Updated Fri. March 31st
It is important to emphasise that you do not have to be an experienced or regular cyclist to take part in this event – it is envisaged that the majority of participants will not have cycled in a long time and will be taking on a cycle of this distance for the first time. To help prepare for the event a short training spin is being organised on Thursday evening next, leaving the square in Portumna at 6.30 pm. As pointed out in the letter a special bicycle is not required but a helmet is obligatory. If you will not be able to attend on Tuesday next but wish to get involved please contact the school to register for the event and to get your sponsorship card. While the primary aim of the cycle is to raise funds for the school it is also very much hoped that this will be both an enjoyable and beneficial event for all participants – so why not go for it! Please note you must be over 18 to participate. If you are a past pupil and are interested in taking part please email us
Spirited Performance from Junior Camogie Team Commiserations to our Junior Camogie team who put in a really spirited display in the All-Ireland Final on Saturday last. Despite being a very young team they pushed their opponents all the way and displayed a spirit and passion that all of us present were exceptionally proud to witness. With so many of this team and panel underage again next year the future of Camogie in the school is indeed very bright. Well done also to Miss Harty on working so hard with this team all year and to selectors Ms. Cunningham and Mr. Kelly. As an indication of how close to the ultimate All-Ireland breakthrough we are it is worth noting that the team that narrowly defeated us in the Connacht Senior Final drew the All-Ireland (also against Charleville) two weeks ago.
N. Harty.
Youth Mass On Sunday, 2nd April, the first Sunday of the month, there will be a youth mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Portumna at 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Easter Liturgies 2006 Beginning on Monday, and each day throughout the week, all classes will have an opportunity to visit Suaimhneas for a liturgy (prayer service) in preparation for Easter. These services will take place during R.E. class times.
Croagh Patrick All Leaving Certs will be invited to take part in a special outing on Wednesday, 26th April to climb Croagh Patrick. A bus will leave the school at 9 a.m. and travel to Ballintubber Abbey for refreshments before the climb up the reek. Last year’s experience was fantastic and the weather was most favourable. Let’s hope this years will be even better. Let’s all get fit over the next few weeks.
Lourdes 2006
Any more Senior students wishing to put their names into the hat for the ticket to Lourdes this August to work with the handicapped during the Annual Clonfert Diocesan Pilgrimage should give their names to Fr. Abe by Friday, 7th April.
Sustainable Energy Ireland – Photo Competition Congratulations to Johnathon Cormican, 1st year. who has won the Connacht Junior Category in the SEI ‘Life Through a Lens’ Photo competition. This category was open to First, Second and Third year students. Also highly commended in this category were Gavin Whelan (1st yr.) and Christopher Gohery (1st yr.). Students had the difficult task of capturing on film ways in which we can combat ‘Climate Change’ in our everyday life. The Judges were impressed with Johnathon’s photo of the warning lights at the school crossing at Gortanumera Primary school which run on solar power. Students will receive their prizes on Wednesday, 3rd May, in the Helix, D.C.U. Well done to all. L. O’Sullivan.
Easter Egg Raffle
Debs Committee.
Portumna Youth Club All members travelling to Birr Theatre this Friday for ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ please be at the Town Hall at 7.15 pm sharp. Under 18 training will take place this evening in the Astro-Turf from 5-6 pm. Competitors please have a photocopy of your birth certificate given to your team captain by Friday’s deadline. Please Note: There will be no Youth Club in the Town Hall tonight (Fri.).
Suggestion Box
The Parents Council have left a box in the Canteen and are asking students for their ideas or suggestions for developing the Canteen. Your suggestions will be collected at the end of next week and discussed by the Parents Council.
Camogie
Galway Vs Tipperary Senior ‘A’ and ‘B’ League games will be held in Killimor on Sunday, 2nd April, at 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm. Your support would be appreciated. P. Mitchell
Boula Event Centre No ‘Matrix’ disco tonight.
