KELLY LOU'S VISIT
On Wednesday 29th May, Kelly Lou and Rebecca from Kelly Lou's Bakery in Portlaoise paid a visit to the school. Kelly Lou gave the girls loads of practical advice on what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. The girls had plenty of questions to ask Kelly Lou at the end. We think It is safe to say that her favourite cake/ cupcake has to be CHOCOLATE!
On Wednesday 29th May, Kelly Lou and Rebecca from Kelly Lou's Bakery in Portlaoise paid a visit to the school. Kelly Lou gave the girls loads of practical advice on what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. The girls had plenty of questions to ask Kelly Lou at the end. We think It is safe to say that her favourite cake/ cupcake has to be CHOCOLATE!
"Claire Byrne Live" in Scoil Bhríde!
I invited Claire Byrne, renowned journalist and broadcaster to our school on Thursday last. She is a past pupil of Scoil Bhríde, she was delighted to come back to us where her education began. She spoke to the children about her career to date. Her talk was very inspiring and she advised the children to work hard in school and to follow their dreams. Ciara H. (6th Class) welcomed her as Gaeilge. Ciara (6th Class) and Eimear (Infants) presented her with a bouquet of flowers and chocolates. She enjoyed listening to a couple of songs from the National Children's Choir. Leah, Lily (6th) Ella, Rachel, Emily (5th) and Cara (3rd) played some tunes on their tin whistle, accompanied by Leah on the accordian. Aoibhinn (5th) danced a reel. The senior girls asked Claire a variety of questions which she enjoyed answering! After a gruelling session of questions and answers Claire enjoyed some tea and delicious cakes in the staffroom, complements to Marion for baking. Overall we had lovely time with Claire.
I invited Claire Byrne, renowned journalist and broadcaster to our school on Thursday last. She is a past pupil of Scoil Bhríde, she was delighted to come back to us where her education began. She spoke to the children about her career to date. Her talk was very inspiring and she advised the children to work hard in school and to follow their dreams. Ciara H. (6th Class) welcomed her as Gaeilge. Ciara (6th Class) and Eimear (Infants) presented her with a bouquet of flowers and chocolates. She enjoyed listening to a couple of songs from the National Children's Choir. Leah, Lily (6th) Ella, Rachel, Emily (5th) and Cara (3rd) played some tunes on their tin whistle, accompanied by Leah on the accordian. Aoibhinn (5th) danced a reel. The senior girls asked Claire a variety of questions which she enjoyed answering! After a gruelling session of questions and answers Claire enjoyed some tea and delicious cakes in the staffroom, complements to Marion for baking. Overall we had lovely time with Claire.
VISUAL ARTS - Kevin Kavanagh
Thank you sincerely to Kevin Kavanagh who visited our school last week. He spoke to the classes about his Art Gallery in Dublin, his work as a gallerist and the paintings and art work that are displayed in his gallery. He donated some beautiful Art books for our school. The girls were intrigued and really enjoyed his talk. As part of a review of our Visual Arts Plan we are also looking forward to a visit from Kelly-Lou (Kelly Lou cakes) in the coming weeks.
Thank you sincerely to Kevin Kavanagh who visited our school last week. He spoke to the classes about his Art Gallery in Dublin, his work as a gallerist and the paintings and art work that are displayed in his gallery. He donated some beautiful Art books for our school. The girls were intrigued and really enjoyed his talk. As part of a review of our Visual Arts Plan we are also looking forward to a visit from Kelly-Lou (Kelly Lou cakes) in the coming weeks.
GUITAR RECITAL
A Special Word of Thanks to Tommy O’Brien for coming into the Junior and Senior Infant classes today to play nursery rhymes and songs on his guitar. The girls really loved it.
A Special Word of Thanks to Tommy O’Brien for coming into the Junior and Senior Infant classes today to play nursery rhymes and songs on his guitar. The girls really loved it.
HERITAGE IN SCHOOLS
We had a very educational visit this week from Trudi - Heritage In Schools. She told the classes all about life in the 1950’s, the children were particularly interested in what school was like back then and what games children played. Thanks to Trudi for her informative presentation.
We had a very educational visit this week from Trudi - Heritage In Schools. She told the classes all about life in the 1950’s, the children were particularly interested in what school was like back then and what games children played. Thanks to Trudi for her informative presentation.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Sincere thanks to Mountrath Fire Brigade for their visit to our school. They spoke to the children in Third and Fourth Classes about the importance of fire safety, especially in the lead up to Christmas.
Sincere thanks to Mountrath Fire Brigade for their visit to our school. They spoke to the children in Third and Fourth Classes about the importance of fire safety, especially in the lead up to Christmas.
Also, Irish Water Safety instructors spoke to classes about the PAWS Programme (Primary Aquatic Water Safety), raising awareness of safety in and around water.
Dogs Trust
We had a very informative visit from Dogs Trust recently. The children learned all about animal welfare and the work Dogs Trust do, thanks to Paul.
We had a very informative visit from Dogs Trust recently. The children learned all about animal welfare and the work Dogs Trust do, thanks to Paul.
MINISTER AND T.D.’s VISIT TO SCOIL BHRIDE
I was honoured to be asked by Mr. Bryan O’Reilly, Patron’s Secretary for education to host a meeting last week in Scoil Bhríde requesting our local representatives to increase capitation grants for schools. Among those present were Minister Charlie Flanagan, Deputy Sean Fleming T.D., Deputy Brian Stanley T.D., Councillors John Joe Fennelly, Brendan Phelan, Seamus McDonald, and our chairperson of BOM Mr. David Page. Deputy Brian Stanley also visited 4th Class to speak to the girls about life as a T.D.
I was honoured to be asked by Mr. Bryan O’Reilly, Patron’s Secretary for education to host a meeting last week in Scoil Bhríde requesting our local representatives to increase capitation grants for schools. Among those present were Minister Charlie Flanagan, Deputy Sean Fleming T.D., Deputy Brian Stanley T.D., Councillors John Joe Fennelly, Brendan Phelan, Seamus McDonald, and our chairperson of BOM Mr. David Page. Deputy Brian Stanley also visited 4th Class to speak to the girls about life as a T.D.