Magazine 2015

Scoil Chrost R
Magazine 2015
5th & 6th Class

Scoil Chrost R Magazine 2015
Principals
Message
Contents
Junior Entrepreneur
Programme 2015 Summary
pg 3
Aistear
pg 6
Literacy Lift Off
pg 7
Mathletics
pg 8
First Steps
pg 9
Dancing
pg 10
Cookery
pg 11
GAA
pg 12
Problem Solving
pg 14
Accelerated Reader
pg 15
Scratch Programming
pg 16
Lego Education
pg 17
STUDENT PROFILES
Pg 18
BT Young Scientist Competition
pg 20
Gaeilge
pg 21
pg
22
pg
23
pg
24
pg
25
Welcome everyone to 5th& 6th

Classs school magazine for 2015.
This magazine is Scoil Chrost Rs
Junior Entrepreneur business idea
which the school gladly supported
and invested some money in. I
really enjoyed being one of the
dragons during Dragons Den
in 5th&6th class where four
groups presented their business
ventures. The children gave very
professional presentations and
while it was a difficult choice, I
believe we made the right decision
investing in the school magazine. I
think everyone will agree that this
yearbook is a fantastic publication
and it represents everything that
is great about our school. This
Junior Entrepreneur Programme
really opened the minds of our
5th and 6th class children to the
joy of having their own business
at a time in their lives when they
are full of imagination and open
to new possibilities. The children
have worked so well as a team in
producing this magazine and I want
to thank their teacher Mr. Harrison
for doing this very worthwhile
project with the class. I hope you
sell many copies and happy reading
everyone!
Gearid Roughan
Principal
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26
pg
28
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My Future Poem
pg 28
Class Photos
pg 29
Junior
Entrepreneur
Programme 2015
Summary
coil Chrost R was one of 20

primary schools in Clare that
participated in the Junior
Entrepreneur Programme (JEP)
2015, a 10 week entrepreneurial
education programme for primary
school pupils. The JEP programme
is embedded in the principles of
the Primary School Curriculum
and utilizes an integrated
teaching
and
project-based
approach to teach many strands
of the curriculum. This innovative
programme opens the minds of
primary school pupils to the joy
of entrepreneurship at a time in
their lives when they are full of
imagination and open to new
possibilities. The programme helps
participating pupils to develop
a number of skills including
literacy, writing, presentation,
drawing, technology, research
skills,
numeracy,
financial,
consumer awareness, storytelling,
listening skills, creative thinking,
problem solving, team building
and collaboration skills. The
programme has a significant
personal development impact
on participating pupils, building
confidence, self-awareness and
self-esteem, and an appreciation
of individual skills and talents.
5th and 6th class pupils were
introduced to the concept
of entrepreneurship at the
beginning of the programme and
researched famous entrepreneurs
from
around
the
world.
McDonalds, Ben and Jerrys icecream, and Ikea are just some of
the worldwide brands that pupils
learned about that all started with
an entrepreneurs idea that grew

and grew. Pupils then began to
explore their own individual ideas
for an entrepreneurial project
and identified the qualities
and strengths of successful
entrepreneurs. These classroom
displays identify the personal
qualities of the class and the
strengths needed to become an
entrepreneur.
Each
pupil
brought
their
individual ideas to one of four
groups for discussion. The four
groups debated and negotiated
which idea they would present
as a possible class project for
JEP.
Once each group had
reached a consensus on their
best idea, the groups got to
work on making their pitch to
The Dragons, Mr. Roughan,
Mr. Garry and Ms. OGorman.
The four ideas presented to the
Dragons were Loom Bands, TieDye T-Shirts, A School Shop and
A School Magazine. Each group
gave a presentation on their
idea and detailed how their idea
could be a successful JEP project.
The project ideas were all well
received by The Dragons, and
after considerable thought and
reflection The Dragons chose
the School Magazine as the class
project for JEP 2015.
Having selected the class project
for JEP, the next step was to invite
a local entrepreneur to our class to
give a talk about entrepreneurship.
Adrian Fleming CEO of Accuvio, a
C02 management company, and
director with The Deliveryguys.
ie, visited our class and gave
us fantastic insight into life as
an entrepreneur. Adrian simply
told us that Entrepreneurs
are problem solvers. They find
a problem and come up with
solutions to that problem.
Tree of Strengths and Qualities
ow could we use this

advice to help with
our School Magazine
idea? Pupils identified that a
school magazine could record
what events, achievements, and
programmes that take place in the
school each year. Parents, pupils,
teachers and the Cloughleigh
community could be interested in
buying this magazine and finding
out what happens inside our
classroom walls. How could we
find out and make sure a school
magazine would be a success?
Helpful Hands of Personal Qualities
have a showcase day at school

before the Easter holidays to launch
the sale of the magazine. Copies will
be available from the school, online
at www.crostri.weebly.com and
from OBriens shop. The Finance
team have been busy working on
price with Real Print in Ennis and
making sure our project earns a
profit. They are also keeping record
of our sales figures, our expenditure,
and price promotions. Based on the
Finance team reports, 5th & 6th have
decided to donate some of the class
projects profit to charity.
Adrian Fleming talking to the class.
This next stage of the JEP involved

finding out would there be a
market for a school magazine. The
class designed a market research
survey and questioned every
pupil in the school. The results
indicated a strong demand for a
school magazine amongst pupils.
Now we had proof there was a
market for a school magazine,
we had to set about making the
product and assigning roles for
everyone in the class. Based on
the talents and strengths of every
individual, pupils were assigned
to one of the following teams:
Marketing Team, Sales Team,
Finance Team, Story Telling Team,
and a Design and Production
Team.
nce the roles and

responsibilities
were
assigned to everyone
in the class we could begin the
hard work of making our school
magazine. We devised a list of
topics that the magazine would
cover and set about collecting
photographs,
carrying
out
interviews and organizing the
content of the magazine. The
Design and Production team
planned out the look of our
magazine with Edel Skerritt of
Real Print in Ennis.
Our Marketing and Sales Teams are
busy promoting and finding outlets
to sell this magazine. We plan to
The entire JEP project has been

a very educational, enjoyable
and very worthwhile experience.
The pupils have had great fun
and learned valuable life skills
throughout the programme.
With the exception of this article,
the magazines content has been
produced by pupils and has
been a pupil led project. I want
to congratulate the pupils in 5th
and 6th for the effort and work
they have created. Thank you
to the staff of Real Print for their
time and expertise in helping
pupils with the project. Thank
you to Adrian Fleming for his visit
to Scoil Chrost R and giving his
valuable time helping the pupils
with the initial stages of the
project. Finally, I would like to
finish by thanking all the staff in
Scoil Chrost R. The teachers can
be very proud of the part they
have played in the lives of this
class. There is a fantastic spirit of
cooperation and learning in the
school. I hope you the readers
can get a sense of this from our
magazine. Enjoy!
Conor Harrison
5th & 6th Class Teacher.
Meet
The Team
Design & Production Team
From Left: Godwin, Alex, Amanda, and
Marketing Team
Bernadette.
Story Telling Team
From Left: Hellen, Kate, Robyn and Serodie.
From Left: Candice, Darle
ne, Fatoumata and Julia.
Sales Team
From Left: Derick, Vanessa, Omar,
Bryan, and Rachel.
Finance Team
From Left: Dominik, John, Robbie,

