Full Attendance!

Well done to Tiernan O' Brien, Ronan Barrett, Killian Barrett, Mia Quilty, Noah Quilty and Joshuah Alexander (missing from photograph) who did not miss a day during the past school year.

Maxamec construction

We made a table and chair using Maxamec . We followed the instructions. We worked as a team. All of senior infants helped.

By Mia, Andrew and Taylor

Congratulations to Aoife Kiely, pictured above with a medal, which she won for swimming at the community games.

Medal Winners!

Congratulations to Caoimhe Ahearne, Annie Ware, Connor Glennon, Jack Osborne and Emma Stubbs, who all won medals at the West Waterford Primary Schools Athletics Finals in the Friary on 26th May.

Artwork!

Here are Monkeys and Seahorses made by Junior and Senior Infants.

Our cycling day launch.

On the morning of our cycling day we went into class and got high visibility jackets. Then we went outside for a group photo.

After that everyone with a bike got there bike and joined the end of the line. A few of the people in our schools parents went for the cycle too. The day before we had our cycling day the parents had one. When the left the junior infants and senior infants got their bikes and cycled around the yard. A few people fell off their bikes so we helped them up and they continued cycling. Awhile later we went inside for something to eat and then went back out.

Not too long after that the others returned. They had gone on a 3 mile long cycle. When we all came in we got something to eat and drink, then we all got an apple and a drink. Later that day we had a raffle. In the raffle there were bike locks, bike bells, bike reflectors, bike lights and many more bike stuff. At two o’clock sixth, fifth and fourth class went out and played rounder’s. I really enjoyed our cycling day. I think everyone else did too.

By Lorna Byrne

Cycling courses

On Monday 21^st and Tuesday 22^nd March 2011 children from 1st class upwards took part in a cycling course in our school. Each classroom spent a whole day cycling. The children learned lots of new tricks and most importantly they learned about being safe when cycling. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the courses and had a new helmet to keep at the end of the day.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

All children from 1st class upwards were asked to make a costume using nothing but recyclable materials. Each child brought their costume into school and had the opportunity to model it for the teachers and other pupils. The best costumes were chosen to take part in the St. Patrick's Day parade. Well done to the people who put so much work into their costumes and thank you to the parents who helped out on the day.

Sinbad and the Sea Pirates!

On Thursday December 16th 2010 the pupils from Junior Infants to 6th class travelled to the Everyman Theatre in Cork city to see the pantomime "Sinbad and the Sea Pirates." Lots of fun was had by all. Here are some photographs taken during our day out.

St. Brigid

Here is St. Brigid. Everybody in Junior and Senior infants worked together to make this picture of St. Brigid and her cloak.

The story of St. Brigid's cloak.

St. Brigid wanted to build a church. She didn’t have any land. She asked the chieftain for some land. He said “you can have as much land as your cloak can cover”. He was mean and he laughed. She put down her cloak. It grew bigger and bigger and bigger. She laughed. Now she could build a church.
By Mia and Taylor

Sponsored walk

On 19th November 2010, all pupils from Junior Infants to sixth class took part in a sponsored walk. We walked 3 miles approx. and lots of money was raised for our school. Pupils, staff and many parents became involved in the day and we had lots of fun! Thanks to all who contributed.

Games for a day!

On 22nd October 2010 our school took part in National Games Day. Each child brought in €2 to raise money for charity. We put a booklet together, which showed what we did on the day. We won €200 for our school as the best school in Co. Waterford! Ms. Duffy organised the day and helped us with all of our hard work! Here are some pictures of us on National Games Day:

Wizzy Wasp came to visit!

On Friday 15th October 2010, Wizzy Wasp came to visit our school! We won this Wizzy visit because we worked really hard at our exercises and we made some lovely artwork for Wizzy to see. When Wizzy Wasp came into the halla he congratulated us and he demonstrated some different exercises that we did during the programme. Wizzy gave everybody a badge and a high five to say well done! Here are some pictures from our Wizzy visit!

We exercised for Wizzy Wasp!

Our school took part in the Wizzy Wasp four week programme during the months of September and October this year. All of the children, parents and teachers became involved and took part in a range of activities. Here is an example of some!

Swimming for Wizzy Wasp

Every week for five weeks we go to Clonea swimming. This is part of our Wizzy Wasp daily activities for an hour. We enjoy every minute of swimming with our fellow classmates. We have a great time learning all the different ways of swimming. There is a class for people who can’t swim and those who can. Our swimming instructors make it easier for us to learn and enjoy every minute of our swimming experience. After our swimming lessons we have a great time playing in the shallow end.
Written by: Rebecca and Hollie.

Football for Wizzy Wasp.

Every day at school most of our class mates play football at break times. Which are between 11 o’clock until quarter past 11 and half 12 until 1 o’clock. First we pick our teams and make them fair. Then we pick our goal keepers and put people in their positions that they are best at. Our usual goalkeepers are Mairéad and Joshuah. We all take turns of taking forty-fives, kick outs and frees. If someone misses a point or goal we just say hard luck better luck next time. We have great fun playing football. It’s not about winning it’s about teamwork and having fun. Our teacher is very kind and lets us use the Gaelic football.
Written by Lorna and Andrew.

Cycling for Wizzy Wasp

Every day some people go cycling to school. It is a very fun sport and it is enjoyable to do. It is an exercise we do for Wizzy Wasp. It saves money and petrol by cycling and not going in the car. We normally go cycling in school. Lots of people in the school like this fun sport. When you go cycling you should always wear a helmet and if it gets dark you should also wear a reflective jacket.

Here are the puppets we made. Mrs. Power and Kathleen helped us.

Here are our animal pictures which we painted.

The School Doctor
The doctor came to our school. He gave us an injection. I thought it would hurt but teacher said it wouldn’t. I was not sure .My teacher said it was a small injection. I went to see the doctor .The doctor showed me the needle. It was small. Then the doctor gave me an injection in my arm. It did not hurt .I went back to class I got my lunch and I got a lollipop from the teacher. She said I was very brave.
By Caoimhe Kiely.

Myself
My name is Jack. I am six years old. I am in First Class now. My teachers name is Mrs. Power. I sit beside Caoimhe. My friends are Caoimhe and Emma. We all play in the yard at break time. We do our sums and we read and write. I like to draw pictures. I have two sisters and no brother. I like to work on the farm with my Dad.
By Jack Osborne.

My Tooth
My tooth fell out. It did not hurt .I was happy. I put the tooth under my pillow. That night the Tooth Fairy came to my room. She took my tooth away. In the morning I found some money under my pillow. I was happy with what I got.
By Caoimhe Ahearne.

My Birthday
It was my birthday. I was seven years old. My friends Jack and Caoimhe came to my party.
They all liked Goldy. My new rabbit. They gave me lovely presents. We played games and had
lots of fun. We ate chips and sausages because that is my favourite meal. Then it was time for
the birthday cake. I blew out all the candles at once. It was a great party.
By Emma Stubbs.

My Rabbit
I had a pet rabbit she died. I was very sad. My Mammy took me to the pet shop. I got a new
rabbit. She was black. I got a hutch for her. I was very happy. Her name is Rosie. I showed her to all of my friends. They liked her. I give her nuts and hay to eat. She likes water to drink.
By Aoife Kiely.