(Written by Sarah Aylward and Matthew Cullen) Last Thursday, 17th of December, we had a carol service in our school. There were lots of poems, songs and instrumentals performed by various classes. Ms Dowling’s class performed a Christmas version of ‘Uptown Funk’. It was really cool. Ms Hogan’s class recited a lovely poem about Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem. Other classes
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In order to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Rising and to celebrate 100 years since the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, Óglaigh na hÉireann delivered a National Flag to our school today, December 14th, 2015. This is a key part of the Ireland 2016 commemorative programme and will see members of Óglaigh na hÉireann, in uniform, visiting schoolchildren, teachers and parents in over
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The atmosphere was electric in St Mary’s on Tuesday when Santa arrived on his sleigh being pulled by the one and only Rudolph! We were very lucky that he took time out of his busy preparations to pay our school a visit. He chatted to all the children in the school and gave each child a chocolate treat. Thank-you for coming to visit us
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The Kilkenny Musical Society presents their 2015 fundraiser, Little Shop Of Horrors from 12th -14th of November (including a matinee performance.) The show stars our very own 2nd class teacher, Kevin Reade, as Seymour. The cast also includes Clíodhna Ryan from 5th class and Audrey 2 (a very big talking plant!!!!). The show is directed by Declan Taylor, choreographed by Sandra Kavanagh with Michael
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St Mary’s was overrun by horrid, nasty witches, zombies and vampires last Friday all in the spirit of the Halloween festivities!!! The costumes were amazing!!! Enjoy the break and HAPPY HOWL-A-WEEN everyone!……………….. [Show as slideshow] 12►
Last Friday, October 16th, our school yard was a sea of black n’ amber. There was a great buzz around the school as all the children at St. Mary’s gathered excitedly to welcome the Liam McCarthy cup, which was proudly brought by Michael Fennelly, Kieran Joyce and our own local hero Jojo Farrell. The three champs showed great patience signing autographs and posing for
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Please find email and contact information for local TD’s below. Please insert your name at the end of the message, copy and paste the message, and click on email addresses you wish to send the message to. _____________________________________________________ Dear Public Representative, St. Mary’s National School Thomastown is due an extra classroom in September 2016. As a parent in the school I urge the Minister
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The Gardaí brought two Garda horses from the Mounted Support Unit to visit our school last week. The horses and their riders, Graham Greene and Maria Kenny, came to our junior yard where all of the children were allowed to pet the horses, class by class. The horses’ names were Oscar and Cumhall (Coole). These beautiful, majestic creatures were so gentle and placid around
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The very best of luck to the Kilkenny hurling team on Sunday. Go on the Cats! [Show as slideshow] .
(written by Carrie Jackman and Catherine Barry) The sixth class cake sale was a complete sucess! Outside on the pitch there was go-karting, targets, basketball, sponge throwing, pony rides, an obstacle course, video games, golf, penalty shoot outs and hurling. Inside the hall there was face-painting, spot the teacher, tonnes of buns, cakes and delicious treats and drinks. There were lots of toys and
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Ms Kelly’s senior infant class had great fun this year. The photos below include the children’s first day in room 4, the arrival of the McCarthy Cup and the school trip to the Copper Coast Mini Farm. We hope you enjoy our photos. [Show as slideshow]
(written by Guy Watts) Guy and his sister, Posie, brought their one year old Bantam hen in to school last Friday. They brought her around and showed her to some of the classes in the school. They also showed the children an egg that “Cutie” had laid. Her egg was about 1/3 the size of a regular hen egg. All of the children who
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Well done to all the boys and girls in Mr Reade’s and Ms Moore’s 2nd Class who made their First Holy Communion recently. We were all very proud of how well you prepared for this special day. You behaved beautifully in the church. Everyone agreed you sang, and read very well, and brought up the gifts with great reverence. Well Done! Enjoy the photos!
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