Jordan and Gabriel
Aistear
Junior Infants
with Ms OConnor & Ms O Gorman
What is Aistear?
Aistear is the curriculum framework for
children from birth to six years in Ireland.
It provides information, for adults to help
them plan for and provide enjoyable and
challenging learning experiences, so
that all children can grow and develop
as competent and confident learners.
Aistear, the Irish word for journey, is
a programme where pupils lifelong
learning journey begins in Scoil Chrost R.
What subjects are taught

through Aistear?
Pupils in Junior Infants experience
Reading, Writing and Oral language
through Aistear. Children also experience
Maths, S.E.S.E., S.P.H.E., Visual Art and
Drama through Aistear three times per
week. The children absolutely love Aistear
as they love learning through play.
What are the main

benefits of Aistear?
Children get the opportunity to practice
skills and language taught throughout
the day. They get opportunities for talk
and discussion, use concrete materials,
as well as perform role-plays. Aistear
promotes communication and social
skills, language acquisition, Discovery
Learning, and greater pupil engagement.
Where did you get the toys

for Aistear?
In September we wrote a letter to parents
appealing for toys. We received a huge
response from them. We also received
money from the Parents Council to buy
more. Thank you to the Parents Council
and to all the parents who donated toys.
Amanda Niedre
Robyn Molloy
Bernadette McDonagh
Literacy Lift Off

Senior Infants
with Mrs. Troy & Mrs. McGann
What is literacy lift off?

Literacy lift off is an early intervention
programme which aims to increase each
childs competency in oral language,
phonics, reading and writing. It is an
intensive programme of reading and
writing, which gives the pupils lots of
opportunities to read books at their own
level of competency. It gradually lifts the
complexity of what they can do in both
reading and writing by equipping them
with the necessary problem-solving
skills.
How does it work?

Senior Infants divide into four different
activity stations. One group focuses
on familiar reading, another on letters,
words, phonics and sounds, a third group
practices writing and the fourth group on
a new book. The aim of Literacy Lift-Off
is to make pupils constructive learners.
It teaches them how to problem-solve
independently. The result of using
Literacy Lift Off is the development of
reading skills. This happens because
reading strategies are taught. Children
learn how to tackle word identification.
Writing skills are promoted.
What are the main

benefits of Literacy lift off?
The main benefits of the Literacy Lift
Off are that each child is reading at a
level appropriate to their current ability.
Children become confident readers more
quickly and enjoy reading. Every pupil
experiences success and this develops
confidence and a love of reading. Children
develop a love of reading as their reading
skills improve. It helps their work in other
subjects also such as Maths, S.E.S.E. and
Science. Children have an opportunity
to read hundreds of books at a level that
guarantees success.
Rachel McDonagh
Vanessa Holubova
Mathletics
First Class
with Ms. De Barra
1st Class pupils from Ms. De Barras class with their Mathletics certificates.
students so they can work through the

curriculum at their own pace. Students have 24
hour access at both home and school and they
can earn weekly certificates.
About Mathletics
Mathletics provides a link between home and

school. The programme generates individual
and class reports, and provides instant feedback
for students and teachers on students progress.
Mathletics improves students maths results
while also enhancing IT skills.
Mathletics is an educational on-line learning

resource which helps students enjoy mathematics
and improve their results. Mathletics includes
a Full Curriculum section where students
practice hundreds of math topics in 10-question
increments, a Live Mathletics section where
students race with math problems against other
students around the world in real-time, maths
games, Rainforest Maths, printable resources,
video tutorials, and a reporting system.
1st Class have practiced problem solving,

addition and subtraction using Mathletics. Pupils
have generated a positive attitudetowards math
in general. Mathletics has helped developselfconfidence
in pupils own math skills. Each
week pupils work to earn over 1000 points to
achieve bronze, silver or gold certificates. Pupils
also practice their mental maths skills against
students from all around the world. They do
this using Live Mathletics which enables pupils
to practice their mental maths in a fun and
competitive way.
The benefits of using

Mathletics?
The benefits of using Mathletics are experienced
by pupils, teachers and parents. Mathletics is
interactive, fun, and very easy to use. Students
are engaged and motivated to learn. Maths
questions are tailored to ability of individual
Serodie Luyinduladio
First Steps
First Class
with Ms. Carroll
First Steps in 1st class

First Steps comprises a range of
literacy strands in the areas of
Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Oral
Language. It is designed for schools
to improve student literacy outcomes
at primary level. 1st Class use First
Steps as a way of teaching English
using oral language, reading and
writing in a collaborative manner.
Pupils love using First Steps and it has
really improved pupils independent
writing.
1st Class pupils making predictions using First Steps.
The benefits of
using First Steps
Pupils in 1st Class learn how to write
various different texts such as stories,
recipes, letters, procedures and
fact files. They also learn different
types of comprehension skills
such as predicting, questioning,
connecting and inference. Pupils
learn how to read a piece of writing
and understand it fully by using their
comprehending strategies.
How to Weave? A procedure writing
example from 1st Class.
A sample of procedure writing in

1st Class using First Steps.
1st Class pupils making connections using First Steps.
Alex Akujobi
Dancing
Second Class
with Ms. Behan
Interview with
Ms. Behan
Tell us about brush
dancing in 2nd Class
As a part of the P.E. strand dance, 2nd Class
teacher Ms. Behan decided to teach pupils
set and brush dancing. Every Tuesday and
Thursday both 2nd Classes come together
and learn new steps, dances and have fun.
Pupils started set and brush dancing after
the Christmas Holidays and really love it.
Is it hard to learn the steps?

