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September 11, 2015 by Sixth Class

At our morning assembly today First and Second Class performed for the rest of the school.  We presented prizes for most stars and Pupil of The Week.  Some children had birthdays this week so we sang Breithlá sona duit.

Most Stars!
Most Stars!
Pupils of the Week!
Pupils of the Week!

 

Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday!!

Filed Under: School Assembly, School Info

August 31, 2015 by Brenda Lambe

We would like to extend a big St Finian’s welcome to our new children in the infant classroom.

We had a lovely first day at school. We built things with the lego, mobilio and interstar construction toys. We played with the doll’s house and the car mat. We drew some pictures. We learned our friends’ names and played some games. We sang some songs. After our lunch, we had fun playing in the playground. Maybe we will come back tomorrow!

Filed Under: Junior Infants, School Info, Senior Infants

June 25, 2015 by Elaine Stanley

We had a wonderful day at our Graduation mass.  We are so proud of our Sixth Class Pupils, they are a credit to our school and to their families.  At our Graduation Mass each year we present a slide show of our Sixth Class children and their lives in our school.  We hope that you enjoy the slideshow for the Graduating Class of 2015!

https://youtu.be/oFmNOM3tol4

Filed Under: Fifth Class, School Info, Sixth Class

June 24, 2015 by Coppertops Administrator

Visitors to our school this week  cannot miss the new  brightly coloured fence  at the front of the school on the infant play yard.  This special fence is inscribed with the name of every pupil enrolled in the school  on the 60th anniversary of St. Finians.  Many thanks to Ms. Minogue  who did such a wondeful job  of the name writing on each fence post. Also thanks to pupils and parents who helped with painting ….  A special thanks must go to Willie Shevlin who finished painting all the fence panel and supports.  Thank you also to Andrew Doyle, Phillips Construction for all  his hard work over the past year!

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Filed Under: School Info Tagged With: June

June 24, 2015 by Coppertops Administrator

Today Fr. Quinn  joined us for our end of year school mass.  Readings  and prayers  were prepared  by the boys and girls of 6th class  as part of their graduation mass. Their parents received a special invitation to join them on this special graduation day. The school choir were in fine voice and were a credit to Ms. Lambe and Ms. Corrigan.

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After the mass it was time for the awards. The first award was a lovely surprise ! St. Finians has been working hard for our active schools flag and Mr. Mc Eneany was delighted to announce that we had won the flag  which Mr. Shevlin proudly displayed  for us…..

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Then it was time to make a presentation to our super school secretary Olga. All the pupils made a special piece of artwork for Olga.  It has the thumbprint of every pupil in the school. Olga has been with us at St. Finians for  many years and leaves us to take up a full time position at Tullydonnell School in September.  We wish Olga all the very best in her new job but we will miss her very much.  Good luck Olga !

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Mr Mc Eneany then made a special presentation to four families whose youngest child graduated today from                   St. Finians…

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Next it was time for individual and class awards. There was great excitement  as Mr. Mc Eneany announced the winners. First  were the awards for full attendance.  Then Mr. Betz presented the awards for pupil of the year in each class. Fr. Quinn presented the awards to the winners of The Fr. Daly Handwriting Competition. Mrs. Markey presented the award to our Young Environmentalist of the year 2015 DSCF5947

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Mr. mc Eneany invited everyone to sit back and enjoy a slide show of our 6th class pupils. We saw photos of them as infants and saw  them grow and move through all their classes at St. Finians.

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Next  it was time for 6th class to  provide some entertainment .  They  sang as one voice  and delighted everyone with a performance of “Riptide”  and ” See You Again “.

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The Dillonstown pipers were a credit to their music teacher Roisín  with their wonderful  performance of ” The Parting Glass”….

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Then it was time for the lads to shake it up with some ” Uptown Funk”  and ” Hit The Diff” …..

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The entertainment went down well and everyone enjoyed the show …

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Everyone was in great form  as the awards were made  for the Pearce  Callaghan  Project  Competition. Our thanks to the Callaghan family who present the award every year.This is one of the special highlights of the day for 6th class.  As usual entries were of a very high standard . Every pupil received a certificate for participation . Tension mounted as only two pupils remained to get  certificates  … who would be the winner?…….

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All eyes were on 6th class pupils as  Mrs. Mc Quillan presented them with their graduation certificates, caps and gifts……..

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Somehow Mr. Mc Eneany managed to find a cap  just the right size for Mr. Shevlin …

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We wish Mr. Shevlin all the best as he sets off  on his travels next school year.

Finally there was just time for 6th class to go outside to throw their  caps …..  the perfect end to  a great day.. Good luck 6th class.

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Filed Under: School Info, Sixth Class Tagged With: June

June 22, 2015 by Elaine Stanley

Today First and Second Class Orchestra performed for a large audience of parents.  First and Second Class have been learning Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass with Mary-Jane, Yvonne and Helen from Music Generation.  The put on a fabulous performance.  We would like to thank Mary-Jane, Yvonne and Helen for all their hard work and dedication.  Thank you to Gemma Murray, Louth co-ordinator for Music Generation, for organising our Strings Programme.  Thank you to all the parents that were able to attend our recital.  I’m sure that you will agree the Recital was absolutely brilliant!  Well done Children.

https://youtu.be/jZndxf3Wp2w

Filed Under: First Class, School Info, Second Class

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