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!

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.