Na Calaí Na Calaí Community Development Project A.G.M. will take place on Monday the 3rd of April, 2006 at 8 p.m. in Portumna Social Services Centre, Castle Avenue, Portumna. All are welcome.
Countdown to the Leaving & Junior Cert State Exams - 34 school days left!
Safe Pass Anyone over 16 years of age must have a Safe Pass course completed if they intend working in the construction industry (Building, roofing, block layers, plasterers, labourers, electrical, etc.). Such courses are held regularly in Killimor. For more details please contact Ms. Anne Reilly on (090) 9676565.
I’ve learned that… .. a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. .. just one person saying to me, "You’ve made my day".. makes my day. .. if the Lord didn’t do it all in one day what makes me think I can. .. one should keep one’s words soft and tender because tomorrow he/she may have to eat them.
Dates for your Diary: (1st – 6th April)
Congratulations Portumna Senior Hurlers Some images from the day...
Joe Canning receives the Man of the Match Award.
Eugene McEntee receives the Tommy Moore Cup
News March 17th
Best wishes to Portumna Senior Hurlers tomorrow from the students and staff of Portumna Community School – in particular to Joe Canning and Joe Keane and selector Tom Quinn. Some interesting snippets about tomorrow’s match:
At the last count there were in excess of 80 specially prepared wooden boards with messages of support for the team to be seen in the Portumna area. Not to mention the hundreds of flags, bunting and window displays. Well done! Pride of place must go to the work of Brendan and Brian Murray for their superb displays – Brian’s "Skin ‘em Alive" sculpture has attracted huge attention. If you haven’t yet seen it at night – it is well worth a look!
The Killimor minor hurling team will also be travelling to Croke Park tomorrow - earlier in the day they will play a challenge match against Dublin side, St. Kevin’s.
In a rather desperate effort to come up with unique snippets of interest we unearthed the following – The Portumna captain – Eugene McEntee and Mr. Kilkenny share the same birthday – if we had enough space we would give you both the date and the year which would be very interesting (particularly the year!)… unfortunately we don’t!
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day 2006, at least from a GAA perspective, will hold either fantastic or sad memories for all four communities involved in the All-Ireland Hurling and Football Finals in Croke Park. In an Ireland that has shot up the leader board of rich nations in the world, has the life of St. Patrick anything to say to the people of a very changed country? While the day itself will probably be remembered more for its green pints, parades and parties, there will also be those looking for something with a little more depth. I believe St. Patrick’s life and work can still influence and inspire the lives of many throughout the world. Patrick was determined to turn a fierce and illiterate people into a gospel-loving, literate and peaceful people. Despite many difficulties he was single-minded in his approach to influence for good the Irish people, and we, together with the people of Nigeria are proud to share this great man as our patron saint.
Trocaire 24 Hour Fast
There has been a tremendous response to this year’s Trocaire 24 hour sponsorship fast. We have just passed the € 3,000 mark with cards and money still outstanding. Please ensure all cards and money are returned by Monday, 20th March. Thank you all very much and have a great St. Patrick’s weekend. Fr. Abe. Soak A Local The Youth Café Committee are running a fun fundraiser on the 19th March. Grab your chance to soak some local celebrities with wet sponges, in the Town Square immediately after the Parade. The line up includes Fr. Abe Kennedy, Joe Canning, Gerry Larkin, Eugene McEntee, Brian Murphy, Terence O’Flaherty, Fr. O’Rourke and many, many more. Portumna’s Parade As you may know the Portumna ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ Parade will be taking place on Sunday. Students please note : The committee are looking for about forty students who would be interested in taking part by working under some ‘props’ on loan from ‘Macnas’. If interested please meet the committee in the Town Hall on Saturday at 3 p.m. for instructions.
Portumna Community School Golf Society
(incorporating P.C.S., Portumna College, Portumna Vocational School, Marie Regina and St. Molaisses College) Annual Golf outing – Portumna Golf Club On Sat., 18th March, 2006. Tee time 10.30 – 12.00. All are welcome!
