• The quiz team comprising Liam Boyle, Oran Frain, Ewan Duffy and Declan Duffy competed at the County Final of the Schools’ Library Quiz in Roscommon where they put in a creditable performance.
• We had two prize winners in the Ballaghaderreen Credit Union Art Competition. Patrick Duffy achieved first place in the seven years and under section and Mia Manning-Aurich came first in the eight to ten years category. Pupils were invited to submit pictures depicting the theme, ‘The Walk of Life’. The students were presented with trophies, certificates and cash prizes at a presentation in Durkins.
• The first meeting of the new Board of Management took place. Its members are; Bishop’s nominees -Fr Vincent Sherlock and Mrs Geraldine Duffy, Principal- Mrs Mary Warde, Teachers’ Representative-Mrs Deirdre Meehan, Parents’ Representatives- Ms Therese Eagney and Mr Sean Duffy, Community Representatives- Mrs Kathy Hughes and Mr Alex McDonnell. We offer sincere thanks to the outgoing Board for its commitment and support and wish every success to the incoming Board.
• The Annual Christmas Hamper draw organised by the Parents’ Association was held at the school. Thanks to the generosity of parents and sponsors, there was a fantastic selection of prizes to be won. They included nine hampers and twenty individual spot prizes comprising Christmas cakes, vouchers and much more. A surprise visit from Santa Claus at the end of the draw rounded off a great afternoon. Many thanks to all who made the day such a success!
• The Aistear them in Ms Fahey’s room was The North Pole. Pupils worked in Santa’s workshop as elves. They dressed up, read letters and wrapped presents. The children made decorations from playdough and wrote letters to Santa. Learners made green handprints that when put together made a Christmas tree. Everyone was very creative and had great fun!