Ms. Behan knows that it is quite hard to learn
new steps. She feels that it is important to
teach each student slowly and carefully
keeping an eye on each child as some
children can pick it up faster than others.
Ms. Behans past pupils help out teaching
the basics to beginners in 2nd Class.
What inspired you to teach

2nd class brush dancing?
Ms. Behan teaches dancing outside of
school and when she was a child loved
dancing. We are delighted Ms. Behan is
sharing her talents with the children of
Scoil Chrost R.
Candice Brennan
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Cookery
Second Class
with Mrs. Tiernan
Tell us about Cookery

in 2nd Class.
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients
175 g. soft margarine
225 g. caster sugar
2 eggs
350 g. self-raising flour
100 g. chocolate chips
Method: (What you do)
Pre-heat the oven to 180
C/350F/Gas 4.
Lightly grease 3 baking trays
Measure all the ingredients
into a medium bowl and mix
thoroughly until smooth biscuit

dough is formed.
Place large spoonfuls of the
mixture well apart on the
prepared baking trays and
flatten slightly using the back
of a spoon.
Bake in the pre-heated oven
for about 15 minutes or until
golden brown.
Cool on a wire tray, then store
in an airtight container.
Enjoy!!
Julia Koziol
Cookery is a monthly reward in 2nd

Class. Mrs. Tiernan teaches pupils
how to make delicious treats from
very easy to follow recipes. Apple
crumble, chocolate chip cookies,
chocolate biscuit cake, pancakes,
Christmas tree cakes, and Shepards
Pie are just some of the recipes that
2nd class pupils get to bake and try
out.
What are the main

benefits of teaching
Cookery?
Children can learn so much from
cooking or baking. Children learn
about making food which is a very
important life skill. They experience
weighing and measuring which
pupils enjoy and helps develop
important maths skills. Children
learn how to follow and carryout
procedures another important
life skill. 2nd Class pupils practice
procedure writing based on the
recipes that they are making. Pupils
also learn about the importance of
hygiene in the kitchen and when
preparing food.
Mrs. Tiernan loves cookery and so
do the pupils of 2nd Class. One of
the main reasons this is according
to Mrs. Tiernan everyone relaxes
when they are cooking. Have a
go everyone and see if you agree.
Try this recipe for Chocolate Chip
cookies with an adult yourself.
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GAA
Third Class
with Ms. Whyte
Every Thursday Gerry Fox, Clare schools

G.A.A.coaching officer, comes and
coaches hurling and gaelic football
with 3rd Class. Pupils really enjoy Gerrys
coaching. They are learning the skills of
both games, getting fitter, and stronger.
Everybody is trying their best and loving
both games.
Some pupils a have joined our local
G.A.A. clubs, The Banner and ire g, as
a result of Gerrys coaching. Hopefully
more will do this year. Our school has
a great tradition in G.A.A. and has had
great success recently in boys and girls
competitions. Thanks to Gerry and all
our teachers that help promote G.A.A in
the school.
Fatoumata Diallo
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Camogie Cumann na mBunscol

Champions 2014
Ladies Footaball Cumann na mBunscol

Champions 2015
Back row: (left to right): Ms. Flanagan, Fatoumata Diallo,

Chisom Ugwueru, Hellen Ameyaw Gyamfi, Samantha West
Darlene Oyenjekwe, Mr. Harrison
Front row: (left to right): Ami Karimu, Robyn Molloy, Candice Brennan,
Raisa Mbou, Amanda Niedre, Leanna Brennan.
Back Row: (Left to Right): Serodie Luyinduladio, Fatoumata Diallo,

Ami Karimu, Hellen Ameyaw Gyamfi, Precious Ogunnaike, Chisom
Ugerwu, Samantha West, Darlene Oyenjekwe, Megan Sweeny
Front Row: (Left to Right): Leanna Brennan, Kamsy Ugerwu, Kadijat
Karimu, Raisa Mbou, Candice Brennan, Robyn Molloy,
Amanda Neidre, Roisin Mbou, Jessica McDonagh, Terasa Marshall
Footaball Cumann na mBunscol

Champions 2015
Boys Indoor Hurling Team 2015
Back Row: (Left to Right) Simon Shonibare, Chibikem Michael Eze, Patrick
Sholarin, Derick Sholarin, Dominik Holub, KoziUgweru, Jordan McCarthy.
Front Row: (Left to Right) Ronan Herbert, Brian Gannon, Robbie Gormley,
Adewale Shonibare, Martin McCarthy, Eric ONeill , Patrick McCarthy.
Back Row: (Left to Right) LudwigsJekabson, Jordan McCarthy,

Omar Ndow, Patrick Sholarin.
Front Row: (Left to Right) Patrick McCarthy, Bryan Gannon,
Ronan Herbert, Jonathan Ryan.
Teachers
Celebrate Football
Success 2014
(Left to Right):
Paul Crehan,
Joe Garry,
Caoimhe De Barra,
Garry Walsh
& John Griffin.
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Problem Solving
Fourth Class
with Ms. Cullinan
4th class do a lot of games to practice

mental maths and problem solving.
They use various games, concrete
materials and maths resources on a
daily basis. Pupils play card games
in pairs to help with number, dice
to explore tables, dominoes games
to practice 2D shapes, blackjack to
practice fractions and fun puzzles to
help with problem solving. 4th Class
are using a brilliant method called
RUCSAC to help with problem
solving.
R- Read the problem carefully
U-Understand question and what
you need to do
C- Choose the right operations and
calculations.
S- Solve the calculations.
A- Answer the question in the right
units
C- Check your answer so it makes
sense.
Try using RUCSAC to solve these!
18 eggs are needed to make an
omelette for 6 people. How many
eggs are needed to make an
omelette for 4 people?
I have read 213 pages of my 1004
pages book. How many pages shall
I read to reach the middle?
Now these puzzles!
Each question is made up of a
number followed by some initials
- there is a connection! Can you
work these out?i.e. 4 = S of the Y
Answer 4 seasons of the Year.
7 = D of the W
2 = P in a P
12 D of C
24 = H in a D
7 = D and S W
5 V in the A
101 = D
29 = D in F in a L Y
28 = D in F
8 L on a S
1000 = W that a P is W
52 = C in a D
Godwin Amouzou
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Accelerated Reader
Fifth Class
with Mr. Crehan
5th Class pupil at the Ennis Library Harry Potter Quiz.
Accelerated Reader.
Accelerated reader is a graded reading programme that caters
for every students reading level. Accelerated Reader promotes
reading for pleasure and independent reading in Scoil Chrost R.
The programme works on 3 basic steps:
1. Children choose a book within their level.
2. They read it at your own pace.
3. Take a quiz and score some points.
A culture of independent reading practice and a love of books
have developed in Scoil Chrost R as a result of Accelerated
Reader. Pupils enjoy trying their best to reach their targets each
term.
Cian Fawl and David Onwudiwe choosing books
to read from our school library.
The sorting hat divided pupils into four teams

for the Harry Potter Quiz.
What kind of books do 5th Class read?

