Sale of work

Last Sunday the 27 of November the Sale of Work was on in the hall in Ballingarry. Our school had a stall  and 4th,5th and 6th class made Santa's and stars. 6th class made logs. The junior class made candle holders. The middle room made Christmas tree decorations. We knitted dishcloths with Sister Miriam. We also had calenders and cards for sale. Most of the things we made sold.

         
By Patrick Walton

Halloween holidays

On Friday the 28th we got our mid term break. In school we had a fancy dress and game playing day. I dressed up as a vampire. On Monday I went trick or treating with my cousins. We got lots of sweets. On Saturday my cousins came up for a while. We went for a walk. On Sunday my baby cousin came up.On Thursday I went to the cinema and we went shopping.
By Megan Kavanagh, 5th Class

Camogie

On Saturday the under 12 camogie team had their county final.
We were playing Kildangan and they scored 2 points more than us.
It was the first time the Ballingarry under 12 camogie team were in the county final. We were disappointed to lose.
By Mollly Behan, 5th Class

Maths Week

Last week was Maths Week.  For  Maths Week  4th, 5th and 6th class went outside and did a Maths Trail. Everyone was broken into groups and there were 6 sections to do. Everyone took turns to do each section. We had to find the area of the prefab, find how many footprints were painted onto the ground and lots more. We had lots of fun.
By Kaitlyn Waugh ,5th Class.

SJ Spin

Coming Soon!!!

Our very own podcasting station is on its way. SJ Spin will be packed full of news, fun and music from around St Joseph's N.S. Run by the students of Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Class it promises to put your head in a spin!

SJ Spin - 2 Kool 4 Skool

Knitting

Every Wednesday we go to knitting with Sister Miriam. She teaches us how to knit. I am knitting a wristband. I have already finished one and now I am starting another. Other people are making headbands and purses. 6th class are knitting dish cloths which they will sell at the Sale of Work.
By Claire Egan, 5th class.

Limericks

There once was a young man from Mayo

Who nobody wanted to know

He brought bad luck                                              

And always got stuck

Especially during the snow

There once was a girl from Athy

Who got a bug stuck in her eye

She went to the doc

Who gave her a shock

And then the girl started to cry

There once lived a dog in Tralee

Who got stung by a big bee

He opened his mouth  

And let out a shout

And he was heard in Chile.

by Aiden Mullally 6th class

There was a young man from Chad

He ended out very sad

He prayed like a monk

On the top bunk

Because he was very, very bad.

by Nathan Maher, Fourth Class


There was a young man from Clare

Who dreamt he flew up in the air.

He jumped on a plane

Which took him to Spain

And no-one knew how he got there.

There was a tall girl from Spain

Who thought she was going insane.

She went out to sea

And got stung by a bee,

And never went back there again.

There was a young man from Chad

And a compass was all that he had.

So he travelled East

And then slayed a beast

But after killing it, he felt rather bad.

By Claire Egan, 5th Class

Sponsored Walk

Many thanks to the parents and students who came out to support the St Joseph's N.S. Sponsored Walk today. A break from the showers ensured a pleasant walk for all. Thanks also to the Civil Defence who ensured that the event went off without a hitch.

My Last School Tour

On the 23rd of June I woke up at quarter past 7 and ate my breakfast. I went down to Londis to get my lunch. I went to school and then I got on to the bus.
I was sitting in the back. We went to Limerick to see Carambola. We got to see where they make the the lunches.
Then we went to Bunratty Castle and Bunratty Folk Park. We went to an old street and an old  school.We went to Craggaunowen. We saw bronze age houses and a Fulacht Fhia ana a Crannóg. When we were going two ponies broke out of the field. My favorite part of the tour was Craggaunowen.
The journey home was long.
    I was tired after the tour.

                             By Fiachra Scott

Our School Tour

Yesterday, June 23rd, was our school tour.

