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St.Colman's Blitz   Last Thursday 26th September, a bus of 15 excited boys headed
off to take part in the St. Colman’s hurling Blitz. This is an annual event which is extremely well organised and well supported by the local schools. It is definitely one of the highlights of our school year. In the group games we played Ballynoe, Kilmagner and Ballyhooly. After a defeat to Ballynoe in the opening game, the boys played their heart out and showed some great teamwork to come out victorious against Kilmagner and Ballyhooly. This brought us to the semi-final of the shield competition where we played Kilworth which can only be described as an epic game where the boys fought hard and it was a very close competition. Our boys showed fantastic spirit and determination, fighting for every ball running out winners in the end bringing us to the final where we played Castletownroche. This was a good game of hurling from our boys and their ability to play as a team was evident as they clocked up some lovely scores till that final whistle blew and we had won. Every boy represented the school with great distinction and honour and they should be very proud of their efforts as we all are here in the school. We would also like to say a special thanks to Mike Walsh who has been training the boys and coached them on the day and to Ms. Power for her help on the day also. Special mention to the parents who, as always, were a huge support to the boys on the day. Best of luck to the boys who are competing in the Sciath Na Scol football Semi-final this week.
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Farewell Canon Leamy The whole school came together recently to celebrate mass to mark the beginning of another school year. This mass was extra special as it was the last one that would be celebrated by our much loved Parish Priest, Canon Leamy. The children sang and read beautifully during the mass. After mass, Canon Leamy came out and the whole school community got an opportunity to thank him for all he has done for us over the years. The eldest child in each class presented Canon Leamy with a card and the Parents' Association and Board of Management also made presentations. Our Chairperson, Helen Arnold, spoke some lovely words of gratitude for Canon Leamy's time with us in Bartlemy and wished him well in his future ministry in Mitchelstown. We finished up with Úna Finn taking some lovely photographs which you can see below. Go raibh míle maith agat Canon Leamy agus go n-éírí an t-adh leat!
Junior Infants 2019 A very warm welcome to all the boys and girls who have started with us this year. The children have settled in very well and have had a very busy and enjoyable time so far getting to know one another and the school. We look forward to many years of learning and fun. Below are some photographs of the children from their first week of school.     Anne's Retirement June 2019 June saw the retirement of our much loved secretary Anne. Anne has worked with us for the past eighteen years and will be dearly missed. But it was not a goodbye as Anne has promised to come and visit us frequently and so we look forward to that. Below are some of the pictures from Anne’s final day with us. Happy Retirement Anne :) Senior School Tour 2019 On the 24th of June 2019 3rd to 6th class went on their school Tour to Cork city. We started the day with a visit to Lifetime Lab where we were taught about the Old Cork Waterworks. Next up was a visit to Cork City Gaol for a guided tour where the children got an insight into what life was like in the prison years ago. After this we had lunch in McDonalds followed by some 10 pin bowling in The Planet. A very enjoyable day was had by all.
  
6th Class Graduation 2019 We had a very special Mass on the 27th of June 2019 for our fantastic 6th class pupils as they graduated from Bishop O’Brien National School. The mass was celebrated beautifully by Canon Leamy and was attended by the 6th class pupils, their families and friends, members of the community and the other children of the school who formed the wonderful choir. We wish all the pupils every success and happiness as they move on to the next exciting stage of their educational journey. Slán go fóill rang a sé agus tá súil againn go bhfeicimid sibh arís sa todhchaí!   |
