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Summer Issue 2011

First Holy Communion

Congratulations to all the pupils in Second Class who made their First Holy Communion on

Saturday 14th

May in Lismore and Sunday 15th May in Ballysaggart. The churches were beautifully

decorated with their artwork. The children participated fully in readings, singing, and prayers of the

faithful, offertory procession and commentary. The ceremony was enhanced by the singing of Fourth

Class, accompanied by Billy Hogan. The children of Ballysaggart formed the choir for their

ceremony accompanied by Aoife Bennett. Father Cullinan officiated at the ceremonies. We all

missed the presence of Canon Nugent, R.I.P. on that day. He was always attended the Holy

Communion ceremonies and really enjoyed them.

First Holy Communicants: (Back Row) Jack Kelly, Emily Coughlan, Pearse O’Rourke, Mary Boras,

Ryan Bennett, Sarah Crowley, David Moloney, Jessica Kearney, Donnacha Pickford.

(Middle Row) Tadhg Mangan, Katie Meagher, Jack Beecher, Katie Lennox, Éanna Tinnelly, Leann

Landers, Michael Twomey, Keelan Ardern, James Wilkinson.

(Front Row) Rachel Prendergast, Ryan Feeney, Martha Cosgrove, Kieran Whelan, Grace Reddy,

Caoimhe Cliffe, Jamie O’Keeffe, Naomi Nugent, Nathan Jenkins and Niamh Tobin.


Farewell to Phil McGrath

We will all be very sorry to say

goodbye to Phil at the end of

June. Phil has been a classroom

assistant in the school for the last eight years. It is

true to say that she has brightened up all our lives

with her friendly and jovial disposition. Many

thanks for your commitment and dedication to

Bunscoil Bhóthar na Naomh.

No Uniform Day

A total of €677.75 was collected in school on Friday June 17th

.

Mr. Prendergast is among a group of people committed to a

sponsored cycle to the Munster Hurling Final in aid of

St.Carthage‟s House, Lismore. The proceeds from the “No

Uniform Day” will add to the fundraiser. Thanks to all pupils and

parents who contributed so generously.

Concern

Contribution

Traditionally, pupils

from Sixth Class,

following their

Confirmation, make a

voluntary contribution

to Concern. This year

was no exception. The

children contributed

€440. This money will

help to improve the

lives of those less

fortunate than

ourselves. We wish all

these pupils the best of

luck in their second

level education.

New Website!!!

Bunscoil Bhóthar na

Naomh has launched its

own website. The

address is

www.bunscoilbhotharna

naomh.ie. The site will

be updated as events

unfold.

End of Year School Mass

All the staff and pupils

attended Mass in St.Carthage’s Church in Lismore on Wednesday June 22nd celebrated by

Father Cullinan. A representative from First

to Sixth class read a prayer of the faithful.

Pupils from Junior and Senior Infants brought

up the offertory gifts and Sixth Class pupils read the readings. Fourth

Class sang hymns accompanied by Billy

Hogan. It was a lovely ceremony giving thanks for a good year’s work.


New School Extension

Work commenced on the school extension on May 30th 2010. Thankfully on Wednesday June 15th 2011 teachers

and classes moved into the new the building. The wonder and awe on the children’s faces as they viewed the

building for the first time was worth experiencing. Imagine upgrading from a pre-fab to a state of the art

classroom with plenty of natural light, interactive whiteboards and remote control operated sky light windows!

They quietly and carefully went about their business of carrying all their books, tables, chairs and bags to the

new classroom. There was an air of giddiness and excitement shared among teachers and pupils. We are very

grateful to all the male parents who offered their help on the day. They moved tall presses, chart presses and

anything else we wanted. The carpenters among the group even shelved the P.E. store press in the hall. Bunscoil

Bhóthar na Naomh are very lucky to have such a willing and supportive group of parents. We hope to spend many

productive and happy years in the building.

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Most classes went on their school tour on Friday June 3. It was a glorious day, which added to the

enjoyment of the children.

Bunratty Folk Park

Second, Third and Fourth Classes went to

Bunratty Folk Park in County Clare. This was a

fantastic tour for this age group. Firstly, they

got a guided tour of Bunratty Castle. Our guide

was entertaining and informative. Next we

explored the Folk Park. This was a delight and a

revelation. The children were allowed to roam

from a farmer’s cottage in the 1900’s to a shop in

the 1960’s. The school with its old desks, copies

and inkwells was of great interest. By 1.30pm

they had worked up an appetite for a meal in

Supermac’s on the Ennis Road.

