NEWSLETTER - JANUARY 2012
Voluntary Contributions. Many thanks to all who have contributed so far this year. It is much appreciated during these difficult financial times.
Child Protection. A copy of the Policy on Child Protection is available to parents on request.
Standardised Test Results: An analysis of the English & Maths Drumcondra results for June 2011 showed that the scores were well above the national average.
Welcome to Cian O’Sullivan, Conor Ryan and Rory Saunders who have joined Rang 2. We hope they will be very happy in Harold Boys’ N.S.
Carol Singing took place on December 14th. Many thanks to Mrs. Costello for organising this, to the parents for supporting, but especially to the boys for their wonderful singing. We made €180.
Christmas Raffle. This was very well supported this year. A total of €1500 was made! Many thanks to all who contributed.
Christmas Cards. Every child designed a card and was able to order a complete set of his own design. These proved very popular and raised €700 for the Parents’ Association. We look forward to this again next year.
Food Dudes. The boys are now in Phase 2 of Food Dudes. Teachers keep a daily record of boys who eat fruit and veg. Boys are rewarded when they reach certain levels on the chart. So far there has been tremendous support from home and the boys are enjoying the programme. Keep up the healthy attitude!
Dr. Lisa Lawless spoke to Rang 5 & 6 about medicine and science and ways to treat cancer. It was a very interesting presentation and the boys learned a lot.
The Vet Report. Dr. Paul McCarthy talked to Rang 5 & 6 about animals, animal medicine and surgery. He said being a vet is a very difficult but interesting job.
Biz World. Oisín O’Donovan came to teach Rang 5 & 6 about the business world. They used an animated website (called Kerpool) to make a movie. They “sold shares” and made a bit of profit! It was an informative and enjoyable venture.
Irish Board of Speech & Drama Examinations will take place on 28th February. Boys are currently preparing for this. It is a great opportunity for boys to increase their confidence and become better communicators. Please send the application form and fee to the school by January 31st.
Scríobh Leabhar. Cothaíonn an Tionscnamh le Leabhar a Scríobh deis do dhaltaí a bheith ina bhfíor údair agus iad ag cruthú a leabhar féin. Mar chuid den phróiseas déanann said a leabhair féin a chumadh, a scríobh, a chruthú, a thógáil, a dhearadh agus a chur I láthair lucht léitheora níos leithne ná mar a bhíonn acu de ghnáth.
Goal Swim. Rang 5 & 6 swam a total of 640 lenghts and raised €400. Maith sibh! Thanks to Marie Kelehan for her assistance.
Art Competition Winners. What an amazing standard we had this year! Judging was extremely difficult! Thanks to the Parents’ Association for the prizes. The following were the winners –
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Rang 2
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Rang 3
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Rang 4
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Rang 5
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Rang 6
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1st
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Sam Hughes
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Daniel Duarte
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Diarmuid O’Mahony
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James Fagan
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Lorcan Tighe
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2nd
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Daniel Rafferty
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Leon Coyle
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Ryan de Leeuw
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Ralph Swords
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Conor O’Sullivan
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3rd
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Cormac Flavin
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Cillian Dunne
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Mekael Balili
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Oisín Cullen
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Conor McClure
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Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine
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Rang 2
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Rang 3
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Rang 4
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Rang 5
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Rang 6
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Cormac Ó Flaithimhín
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Donncha Ó Murchú
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Cal Ó Deoráin
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Eoghan Fay
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Caylam Gamble
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Séan Ó Súileabháin
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Kel Mac Cuinneangáin
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Searlas Bueno
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Dónall Ó Baille
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Dónall Mac Giolla Fhiondáin
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Gearóid Mac Aoidh
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Anraí Ó Cléirigh
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
February 10th Photographer – Individual & Family Photos
February 10th 2.30 p.m. – Monday February 20th 8.50 a.m. - Mid-Term
February 20th First Penance – Rang 2, 7.30 p.m.
