Tribute
Night to Breda Galvin/
Harvest Mass
Just a reminder to everyone that the parish’s Thanksgiving Mass
and function to thank Mrs Galvin for her many years teaching in Crusheen
N.S. will be held at 7pm on Friday 7th November. A reception will
be held afterwards in the community hall. All past pupils and everyone
in the parish are cordially invited to attend the night’s celebrations.
Here at the school we are busy preparing for this special occasion
and would like to thank Mrs. O’Leary, who along with Catherine
Brigdale and Marie O’Donnell is organising the music for the
mass. We are also indebted to Nicola Goodman who is working with Miss
Wylde and all the children in decorating the hall with autumnal art
for the occasion.
A date
to thank Mr Kearney for his contribution to Crusheen N.S. and to acknowledge
his involvement in the community over the years has yet to be decided.
We will inform you of the details when finalised.
Graduation
Congratulations to Ms Jacinta O’Grady who graduates from Mary
Immaculate College of Education, Limerick, this Friday with a Degree
in Education.
Garda
Visit
We were delighted to welcome local Garda Declan Keavey to the school
this Wednesday to meet with the senior classes. He spoke to the children
about road safety and on keeping safe over Hallowe’en.
Parents’
Association
We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to all in the Parents’
Association, who organised the bag packing fundraiser in Dunnes Stores
on Saturday 27th September. We also thank the other parents, pupils
and past pupils who gave of their time in supporting the project.
The total amount raised was €3,071. Some of this money will be
used to fund the weekly Speech and Drama Classes with Mrs Peggy O’Reilly
which the children thoroughly enjoy. We are most appreciative of the
work the Parents’ Association do in supporting the school on
many levels and look forward to working closely with them during the
coming academic year.
RTE
Visits the School
Children in First and Second classes were filmed as part of RTE’s
‘Seoige’ afternoon show on Friday, October 10th. The children
listened to a story entitled “Lost and Found” and were
then invited to comment on the story. The storytelling session was
enjoyed by all and we look forward to seeing the children on the show
between now and Christmas. Here we have a photo of the children enjoying
the story.
Football
Season
On Tuesday the 7th of October the boys’ football team together
with the girls of 6th class contested their second game of the year
against Cloughleigh N.S. in Crusheen. In the first half the opposition
proved very strong and aided by the elements led the way to a strong
lead at half time. In the second half Crusheen rose to the challenge
with scores coming from Hannah Leonard (1 goal), Cillein Mullins and
Colin Waters (1 point a piece), followed again by a well taken penalty
by Cillein Mullins. In the end Cloughleigh won out in a hard fought
battle by 4-4 to 2-2 with good performances from Crusheen from Colm
McNamara, Niamh Moloney, Cillein Mullins and Colin Waters.
The team
lined out as follows: C. McNamara, A. Monnickendam, B. Mc Donagh,
M. Kearney, D. Goodman, N. Moloney, C. Mullins, C. Waters, J. Roseingrave,
H. Leonard, S. O’Halloran.
Subs:
C. Horner, C. Slattery, L.A. Mc Mahon, S. O’ Connor, K. Daffy,
C. Turner, G. O’Brien, C. Cleary, D. McNamara, J. Copley, C.
McDonagh.
Thanks
to Mr Gantley for this report.
Girls’ Football
On Monday 20th October our girls played Clonmoney N.S. in the semi-final
of the Division 3 School League at Crusheen G.A.A. pitch. Despite
playing well they were eventually beaten by a stronger Clonmoney team.
Good individual performances came from Kim Daffy and Niamh Moloney
who scored one point each.
The team
lined out as follows: M. Copley (Goals), C. O’Brien, C. Horner,
A. Mullins, K. Daffy, N. Moloney, E. Leonard, H. Leonard, C. Slattery.
Subs:
S. O’Connor, R. McGrath, S. Redmond.
Thanks
to Ms. O’Grady for this report.
Hurling Training
Hurling skills training is currently ongoing every Thursday. This
is facilitated by Claire Commane for pupils in 1st and 2nd classes
and for the boys from 3rd to 6th classes. The senior girls are receiving
training in camogie skills from Carina Roseingrave and their teacher
Jacinta O’Grady. We are delighted to welcome members from the
community in sharing their special skills with the children.
Infant News
Our Junior Infants were featured in ‘The Clare People’
newspaper earlier this month. They are all settling in well and making
new friends. Thanks to all the parents who attended the ‘Beginning
of Year’ meeting with Ms Brady on Monday October 6th. Ms Brady
outlined school procedures and the schemes of work to be followed
during the year. We welcome all the new pupils to the school and hope
they enjoy their years with us.
Visit to Newmarket-on-Fergus Library
On Thursday 9th October the children from 3rd to 6th classes travelled
to the library in Newmarket-on-Fergus to attend a storytelling session
with story teller Niall de Búrca. This event was organised
by Clare Library as part of their annual Book Festival. The children
really enjoyed the opportunity to partake in this very entertaining
and educational day out. Thanks to Pauline Whelan, librarian and parent
for facilitating the visit.
Thank You
Thank you to all the parents who gave of their time in the clean up
of the pebbles/ shrubs etc. in the front court yard. Your assistance
is very much appreciated. The yard is now looking much better and
we hope to replant the shrubbery in the coming weeks.
Operation
Christmas Child 2008
Once again this year we will be participating in the Christmas Child
Appeal - also known as the Shoebox Appeal. To help children who have
little to celebrate Christmas, we are asked to fill an empty shoebox
with gifts for a child aged 2 to 14 years. If you would like to donate
a box please bring it to the school along with €3 for posting
no later than Thursday 6th November. Participation in this project
is voluntary.
Calendar
Enrolment Ceremony for First Holy Communion will be held on Sunday,
November 23rd at 11.30am.
The First
Holy Communion Mass will take place on Sunday, 17th May 2009 at 11.30am.
Throughout
the year, families involved in First Holy Communion will take part
in the “Do This in Memory” programme. The programme will
include 3-4 masses revolving around First Holy Communion preparation.
We will keep you informed on dates for these masses.
Hallowe’en
Break: Closed 27th -31st October inclusive. School re-opens Monday
3rd November.
Christmas
Holidays: Closing 23rd Dec. at 12:30- Re-opening 7th, Jan.
Hallowe’en Party
There will be a Halloween Fancy Dress Party on Thursday 30th October
in Ballinruan Community Centre starting at 7 p.m. and finishing at
9 p.m. All primary school children are welcome to attend.
School
Website
We will be updating our school website over the next few months. Anyone
with expertise in this area and who has a little time on their hands
would be welcome to come and support us. Contact Ms Brady or Ms Wylde
if you would like to get involved.
Birthday List November
Lesley Anne McMahon 20/10/’96
Cillein Mullins 1/11/’97
Teresa Hurley 9/11/’97
Kailey Arcaina 26/11/’97
Aoife Burke 25/1/’99
Tara O’ Grady 4/11/’00
Ana Goodman 4/11/’00
Ian O’ Brien 19/11/’00
Maeve Stankard 5/11/’03
School Safety
We would ask that people refrain from cycling on school premises after
school hours.
Energy
Saving Tip
Unplug your phone charger, television, stereo when not in use. Equipment
on stand-by uses up to 20% of the energy it would use when fully on.
Special Thanks
I would like to thank Mrs. O’Leary for her great work in compiling
and editing the Newsletter.
O. Brady
Happy Hallowe’en to you all!
