Clontibret N.S. Newsletter
April 2019
Peace IV Lego Mindstorm Primary School Showcase Event
On 9th March 2019 Tristen, Callum, Jonathan, Aaron, Olivia, Leah, Sophia and Mrs. Crawford got the bus with Scoil Mhuire and headed towards the Tommy Makem Arts and Community Centre in Keady for the Peace IV Lego Mindstorm Primary School Showcase Event.
We had two teams and we each set up our Lego projects and information display boards. There were other competitors from St. Tiernach’s in Clones, St Mary’s in Granemore, Scoil Mhuire Clontibret and Drumhillery.
Reviewers came around and interviewed each team. We told them about our Moon Base and our moving Moon Buggies which could collect water and air supplies. Other teams made fans and sensor doors. All the Lego projects were very impressive.
We were given lots of fruit, water, chips and chicken nuggets to eat. Everyone got a goodie bag which contained popcorn, a bar, Lego, a book, a ruler, a pencil, a pen and a lollipop. We also received a moving Lego Medal each and each school got a lovely Lego Trophy. After the prize giving we went to the Crazy Photo Booth where we had lots of fun getting silly photos taken. We really enjoyed our day and look forward to creating more Lego projects.
By Callum
Derrynoose 14th March 2019
On 14th March the Junior Classes went to St. Mochua’s, Derrynoose to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Everyone wore something green. P5 in St. Mochua’s held their assembly and told us the story of St. Patrick and illustrated his life story through drawings. They sang and played traditional Irish music. Soon it was time to play outside with our friends in P1-P4. All the classes had prepared a song or a game which they preformed to the rest of the school to help everyone celebrate our Irish culture. Clontibret N.S. pupils introduced themselves ‘As Gaeilge’. We all sang ‘I’ll Tell Me Ma’ and ‘Ireland’s Call’ together. P6 signed the chorus of ‘Only You’ while the O’Neill Pipe Band, Clontibret played along in the background.. P3 played ‘Cén tAm É a Mhactíre’ which we had also been playing in the playground in Clontibret N.S. We all enjoyed a roast chicken lunch together followed by more outdoor play. We really enjoyed our joint ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ celebrations in Derrynoose and we look forward to having the Derrynoose pupils back in Clontibret next week.
Sponsored Walk
The children, teachers, and parents went to Rossmore Park for our Sponsored Walk on the St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday. It was a wet day but it wasn’t too bad. We walked for about ¾ hour. The forest looked lovely. After the walk we had a BBQ cooked by Brian McChesney, Alistair Graham and Bertha Wallace. We ate sausages and rolls and drank orange and tea. We all enjoyed a chat and enjoyed the event. A BIG thank you to all the parents for working so hard and making the Walk such a success. We made a whooping €1333 which will be put towards bus hire and Arts & Crafts for all pupils.
FAI Soccer Tournament
On Monday 1st April we entered a team in the Spar Five-a-side soccer Tournament held in Gortakeegan, Monaghan. Well done to Luke, Tristen, Thomas, Owen, Callum, Jonathan, Aaron and Alicia who was our Woman of the Match. Firstly we played Ballybay Central. The game ended 7-5 to Ballybay. Tristen scored 2, Luke scored 2 and Thomas scored 1. In our 2nd game we played Gransha Blue. We beat them 10-1. We had a great mornings sport. The team all played brilliantly even though we didn’t get through to the play-offs. Thank you to Euan our soccer coach who visited the school and gave the team some very good coaching tips leading up to the tournament. We are also very grateful to John McCrudden FAI for supplying the school with a kit.
By Luke
Volleyball
We have taken part in 4 weeks of volleyball. We have learned so much about the game. The coach taught us how to ‘spike’. This is the third contact when a player uses one open hand and swings at the ball to send it over the net. He also taught us how to ‘dig’. Digging is essential for having a successful defence. The job of a volleyball digger is to prevent the ball from hitting the floor after being spiked by the opposing team. To dig, the volleyball players must anticipate the spike and be prepared to quickly dive in any direction. We did warm up exercises with 6 balls in the middle of the hall and split us into 2 teams at either side of the hall, when he blew the whistle you had to run and get a ball. It was fun to learn volleyball as I knew nothing about it and I would continue it as a sport in secondary school.
By Zoe Dickson
Dancing
For the past 3 weeks we have been dancing with Rosita. It has been great fun and we have learned some new dances. We have been jiving and line dancing. We all partner up for the jiving and it is good exercise for us. The music has been super!
By Max
Sweet Treat Pots
We have been working on Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) with Derrynoose P.S. We decided to produce 350 Sweet Treat Pots. We went to Derrynoose on Wednesday 3rd April. Mr. Farrell chose 5 pupils from Derrynoose and 5 from Clontibret. We picked a pot and went down the sweet lines (which made us very hungry). We put on gloves and filled our pots. We had a chocolate egg, a burger sweet, an icecream or banana sweet, love hearts, marshmallows, chocolate coins, sweet teeth, squashies, cola bottles, sour strip and marshmallow eggs. We covered the pots in cellophane. We are selling the pots for €3.50 each or 3 for €10. We think this is very good value so please support us, pots are selling quickly so it’s first come first served with your payment.
By Tristen
Swop Shop
As part of the Shared Education Programme and JEP the Senior Room will host a Swop Shop Day in Derrynoose on Thursday 11 April 2019. The Swop Shop is aimed at making the pupils:
• Think about the value of things
• Think about the value of money
• Manage their money
• Realise decisions in relation to buying/selling
• Using money in the real world
Each child can bring in:
• A total of 3 items to either sell or swop
• Each item should have their name and price on it (Maximum £2.00/€2.50)
• A total of £4.00/€5.00 to spend – parent’s discretion
The children will all get the opportunity to browse all items brought in. There will then be a period where they can swop items only. After this, items can be sold/bought. Any child that sells an item will be encouraged to give £1.00/€1 to charity.
We hope all children will take part in this initiative.
Farewell to Rev. Phair
Today 4th April we said ‘Goodbye’ to the Rev. Phair with a special assembly with music from, our senior guitar players. We wish him God’s richest blessing in his new parish in Donabate.
Swimming
Swimming for all pupils commences after Easter for 8 weeks, at Monaghan Leisure Centre from 10.50 to 11.50am. More details including costs will be available shortly.
Awards
We are continuing to award pupils for Pupil of the week/ Gaeilgeóir na Seachtaine/ Sportsperson and Kind Act of the week
Pupil of the week – Seniors Pupils of the week – Juniors Gaeilgeóir na Seachtaine Sportsperson Kind Act
8/3/19 Zoe Dickson Daniel Harry Max Zara
14/3/19 Rory Danielle Olivia Ashley Vicky
22/3/19 Ben Lexi Juliette Luke Ben
29/3/19 Tristen Aaron Joseph McChes Timothy Thomas/Callum
Dates for your diary:
Friday 12th April Easter Closing
Monday 29th April Reopening after Easter Holidays
Monday 6th May Bank Holiday school closed
Monday 3rd June Bank Holiday school closed
Wednesday 26th June Summer Holidays school closing
Matthew 28:5 – 7 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”