We got onto the bus at eight o'clock. It took a long time to get to Limerick. First we went to the Carambola factory. We saw our lunches being made there. We had to put on white hats and coats for health and safety reasons. At the end of the tour we were given our lunches. We were given a pencil, a balloon and a ruler each. When we were getting on to the bus Cara and Bola came to wave us off. We had a great time there.
by Claire Egan, 4th Class

The next place we went to was Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Our guide for the tour of the castle was Elizabeth. She showed us around the castle. Then we went off in groups to have a look around. We saw the 'murder hole', the 'spy holes' , the trapdoor and the 'ladies' window'. The stairs were very narrow. After that we saw the old houses in the Folk Park. There was a very smokey smell inside the houses. We then went to the old school house. I would not liked to have gone to school there. We had a look at an old hardware shop. We saw a black and white wolfhound. Then we went to the gift shop.
by Cormac Maher, 4th Class.

Next stop was Craggaunowen. We went into the castle and our guide Olivia told us how things were used like a turtle's shell for plates! Then we went to the crannogs to see the old houses. We saw a souterrain in an iron age fort for the children to escape from danger. We also saw a canoe & a road dug out from Longford they were about 2,500 years old!We also saw Tim Severin's boat & we saw some wild boar too!         
by Caoimhe Ivors,4th class.

Beside Bunratty Castle is Folk Park.Folk Park isold houses.The smell in the housesare treacherous because of the turf fires in the houses.We saw a old plow and a cart that horses pulled.We saw two irish wolf hounds they were really big.After that we went to the gift shop I bought a yellow pencil and a mood pen with sheep on it.
by Sarah Walton ,4th class.

When I am 18

When I am 18 I want to be a chef. Instead of having to pay for college I will join the army and get my chef cert for free. I would like to join the army because I would like to help my country and I would like to be a chef. I would like to grow up to be like the kitchen hero because he believes in the taste not the look of his food.
                                               John Clancy 6th class

When I am 18

When I am 18 it will be 2017. I want to be studying performing arts in Cork.When I am finished my degree I want to have my own Dance School in Kilkenny and my own car.I would like that because I love Dancing.:)

                                                      By Katie Cleere

Conor Ivors

Conor Ivors visited our school yesterday for the sports day. He only found out that it was called off when he arrived at the school which was called off due to the weather but has been rescheduled to Friday. He brought his two medals from boxing and showed them to pupils and teachers from the school. Then he came outside and played soccer with us. He said he will be back up for the sports day on Friday and we all hope so. He is a great boxer for Callan boxing club and narrowly lost in the All Ireland Final. We wish him the best for the future in all sports.

Swimming

Today Monday 20/6/2011 we had our last session of swimming. We have been attending swimming lessons for the last 7 weeks as part of our P.E.curriculum . Today the 8th week we had lots of fun. We were diving off boards and swimming up and down the swimming pool. That was very tiring. After we got on a boat and paddled up and down the pool. It was very good.
    By Aiden Mullally, Fifth Class

Moving on ceremony for 6th class

On Wednesday the 8th of June all of the 6th participated in the Moving On ceremony because we are moving to a new school. I will be going to the secondary school in Ballingarry. Nearly all of my class mates will be going. There are ten of us leaving Saint Josephs N.S this year. We got a survival kit, It consists of a pencil case, a mint, a pencil, rubber, a plaster, a paper, a ruler and tissue. Each of these gifts has a meaning. I had a great day. Soon after I went home. The End

By Óran Ivors

Trip To France

On the 10th of June at 3.30 am we had to meet at the church carpark in Littleton. We all went on a bus for an hour and a half to Shannon Airport. Our flight was at six o'clock.
   21 players and eight parents travelled. the flight from Shannon was about an hour and a half to London Stansted. We had our breakfast there and went to the Arcade. We also looked around. Later on we flew to Lyon and met the Lyons President. We took a 40 minute bus trip to Lyon's training ground. We had some drinks and played soccer. Later the host family came and collected us.
    On Saturday we woke up at eight o'clock. We left at quarter to nine for the soccer pitch. We played five matches each day and had food Saturday night at the soccer pitch. I ate Piella.
      On Sunday it was the finals day. The B team lost in the semi final and the A team lost in the group stage. We had about seven matches each. Our host family brought us to McDonalds and brought us to a massive church and to the top of the tower. On Monday morning we woke up at 7 o'clock and went and went to the hotel to meet up with all the others players. We went to the airport and flew back to Ireland.We got the bus back to Littleton and were met by our parents.It was a great expierience.
      

