The boys in 6th class have started their preparation for the Castle Cup, working with the John the Pro in the Spawell. Over 40 boys will spend the next few Mondays after school developing the skills of golf. Day one was a big success. Thanks to the staff of Peter Lawrie Golf for helping the boys and Mr, Faherty for …
The boys in Ms. O Dell’s class got a chance last week to try out the new Gaelic Footballs that were kindly donated by a parent. Ms. O Dell, who was manager of one of our football teams in Term 1 and an active member of Templeogue Synge Street will put the gear to good use. All classes from Junior …
On Friday, all the boys from 3rd to 6th made the short walk down to Terenure College for their annual interschools Cross Country races. There was a huge turnout from the local schools with over 1000 boys and girls participating. The weather was cold and dry, ideal for the budding athletes. There was success too for a number of boys …
The boys in 6th class have been participating in a morning soccer league which has run from Halloween. Unfortunately the final of the league had to be postponed before Christmas due to the freezing weather and then lack of light. The final, between St. Patrick’s Athletic and Sligo Rovers took place last week and after a thrilling affair, it ended …
Sean from Mr.Curtin’s 4th class had a successful weekend at a karate competition in Ashbourne Co.Meath. Talking with Ms.Goddard he explained a collection of movements he used called ‘Kata’ and ‘Heian Shodan’. This helped him to get the bronze medal in his catagory. He also mentioned that his sister got gold. Well done Seán 🙂
Last week in Ms.Dunnes 2nd class we were learning about the blizzard of 1947 and Dillon brought in a newspaper from that year. His Nana gave it to him as there is an article about the blizzard in it. Thank you Dillon for bringing it in for us to see 😃
Ms. O’Kelly’s Junior Infants have been watching the weather all week. They made kites and rainclouds to investigate the wind and rain and had lots of fun indoors and outdoors. P.S. Don’t tell Mr. Coyle they were running on the corridors !
Before Christmas, St. Pius X BNS held a battery drive to help recycle old used batteries. The collection was done in collaboration with WEEE Ireland and Laura Lynn. There was an unbelievable amount of batteries collected, 22 boxes which equates to over 50 Kg of batteries. Thanks to all the classes who helped make the collection a success, especially Ms. …
The boys in Mr. Kealy’s and Mr. Curtin’s class are in for a treat this term as they undertake 10 weeks of Lego engineering. For the first week the boys made motorised cars and as you can see they really enjoyed themselves.
Mr. Réamonn met the Junior and Senior Quiz teams who will go and compete in the Credit Union Quiz in Colmcilles’ SNS, Knocklyon on 27th Jan. The boys were selected after finishing top in their age group in Mr Reamonn’s weekly Whizz Quizzes. Best of luck to these boys who will represent the school!
