Our school has been invited to be part of the 
“Every School Day Counts” 
Attendance Campaign commencing during the month of November 2019
 
Excellent attendance at school is important to allow you to be the best you can be
and aim for a bright future. 
 
Are you ready for the 20 day Challenge !!

We had a very spooky day today in St. Philomena's even Ms. Gaffey's dog, Lady dressed up. School will close for the mid-term from Monday, October 28th. We will re-open on Monday, November 4th.

Congratulations to Orla and the Gardening Club on winning a special merit award in the Credit Union School Garden Competition. They have all worked really hard on growing fruit and vegetables and we hope they keep up the good work.

St Philomena's is re-opening on Thursday,  September 29th. The side gate will be open at 9.10am. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

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.