Confirmation

Congratulations to 6th class who celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday the 21st of May. The ceremony went very well with everyone playing their part to make it a very special day. Thanks to the children, parents, servers and the choir for all they did in the run-up to the big day. It was a great celebration and we are very proud of all the pupils involved.

You can see some of the Art they prepared for the church below.

Primary School Athletics

Congratulations to 4th class students on their recent success in Primary School Athletics including 1st place in the U-11 Relay and medals in 100m and 300m races. Well done everyone!!!

Community Games

Well done to the 4th class winners in the recent Community Games Art and Handwriting Competitions.

Annual Sponsored Cycle

Letter from the Parents' Association:
The Parents' Association need your help.
We are hoping to hold our Annual Sponsored Cycle on Friday June 16th along the Golf Links Road to the Golf Cliub. This is our main fundraiser which pays for the Swimming, Buses and other activities throughout the year e.g. Pancake day, talks, other activities...
This is usually followed by a Summer BBQ in the Senior School Yard after the Annual Cycle.
In order that this event can take place we NEED PARENTS TO HELP SUPERVISE, TO HELP DIRECT TRAFFIC, TO CYCLE WITH CHILDREN, TO HELP WITH BBQ ...
Can you please indicate your willingness to help from 11.45- 2.00pm approx. on Friday June 16th?
Sign form and return with your phone number- these have been/ will be sent home with your children.
Or let teachers know in homework notebook.
UNLESS WE GET SUFFICIENT SUPPORT WE MAY NOT PROCEED.
Please return completed form by Monday May 15th.
Thanks you,
Parents Association Scoil Chlann Naofa

Naoináin ar thuras scoile

 Ten in a bed

Petting a cute puppy

 

Pony Express

All aboard!

RIP Fr Heerey

On Thursday last, we found out the sad news that a very special member of our school community had passed away. Fr Heerey died after a short illness. He had served on the Board of Management of St. Patrick's BNS for many years and worked very hard for the parish of Ballinamore and Aughnasheelin. Fr Heerey cared a great deal about the pupils and staff of the school and was part of the furniture before his move. He kept up with the news and visited us earlier in the school year. The children, who remember him well, made a lovely book of poems in his memory. Click on the pictures below to read the poem.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Healthy Eating Awareness Week

Healthy Eating Awareness week was held in our school from 3^rd- 7^th April and was a great success. Everyone got the opportunity to taste a wide variety of fruits for Try-it Tuesday and Fruity Friday. Some classes also made smoothies, fruit and vegetable juices and fruit skewers during the week. We also learned about the New Food Pyramid and how to read food labels.  Well done to everyone for participating!