The boys in Ms. Pleamonn’s 3rd Class recently covered the topic of the GAA in their history books. On foot of that, they decided to write to Uachtarán Cumann Lúthcleasa Gael Larry McCarthy with some interesting facts that they learned. The boys never expected to get a reply as they know the Uachtarán is a very busy person, especially with …
Today is one of the most emotional days in the St. Pius X BNS calendar as we bid farewell to the boys in 6th class. Eight years have passed since they began in St. Pius. In that time, the boys have contributed enormously to the school community in sport, music and academically. We wish them all the best as they …
The third classes headed up the mountains last week for their school tour. Footgolf was the game, followed by bubble soccer and just general fun. With two very skillful and competitive classes, the boys went head to head to win. All the boys finished under par, with the exception of Mr. Finnegan, who double bogeyed the last to finish +10.
Well done to Tom in Mr. Kealy’s class who was chosen as the winner of the Faughs Community night art competition. Tom’s colourful octopus will now be painted on the ball wall in the club, to stand tall for years to come. Well done to all the boys in 4th class who took part in this great initiative, continuing the …
Last week, the boys in Ms Herity’s class received a very exciting package in the post; letters from their pen pals in Mayo! At the beginning of the month, the boys wrote and sent letters to the boys and girls in a school in Castlebar. There was lots of excitement as the boys read their correspondence and learned what school is …
The boys in Ms. Crosbie’s class got on their tractors and headed off to farm for their school. Having rounded up the sheep first, the boys got to kid around with the resident goat before visiting the playground.
The Boys in Ms. Mooney’s class had a great time last week on their school tour in Glenroe Farm. The boys got to meet and greet all the animals and even got to hold some!! A few of the boys have now decided they are going to move down the country and become farmers.
St. Pius X BNS Athletics team took part in the Cumann na mBunscol Santry Sports in Morton Stadium. Thanks to the training of Ms. Goddard and Ms. Maxwell the team came home with three medals. Congrats to all the team but especially to our medalists, Oisin McEntee – High Jump, Harry McCafferty – Shot Putt and Karl Ralph – Long …
The boys in Ms. Pleamonn’s Class were looking at ways of incorporating sustainability into the classroom. They decided that Art would be their project. Using recyclable materials the boys made Ginger Bread houses.
The boys in 5th class had a great day in the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown on Wednesday. In what was a very active tour, the boys spent the day trying out different sports under the supervision of coaches Gabriel and Gary. The coaches were very impressed with the boys, who, thanks to Ms. Goddard, had all the skills to …