Boxing Best of Luck to Martin Lawrence (1st Yr) who is taking part in the Connacht Boxing Championships in Westport on Sunday in the 39kg category – Martin won the title for the first time last year.
L.C.V.P. Reminder: Date of the Recorded Interviews is 21st March and the completed Portfolios must be handed up to Ms. Fogarty on Friday, 24th March.
Boula Event Centre No ‘Matrix’ Disco (12-14yrs) this Friday. Next disco (24th) will be ‘Spin’ (15-17). Drama Kilbarron Drama Group will stage ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ in Kilbarron Hall (5 miles further on from Terryglass) on Friday 17th and Sunday 19th. Curtain up at 8.30 pm each evening.
Na Calaí Na Calaí Community Development Project A.G.M. will take place on Monday the 3rd of April, 2006 at 8 p.m. in Portumna Social Services Centre, Castle Avenue, Portumna. All are welcome.
INTERESTED IN GIVING UP SMOKING?? Na Calaí CDP Are Planning A Smoking Cessation Programme with the HSE Western Area. Starting Wed., April 19th 7.30 pm - 9 pm for 6 weeks. A minimum of 12 participants are required to run the course. To register your name contact: Na Calaí CDP, Abbey Street, Portumna on (090) 97 41887
Safe Pass
Anyone over 16 years of age must have a Safe Pass course completed if they intend working in the construction industry (Building, roofing, block layers, plasterers, labourers, electrical, etc.). Such courses are held regularly in Killimor. For more details please contact Ms. Anne Reilly on (090) 9676565.
Non-Uniform Day
Ms. Madden’s 2nd year C.S.P.E. students would like to thank everyone who took part in the non-uniform day for St. Dympnas to send their Athletes to Belfast for the Special Olympics. Thanks to everyone who participated in the fundraising – you helped to raise €684.60. We would also like to thank Ms. Cunningham for her help. A. Burke, 2nd yr.
Parents’ Council
The Parents’ Council had a meeting in the school last Monday. Some upcoming events to note: To increase awareness of the need for Healthy Options in what we eat Ms. Deirdre Lyons of the University of Limerick will give a talk to parents on Wednesday, 22nd March. A series of talks on the Teenage Years for parents will be starting at the end of March in the school. The staff of the school have begun work on renewing various school policies. The parents’ Council will have an important role to play in this process of renewal.
Kids In Action Programme
The SuperValu Kids In Action programme enables Primary Schools to gain free sports equipment. As you may know with every €10 spent you receive 1 voucher and when you buy €10 of Fresh Fruit or Vegetables you get 2 vouchers. The vouchers will be issued for purchases made up to 26th March, 2006. We decided to put a box in the Social Area to collect vouchers for the National school from anyone that didn’t have a brother or sister in Primary School. We have over 500 collected already. So keep collecting the vouchers, drop them into the box and we will pass them on to the National School.
What are Good Manners? Every culture has evolved with slightly different interpretations of good manners but the basic principles are the same. Good Manners are a significant part of who you are. They are about Civility, Mutual Respect and Shared Values. A society without these three is not a society at all but a civil war zone. Modern manners take the good from the etiquette of the last century and blend it with today’s values and protocols. They are about how we live our lives in society today. Included in this are the shared ethics and a moral code which evolves from our shared values of Common Decency; Social & Cultural Respect; Hard Work; Kindness, Compassion & Charity; Courtesy & Politeness. Put together these represent a genuine care and concern for others, where privacy is respected, power is not abused and forgiveness is key.
Manners are life skills. They give young people an advantage. By learning and using manners, young people become more confident. They are also more comfortable when they know how to get along with others.
Treating others the way you would like to be treated is the easiest rule to follow and encourages others to treat you in kind.