Senior Infants and First Class.

Fota Wildlife Park was the

chosen destination for these

class groupings. They had a

wonderful day observing the

animals, reptiles and birds in

the summer sunshine.

Dunmore East Adventure Centre

Fifth and Sixth Class went to

Dunmore East Adventure Centre.

The success of this tour depends on

the weather. We were very

fortunate as it was ideal weather for

water sports. The water sports

included kayaking, pedal boats and

powerboat trip.

On land they were introduced to

archery and rock-climbing. They

finished the day with a trip to

McDonald’s in Dungarvan.


Tower‟s Trail

In conjunction with the Bealtaine

Festival, Miss Buck’s Senior Infants

and First Class enjoyed a tour of the

Towers. They walked through the

historical woodland where they

explored the world of nature. Many

common trees and plants were identified and they even

searched for mini-beasts. Thanks to the staff of Lismore

Heritage Centre for their kind invitation.

Local History Tour

Fourth Class completed a module on local history

concentrating on the important buildings in

Lismore. As a treat, they visited the Heritage

Centre to view the video on the locality. This was

very meaningful for them. Later they got a guided

tour of Lismore Cathedral. This made the history

come to life for them.

Knockanore Cheese Farm

Fifth Class went on a trip to

Knockanore Cheese farm. Here they

were given a guided tour of the cheese

house. All seven stages in making the

cheese were explained by Eamonn

Lonergan. This is a fantastic

opportunity for the children.

Oisín our “World Champion”

The World Transplant Games took place

in Gothenburg, Sweden the week

commencing on Friday, 17th June. All of

the athletes taking part have received

major organ transplants including heart,

lung, liver, kidney and pancreas.

The youngest member of the 33 strong

Irish team is our own pupil, Oisín

O’Gorman, aged just 9, who required a

kidney transplant in 2009 after falling

off his bike.

Apart from taking part in the Badminton

singles in his age group 9-11 years, Oisin

will also take part in 100m race, Ball

Throw, Tenpin Bowling singles events.

The latest news is that Oisín won 3 gold

medals and a silver.

Congratulations!


Fifth Class Talent Show

Mr.Leahy’s Fifth Class organised a Talent Show on Friday June

17th. They performed for all the classes and also a special

performance for their parents. It was an excellent show,

displaying the diverse talents among the group of students.

Music varied from traditional, pop to rap. There was dancing and

singing, with some very memorable performances. Michael

Jackson even paid us a visit! All the pupils took part and those

who did not want to perform acted as stage managers or M.C.

Well done Fifth Class.

Parents council

The Parents’ Council would like to

thank all the parents and families who

have supported and contributed to the

various fund raising events held

throughout the year.

Members of the council have been

active in managing and organising the

Equipment Fund {weekly collection or

once off contribution), the Sponsored

Walk, School Calendar the Table Quiz

and Santa Sale which have all taken

place over the past school year.

Thanks to the Ballyrafter Service

Station for providing drinks and snacks

for the sponsored walk and to members

of the local business community for

their generous sponsorship of the

School Calender.

Sincere thanks, also to the Blackwater

Carriage Club who donated €500 from

the proceeds of their recent Carriage

Drive.

The total amount raised through these

events was €15500 and will continue to

be used for the benefit of all the pupils.

This year, for example, the fund has

been used to pay for resource materials,

work on the computer room, transport

costs and special events such as the Red

Kettle theatre company and towards

providing interactive boards and

internet facilities for new classrooms.

In the coming year more events will be

arranged and the members of the

parents council welcome your

continuing support and generosity.

The Parents Council would like to thank

outgoing members Joan Houlihan and

Brian Foley for their valuable

contribution.

We wish all Parents and pupils of

Bunscoil Bhóthar na Naomh a safe and

happy summer break.

Parents Council

Bunscoil Bhóthar na Naomh

The following is our school calendar for this school year

2011/2012

Tuesday 30

st August School re – opens

Monday 31st October to

Friday 4th November Mid term

Thursday 22nd

December Christmas Holidays (12 noon)

2012

Monday 9th January Return to school

Thursday 16th February

Friday 17th February Mid Term Break

Monday 19th March Bank Holiday

Friday 30th March Easter Holidays (12 noon)

Monday 16th April Return to school

After Easter Holidays

Monday 7th May Bank Holiday

Monday 4th June Bank Holiday

Friday 22nd

June Summer Holidays


Sports Day

The eagerly awaited “Sports Day” was held on Monday 13th of June. We were very lucky to get a

dry day to host it. The field was organised by Eddie with specific sections for each activity. We

all had great fun with relay races, piggy-back races, egg and spoon race, dribbling and walk the

plank. The children thoroughly enjoyed the challenging obstacle course and fill the pipe race. The

grass volley ball course was very popular. We all had great fun and the children helped to clear

the field at the end of the day. It is great to see such co-operation and gratitude among our

student population.


