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.

As we gathered in assembly to award our pupils of the week we were once again reminded that there are students who could get this award every day of every week, such is their level of caring and kindness towards others and their conscientious attitude to their class work.

Today we learned of children who are continuously positive. They refuse, in spite of obstacles, to be anything but optimistic in their outlook. We also heard of pupils who have tried so hard to keep the rules and even though they aren’t getting it right all the time they are doing their best and are making huge improvements. We could not ask any more of our pupils. Others have made significant progress throughout this year and their teachers have really enjoyed tracking this.

To see how our students interact with each other and observe the level of respect they have for each other and our school is so rewarding for us as teachers. Maith sibh go léir!

Today in assembly we were amazed by all that is happening in our school in the different classes. From science experiments, to engineers’ week to drama, we are always busy and learning new skills. Assembly is a lovely time where we gather and hear about the learning that is going on in all the classes. Our teachers today talked about our positivity and our pride in our work and presentation. They talked about children who represent our school so well at outside events and show their pride in their work and performance. 

Our pupils were described as hardworking, diligent and conscientious. To have any of these attributes is fabulous, but to hear all three being used is amazing. We are so proud. We heard of pupils applying themselves to any task set before them, focused on their work while still paying attention to how others are feeling around them. Our teachers spoke of children who have adapted to change easily and readily and are open to new things as a result. We have had a number of visitors to the school this week and the manners shown to them has been commented on. It’s a lovely thing to hear being praised in our children. Maith sibh go léir. Have a great weekend.

Finally, well done to our Funky Shoes Poster Competition winners. This competition is part of the ‘Walk in my Shoes’ mental health initiative that compliments the wonderful ‘Weaving Wellbeing’ programme that is rolled out in our middle and senior classrooms. We thank Ms.Munnelly for all her hard work coordinating and promoting this programme.