Crusheen Newsletter

Our girls have gained valuable experience from their first two outings. They lost their first game to Ballyea on 26th September by 1-7 to 0-2. Niamh Moloney and Claire O`Brien were the point scorers. Our second game was played in Crusheen on Wednesday last and Feakle were the opposition on this occasion. The final score was Feakle 4-3 to 2-3 for us. Jennifer Hansbury 1-1, Emer Varley 0-2 and Aine McNamara 1-0 were our scorers. The girls have tried really hard and are improving with each outing. They play their next game in Crusheen on Tuesday next, against Kilmurry.

The boys began their campaign with a game against Ballynacally at Ballyea pitch on Tuesday, 26th September. Although many of the boys were playing their first game of football, they played extremely well and almost snatched victory in the dying moments. The final score was Ballynacally 2-2 to 1-3 for Crusheen. Colin Vaughan 1-2 and Luke Hayes 0-1 were our scorers.
Our second game was played in a downpour at Crusheen pitch on Tuesday against Lisdoonvarna. We started quite well and dominated the early part of the game. Lisdoonvarna adapted to the conditions better than we did however, and won the game by 3-3 to 0-3. Colin Vaughan got our scores. Youen Horner played a captain`s part in both games and Domhnaill Rodgers also worked tirelessly.

As part of National Pet Week we were delighted to welcome "celebrity" vet Cathy Byrne from neighbouring Tulla, to the school last Tuesday. Cathy, who brought her pet cats with her spoke to the children on the issues involved in taking care of their furry friends; health, hygiene, feeding and safety. The children very much enjoyed the session and our thanks to Cathy for sharing her time and expertise with us.

The awards for outstanding attendance during the past year were presented during the week.
The supreme awards went to Niamh Moloney (4th class) and Colin Halpin (5th class). Awards for just one day absent - Aislinn Mullins (2nd class), Hannah Leonard (4th class), Mark Perrill (5th class) and Sarah Cunningham (5th class).

Children often have growth spurts and can outgrow their uniforms long before the garments are worn out.
If you have any parts of the school uniform at home (never to be worn again!), in good condition, we would greatly appreciate it if you would donate them to the school.

Reminder that the school will be closed on Monday, 9th October for Inservice Training for teachers.

The pupils of second class are currently writing letters to their new pen-pals in Stonehall National School, Newmarket-on-Fergus.
Second class pupils are discovering new friends, sharing common interests, while at the same time improving their letter-writing skills!

Our Healthy Eating Policy has been in operation now since January and on the whole has been a tremendous success. At the time we stated that the policy would be reviewed at the beginning of this academic year, if you have any comments or suggestions to make please contact Anne Cleary.

UNIFORMS

We would ask that pupils label all parts of their school uniform (jackets, tracksuit top, shirts and polo shirts) to avoid confusion at P.E. times etc.

First Holy Communion Enrolment Mass for second class pupils will be held on Sunday, October 22nd at 11.45 a.m. in Crusheen.

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