Primary School

Sports

We enjoyed great

success at the

Primary School

Sports in Abbeyside

this year. In the

Western Final, the

girls were awarded

the plaque for the

Best Overall Girls

School on the night.

This is the first year

that our school has

won such an award.

Thanks to Mrs.

Phelan, Mrs

Killigrew, Déirdre

McGrath and Siobhán

Leahy for all their

help and guidance

during the training

sessions in school.

Girls:

U11 100M 1st Rebecca Healy-White

U12 100M 3rd

Hannah Glavin

U11 600M 1st Ali Flynn

Western Final Medallists

Boys:

U8 80M 1st Adam Hornibrook

3rd

Dylan Conway

U9 80M 1st Carthach Daly

2nd

Jordan Murphy

U11 100M 1st Tadhg Glavin

U12 100M 1st Killian Bukulin

3rd

Damien Prendergast


U11 600M 3rd

Tadhg Glavin

U12 600M 2nd

Killian Bukulin

3rd

Damien Prendergast

Relay Races:

Girls U11 Relay

1st Rebecca Healy-White, Sophie

Landers, Faye Curley and Ali Flynn.

Girls U12 Relay

1st Becky McGlone, Eimear

Montayne, Kayleigh Conway and Niamh

Aldred

Girls U12 Relay

1st Hannah Glavin, Emma Power, Olivia

Foley and Jenny Barry.

Boys U8 Relay

2nd

Adam Hornibrook, Dylan Conway,

Michael Twomey and Jamie O’Keeffe.

Boys U9 Relay

1st. Carthach Daly, Jordan Murphy, Ronan

Kelleher and John O’Donnell-Roche.

Boys U12 Relay

1st Killian Bukulin, Damien Prendergast,

Alex O’Shea and Elliot Coolbear.

Boys O12 Relay

2nd

Shane Coughlan, Xander Coolbear,

Mark Roche and Evan Roche.

Girls:

U11 100M 2nd

Rebecca Healy-White

Boys:

U8 80M 2nd

Adam Hornibrook


U12 100M 1st Killian Bukulin

U9 300M 2nd

Carthach Daly

U12 600M 2nd

Killian Bukulin

Girls Relay:

U11 3rd

Rebecca Healy-White, Sophie Landers, Faye

Curley and Ali Flynn.

U12 1st

Becky McGlone, Eimear Montayne,

Kayleigh Conway and Niamh Aldred.

U12 2nd

Hannah Glavin, Emma Power, Olivia Foley and

Jenny Barry.

Boys Relay:

U9 1st Carthach Daly, Jordan Murphy, Ronan Kelleher,

John O‟Donnell-Roche.

U12 1st Killian Bukulin, Damien Prendergast, Alex

O‟Shea and Elliot Coolbear.

U12 2nd

Shane Coughlan, Xander Coolbear, Mark Roche

and Evan Roche.

County Final Results June 2nd

2011


JUNIOR CAMOGIE LEAGUE „10/‟11

Team A Team B Team C

Izabela Markiewicz (3rd

capt) Ciara Meagher (3rd

capt) Erin Meagher (3rd

capt)

Jane Boyd (3rd

vc) Leanne Sheehan (3rd

vc) Maria Setterfield (3rd

vc)

Hillary Power 3rd

Morgan Wood 3rd

Caroline Kowalcz 3rd

Kara Walsh 3rd

Vanessa Howleg 3rd

Niamh Tobin 2nd

Caoimhe Cliffe 2nd

Martha Cosgrove 2nd

Emily Coughlan 2nd

Leann Landers 2

nd Katie Lennox 2

nd Naomi Nugent 2

nd

Grace Reddy 2

nd Clodagh Landers 1

st Charlotte Barrons 1

st

Alexandra Cole 1

st Cliodhna Duffy 1

st Ellen Houlihan 1

st

Niamh Meagher 1

st Kate Killigrew 1

st Lisa O’Keeffe 1

st

Charlotte Wilkinson 1st

Team D Team E

Aoibhe O’Donoghue (3rd

capt) Abbie Roche (3rd

capt)