Please & Thank-You : "These are always important to all ages, all people and all occasions. Never leave an event without saying thank you. Always acknowledge an act of kindness. No excuses, just do it."
Dates for your Diary: (16th – 25th March)
School Website: www.portumnacs.com Email: info@portumnacs.com Vol. 6 Issue 23 – 16th March 2006
Junior ‘A’ Camogie All Ireland Semi-Final Connacht Vs Ulster – Portumna C.S. 3-5 : St. Mary’s 2-5 Portumna C.S. travelled to Tynagh last Friday, to play St. Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt. Tara Ruttledge opened the score with a fabulous point. She held her own against a challenging opponent scoring a further goal and two points from play. Megan Moran did equally well getting a goal and a point. Stacey Coen and Amanda Lynch both added to the final score. Helen Campbell defended her goal well making some great saves throughout the match. The back line - Blaithin Conroy, Marie Duane and Laura Shiel - defended their positions excellently, as did the half back line - Claire Killeen, Catherine O’Meara and Ciara Molloy. Ann Marie Starr stepped into Edel Cunningham’s position and did herself proud (Edel was out injured). Claire Harte delivered some well placed balls to the forwards, with some great attempts at goal by Veronica Burke and Katie O’Brien. Our subs Eimear Finnegan and Nicola Muldoon did themselves proud. Overall the team played well and the girls are looking forward to the challenge of the Final which takes place on the 25th of March (venue to be decided).
Junior Girls Soccer
Portumna Junior Girls Soccer panel travelled to Borrisokane on Tuesday last to play their opponents on their home pitch. The Portumna girls arrived on the pitch with a brand new set of jerseys, togs and socks in the familiar Celtic strip, thanks to the initiative of Mike Cowen, who got sponsorship by raffling a signed Celtic Jersey (the draw to take place on St. Patrick’s night). Thanks a million Mike. These Portumna girls were out to impress, with or without goals. While Borrisokane got the first goal after just five minutes of play, Portumna responded a few minutes later through a wonderful passing movement which set up Tina McLoughlin for a crashing ball to the top of the net. This was followed by a second Portumna goal 8 minutes later by Shannen Larkin, leaving the half time score Portumna 2 : Borrisokane 1. Portumna started the second half with practically a new team with the exception of Sarah Conboy and Tina McLoughlin. Again Borrisokane opened the scoring after 15 minutes levelling the match at 2-2. Portumna, playing against a pretty strong breeze, were under pressure and found themselves 3-2 down after 20 minutes. However, Portumna never gave up and worked the ball back up field only to have a lovely goal by Aoife Conway disallowed for being off-side (even though we weren’t playing offside). This did not deter the Portumna girls from keeping on the pressure and within 3 mins Sarah Conboy broke through the Borrisokane defence to make it 3-3. In the dying moments of the game Borrisokane clinched the decider to make the final score Borrisokane 4 : Portumna 3. Lisa Forde came on towards the end of the game to see if we could get an equaliser, but unfortunately the ball didn’t come her way. This was a great game to watch and well done to all for putting in such a brave effort.
Trocaire 24 Hour Fast
Many thanks once again to all who took part in the Trocaire 24 hour fast last Friday. Please try to have your sponsorship money collected and returned early next week together with your sponsorship card. Have a nice weekend. Fr. Abe.
European Young Citizenship through Education Awards On the 1st of March, twenty-six T.Y. students were honoured with a Young Citizen Award given by Mrs. Mary McAleese, in recognition of active citizenship in the community during the 2005 European Year of Citizenship through Education. Thomas Brien, Niall Quinn (Killimor), Mairead Felle, Chloe O’Hara and Mr. Coughlan represented Transition Year at the function in Clarinbridge. Chloe accepted the Certs on behalf of her classmates. Congratulations to Amy Fitzpatrick (6th yr) who received a substantial award at the ceremony also. J. Coughlan
Portumna Community School Golf Society (incorporating P.C.S., Portumna College, Portumna Vocational School, Marie Regina and St. Molaisses College) Annual Golf outing – Portumna Golf Club On Sat., 18th March, 2006. Tee time 10.30 – 12.00
Connacht Final Disappointment Portumna Community School contested the Connacht College Hurling Final last Sunday. They put up a brave performance and lead half time by 4 points but it wasn’t to be their day as Gort claimed another Connacht title. Well done to the lads for their hard work and commitment throughout the year. They did themselves and our school proud.
