Christmas in Ballingarry - A Poetry Selection

A selection of poems on the theme of Christmas in Ballingarry
Christmas in Ballingarry by Lee Lyons (6th Class) It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, The baby is in bed, Mam’s cooking dinner, I race down to get my sled. It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, The dogs are excited The turkey is ready We’re all delighted. It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, Our family is together We’re all eating dinner Dad’s complaining about the weather. It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, The presents are open We’re all outside There is no one in Tobin’s. It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, The baby awakes We’re standing outside Looking at the frozen lakes.	Christmas in Ballingarry by James Egan (5th Class) It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, The Santa letters are sent. People are looking forward To the end of Advent. On Christmas Eve Santa’s halfway across the world Delivering presents To every boy and girl. The lights are glowing nicely And everyone is still Until they see a small red dot Flying across Slieveardagh hills Everyone’s asleep, When Santa’s on the roof Until someone hears The banging of a hoof. Christmas is over in Ballingarry, I hope that you had fun There’s one last thing to say ‘Happy New Year to everyone!’
Christmas in Ballingarry by Tadhg O’Brien It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, Snow is falling, soft and light. Windows are aglow. Santa’s coming tonight. But we also must remember, A baby, so they say. It’s Jesus Christ our Saviour Who was born on Christmas Day. Santa has brought us his gifts But children must remember The Blessed Jesus Christ, Who was born in late December. Excitement fills the air. Children dance around Santa has filled their stockings Love and hope abounds.	Christmas in Ballingarry by Rory O’Brien (6th Class) It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, And everyone’s at Mass People are excited The dinner will taste class. It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, Snowballs are being flung, Everybody’s happy, Baubles are being hung. It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, The village is so bright, Children cannot wait Santa’s coming tonight. It’s Christmas in Ballingarry, Decorations have been hung, Snowmen are being built While Carols are being sung.
Christmas in Ballingarry by Grace Egan (5th Class) It’s Christmas in Ballingarry The chimney needs a sweep. Poor Santa could get stuck But hey, we’ll be asleep! The church is all full For Christmas Mass, I’ll go to bed quickly And hope time will pass. I’ve got carrots for Rudolph And cookies for Santa And I’ve even left out A big bottle of Fanta. It’s Christmas morning, I open my eyes But there are gifts for my brother Surprise, surprise!

Green Code Poetry

Green Code Poems by Ms. O’Sullivan’s Class

If you don’t want to turn green Keep water clean! Water speed should be slow So please save H2O. Water, water makes you fit, So can you please save it! Water is nice to drink So don’t let it go down the sink. We use water without a fuss But remember, it’s not just for us. by Grace Egan (3rd Class)

Water’s cool, Don’t be a fool, Turn off the tap Or you’ll get a slap. Saving water saves lives, Keep it clean or this animal dies. Saving water saves your money C’mon lads this isn’t funny. Don’t let it go, Just save H2O by Senan McAree (4th Class)

Think! Before you drink. Turn off the tap Or get a slap. Waste water on Sunday Struggle on Monday. The bills keep coming If you leave the tap running! by Ben Ivers (4th Class)

Don’t give your pup A cup. Don’t fill the jug If you only need a mug. Fish need water too They don’t want to swim in goo! by Tommy McGrath (4th Class)

By saving water you will save some lives. Save water today for a better tomorrow. Save water and don’t be a bother. Take a tip and fix the drip. Save it from dripping or you will be a chicken. Water’s fun, don’t let it go down the drain. Don’t let it go, Save H2O. by Leona Walsh (4th Class)

Another Pet Poem

Here is another pet poem for you all. This one was composed by Billy McGrath in Sixth Class.

My Pet
I have a little Jack Russell
He is very, very small.
His name is Jeremy Clarkson
And he likes to play ball.
He is the only boy
He's coloured white and brown.
He's definitely not shy
And he never has a frown.
He's very, very cute
But really not that quiet.
He likes to jump around
And only sleeps at night.

He squeals and howls
And pulls out of towels.
That's my puppy
Hopefully he'll be lucky.