Chloe Landers (3rd

vc) Adrianna Markiewicz (3rd

vc)

Louise O’Shea 3rd

Sheena Lowe 3rd

Keelan Ardern 2nd

Mary Boras 2nd

Sarah Crowley 2nd

Jessica Kearney 2nd

Katie Meagher 2nd

Rachel Prendergast 2nd

Ellen Motherway 1st Sorcha Gibney-Sheridan 1

st

Emma Kelly 1st Meadbh Lenihan 1

st

Emily O’ Sullivan 1

st Michelle Murphy 1

st

We were blessed with fine

weather and the younger

members of the school

thoroughly enjoyed their

matches down in the field.

Players got better with each

game, and it was great to see

so many players getting

involved and improving every

day. In the end, teams A and

D made it to the final. On the

day, team A were fantastic,

and there was nothing team

D could do to stop them.

Thanks to all the girls who

took part, and to Margaret

Tobin and Kate Houlihan of

6th class, who took on the job

of referee for some of the

games.

Schools Championship

An initial loss against Cappoquin put us into a western semi-final against Scoil Garbhán, which we overcame. The western final saw us once again against our neighbours from Cappoquin, and on this occasion, the girls were ready to give it everything. Our squad tried very hard, and were only 1-1 to 1-0 behind at half-time. Cappoquin however, pulled away in the second half, and unfortunately we came out second best in a fine game of camogie. Everyone was disappointed naturally, especially Kate who

couldn’t play due to injury, but the girls were gracious in defeat. A fine display. Panel-Maud Farrow, Orlagh Cottier, Kate Houlihan, Rebecca Sheehan, Ellen McCloskey, Olivia Foley, Emma Power, Hannah

Glavin, Emily Prendergast, Rebecca McGlone, Kayleigh Conway, Eimear Montayne, Jane Barry, Margaret Tobin, Ailbhe Roche, Niamh Aldred, Emily Devine, Lucy McCarthy.

Thank You

We were never short of cars this year, and I’m sure the

girls were glad of the support and encouragement they

received on their various outings, home or away. Also to

Eddie Nugent for having our home venues in top order

when we had teams visiting.

Further Honours

Emily Prendergast and Emma Power did well to

get selected on the Primary Schools camogie

development squad. Eimear Montayne got a taste

of Semple Stadium when playing on the Primary

Go Game camogie team against Limerick. Emma

Power played Primary Go Game football against

Cork.


“The Big Move”

On June 15, we made our big move to the new

school and the classroom was a lot bigger than

the old one. When we were in, I was excited to

pick who I would sit beside. The interactive

board is new and the desks are blue. The hall is

long and there is a shortcut to get out faster.

The floor is green and the wall is blue. The

skylight is so cool. We keep our gear bags in the

cupboard. The coat hangers are outside the

classroom. That day was the best day of my life!

Cian Aldred

Third Class.

BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOLS

SPORT

As another school year draws to a close we reflect on the sporting achievements of the past year 2010/2011. As

always preparation for the various games and competitions was of the highest quality. This consisted of wall ball,

Friday morning training sessions, multiple challenge games and of course our own lunch time league competition.

This year we reached the final stages in all competitions but unfortunately failed to claim any titles. Even though we

didn’t win any trophy we still thoroughly enjoyed the year.

The panel for this year was 1.Oisin O Gorman, 2. Mark Roche, 3.Jeff Howard, 4.Iarlaith Daly, 5.David Smith,

6.Sam Ryan, 7. Evan Mc Garry, 8.Shane Coughlan, 9.Damien Prendergast, 10. Evan Roche, 11.Finbar Reaney,

12.Brian Meagher, 13. Alex O Shea, 14.Robert Troy, 15.Paddy Foley, 16.JJ O Donnell, 17.Ryan O Keeffe, 18.Rory

Heffernan, 19.David Meagher, 20.Niall Reilly, 21.Kyle Bennett, 22.Mathew Setterfield, 23.Robert Crowley,

24.Elliot Coolbear. We would all like to say a huge thank you to Mr. Prendergast and Mr. Smith for their help

throughout the year.

Congratulations to Sam Ryan and Emma Power(football), Finbar Reaney and Eimear Montayne(Hurling/camogie)

who were selected to play in the primary game this year.

By Shane Coughlan & Sam Ryan


“School”

When we arrived at school, a railing had been erected. Our grass area was dug up. We asked our teacher what

was going on and he said “We are building new classrooms”. Every day from that time on there was something

new. One day someone asked teacher “When will we be moving in?” He replied “March”. We all got excited.

