First Communion for pupils attending Gaelscoil Philib Barún will be held on Saturday next the 14th May 2011 at 11:00 am in Holy Cross Church. Múinteoir Caitlín and Second class have been preparing well for the occasion and we are all looking forward to it. A reception hosted by the parents of first class pupils will be held immediately after the ceremony in the school and parents and extended family are invited to join us for a cup of tea and a biscuit. A photographer will be in attendance to take any photos people might require in the school.

The school art festival will officially be launched on Friday next, 13 May 2011 in the school between 7-9pm. All are welcome to see the pupils’ and parents work.

The latest school newsletter (April 2011) is now available on the Newsletters page.

The Board of Management of the school has received a written proposal from the DES to build an 8 classroom school with offices and general purpose room on the site here at Crobally Upper. This will accommodate 220 pupils but there will be a provision to grow to a twelve classroom school in the future and to accommodate up to 300 pupils.

The accommodation schedule proposed can be viewed here on the school website. We now await a site visit from the technical staff. Following their report a brief will be detailed and a process for the appointing architects to the project will begin. The Board has been assured that there will be no delay in the progression of the project.

The latest school newsletter (March 2011) is now available on the Newsletters page.

The Soccer League began in the school today. We hope to play 150 games during lunch times from now until the end of June. There are 106 pupils from 2nd-6th class playing. This year you can follow you team here.

Parents wishing to avail of school transport should note changes to the scheme. Application must be made before the 31st of March to Bus Éireann by parents and guardians. More info on DES website and the forms are available here.

A large number of pupils and parents and even a pet dog joined Gaelscoil Philib Barún in its St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Tramore. ‘Celebrating 25 years was the theme and props were supplied by Kevin Ó Liaghainn, Mochuda, Naoise and Caoillte’s dad. He constriucted a giant cake and 25 candles which were carried with great enthusiasm by the children. Thanks Kevin!

Congratulations to Joe, Finn and Dónal who along with Joe’s dad Donagh Ward won the Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz in Tramore GAA centre last Wednesday the 16th March. Their team got the better of the O Briens and ‘Angry Birds’ in the tie breaker rounds.

Thanks to all those who came along.

If you would like to earn some extra points at the Table Quiz later this week, the answers to the following questions might be worth looking into (hint, hint).

About 1985

1. Which US President was sworn in for a second term in 1985?
2. Which English soccer club were beaten in the 1985 European Cup final at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels?
3. Name the highest grossing film of 1985, which featured the character Marty McFly?
4. Which US city co-hosted the Live Aid concert with London on 13 July 1985?
5. Which Irish City celebrated 800 years as a city in 1985?
6. Name the Irish Boxer who won the WBA World featherweight boxing championship in 1985?
7. Who won the All Ireland Hurling championship in 1985?
8. Who won the All Ireland Football championship in 1985?
9. Who had a worldwide hit single with Into the Groove in 1985?
10. The film “Out of *****” won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1985?

Know You School Website

1. How many candidates were there for the recent election?
2. What date will the school art exhibition take place?
3. What is the last day of term before the summer holidays?
4. Who finish on top of the table in last year’s soccer league?