5th Class love reading. They especially love Harry Potter books.
On February 5th 2015 the class went to the Ennis library and
took part in a Harry Potter themed quiz. When we arrived at
the library, the Sorting Hat divided the children of fifth class
into the four Hogwarts house teams- Gryffindor, Slytherin,
Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. The quiz was closely contested by all
four groups. The winning team left with book token prizes and
each child was presented with a Harry Potter themed certificate.
The event was designed to promote and re-kindle interest in
J.K. Rowlings wonderful books. It is eighteen years since Harry
Potter and the Philosophers Stone captured the imaginations of
children and adults for the first time.5th class pupils are reading
experts on Harry Potter.
Bryan Gannon.
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Scratch Programming
Fifth & Sixth Class
with Mr. Harrison
5th Class pupils with their Scratch completion certificates

from the Irish Computer Society.
Omar Ndow logging onto the Scratch website.
What is Scratch?
Scratch is a visual programming language that makes it easy for
young people to create their own interactive stories, animations,
games, music, and art and share their creations on the web.
What are the benefits of Scratch

to your class?
Using Scratch allows students to develop creative and critical thinking,
problem-solving and communication skills as they work collaboratively or
individually on Scratch projects.
How do 5th & 6th class use Scratch?

Scratch encourages children to use their imagination and be creative. 5th & 6th class use Scratch
across a variety of subjects. We use Scratch to make projects based on stories and novels we read in
English. We make animations and short cartoons predicting what will happen next. We also create
chapter summaries and make animations based on what we read. We have used Scratch to create
conversations as Gaeilge and create short animations in Irish. Finally, Scratch promotes problemsolving and teaches children mathematical skills. Many of our projects have taught children about
coordinates, coding and lines and angles.
Omar Ndow
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Lego Education
Fifth & Sixth Class
with Mr. Griffin
Lego Education
Lego Education helps teachers encourage
students to become critical thinkers while
using the skills they need for a digital future.
Children use technology to learn more around
the subjects of, Maths especially and also
other subjects such as English, Science and
Geography. Mr. Griffin helps 5th & 6th explore
different lessons using Lego education and
we love creating using Lego.
The benefits of using Lego

Education
Lesson 1 Dancing Birds
created using Lego Education
Lego Education allows children to solve

problems by working in pairs following
set instructions. It also links back well with
various areas of the school curriculum.
LEGO Education gives students a unique
combination of challenges and practical
experiences that are adapted to their
particular level. When students are challenged
at just the right level, they become involved in
a step-by-step development process, in which
each step encourages them to continue to
the next. This is how children are motivated.
When they create meaningful/recognisable
works with their own hands, they build
up experiences that they remember. LEGO
Educations learning concepts give students
motivation and lasting experiences which
are the fundamental elements in a good
learning environment.
Dominik Holub follows the step by step

instructions to create his project
How do 5th and 6th class use

Lego Education
Working in pairs, children are assigned a
specific task each week. (For e.g. the Goal
Kicker, interacting with the software children
work on their creations) When completed
children are challenged with an extension
activity which links well with what is being
done in class. (For e.g. in the Goal Kicker
extension exercise children are asked to
measure distance. This links well with the
topic of Length in our Maths programme.
Derick Sholarin
Jordan McCarthy and Bryan Gannon

work together to create their project.
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5th & 6th

Class
Pupil Profiles
Name John Sweeney

Favourite hobby To play soccer
Ambition To become a
professional boxer
Favourite memory 3rd Class
school tour to Athlone
Name Jordan McCarthy

Favourite hobby To play soccer.
Ambition To become a famous
soccer player.
Favourite memory
Winning league for Avenue.
Name Kate McMahon

Favourite hobby Music
Ambition To become an interior
designer
Favourite memory My First
concert-One Direction
Name Bryan Gannon

Favourite hobby Gaelic Football
Ambition Playing gaelic football
for Clare or Dublin
Favourite memory Winning the
league for Avenue.
Name Serodie Luyinduladio

Favourite hobby Drawing.
Ambition To become a doctor
Favourite memory:
Winning the Gaelic football final
Name Amanda Niedre

Favourite hobby Sports
Ambition To become a teacher
Name Omar Ndow

Favourite hobby Computer
gaming
Ambition To become a scientist
Favourite memory Making all
my friends in Junior Infant
Name Vanesa Holubova

Favourite hobby Singing
famous singer
Favourite memory First concert
with Rockleigh in Glr
Name Amanda Niedre

Favourite hobby Sports.
Ambition To become a teacher.
school tour to Athlone.
Name Fatoumata Diallo

Ambition To become a doctor
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Name Julia Koziol

Favourite hobby Swimming
Favourite memory The Junior
Entrepreneur Project
Name Bernadette McDonagh

Favourite hobby Playing Guitar
Ambition To be a beautician
Favourite memory Playing in
Glr.
Name Gabriel Cesar Abregugajda

Favourite hobby Playing video
games.
Ambition To become an engineer
Favourite memory My 9th
birthday
Name Robbie Gormley

Favourite hobby Playing Soccer
Ambition To become a soccer
player
gaelic football final
Name Darlene Oyenjekwe

Favourite hobby Playing soccer
professional soccer player
Favourite memory When we won
gaelic football final
Name Alex Akujobi

Ambition Soccer player
Favourite memory 3rd class
school tour in Athlone
Name Godwin Amouzou

Favourite hobby Drawing
Ambition To become an artist
Favourite memory Bake Sale in
3rd class
Name Hellen Ameyaw Gyamfi

Favourite hobby Playing G.A.A.
Ambition To be the best I can be
gaelic football final for a second
time
Name Rachel Corbett

Favourite hobby Music
Ambition To become a music
teacher
Favourite memory Playing in
Glr.
Name Robyn Molloy

Favourite hobby Camogie
Favourite memory 3rd class
school tour in Athlone
Name Candice Brennan

Ambition To be a P.E. teacher
gaelic finals
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Name Dominik Holub

Ambition Soccer player
gaelic final
BT Young Scientist Competition

Sixth Class
with Mr. Garry
The BT Young Scientist

Competition
This year was Scoil Chrost Rs
first year in the young science
competition. At the end of the 20132014 school year, 6th Class held a
science day where the class worked
in pairs to present various science
experiments to the school. It proved
to be a major success. Everyone
involved wanted more. This year Mr.
Garry and 6th class decided to enter
the BT Young Scientist competition.
Mr. Garry, Kevin Amouzou, Jelena Cirkovic, Holly Hassett, & Mr. Griffin
at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition.
6th Class decided on a project entitled

What Are the Optimum Conditions
to Make Bubbles in a Bubble Bath?
Three pupils, Kevin, Jelena and Holly
took on the project and together with
Mr. Griffin prepared 54 experiments
to establish the best condition for
bubble making. The entry qualified
for the area final and the group had
a wonderful day at the exhibition at
Intel in Shannon.
Not only did they three pupils
involved directly in the entry benefit,
the whole class got to be part of the
interview process. Every pupil got to
ask a question to the Intel employees
when they came to visit 6th class.
Entering the BT Young Scientist
competition brought science to life
for all the pupils. 6th class are looking
forward to science class in secondary
school and who knows possibly a
career in science also.
6th Class Young Scientist competition entry

- What Are the Optimum Conditions to Make Bubbles in a Bubble Bath?
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Robbie Gormley
Gaeilge
Sixth Class
with Mr. Griffin
Tell us about Gaeilge in 6th class?