Fr Breen Farewell

Our Parish Priest Father Breen is leaving Ballingarry and going to Ballylanders. Father Breen has been Priest in Ballingarry for a long time. He will bevery missed. Our school had a ceremony for Father Breen.  He was presented with a card and a Children of Lir statue so that it would remind him of the children in our school, past and present.We also gave him a book. father Breen will be missed by the whole Parish.

The Larry Wall Day

On the 12th of  June 2011, I got up at about half 10 .The Larry Wall day was starting at 2 o'clock.The Larry Wall Day is a day of tradtional Irish music and dance to remember the best tradtional player you could hear .He was born in The Commons and was reared in The Commons .He was known all over the world.Every year since he died they have had a tradtional Irish music and dance day to remember him.He has relations in New Zealand and England who travelled from their countries to The Commons.Roundy Lawlor was there.He is the best bodhrán player around.He is 88 years old.He was Larry Wall's best f riend and he  played music with him in the past.Girls from New Zealand danced, they were good.It was a great day. Can't wait for next year!

                                                  By Katie Cleere and Rachel Fitzpatrick

Goodbye Fr. Breen

Fr Breen has been our Parish Priest for a long time. He is leaving this parish and a new priest is coming. The parish he is going to is called Ballylanders in Co Limerick. A new priest is coming to our parish. His name is Fr Quirke.
We had a ceremony for Fr Breen in the school today. We gave him some gifts and we sang a song for him. Shannon, Maria and Katie played some songs on the tin whistle. Mrs. Corcoran and Ms. Crowe came back to be part of the ceremony. They gave us a box of sweets and they were yummy.

by Claire Egan, 4th Class.

Today we had a ceremony for Fr Breen. Some parents came. We sang 'This is the Day' and we gave him a statue of The Children of Lir, a prayer and a big card with messages from everyone. Shannon and Maria played a song on their tinwhistles.Afterwards all the parents went for tea in the kitchen. Fr Breen is going to Ballylanders in Limerick. Ms. Crowe and Mrs. Corcoran came back and we got sweets from  them.
by Kaitlyn Waugh, 4th Class.

Bring and Buy Sale

Today there is a Bring and Buy Sale in our school. It starts at 1o'clock at ends at 3 o'clock. We baked a few cakes in preparation for today.Children from every class brought in books and toys that we are selling today,to raise money for the school.

Camogie

On Monday we had matches against Gortnahoe and Moycarkey. We won the two matches. The scores were Ballingarry 2-0 Gortnahoe 0-0 and Ballingarry 1-0 Moycarkey 0-1. We were delighted. I was playing in the backs for the two games.
by Molly Behan, 4th Class.

On Monday the Camogie Club had a blitz. We had two matches. In our first match we played Gortnahoe. In our second we played Moycarkey. We won both matches. It was really good. We got two extra jerseys to keep us warm because it was so cold. I was in the forwards.
by Claire Egan, 4th Class

School Matchs

We played our first match on Tuesday the 10th of May against Grangmockler in Ballingarry GAA field it was a close match. They beat us by about five points but we played our hearts out. It was just that they were a bit better than us. In our second match we played Clonoulty in Clonoulty. They had some really good players that they used to good effect. We also had some great players but didn't use them. In our third match we lost to Gortnahoe 10-8 to 4-2. Just after half time we were winning 4-2 to 3-2 and then they scored 7-6 to win the match. Overall we played really good.Our captain was Keith Clere.

By Jack Kealy

Rock of Cashel

On the 20th of May Queen Elizabeth II was accompanied by Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh on a visit to the Rock of Cashel. She flew in to the Rock of Cashel by helicopter.It was a bit wet but soon the sun was shining.The helicopter landed in a field near by to the Rock of Cashel. She was greeted by  Brendan Howlin Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. She was transported to the entrance gate in a classic looking car that looked like a vintage Mercedes. She was given a guided tour of the Rock of Cashel by staff.  She was told about the history of the Rock of Cashel. The Cashel Community  Secondary School sang for her Majesty during the visit. She met all of the staff of the Rock of Cashel and some of the Cashel Secondary School students. Saoirse Fitzgerald from the Cashel Secondary School presented the Queen with a bouquet of flowers. Once she finished the guided tour of the Rock of Cashel she left for a private tour of Coolmore. It was a huge privilege to have Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in County Tipperary!

