Blog Archives

Parents' Association Awards

3/7/2018

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 equipment for the yard, a night off homework and vouchers towards school books and school uniform. The vouchers were presented to Teagan and Kaitlyn by Jo Bergin-Dwyer. Thanks to the Parents’ Association for their support throughout the year.

Attendance Awards

2/7/2018

Well done to all the girls for making a huge effort to have good attendance this year. The girls that had perfect attendance were presented with medals and certificates and the girls that had very good attendance were presented with certificates. Keep up the good work next year girls!

Offaly's Fittest 6th Class

2/7/2018

We were delighted to receive the news that our 6th Class girls are the fittest in their category in Offaly. Eamonn Henry, Miriam O' Callaghan and Olivia Murphy from Offaly Sports Partnership presented the 6th Class with a certificate for their wonderful achievement. Eimear Evans accepted the certificate on behalf of the 6th Class. Well done girls!

St. Philomena's G.N.S.

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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