T Gaelge an-thbhtach i rang a s. I rith coics na
Gaeilge, denfaimid iarracht maith Gaelge a chuir
chun cinn agus bainfidh gach duine an taitneamh
bheith ag caint as Gaeilge taobh amuigh den seomra
ranga. Is cltr , cltr na ngaeil, is ta an, an mhas
agam sa theanga.
How do 6th class promote

the Irish language?
Deanaimid an-iarracht cluich, trth na gCeist mar
shampla a dhenamh tr mhean na Gaeilge .T
crannchr againn an tseachtain seo i gcir na dalta
a bhfuil ag caint taobh amuigh den seomra. Canaimid
amhrin agus t meas mr againn go lir ar na
h-amhrin n gColiste Lurgan.
What are the main benefits of

learning Irish?
Tgann s seans iontach dinn, r gcultr, r
n-eireannachais a ceiliradh. Go minic n bhonn an
mheas ceart againn air go dt go fhgfimid an tr. So
dan do dhcheall! Tr gan teanga, tr gan anam!
Mle buochas do Maistir Mac an Fheartaigh agus
gach minteoir i Scoil Chrost R a thgann gr an
teanga Ghaeilge dinn.
Domonik Holub
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Retired Staff
Interview with Mrs. Power

How long have you been a teacher in Scoil Chrost
R?
What is the best advice you have ever received?
I have been a teacher in Scoil Chrost R for 35 years.
The best advice I have received it to treat everyone

equally.
What inspired you to become a teacher?
What advice would you give to 5th and 6th class?
My former teacher Miss Murphy inspired me to

become a teacher. We all loved her.
The advice I would give is not to think that you are

better or worse than anyone else.
Did you always dream of becoming a teacher?
Everyone at Scoil Chrost R would like to thank

Mrs. Power for all her years teaching and years as
principal. We wish Mrs. Power all the best for her
retirement.
No. I wanted to become an engineer when I was

a kid. When I became a teenager I wanted to be a
librarian.
Robyn, Fatoumata, Amanda & Bernadette
What did you enjoy most about being a teacher?

The best part about my job was the children. I loved
seeing their happy faces every day.
What was the worst part about your job?
The paper work was the worst part about my job.
Who were your heroes growing up?
My heroes are anyone that works for people with
special needs and Mary Robinson.
What were your childhood dreams?
My childhood dreams were to be good at art,
singing and play music.
What was your best moment in Scoil Chrost R?
My best moment was my retirement mass. It was so
emotional and beautiful.
What do you miss most about Scoil Chrost R?
I miss the children most.
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Retired Staff
Interview with Ms. Barry

How long did you teach in Scoil Chrost R?
Did you have any heroes?
I taught in Scoil Chriost Ri for 34 years, it was my first job

and my only teaching job.
I suppose heroes are all around us, your hero could be

your next-door neighbour or the guy sitting beside you
in school or your teacher. So I suppose from that point
of view, it was everywhere. My interpretation of a hero
is somebody who gives their time freely to help others,
and there were lots of people who do that around
the world. If I was asked to choose one in particular, I
suppose one lady that comes to mind for me is Christina
Noble. She was a lady that grew up in Dublin in very
difficult circumstances. She was homeless as a young
girl and she suffered terribly under both of her parents.
She has turned out to be a fantastic girl. She works with
street children in Vietnam so shes giving her time freely.
She would be one of my heroes. If I was asked for other
heroes I suppose in the sports world would be Usain Bolt
because I was an athlete myself. I was a sprinter. Another
hero of mine is Diego Flrez. Hes got a beautiful voice.
What inspired you to become a teacher?

I didnt always want to be a teacher. When I was younger
and I was in secondary school I wanted to be a doctor,
and then as I came to the end of secondary school I
decided to study psychology so my degree is actually
in psychology. So I spent three years in university. I
qualified in psychology. I did a post-graduate in Mary
Immaculate College. I suppose it was because of my
work in psychology, I became interested in being a
teacher, because I had to test some children in schools in
Dublin while I was studying. I got interested in teaching
and then I thought I might like it. So I spent a year in
Mary I as a primary teacher.
Had you ever thought of a different career?
What were your childhood dreams?
Yes I did think of becoming a doctor you couldnt do a

postgrad in Ireland so thats why I really didnt carry on
with psychology.
My childhood dreams were always to be happy, to

travel a lot, and to help other people as best as I could.
What was the best part of your job?
Do you feel that you had an impact on the students

you taught? If so, in what way?
There were a lot of good parts to my job. I loved this

school. I grew up in this area, so it was home to me.
Everybody in this school was special to me. The teachers
were always very fantastic. Over the years the teachers
that came and went, to the teachers here now, are very
good friends and very supportive, and the children here
are amazing. Theyre the best kids I ever came across and
its been a pleasure to have taught them.
I was teaching for a very long time. 34 years is a long

time and I would like to think I had an impact on the
children I taught. I would like to think that they grew up
to be respectful people and I think they have. I have met
them quite regularly and they stop to speak to me, tell
me how theyre getting on, and that they have achieved
their dreams. I think a lot of them have done that. Im
very proud of all of them that Ive ever taught and
theyve all achieved something in their own right. Some
of them have gone on to achieve good things and that
makes me very proud. Im proud of everyone Ive ever
taught. Theyre all wonderful people in their own ways
and theyve all made the world a better place.
What was the worst part of your job?

There wasnt really a worst part. The thing that I didnt
like was giving out to the children and having to punish
people but that was part of the job so I had to do it but I
really didnt like it.
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What was your best moment in Scoil Chrost R?

My best moment in Scoil Chriost Ri was back in 1993.
I trained the girls camogie team and they had been
playing in matches for years and never won anything.
We were in division 2 in 1993 and they won the division
2 final. That was a great moment because the principal
Bobby Burke was retiring at that stage and it was a going
away present for him, just as some of ye played in the
camogie the final this year and that was my going away
present. They were two very memorable moments for
me, but there were lots and lots of very good moments
in Scoil Chrost R. I couldnt tell you all of them it would
take me all day
What will you miss most in Scoil Chrost R?
Ill miss all the teachers, and the friends I made here
were very good friends. Ill miss the children. I still see
ye quite a bit around and you all salute me and you stop
for a chat, but I live nearby so I can call in every now and
then. Ill miss the whole of the Scoil Chrost R family, it is
a great place, and ye are very privileged to be here.
David Reidy in action against Wexford

in the 2014 U21 All-Ireland final.
Past Pupil
David Reidy
What is the best advice you ever received?

The best advice is to do your best in life. Take it moment
by moment, and to give as much as you can for other
people.
Age:
21
What advice would you give to people in 5th and 6th

class?
Club:
ire g
Schools:
Scoil Chrost R,
St. Flannans,
Limerick Institute of Technology.
Achievements:
2 times All-Ireland U/21 Champion.

