Gardening continues!

This week the pupils from 4th class contined to prepare the vegatable plot!  During lunch time on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the pupils assisted Mr. Dolan in weeding the plot.  It was really hard work!

Coicís na Gaeilge

From 4th of March until the 18th of March it is "Coicís na Gaeilge". There are many events organised in every town around Ireland to promote speaking Irish. In school we are trying to use more Irish throughout the day.Slán anois.

Quiz

Would you like to try our quiz? Write you answers down and put them in the box outside Mags' office. The closing date is  Friday the 30th of March. We will have a prize for the winner.
1.What lives under the brige in the folk tale 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'?
2.What date in March is St.Patrick's Day?
3.How many blind mice ran after the farmer's wife?
4.In the Simpsons to which tavern has Bart often made hoax telephone calls?
5.What bird is the symbol of peace?
6.What is the captial of Kenya?
7.What is the woodwind instrument that can play the highest note?
8.What cape is the most southern tip of the South American continent?
9.Who is the author of 'The Ugly Duckling'?
10.What is the national symbol of Scotland?

Mr. and Mrs. Browne’s Retirement

On the 29^th of February 2012, Mr. and Mrs. Browne had their Retirement celebration. First we all went to the G.P room and had a prayer service and Father Dermody and Sister Joanna joined us. After the prayer service we had speeches, gifts and a power point presentation of photos throughout the years from the staff. We went outside so Mrs. Browne could plant a tree. Then we had some pictures taken with Mr. and Mrs. Browne and all the staff. After that we had a mini concert from all classes. There were poems, songs, tin whistle and dancing. To finish off the celebration in the G.P room we presented them with a “Memories Book”. Each child wrote a special memory about Mr. and Mrs. Browne for the memory book and we also gave them a tree to plant at home. We gave them some flowers, wine and a few other bits and pieces from the children. Then all the children went back to their classrooms to watch a DVD while some parents came in to say goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Browne. Parents baked lots of lovely cakes and buns which were delicious. We all had a great day, it was sad to see them leave but they said they will visit us soon.  

Gardening in Killeeneen!

On Wednesday the 7^th of March Jack, Grace, Dean, Lauren and Conal  dug and refreshed the school garden along with the help of Mr Dolan the school principal.  Our school has a tradition where pupils from fourth class help the principal to prepare and plant the schools vegetable garden. Check out our fourth class blog for more photos.