We’re Up For The Match! On Tuesday last, Marty Morrissey visited the school as part of R.T.E. Sports’ All Ireland Club Finals preview. He conducted interviews with player, Joe Canning, and selector, Tom Quinn. These can been seen during the Portumna feature on Sunday at 8 p.m.
Students’ Council There will be a students’ Council meeting on Thursday, 16th March at 11.20 a.m. in Room ‘A’. All members are to attend. L.C.V.P. The computer room will be available to Sixth year students to finish their Portfolios on Tuesday, 14th March, between 4 – 5 p.m. only. Please note : Date of the Recorded Interviews is 21st March and the completed Portfolios must be handed up to Ms. Fogarty on Friday, 24th March. Ms. Fogarty
Boula Event Centre ‘Halo’ appearing tonight at ‘Spin’ Disco (15-17yrs).
Rugby
1st, 2nd and 3rd year Rugby training will take place on Tuesday evening at 4.05 p.m.
Youth Club Mark Scanlon will be coaching the U15 and U18 soccer teams at the Astro Turf tonight from 8-9 p.m. in preparation for the Irish Youth Foundation Regional Games to be held in Ballinasloe on Saturday. Captains please make sure your teams are there on time. The bus will leave the square for all contestants at 10 a.m. Saturday, returning approx. 1.30 p.m. There will be no Youth Club in the hall on Friday. Drama
Kilbarron Drama Group will stage ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ in Kilbarron Hall (5 miles further on from Terryglass) Fri, Sat. Sun. the 10th, 11th & 12th and next weekend on Fri. 17th and Sun. 19th. Curtain up at 8.30 pm each evening. Na CalaíNa Calaí Community Development Project A.G.M. will take place on Monday the 3rd of April, 2006 at 8 p.m. in Portumna Social Services Centre, Castle Avenue, Portumna. All are very welcome.
INTERESTED IN GIVING UP SMOKING?? Na Calaí CDP Are Planning A Smoking Cessation Programme with the HSE Western Area. Starting Wednesday, April 19th 7.30 pm—9.00 pm for 6 weeks A minimum of 12 participants are required to run the course. To register your name contact: Na Calaí CDP, Abbey Street, Portumna on (090) 97 41887
Soak A Local! The Youth Café Committee are running a fun fundraiser on the 19th March. Grab your chance to soak some local celebrities with wet sponges, in the Town Square immediately after the parade. The line up includes Fr. Abe Kennedy, Joe Canning, Gerry Larkin, Eugene McEntee, Brian Murphy, Terence O’Flaherty, Fr. O’Rourke and many, many more. As a mark of respect to Sean Nevin RIP, the visit to D’cube for the Youth Café Committee was cancelled this week. It has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 29th March. A meeting for all committee members will be held in the school at 4 p.m. on Monday to vote on the name for the café. There is still time to enter the competition – entry box is in the Social Area.
Athletics
Congratulations to Julie Larkin (3rd Yr.) who came 50th out of a field of 130 at the All Ireland Cross Country Athletics in D.C.U. last week. This is an excellent result considering she was one of the youngest competitors in this division. Julie will be running under Junior Girls again next year, so watch this space!