2 Times Munster u/21 Champion.
Position:
Corner Forward
Favourite Hurler:
Joe Canning
To the students in 5th and 6th class, I would say to you

dont be afraid to be yourself. Always stand on your own
two feet, and if you have ideas and beliefs then strive to
achieve them. Dont let anyone or anything stand in your
way. You can do whatever you want to do, all you need
is to make-up your mind and to work hard at it. Always
do it with a smile on your face so if you smile at someone
theyll smile back. If you scowl at somebody theyll scowl
back. Do your best and nobody can stand in your way.
You can do it. Go for it!
Toughest Opponent: Liam Rushe

Favourite Game:
Everyone at Scoil Chrost R would like to thank Mrs.

Barry for her 34 years of service and wish her all the
best for her retirement.
All-Ireland U/21 final v Wexford

2014
Scoil Chrost R is very proud of Davids success with the

Clare U/21 teams in 2013 & 2014. David is now breaking
onto the senior Clare hurling team and has a fantastic
career ahead. The pupils in Scoil Chrost R have a fantastic
role model in David Reidy and he is an example for all to
try and emulate.
Hellen, Vanessa, Rachel & Serodie.
Candice Brennan
David Reidy with Mr. Roughan and the U/21 All-Ireland trophy.
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Confirmation Class
Back Row: (left yo right): Derick Sholarin, Holly Hassett Liddy, Julia Koziol, Candice Brennan, Kate McMahon, Cathrina Danquah, Robbie Gormley, Chibikem Michaeleze, Robyn Molloy.
Middle Row: (left yo right): Bernadette McDonagh, Hellen Ameyaw-Gyamfi, John Swenny, Chisom Ugwueru, Darlene Peter-Onyejekwe, Jack Dobbin, John McDonagh,.
Front Row: (left yo right): Alex Akujobi, Alba Arra, Ryan OConnell, Samantha West, Dominik Holub, Leane McDonagh.
Confirmation 2015
The Confirmation was on the 6th of March 2015 and

the mass started at 3pm. It was held in Chrost
R church in Cloughleigh. The celebrant was Fr.
Tom OGorman. It was his first time confirming
a class without a bishop and he did a brilliant
job. Twenty-two pupils made their Confirmation
from both 6th classes. The choir and the musicians
played their instruments beautifully. A number of
children making their confirmation read prayers
of the faithful and readings.
Everybody thought that the ceremony went
really well. All the teachers were very proud of
the confirmation class and the children that
participated in the ceremony. We would like
to say thanks to Mr. Harrison, Mr. Garry & Mr.
Roughan who prepared the confirmation class
for the special day. Also thank you to Fr. Tom
OGorman who took his own time to confirm the
confirmation class. Thanks to Ms. Vaughan, Ms.
Troy & Ms. Behan who practiced every day to get
the choir & musicians ready for the day. Ms. De
Barra took beautiful pictures of the day and Ms.
Flanagan recorded a video. Thanks to Ms. Touhy
who helped to decorate and prepare the church.
Thank you to the choir and musicians from 3rd, 4th
and 5th class. They sang and played beautifully at
the ceremony.
Bernadette McDonagh & Gabriel Abregu Gajda
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and on the straight and narrow with very enjoyable

choir classes also, so all in all we have a fantastic Music
Team!
Music Interview
with Ms Vaughan
Kate McMahon on harp, Candice Brennan on fiddle and Mrs.

Vaughan playing during Confirmation ceremony 2015
When children are playing music, there is a calmness

about them all together, and it makes my tummy feel
funny! I get butterflies when the children learn a new
tune, and they get it and its makes me feel so excited!
It must sound funny, its hard to explain but I get a
warm, fuzzy feeling when children are able to play
music from what you teach them! Im privileged to
teach in this school and to have the chance to teach
a subject that I feel so passionate about! The peer to
peer music classes in the Halla on Wednesdays and
Thursdays are so fabulous watching older children
teaching the younger children how to play their new
instruments. Its very special!
The music scholarships are the icing on the cake for

music teaching here at the school. We are so lucky
that St Vincent De Paul give us this musical fund.
There are children on scholarship classes for banjo,
fiddle, button accordion, piano accordion, singing,
rock guitar, bass guitar, drums an concertina.
Last summer the Trad Rock Camp was superb fun.

The music team here at school were all involved in
making this a hugely successful musical experience
where 90 children got to play rock, trad, percussion,
dance Hip Hop and Rap for the week with other
outstanding musicians from Co Clare. Huge thanks
again to Music Generation and CLDC for the Funding
for the event.
Q: Tell us about Music in Scoil Chrost R?
Q: Why is Music Important?
A: Music plays a big part in the school life of Scoil Chrost

R. Its great fun and gives you goose bumps especially
when you hear all the kids 180 playing together
in Band on Fridays. Its a privilege for me to be able
to teacher music to such a lively, talented group of
children. Music is pouring out of every inch of the
kids in this school! Im not sure how it all happened,
and it certainly wasnt over night, its been a journey,
but a great one so far! When we all play music in
band, there are some moments that you just want to
say someone stop the clock. Music leaves you with
powerful thoughts and emotions and really relaxes
you. The best part I suppose for me is that every single
child from first to sixth class has the chance to play
music in our school.
A: Music is good for the soul. There is a saying NO MUSIC

.NO LIFE KNOW MUSIC KNOW LIFE youll
have to think about that one! Thats my motto! Music
shows children another side to life its a totally
different experience to be able to play music. It calms
the mind and makes you feel good! When you play
music, your mind cant think about anything else only
what your fingers are doing, playing the right notes,
keeping the rhythm, maintaining the beat. It brings
out another side in people. Its a special gift that all
children in Scoil Chrost R now have.
Q: What inspired you to love music?

A: When I was a little girl, my mammy used to sing to
us all the time. She used to play the piano accordion
a little bit and sing songs to us every day when we
were small. I loved it so much my mammy is an
amazing singer. My daddy always used to play Irish
music tapes in the car ever since I could remember
and when mammy bought me a whistle when I was
six, I started to teach myself the whistle and all the
songs and ballads that I used to listen to just started
to some out on my fingers! My first and favourite
Music teacher was Gus Tierney (RIP). He was the
leader of the old Kilfenora Ceil Band. He was my
hero, a fantastic music teacher and encouraged and
inspired me always to be better and better! Also
the other important inspirational musical people
The most important reason I think that music is so

successful for the children in Scoil Chrost R is I feel
because of the team of music teachers that we have
here in the school. Mr Creehan heads up the hugely
successful Rock Band Rockleigh and he has taught
and started all the guitarists in this school. Ms Beehan
teaches all the traditional instruments the same as
myself and has done huge work over the years to keep
it all going with me. She is also a superb Irish dance
teacher teaching you all sean nos, brush dancing and
set dancing. Ms Flanagan has always played a big
part in starting off all our fiddlers here at school, and
is a superb musician. Mrs Troy keeps us all together
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in my life were John Leary, Gerard OLoughlin and

The Killourhy brothers who were very good to me
growing up, helping me to get started in sessions and
gigs. They are all gone to heaven now, God rest them.
classes outside of school. So this means that there are

hundreds of thousands of other children out there
that have a musical talent that they will never know
about! They havent discovered it yet, and never will
unless they get a chance to experience instrumental
music classes! Hopefully Music Generation, which
is becoming part of the Department of Education in
Ireland will start to change all of this one day which
will give every child in Ireland a chance to play an
instrument in primary school. I believe there is music
in all of us, you just need to un-tap it, encourage it
and play in groups because this is the key, to have
an enjoyable social side so you can play music with
your friends. Music is a gift for life that you can give to
children from a young age. But its never too late you
are never too old to learn!
Q: Tell us about some memorable performances with

the school band.
A: There have been many great moments with the band.
Every Friday is brilliant for me! But, if I had to choose
there are three memories in particular.

