We were delighted to receive the news that our Fifth Class is the fittest class in its category in Offaly. Denise Coghill and Miriam O' Callagahan presented Teagan and Amber from Ms. Marron's class with a certificate of achievement. This initiative is organised by Offaly Sports Partnership. Well done girls!

​The Parents Association organised an initiative where they asked the Sixth Class what they would like to leave behind as they move on from St. Philomena’s. They decided on chalk for the yard, a homework pass and board games for the classes and vouchers towards school books and school uniform. The gifts were presented to the girls by Angie’s Mam, Debbie Sewell. Thanks to the Parents’ Association for their support throughout the year.

We had our annual Sports Day in the Harriers on June 19th. Ms O' Meara had organised lots of games and races for the girls. The Parents' Association arranged an obstacle course, which was great fun. They also had ice-creams for the girls. The focus of the day was on encouragement and positivity. The three winning teams were presented with medals at the end of a very busy day. Thanks to Ms. O' Meara and all the teachers for helping out.

Our Gardening Club have been really busy this year planting fruit, vegetables and flowers. They have been watering and weeding every day at lunch time and we are delighted with how everything is growing. Thank you Orla for working with the girls each day.

On Friday, June 7th we said goodbye and thank you to Fr. Shane. We wished him well as he takes up a new position in Navan. Each girl wrote their memories of Fr. Shane in a memory book, which Teagan presented to him. He was thrilled to receive it as it will remind him of all the good times he had in Tullamore.

The girls that had very good attendance at St Philomena's Homework Club were treated to a trip to VR Party where they enjoyed playing virtual reality games. On the way back to school they visited an ice-cream party in aid of Downs Syndrome which was organised by Garda Fergus Collins. They had a lovely time. 

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We were delighted when Aisling from Tesco presented us with a cheque from their Community Support fund on Friday. 

St. Philomena's soccer team travelled to Portlaoise Leisure Centre to participate in the Mid-Leinster soccer finals. They played against teams from Laois, Kilkenny and Kildare. Every player played extremely well and we are so proud of them. Thanks to the parents and grandparents that came along to support the team. Well done girls!