Cross Country

Our students took part in the South Tipperary Cross Country Championships in Marlfield today.

6th Class student James O'Sullivan shares his experience of the day.
"Today we went to the South Tipperary Cross Country Championships. We were running 800m. We were so excited but nervous at the same time. Kieran, Michael, Osgar and I were the top four finishers for the 5th/6th Class Boys. I came 9th, Kieran came 14th, Osgar came 25th, and Michael came 27th. We got a bronze medal.
The 5th/6th Class Girls won gold. The 3rd/4th Class Girls won bronze and the 3rd/4th Class Boys won silver. It was a day I'll never forget."

Cameron Burke from 6th Class had this to say:
"There were lots of races and we were waiting a while. When my race came up I got a bit nervous. But after the race I felt like I could do it all again. I came 37th in the race which is an improvement from last time."

Órla Ivors from 6th Class went running too:
"At 9:30 3rd-6th Class left for Marlfield for the Cross Country Championships. 5th/6th had to run 800m while 3rd/4th ran 600m. Before the races people were nervous knowing that they were soon going to run. We ate a little bit of chocolate before the race. Everybody did their very best. It was a very enjoyable day out and I had lots of fun."

New School Year Mass

At 11:00am today we had Mass. All the students had to wear their full uniform. Fr Quirke said the Mass. Lots of parents came. Some parents brought their young children too. We sang four hymns. Lots of children said readings. Brónagh had the longest reading.
After that, eight children (one from each class) held a balloon. They each said their wish for the school and let the balloon go.
Then we went to the front of the school. We all counted down from ten and the new plaque was uncovered. I had a lot of fun today. I think everyone had fun too.
- by Shauna Dunne, 5th Class

Today we had Mass in the Library. Father Quirke and some parents came. We sang songs and Josh, Brónagh, Órla, Adam, Isabell, Ronan, Emer and Andrew had to say a reading. They all read very well.
After Mass we went outside and eight people had to let off balloons. After that we went up to unveil the new plaque. It was a good day.
- by Keira Jayne Cleere, 5th Class

Today we had the New School Year Mass. We had to wear our full uniform. I read a reading of nine lines. We sang four hymns, the last one was a surprise. My mam came.
After the Mass eight students, one from each class, released balloons into the sky. We counted down and then watched until they were out of sight. We then went to the front yard to see the new school plaque.
- by Brónagh Ivors, 5th Class

Writers of the Month - September

Well done to all our Writers of the Month for September. Keep up the good work! There seems to be no staff winner this month for some reason!

Class of the Month - September

Well done to Fifth and Sixth Class who won a very keenly contested Class of the Month for September.