The first one was the day we played for the Fleadh
Nua in 2013 up at the monument with Frank Custy,
Michael Butler, Ann Wren, Mary Custy and Frank
Wheelan. We also had lots of past pupils join us to play
for the day. This was a proud moment for our school
showcasing all the musical talent of the children with
our Irish Traditional Music. People were blown away
with the children from our school and still talk about
it.
Another amazing performance was from the Pan

Celtic Band with San Bn Ab in 2014. I will never
ever forget the night last year in April when we won
the Pan Celtic. Oh My God! I can still clearly remember
sitting there listening to the results thinking ..the
poor kids, they wont get placed, the creatures and
they were brilliant, .. fourth place, third place, second
place and still no mention of us but the next minute
Aongus McNally the Judge said and now we come to
first place ..I would just like to speak about children
and music well when I heard this I jumped up off
the chair so high - we had won! I burst out crying .. I
couldnt believe it I will never forget that moment as
long as I live Mr Gary and myself were jumping up
and down shouting and crying and hugging the life
out of each other what a night! and the winners are
Scoil Chrost R everyone was jumping, screaming
and crying, the kids were beside themselves, Mr
Creehan couldnt talk! We were all in bits - I rang Mr
Roughan straight away and I couldnt believe the
news we had for him! Amazing memory..
Bernadette McDonagh on guitar, Hellen Ameyaw Gyamfi

and Ryan OConnell on accordion
My final amazing musical moment was this year

when we played in Glr for the opening of Music
Generation in October. The musicians in our school
are top class. They played rock, trad, percussion and
danced sean ns and brush dancing superbly. We
were so proud of them all again. They even went
world wide on the telly! The musicians in Scoil Chrost
R never ever let us down! People talk about them all
over about how talented our kids are.
Q: In the futurewhat would you like to see happen

with music in primary schools?
A: I would love to see music play an important roll in every
school like it does here. A dream I would love to see
come true in my life time would be so to see musical
instruments being taught to every child in every
primary school in Ireland. Some children will never
get the opportunity to play music unless they get the
opportunity at school. This is because the majority
of children all over Ireland will never go to music
6th Class musicians playing at Confirmation 2015
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My Future
By 5th and 6th
To the child wondering what

they should become:
The Optimist said:
You can be anything if you try.
The Pessimist said:
The perfect job will be impossible to find.
The Teacher said:
Education is the key to success.
The Newspaper Reporter said:
HEADLINE- CHILD
CONSIDERING FUTURE.
The Clairvoyant said:
I see a bright future ahead of you.
The Joker said:
If your future doesnt work out you can
always become a comedian.
The Realist said:
Youll need a good job to fulfil your dreams.
The Proud Parent said:
I am proud of you.
You can be whatever you chose.
The Coach said:
Never give up. Always try your best.
The Friend said:
I believe in you now you believe in yourself.
But the child wondering what
to become in the future said simply
Ill try to be the best I can be.
Past Pupil
David McCarthy
What soccer teams do you play for?
Newmarket Celtic and Clare Fc.
What soccer team do you support?
Manchester United
Favourite position Right Wing.
Favourite Player Wayne Rooney.
Favourite goal youve scored
A Penalty To Win The Fai Soccer League With Clare.
Any previous clubs
Cloughleigh Utd and Avenue Utd.
Other sports Golf
What player did you look up to growing up
Eric Cantona
Everyone at Scoil Chrost R is very proud of Davids
sporting achievements and the positive role model he
has become. We are very proud to call David our uncle.
By John Sweeney & Jordan McCarthy
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David McCarthy receiving a sports Award

from Mchel Muircheartaigh.
6th Class
Mr. Garry
ze, Amidati Karimu, Adewale Shonibare.

Back row: (left to right): Alba Arra, Cathribna Danquah, Chibiken Michaele
Ugwueru, Jack Dobbin, Holly Hassett-Liddy.
Chisom
e,
Ogunnaik
Precious
Cirkovic,
Jelena
,
Middle row: (left to right): Kevin Amouzou
a McDonagh, Ryan OConnell, Leanne McDonagh.
Front row: (left to right): Raisa Beryl Tiku Mbou, Maurice Abdalla, Samanth
5th & 6th Class
Mr. Harrison
Back Row: (left to right): Godwin Okpe-Amouzou Rachel Corbett McDonag
h Darlene Peter-Onyejekwe Hellen Ameyaw-Gyamfi, Robbie Gormley, Derick

Sholarin, Bernadette McDonagh, Kate McMahon, Julia Koziol, Candice Brennan,
Bryan Gannon.
Front Row: (left to right): Omar Ndow, Amanda Niedre, Robyn Molloy, Alex
Akujobi, Dominik Holub, John Sweeney, Jordan McCarthy, Vanessa Holubova
,
Serodie Luyinduladio, Gabriel Abregu-Gajda.
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5th Class
Mr. Crehan
Back row: ( left to right ): Paul Crehan , Joshua Boylan, Laura Gasparova ,
Jack Fitzsimons , Shauna Marie Kenny, David Onwudiwe , Eliska
Dunova , Cian Fawl , Shauna Jade Mounsey, Patrick Sholarin.
2nd Row: ( left to right ): Jessica Mc Donagh, Ludvig Jekabsons, Teresa Marshall
, Martain Mc Carthy, Kayla ODonoghue , Johnathan Ryan,
Juilie-Anne Mc Donagh , Dennis Johnson.
4th Class
Ms. Cullinan
h, Amanda McNamara, Sophia Parker Custy Sousa ,