March came and went but still we were not in our new rooms. When we were getting ready for our talent show

last week, we decided to put our tables away. Luckily, our new classroom was ready. We moved in on the

fifteenth of June. The corridor is purple. Our classroom is blue with an orange floor. The room beside us is all

yellow. You would need sunglasses! The corridor leads back into the old building. It is very nice. There is a

basketball court and a tennis court beside the new classrooms.

Mary O’Brien

Fifth Class.

Our New Classrooms

Recently we moved into our new classrooms. After a long wait, we finally shed away the old and embrace the

new. Everything is slick and updated and I think everyone would agree with me when I say we are thrilled to

bits with these new facilities. Each room is generous in size, bright and inviting. I find myself more eager to

learn, more willing to try and most importantly, more attentive in these crisp new buildings. They are sturdy,

yet manage to be elegant and graceful at the same time. They blend in with our more dated half of the school

with class and style. Strong colours grab even the most uninterested of student’s attention, and the larger areas

give us more space to grow and develop in our knowledge. I am quite certain the teachers are also gripped

with wonder and awe at how beautiful and efficient these schoolrooms are, and I’m sure, that those who have

moved, have taken to them like a duck takes to water. Though we are sorry to say goodbye to our old rooms

and past, I know we all delight in looking towards the future.

By Catherine Hennessy


“The Great School”

I love the school

Because it’s so cool,

It is big and clean,

Our room is blue and green.

It is great

Because we are near the gate,

The cupboards are white,

It’s so bright.

Chloe Landers

Third Class.

“Our New Classroom”

We walk to our new classroom,

Hurrying each step.

Moving books and bags and chairs

And every single desk.

We see the walls,

We see the floor,

We see the cupboards,

And much more.

Everyone helps to move things,

We get it done in time,

We have been in our new classroom a

week,

And we are settling in just fine!

Ríbh Ardern

Fourth Class.

“Our New School”

New brick, colourful walls,

Exciting move across the new yard,

Waiting patiently for all our stuff!

Cool, long corridors,

Lining up our desks, neatly into place.

Along the hall, turn left, here we are,

Slowly talking, madly excited,

So easy to push the tables because the

floor is new.

Room for everyone, white gleaming

cupboards,

Offering help to teacher

Over the chairs, nearly finished,

“Moving over here is fun” says

everyone

So teacher agrees.

Olivia Lennox

Fifth Class.

“The Move of the Year” On the 15

th of June

We moved classroom.

The toilet seats are red,

Like the jam on my bread.

The windows are clean

And the floor is green.

We are in a classroom, not a

fort,

But we have a great view of the

basketball court.

But the thing is we only have a

few days,

Before we go our separate ways

On our summer holidays.

Patrick Foley

Fifth Class.

“The New Classroom”

Although the old school wasn’t

really bad,

When I had to leave it I wasn’t

sad.

The walls are blue and the floor is

green,

It’s the most colourful thing I’ve

ever seen.

There is more cupboard space

than my entire house,

It was a dirty building site but

now not even a mouse.

The walls in the classroom are

really bright,

And with all of these windows

there is plenty of light.

The desks are new and shiny and

the cupboards are clean,

And there are more classrooms

than there has ever been.

The sixth class have only two days

left here,

But I can’t wait to return next

year.

Lisa Ryan

Fifth Class.

A New Start

A feeling of Joy wells

up in my throat.

Never before

have I seen such a new

place.

Everyone looks on in

awe.

What has been built

just for them.

Sitting in our new

places we look all

around.

Teacher is also

surprised to see the

walls glimmer and

shine.

A room made for us to

learn each day.

Rich in knowledge and

style.

Tomorrow’s future

begins here today.

The end

By Cillian Meghen

IN AT LAST

We’re in at last,

Hip, hip, hurrah!

We’ve waited so long

For the moving day

There was packing and sorting to be

done,

But goodness me wasn’t it fun!

We couldn’t wait for the moving day,

But all that waiting really paid!

It’s twenty times bigger than the old

classroom,

It’s a lot cleaner and tidier too,

The floor is yellow and the walls are

blue,

And everything looks shiny and new!

Outside the walls are purple

And the floor is turquoise,

I don’t know about the others,

But I bet they’re nice!

So that’s the story

On the 15th

June,

When we moved into

Our new classroom!

By Jane Boyd 3rd

Class.

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