German Film During the week Ms. Masterson and Ms. Borner brought the 2nd and 3rd year German classes to see a German film ‘Die Wilden Kerle 2’, which means ‘the wild bunch 2’. We left the school at 9.15 a.m. and arrived at the cinema in Athlone at 10.30, which was just in time for the start of the film. It was about two groups of teenagers: the Wild Bunch, who played soccer, were the good group, and Gonzo’s Gang, who were skaters, were the bad ones. A girl from the Wild Bunch (Vanessa) leaves them for the leader (Gonzo) of the other gang. The whole film is mainly about them trying to get Vanessa back because they need her on their soccer team so they can play Germany. They tried many different ways to win her back and the one that succeeded was when they wrote a letter to her. In the end it all worked out – they got to play Germany and beat them. Thanks to Ms. Masterson and Ms. Borner for bringing us on this trip. Roisin Cahalan.
Céilí Mór Deardaoin, 16ú Márta, 2006 í halla na Scoile 8 pm – 11 pm. Cead Isteach : €5.
Tickets will not be available on the night so students please get your ticket before Thursday.
"Manners are the happy ways of doing things. If they are superficial, so are the dewdrops which give such a depth to the morning meadow." (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
"Fine manners are a stronger bond than a beautiful face. The former binds; the latter only attracts."
Dates for your Diary: (11th – 17th March)
School Website: www.portumnacs.com Email: info@portumnacs.com Vol. 6 Issue 22 – 10th March 2006
The Ireland U-21 Rugby squad
Junior ‘A’ Camogie The Junior Camogie Team are through to the All Ireland ‘A’ Final as a result of defeating their opponents, St. Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt, today in Tynagh. Final score was Portumna C.S. 3-5 : St. Mary’s 2-5. This is a fantastic achievement and is the second time in just four years that we will contest an All Ireland Final in this grade. Match report and details of Final next week. Congratulations to all concerned.
Connacht Colleges Senior Hurling ‘A’ Final Our Senior Hurling team are through to the Connacht Final. They had a comprehensive win in the Semi-Final last Tuesday over St. Joseph’s, Galway (the Bish), winning by 9-15 to 1-7. Best of luck to the team as they will face Gort Community School in the Final this Sunday, 5th March, in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe at 2.00 p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated by all involved.
Youth Mass This Sunday, 5th March, is the first Sunday of Lent and will be marked a special day for the celebration of a Mass for Young People at 6 p.m. This is not just for the young people of Portumna, but for young people in all the surrounding parishes. Do come to St. Brigid’s Church, Portumna this Sunday at 6 p.m. and bring along your friends, you’ll be very welcome.
Trocaire 24 Hour Fast The Trocaire 24 hour Fast begins at 6 p.m. this evening until 6 p.m. tomorrow. Many thanks to the students and teachers participating in this National event. The target date for collection of sponsorship money is 16th March. Fr. Abe. Reminders For Parents Following the letters sent to all parents we would like to remind everyone that there will be no School on Monday, 6th March, for any students. The teachers are taking part in a school planning day which enables us to plan for the future. The Parent-Teacher meeting for parents of First Year students will take place on Thursday, 9th March, from 4.15 p.m.
Céilí Mór Deardaoin, 16ú Márta, 2006 í halla na Scoile 8 pm – 11 pm. Cead Isteach : €5.
Get your dancing shoes on because tickets for the Céilí Mór will go on sale on Tuesday, 7th March, at break time and lunch time. Tickets will not be available on the night so if you want to attend please bring in your €5 next Tuesday. This night of ‘ceol agus craic’ is only for students of Portumna Community School.
Pancake Party 2006
M. Cunniffe.
Name Our Space!
A reminder to all students to get your suggestions for a name for the new Youth Café into the box left in the Social Area by 10th March. The best suggestions will be picked out and put to a vote. The student who gave the winning name gets a prize!
Funding, Art & Décor Committee.