Back row: (left to right): Chrystal McDonagh, Brandon Ryan, Antonio McDonag
Kosisochukwu-Praise Ugweuru, Brandon McDonagh, Briana Maxwell.
Rolla-Roisin Tehoupou, Amber Milford, Kamsiyochukwu-Glory Ugweuru,
na, Lucy Fitzsimons, Padraig Dinan, Grzegorz Domek,
Middle row: (left to right): Kate Marie Ward, Saoirse Kenny, Erika Brady Hakizima
Akujobi.
Stephanie
ONeill,
Eric
Lyons,
Oran
Kadijat Karimu,
Leanna Brennan, Lena Michelle Casey,
Cirkovik,
Ivana
Cizio,
ra
Aleksand
e,
Shonibar
Simon
Liddy,
Front row: (left to right): Sara Hassett
Courtney Boylan, Michael Akujobi, Hanan Achtouk.
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3rd Class
Ms. Whyte
Corbett-McDonagh, Mark Robert Lupton,

Back Row: (left to right): Julie Ann Gabrielle Keenan, Rebecca Keane, Shannon
Meaney.
Callum
Makayla Coote, Ladislav (Leo) Curi,
McDonagh, Ronan Herbert, John Osage Ikiebey, Sen Dinan, Silvester
Middle Row: (left to right): Patrick Moloney McCarthy, Victor Amouzou, Patrick
Onwudiwe, Michelle White (teacher)
h.
erlihy, Julie (Jim) Keenan, Mikayla Clohessy, Elisha Kearse, Brittney McDonag
Deegan-H
Kaden
Custy,
Rhys
Front Row: (left to right):
2nd Class
Mrs. Tiernan
Back Row: (left to right): Amber McNamera -Curtin , Sam Shonibare , Alhamin
Karimu , Katie Comyns, Ava Christine Ryan , Brian Mcdonagh , Ava Wilkie.
Front Row: (left to right): Sean Franks, Adam Cusack , Daniel Tomaczwicz
, Lauren Keane , Khawla Souih , Melissa Milford , Leon Custy-Sousa.
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2nd Class
Ms. Behan
Back Row: (left to right): Ezinne Chantelle Michaelze , Colm Flynn McNama
ra, Kayeigh ODonoghue,
Dianna McDonagh, Annabel McDonagh, Ksawery Domek.
Front Row: (left to right): Leah Toughy, Elva Harvie Hakizimana, Alan OCallagh
an, Jassim Achtouk, Cleo Mahoney, Noah Deegan-Shannon.
1st Class
Ms. De Barra
h, Alice ODonoghue, Leanne Touhy, Hannah Saidi.

Back Row: (left to right): Daniella Mankayi, Giyaath Boladale, Bridget McDonag
s, Jamie Dobbin, Reia Mounsey, Kevin Curi, Amal Jdair, Kayla Wilkie.
Front Row: (left to right): Ryan McDonagh, Mariama Diallo, Alfie Fitzsimon
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1st Class
Ms. Caroll
Victoria McDonagh, Allie Murphy, Maura Carroll, Jasio Cizio.

Back Row: (left to right): William Keenan, Devon Fawl, Tael Luyinduladio,
Maxwell, Emma Fawl, Angel Amouzou, Leah Purtill McGhee.
Noah
Dinan,
Eoin
,
Front Row: (left to right): Ruth Ikeibey, Ryan Moloney McCarthy
Senior Infants
Mrs. McGann
Back row: (left to right): Sebastain Mirga, Zack Ryan, Joshua Steadman, Mrs.
McGann, Bernie McDonagh , Martin
McDonagh, Rihanna Michaeleze , Jan Krista.
Front row: (left to right): Mehdi Souih, Lauren Franks, Rachel Keane, Liam
Franks, Nicholas Benak, Alisha McDonagh,
Tracey-Marie McDonagh.
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Senior Infants
Mrs. Troy
Back Row: (left to right): Nikolas Holub, Ali Ahmed, Rihanna Joyce, Rebecca McNama
ra, Tom Joyce, Emmanuel Onwudiwe, Chris Landoukpo.
Front Row: (left to right): Holly Slattery, Mayara Sousa, Noah Lavery, Yassin
Achtouk, Peter Cizio, Saorise Fitzpatrick, Callum Steadman.
Junior Infants
Ms. OConnor
Mahoney Johnston, Eileen McDonagh,

Back Row: (left to right): Sebastian Cldraru, Netania Cosmos, Jenah Leigh
Jorja Deegan-Herlihy, Mohamed Ahmed.
lee, Kevin Mounsey, Lauren Purtill, Charlie ODonoghue, Lucy OCallaghan.
Gabrielle
Diallo,
Front Row: (left to right): Kadiata
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Junior Infants
Ms. OGorman
Elliot Maxwel , Melody Mankayi, Patrick Holub, Maire McDonagh.

Back Row: (left to right): John Paul Ward, Jason ODonoughue, Matej Gaspr,
in, Caitlin ODoherty, Isabel Ikiebey, Benett Szabo, Danny OSullivan.
Front Row: (left to right): Caitlin McInerney, Chelsea Ward, Marie OLoughl
Magazine Showcase
Left to Right: Alex Akujobi, Amanda Niedre , Hellen Ameyaw Gyamfi

& Candice Brennan at the school magazine showcase day.
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Bryan Gannon and Amanda Niedre giving a presentation

on the JEP 2015 project
Magazine Showcase Day

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5th & 6th Class

Literacy Lift Off

BT Young Scientist Competition

Welcome everyone to 5th& 6th

coil Chrost R was one of 20

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an entrepreneurs idea that grew

Tree of Strengths and Qualities

ow could we use this

Helpful Hands of Personal Qualities

have a showcase day at school

Adrian Fleming talking to the class.

This next stage of the JEP involved

nce the roles and

The entire JEP project has been

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From Left: Godwin, Alex, Amanda, and

Story Telling Team

From Left: Hellen, Kate, Robyn and Serodie.

From Left: Candice, Darle

ne, Fatoumata and Julia.

From Left: Dominik, John, Robbie,

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What subjects are taught

What are the main

Where did you get the toys

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Literacy Lift Off

What is literacy lift off?

How does it work?

What are the main

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students so they can work through the

Mathletics provides a link between home and

Mathletics is an educational on-line learning

1st Class have practiced problem solving,

The benefits of using

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First Steps in 1st class

1st Class pupils making predictions using First Steps.

A sample of procedure writing in

1st Class pupils making connections using First Steps.

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Is it hard to learn the steps?

What inspired you to teach

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Tell us about Cookery

Chocolate Chip Cookies

thoroughly until smooth biscuit

Cookery is a monthly reward in 2nd

What are the main

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Every Thursday Gerry Fox, Clare schools

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Camogie Cumann na mBunscol

Ladies Footaball Cumann na mBunscol

Back row: (left to right): Ms. Flanagan, Fatoumata Diallo,

Back Row: (Left to Right): Serodie Luyinduladio, Fatoumata Diallo,

Footaball Cumann na mBunscol

Boys Indoor Hurling Team 2015

Back Row: (Left to Right) LudwigsJekabson, Jordan McCarthy,

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4th class do a lot of games to practice