HURLING - FIRST
ROUND
The boys had their first outing
against Clooney in Gurteen on Friday last. Clooney were very much on
top in the early stages but a goal by Colin Waters and the introduction
of Martin Ziemelis to full-forward settled our team and we led by 2-1
to 1-3 at half time. Martin was injured just before the break and his
replacement, Stephen Hurley scored 2 goals in the second half. Colin
Vaughan 2-3 (1-1 from frees) was top scorer, and Luke Hayes (0-1) completed
the scoring. Final score was 5-4 to 2-3 for us after a highly exciting
game in which all the boys played excellently.
Team: Y. Horner (Capt.), D. Kearney, C. Halpin, M. Perrill, D. Gleeson,
C. Vaughan, D. Rodgers, B. Riviere, C. Waters, L. Hayes, S. Hurley.
Subs: M. Ziemelis for S. Hurley, S. Hurley for M. Ziemelis, J. McNamara,
D. Moloney, K. Dyksy, L. Waters, U. Kearns.
GIRLS` SEVENS
FOOTBALL
The girls` sevens was played in
Gurteen on Friday, much later in the year than usual. The girls had
games against Scoil Chríost Rí, Clooney and Knockanean,
and even though victory eluded then they gave of their best and are
showing steady improvement.
Team: E. Cleary (Capt.), S. Cunningham, H. Leonard, C. Horner, J. Hansbury,
C. O`Brien, N. Moloney. Subs: N. Makulova, E. Murray, E. Varley, A.
McNamara, K. Daffy.
CAMOGIE
The girls begin their camogie league
on Tuesday next, the 15th with a game against Bridgetown in Bodyke.
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
REPORT
The Board of Management meeting
of May 3rd ratified policies on Special Needs, School Library, School
Uniform and Parental Complaints. A copy of the parental complaints policy
is circulated with this newsletter for the information of parents. The
other policies are available on request at the school. The Board decided
that Speech and Drama classes should continue next year. Fencing adjacent
to the new playground will be erected in the coming weeks. The job of
replacing the boundary fence behind the portakabin is also being planned
for. The Board was informed that Ms. Anne Cleary intends taking leave
of absence from the school for the coming year and Mr. Gerry Kearney
is taking up a secondment as Assistant National Co-ordinator with the
DES programme, Leadership Development for Schools.
FIRST
HOLY COMMUNION
The children in second class will
receive the sacrament of the Eucharist on Saturday, 12th May at 11 a.m.
in St. Cronan`s Church, Crusheen.
All children from junior infants to 6th class who are available to sing
for the First Communion Mass are asked to be in the church at 10.45
a.m. on Saturday morning.
CONFIRMATION
Sixth class children will receive
the sacrament of Confirmation at 11. a.m. in St. Cronan`s Church on
Sunday, 27th May. The final Confirmation Ritual is on 20th May.
GREEN
FINGERS
The Gardening Committee are back
at work. Compost has been spread out, and green manure and potatoes
planted. Once again, thanks to Noelle Horner who is overseeing the project
this year.
SCHOOL CLOSURES
Thursday, 24th May - Election Day
Tuesday, 29th May - Inservice Day
Friday, 1st June - School Closed
Monday, 4th June - Bank Holiday
Tuesday, 5th June - Inservice Day
Friday, 29th June - Summer Holidays; closing at 12.30 p.m.
PRIMARY GAME
TRIALS
Luke Hayes has been recalled for
a second trial for the Primary Game football. Claire O'Brien represented
the school at the girls` Primary Game football trials. Youen Horner
will participate in the hurling trials on Saturday next. Well done to
all!
BURREN LIFE PROJECT
Fifth and sixth classes had a wonderfully
educational experience when they visited the Burren and spent a half
day on various activities aimed at understanding the huge importance
of this great natural resource. They were led by Tony Kirby, and Tony
also spent a half day in the classroom with them in preparation for
their field trip.
GREEN TIP:
Walk or cycle instead of
driving for short journeys - it costs nothing and is good for you.