Pet Poems

Pet Poems by Fifth and Sixth Class
Bowie I had a dog, He was black and white. He was a bit crazy But he had good sight He liked to jump, He liked to play. I loved him so. He would stay all day. by Osgar Croke Staunton	My Dog My dog is very smart, She loves to play with her ball, She loves to lie upside down, She’s chubby and kind of tall. When we are away she is good, When we are there she goes crazy. She plays with my other dog You couldn’t really call her lazy. by Rose Smyth
My Pet Buddy’s a dog I like her a lot. She’s not very big But she’s not a tot! She likes to play And run around. When she jumps up, I say, ‘Get down!’ She comes to me When I get home from school. She jumps up again… I say, ‘Not cool!’ The colour of her fur Is black and white. One good thing is She does not bite. Buddy is My canine friend. I will love her ‘Til the end. by Ronan Mullally	My Ferret I have a ferret. His name is Pogba. He is very cute. His name sounds like Drogba. He hates being tickled On his paws. He’s small But when he stands up He looks very tall. He has beady eyes And a striped face And when you call him He comes at his own pace. He is always sleepy, He sleeps in my bed But when he sleeps He looks like he’s dead. by Brónagh Ivors
My Dog I have a dog Her breed is Pug. She’s very cute And she loves a hug. Her name is Alisha She’s such a good dog. For our daily walk We go to the bog. She can do lots of tricks Her main one is ‘Wait!’ But when I say ‘Go!’ She’s first out the gate. by Emma Geeves	My Dog I have a dog She is not smart She acts the clown She really plays that part. She eats our shoes, She chases birds, She chews her toys On the kerb. I love my dog She jumps around And after all that She lays on the ground. by Josh Kealy
My Pet Poem Bailey is my dog. She loves her bones. I love her a lot. She never moans She’s really nice, She’s brindle and white. She’s quiet but not when She barks at night. She plays with Buddy, She’s really nice, But sometimes she runs To catch some mice by Shauna Dunne	Tin Tin I have a dog. He is brown and white. He is very small. He likes to bite. He is very nice. He sprints around. His name is Tin Tin. He jumps up and down. We got him from Celine. He is one year old. I like him a lot But he is very bold. by Fionn O’Brien
Benny Benny is a dog. He has a furry tail, He sometimes plays soccer, He runs along our trail. He is a collie sheepdog He gets on well with the cats But if he takes their food… He will not like the stats. He sits in a flower pot On a rainy day. He will not listen to you If you shout ‘Stay’ I really love my dog He will always be my friend. Even if he does something And comes out the wrong end! by Kieran Murray	Toby Toby is my dog He is brown and white. He doesn’t like fish. Sometimes he stays up all night. If you ever saw him You would think he looks like snow. You might want to keep him But I will say, ‘No!’ He doesn’t like the postman, He doesn’t like cats, He doesn’t like mice But he likes to chase rats. Toby is the best! He sleeps in a bed Under the duvet. He is very well fed. by Ciara Marnell
My Pet Buddy I had a cat, He was black and white. He only drank milk. When I picked him up he tried to bite. His name was Buddy. He was really fluffy, He had sharp claws And was really scruffy. That’s all I know Because he ran away. I hope that he comes back Or has found somewhere nice to stay. by Ellen Geeves	My Dog Riley I have a dog, he’s black and white He’s called Riley. He likes to play and jump and fight And he’s always smiley. While he’s outside He goes to the meadow And down by the stream Where he can see his shadow. by Aoife O’Sullivan

Halloween Poems

My Halloween Poem   by Fionn O'Brien (5th Class)
Halloween in Ballingarry
I will dress up like a ghoul.
Everyone will love it,
I hope it will be cool.

Things will be scary,
I'll play a game of conkers.
Someone will be hairy
I think it will be bonkers.


Halloween Poem    by Ali O'Connell (6th Class)
Halloween in Ballingarry,
Monkey nuts and sweets.
When I go from house to house
I get all kinds of treats.

I dressed up as a ghost
With a very hairy beard
But a jelly got stuck to it
And it made me feel quite weird.

Halloween in Ballingarry    by Ciara Mullally (6th Class)
Halloween in Ballingarry
Is creepy and it's scary
I dressed up as a witch
And my sister was a fairy.

We went trick or treating
And got a lot of sweets
We went home and played some games
And had a great big feast.