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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. |
St. Philomena's G.N.S.Welcome to our website. Message from the Principal
I feel humbled and honoured to write this message as the newly appointed principal of St. Philomena’s N.S. I have been a member of the St. Phil’s staff for the past 14 years and I can honestly say that I have loved every day working in the school. As a Clara woman starting out in a Tullamore school in September 2008, I didn’t quite know how I would be received but I knew instantly that I had landed somewhere very special. The ethos of St. Philomena’s is grounded in respect, tolerance, openness and honesty and as a staff, we work hard at building relationships with each other, with the pupils and their families. My aim as principal is to ensure that every child feels valued coming in the school gates in the morning and that more than anything else, every child wants to come to school with us. In our school, Every Child Counts or No Child Counts and I will make it my main aim to foster a commitment to equality of opportunity for every pupil, every day. I will strive for a healthy, positive learning and working environment for the staff and our pupils and to provide a space where well-being will blossom naturally. As parent(s)/ guardian(s), you are the primary educators of your child/ren, so please don’t be afraid to come in and talk to us if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child/ren. Together, we can do so much more! With Love, Geraldine Gaffey Archives
January 2024
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