Tidiest Class of the Month

The shock waves of the January 'shared awards' had barely subsided when the schoolwas hit with the incredible February results that saw many classes taken by surprise when the complete rank outsiders (based on previous form anyway...) rooms 4 and 15 blindsid the opposition to take the February accolade for the tidiest class.

The fact that the award was shared again was shocking in itself but that Mr. Doyle's class and Ms. Kehoe's class came out tops was, in the minds of others, simply amazing. However the judges were not to be swayed and the proof was in the sparkling classes that were rooms 4 and 15.

Such unexpected results now poses challenges for the other classes.....namely

1. can rooms 4 and 15 ever come close to repeating this result?
2. can some of the other classes rise to the standards set by these very unexpected winners?
3. surely neither of these two classes could ever possibly win again........or could they?

They say 'lightening doesn't strike twice' but it did on the last day of January when the two judges unable to seperate Ms. O'Connor's Junior Infants in Room 1 and Mr. Whelan's 6th Class in Room 11 again. Both classes enjoyed a 'treat afternoon' that was so well deserved given the huge efforts both classes put into this novel scheme for Jnauary. Well done to all involved.....again!!

The eagerly anticipated winners of the December Award was announced on the day before the Christmas holidays. All the classes had put a huge effort into tidying and then decorating their classrooms. Ms. Griffin-Jones 5th Class were thrilled to receive the accolade but sensibly held off on their 'treat afternoon' until some dreary day in 2013!!! Well done girls!

The first 'joint-winners' of the Tidiest Class were announced on Friday 30th November with the two judges unable to separate Ms. O'Connor's Junior Infants in Room 1 and Mr. Whelan's 6th Class in Room 11. Both classes enjoyed a 'treat afternoon' and already some teachers are predicting that their classroom will be the Christmas Number 1. Time will tell!!

When Ms. Roche's Junior Infant Class was announced as the October winners there was much jubilation in her classroom....but very soon the questions started.....

How could Junior Infants keep their room so tidy???

What strategies / machinery / products were used???

Had outside help had been secretly used???? 

Despite intense pressure from other pupils (and teachers) Ms. Roche has, thus far, revealed none of her secrets and seems quietly confident of repeating her success.

Watch this space! 

Congratulations to Ms. Fitzgerald's 3rd & 4th Classes who were crowned "Tidiest Class" for the month of September 2012. Following on from 'Routines Week' where great emphasis was placed on each class keeping their own space in order, both John and Mary were keeping an eye on how each class left their rooms after school each day.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012 - 13

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October

November

December

 

January

 

February

 

 







"Rock Choir" - some lovely feedback !

On Sunday 10th February, the Rock Choir sang at 10.30am Mass in Bride Street Church. It was a dark, miserable, wet morning but despite the rotten day, 28 of the girls turned up and sang at this Mass which was part of the preparation for First Penance and First Eucharist. The congregation seemed to be very appreciative of the girls' efforts under the direction of Ian and Louise.

However on the Tuesday following the Mass all connected with the Choir were thrilled that one lady, who shall remain nameless, took the time 'to put pen to paper' and thank all concerned for their efforts.

Many thanks to the lady in question whose beautiful message is copied below.