Youth Café A bus has been organised for the Youth Committee to visit D’Cube Youth Café in Ballinasloe on Wednesday, 8th March, leaving at 5.30 pm from the school – returning at 7.30 pm. Please give your name to Aoife Fahy (5th Yr.) if attending. L.C.V.P. The computer room will be available to Sixth year students to finish their Portfolios on Tuesday, 7th March, between 4 – 5 p.m. only. Ms. Fogarty Boula Event Centre Please note that there will be no ‘Matrix’ disco (12-14 yrs) tonight in Boula Event Centre. Next disco on the 10th will be ‘Spin’ (15-17yrs).
Athletics Best of luck to the following students who are travelling to Dublin tomorrow for the All Ireland Cross Country Athletics which begins at 1 p.m. in D.C.U.: Damien Larkin (LCA1), Julie Larkin (3rd Yr.), and Amanda Lynch (2nd Yr.). National Concert Hall Sixth year music students will visit the National Concert Hall on Wednesday, 8th March. They will attend a special workshop and performance of their set works. The programme includes: J.S. Bach performed by the Orchestra of St. Cecilia; Queen Bohemian Rhapsody (documentary & music video); Gerald Barry Piano Quartet performed by Michael D’arcy (violin), Tommy Kane (viola), Aisling Drury-Byrne (cello) and David Adams (piano). Students are advised to bring scores of Bach and Barry - Bach chorale to be sung by all attending. Bus will leave the school at 8.00 a.m. sharp. Full school uniform to be worn.Ms. Kelleher
You’re A Star Final Most people are probably aware that the You’re A Star finals are being held in Dublin this weekend. We would like to wish the best of luck in particular to Lucia Evans who visited and sang here in the school a few weeks ago. Lucia and her boyfriend, Shane (who you will surely catch a glimpse of over the weekend on TV) have been very good in the past to the local Chernobyl group. Last October Lucia and her band played a free concert in Treacys, Killimor, for the head shave event while Shane was MC for the evening. They have offered to come and do a free concert for us again, regardless of the outcome. Best of luck also to the other Galway contestant, Athenry girl, Marilyn Bane, who is a recent past student of the Presentation College and would have played Camogie against us here on a number of occasions. The finalists will be on The Late Late Show tonight (Fri.). The Semi-Final is tomorrow night at 8 pm with the Final (featuring at least one Galway contestant!) will be on Sunday at 6.30 pm. Young Social Innovators On 22nd February, ten T.Y. students left the school at 8 a.m. to go to Moate Community School where we were taking part in the Young Social Innovators competition. Our project was to encourage students to participate in Volleyball after school while they wait for buses. It was decided to set up a Volleyball Club which was a good success so we brought it to the Y.S.I. We arrived in Moate at 9.30 and after we registered, the competition got underway. We listened to a few speeches by the organisers and Ms. Mary O’Rourke. When she had finished, Anthony Burke had to present her with flowers. After about ten presentations it was our turn. We had decided that a poem involving ‘rap’ and incorporating ‘role play’ was a good platform to make our point about apathy. Well done to Audrey Hogan who delivered the poem very well. There was some great speeches ranging from ‘teen pregnancy’ and ‘smoking’ to ‘bullying’. It was a very interesting day and a worthwhile experience. Thanks to Ms. Cunningham and Mr. Coughlan for accompanying us on the trip. Well done to the entire team.Megan Moran Change of Address It has come to our attention that a few families have changed addresses but have not yet informed the office. If you are one of these please give your new details to Anne, otherwise letters, notices, reports, etc. will not get to you.
Dates for your Diary: (4th – 10th March) Sun. 5th – Connacht Senior Hurling Final Vs Gort C.S. in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe at 2 pm. Mon. 6th – School Planning Day – No school for students. Tues. 7th – Junior Girls Soccer in Borrisokane – leaving at 11.20 a.m. Wed. 8th – Leaving Cert. Music students’ trip to National Concert Hall. Thurs. 9th – Drama Group performing ‘King Lear’ for the Leaving Cert students. Thurs. 9th – First year Parent-Teacher meeting from 4.15 p.m.
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