Author: griffine5

The senior room learned about Brazil and the Amazon rainforest last month. They worked very hard on these rainforest dioramas.

Huge congratulations to Íde Nolan in 6th class who won the recent Carlow library limerick competition with her very creative and funny limerick : From an island so windswept and sunny There was an inconspicuous bunny He was a thief But his reigning was brief As people just thought he was funny We're very proud… Continue reading Limerick Competition Winner

The children had great fun organising and running a jumble sale in aid of the Froebel HOPE Teacher Education Partnership. Thanks for all the very generous donations. We are delighted to report that we raised €1,072 for this very worthwhile cause. A huge achievement for a school our size!

On Saturday 25th March nine of our 5th and 6th class received the sacrament of confirmation at St. Patrick's Church in Newtown. It was a beautiful ceremony, delivered by Fr. Shem, with all the boys and girls involved. They did a great job reading, singing and bringing gifts to the altar.

The children are having great fun learning about healthy eating and sampling the delicious fruit and vegetables sent by Food Dudes.