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!

The Parents' Association organised a Fun Run on Friday May 3rd. The girls walked to the Town Park where they split into runners, walkers and joggers groups. Each girl completed 5 laps of the park. Well done to everyone for taking part. Thanks to the parents for helping out and to everyone that sponsored the girls. It was a really great day.

The 6th Class girls received cycle training. They learned how to keep safe when cycling and the importance of looking and signalling. They also learned how to look after their bikes. On the final day, the girls put everything they had learned into practice out on the road.

The girls in 5th and 6th Class have been very busy working with straw craft expert Melanie Lorien. They have learned many different knots. Here are some photos of the girls from Ms. Gaffey's class making Armagh favours.

Well done to St Philomena's soccer team on winning the Offaly round of the Spar Primary 5 soccer competition in Leah Victoria Park on March 29th. The girls played extremely well against some very tough competition. They will now go forward to the mid-Leinster finals in Portlaoise on May 1st.

Reading month started on March 19th and we were very excited as the author Marita Conlon-McKenna came to visit 5th and 6th Class. She told us about growing up in Goatstown and Greystones and how she became a writer. She was very interesting and has inspired many girls to write their own stories.

Last week, we celebrated our own 'Lá Gaeilge' in the school. The cailíní took part in all kinds of Irish activities - damhsa, spórt, amhráin, scéalta agus ceol! In the afternoon, we held a 'Tráth na gCeist' where the girls put their Gaeilge and their general knowledge to the test!

Comhghairdeas to the winning teams! 

Go raibh maith agaibh to the teachers and to Ms. Brennan's dad, Frank, for helping out and to the cailíní for their enthusiasm on the day!

​Bhaineamar an-thaitneamh as Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019!

On March 7th Ms Gaffey's class had an early start as they were going to Dublin to take part in the ESB Science Blast exhibition in the RDS. The girls had posed the question 'What happens when we practice mindfulness every day?' They did a pre test and post test and displayed their results. They learned a lot about how the brain functions and they even made their own models of brains. When the judges came around the girls were very confident answering all the questions. The judges were very impressed with the project. The girls got the opportunity to visit all the other schools' stands, watch science workshops and take part in plenty of scientific activities. The class were presented with their award at the end of the day and Ms. Gaffey was very proud of their achievements. They all had a most enjoyable day. Thank you to Ms. Gaffey for getting involved in such an interesting project.

We are very lucky to have 2 heritage experts coming to our school each week. Melanie who works with straw and Geraldine who works with wool. We learn a lot at every visit and enjoy our art activities. Here are some photos of Ms Gaffey's class weaving leprechauns.