can do at all times. It is a wonderful time to hear all the positives about our children and while only one from each class can get the award, we were reminded that there are children in our classes who could take this award home each week. Well done everyone, we are so proud of all of you. A fantastic effort, Maith Sibh!

Finally best wishes to Jessica Casey from our 6th Class who on Saturday participates and represents our school in the Connaught Girls Cross Country Finals at St.Brigid’s Kiltoom, Co.Roscommon. We are very proud of Jessica and all our students.

Have a great weekend everyone!