Credit Union Quiz 2018
Thanks to Mr Cunningham for organising trials for our school team.
U-13 team was : Conor Lally Greijmans , Steven Dillon , Charlie Loughnane and Sam McAuley
U-11 team was : Harry Reynolds / Reece Swanepoele / Barry Tierney and Alex Hough
Both teams represented the school well and enjoyed the night with Mrs Kelly in attendance to support the boys–
Well done to all 😉
The school held its annual spelling Bee in the hall in February for 5th and 6th class boys. All were invited to take part with a huge participation rate of over 90% !! It was a close run competition run by Mr Cunningham and Ms Ward ( class teachers) – Winner in 5th was Eoin Hoare with winner from 6th was Conor Lally-Greijmans.
Both boys took part in a 20 spelling shoot-out the next day to find our school spelling Bee Champion.
Conor LG won out and went on to the Eason Offaly Spelling Bee in Tullamore Educate Together.
Conor came a well-placed 8th on the day and all at St Brendans PS are very proud of his spelling exploits !
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School Attendance award trip 2018
Date Monday 12th February 2018
Time – Depart from school at 9.10 am (Bus)
Return to school around 4.00 pm (approx)
Who – Boys from 1st -6th classes who qualify below
Four staff from school will travel inc SNA
This is part of our DEIS plan to encourage school attendance. The boys from our attendance team E who won term 1 with an average of 70 days from total of 74 days , boys with 100% / improver certs for term 1 / 100% attendance boys for school year 2016-2017.Also a winning team from last year who missed their reward. All names will be on website later. Total of 47 boys qualify. All of these boys have made a great effort to attend school and we are delighted to offer them this trip this term. Previous team prizes are been Birr OEC / Birr pool / Tearaways and Birr restaurant.
Glanmore Foods are our catering partner this year and have supplied the Tour of their factory in Blanchardstown Dublin where our lovely lunches are freshly made each day. At the end of the tour the boys will get a goodie bag from them and we will go on to swim for an hour at either National Aquatic Centre / Local Pool ( Depending on availability). Then back to Birr for approx. 4pm
SWIM NOW CHANGED TO ROSCREA POOL on way home at 2.15pm . UPDATE
Cost €5 – please as school will pay all the rest , Thanking You , Mr Crofton
To Bring – Packed lunch ( in school provided which we will collect before we depart) Extra Drink (water etc.)
Boys must wear school uniform ( Full would be best)
Light coats / jacket as temp in factory may be 0-10 degrees ( food )
Bag for swim gear —Swim togs / towel / swim hat
I give permission for _______________________
To travel and take part in the Dublin Trip on Monday.
Signed ____________________________ (Parent / Guardian) Date _ _/_ _/_
St. Brendan’s P.S.
Staff training Re: Child Protection
School close 12.30pm : Wednesday 14th Feb
Dear Parents/Guardians, 7/2/2018
I would like to inform you of the implementation of the 2017 Children first National guidelines/ 2017 DES Child Protection Guidelines. All schools have some new measures to put in place and are directed to close for two half days this school year. Schools are not currently permitted to combine half days.
Our school (along with Mercy Primary) will close for half day (12.30pm next Wednesday 14th February) to facilitate staff training. The other half day will be planned for term 3. We ask families to make arrangements for collection and childcare on that day.
Many Thanks for your cooperation,
Niall Crofton
Visit of the cup – We were delighted to welcome some past pupils back from St Brendans U21 hurling team with the cup after their great U21 county final win. Gary Cahill ( Mentor) along with Cathal Kirwan , Morgan Watkins and Sean Thompson entered the hall to a huge roar and the sight of lots of boys in their Birr Jerseys. The group spoke to the school about their pride in bringing the cup back to their primary school and how they hoped to inspire the next generation of hurlers in town from this success. We wish the panel congratulations on their success and best wishes with their hurling into the future.
Christmas 2017– We were delighted to welcome Santa to the school again this year thanks to our parents association. This year he arrived on a massive tractor and the place went wild! The Irish Independent picked up the facebook post and video and posted onto independent.ie which was great for the boys to see their school on national media.
The last week of term was filled with concerts and Christmas nativity plays which were well attended by parents and families.
The always successful Christmas Draw was held then with all details of winners posted onto PA facebook page.( Pictured are some our PA members with prizewinners) All proceeds from this will this year be spent on our school garden as we are planning a project to install more play equipment and a basket swing. More details and photos to follow in 2018 and thanks to all who supported the draw.
Christmas 2017 @ St Brendan’s PS
It’s a busy time with all classes celebrating the season in their own way. Some classes are doing plays and concerts this week. The following is a list so that parents/ families can make plans if they wish to attend. Please note that any photos videos taken should be of your child for your own personal use. Thank you for your support with this.
Monday 18th Dec 11.15-12.30 Confessions for boys 3rd -6th for Christmas
Tuesday 19th Dec: 11.30am Junior Infants / Senior Infants songs / play
Wednesday 20th Dec 12.00pm PA Christmas Draw in hall
Thursday 21st Dec 10.00am 6th class visit Christmas market in Community school ( Full Uniform)
11.05am 1st Class Christmas songs
11.20am 2nd class Christmas songs
11.35am 5th class Christmas Play
12.15pm Birr U21 Hurlers bringing their cup to school – Past pupils
1.20pm Junior Infants/Senior Infants songs/play (for anyone who missed 1st show)
1.30pm 6th class- Carol singing in Sandymount – home after if note
Friday 22nd Dec 12.30pm School Holidays ( Final advent assembly in school)
No school lunches today so all boys asked to bring a snack
Kayak level 1 training course– Our 6th class boys got a fantastic opportunity in last week of October as they each earned certs from The Irish Kayak Association of Ireland for level 1 kayak skills. The OEC organised through the excellent Yanni and he had the boys out paddling the Shannon and overcoming their fears and anxiety in o time at all. It was great to see the boys excel at this activity and how many attend the OEC centre.
School mass at start of year– Thanks to all involved for supporting a lovely and special school mass in the hall. This marked the start of the year and also was where we could celebrate the 20 years Mrs Mary Lonergan had given to our school. The music and parts of the mass were chosen specially and it meant a lot to her. The finale was the “Ode to Mrs Lonergan “ which was sung with gusto by 200 boys and which was specially written by Ms Majella Killeen. Afterwards there were presentations from the school and Parents and Mary spoke at the end to thank everyone. Her words echoed the passion and commitment she has always shown to the school and indeed St Brendan’s PS will always be in her heart.
Dance programme—legends– Over October every boy in our school engaged in our wonderful dance project. It was led by the amazing local dance teacher Ms. Lisa Hogan. The programme was designed for our school by Lisa and entitled – legends.
– Throughout the years, there have been many male icons in the music industry. Leaving the world in remembrance of their signature dance moves and performances. This in turn has given young boys and men figures to idolise and encourage the art of music and dance. With this in mind we have designed a programme under the theme of “Legends” inspired by Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and the likes. This programme will create a fun, welcoming and empowering environment for the boys of St. Brendan’s PS where they can explore the history, creation and performance of dance and these icons.
Not only will we be keeping the work of these legends alive and educating the children on their legacy, we strongly believe that dance with these well known and loved moves will heighten a child’s confidence and self-esteem as well as awareness in the body both physically and emotionally. As most children will be aware of the signature moves, it will be easier for them to engage with and master, thus leaving them with more confidence.
The boys really loved the 5 weeks of modern dance with Lisa. We finished off the programme by recording some of the dances on video and we hope to share them with the boys and families in November. The programme was supported by Offaly County Council Arts office and celebrated the arts in our school.