by Fiachra Scott and Óran Ivors 6th Class

Retreat

Yesterday the 12th of April we had a retreat for our Confirmation. It was for 5th and 6th classes of all four schools in the Parish. It was from half past 9 to 3 o' clock. There were three people there with us. They put us in teams and every so often there would be games for points. Which ever team got the most points would win a box of roses. Our team won the roses and we shared them. Our teacher came down to the hall at lunch time to give us our lunch. We were allowed outside to run around. It was a great day !!!

           by Maria McGrath       

East Munster League

Two weeks ago on Sunday March 29th Fethard Under Thirteen Rugby Team won the East Munster League.We were awarded the shield after our first cup match last Sunday.John,Keith and I play for Fethard Rugby Club.John and I play prop in the scrum and Keith plays full back.Everyone on the team got an East Munster medal.We celebrated in the Clubhouse.

By Griffin Ivors

Primary Games Football!

On the 5th of April I went to New Inn to represent my school at the Primary Games Football Trials. There were 62 children trying their hardest to impress the selectors. There were three teams of 15 made before the day but some people didn't turn up on time,so we had to make do. I was on the first team. There were some people I know from soccer and hurling. My team was the first team to play. We had 15 players so did the other team. The third team had to play the first team we played. Some of our team had to go with that team because they didn't have enough players. Two teams played two matches and one team had to play three matches. I enjoyed the time there and I represented my school well.

By Fiachra Scott

Primary Games Hurling!

Last Wednesday I went to the primary games for hurling trials in New Inn. There was about 40 or 50 children competing for a place for the team that will play at half time at the first Tipperary Championship match of the season in the Munster quarter Final against Cork at Semple Stadium. There was about the same number of children at the trials the day before aswell. I was hoping to be called back but unfortunately I was not called back. I enjoyed representing my school.

By Keith Cleere

Swimming

Every Monday we go swimming.We go to Clonmel swimming pool. I sat beside Claire on the bus.
by Megan Kavanagh, 4th Class.

We go swimming every Monday. We go on the buses. We go to Clonmel swimming pool. Our instructor's name is Shelia. I had fun yesterday. I am learning to swim.
By Lauren Waugh, 3rd Class

We go to Clonmel swimming. We go for swimming lessons. We swim for about an hour.
By Michael Murphy, 4th Class

We went swimming on Monday. It was a good day. We went to Clonmel to go swimming. We went on a bus. I was sitting with Jordan.
By AJ Dunne, 2nd Class

We went on the bus. I sat with AJ. I went swimming in Clonmel.
By Jordan Clinton, 3rd Class.

On Monday we went swimming and we went on a bus. Then when we came back on the bus we had our lunch.
By Sean Clinton, 2nd Class.

Our News

On Sunday our horse had a foal. We decided to keep it. It is brown and white. It is a filly. We are deciding what to call her this evening.
By Claire Egan, 4th Class

On Saturday my uncle's girlfriend's sister had a baby. It is a girl. They called her Alanna.
By Kaitlyn Waugh, 4th Class

On Saturday I went to my cousin's party. They had lots of sweets, a bouncing castle and a big cake.
By Seán Clinton, 2nd Class

On Saturday I was riding my bike. I was going really fast. The handle of the bike got caught in the gate and I fell off and cut my shin.It was sore.
By Mikie McGrath, 2nd Class

It was Kealy's birthday. She got a Tipperary bouncing castle. We had races. I loved the cake.
By Sorcha Scott, 2nd Class

I went to my cousin's birthday party. I liked the bouncing castle.
By Jordan Clinton, 3rd Class

St Patrick's Day

I went to my Daddy's house. We tried to go to a parade but we couldn't find one.
by Michaela Morrissey, 2nd Class

On St Patrick's Day I dyed my hair green and so did AJ. We went to the King's River skipping stones.
by Michael Murphy, 4th Class

On St Patricks Day I went into the parade and I saw two big army tanks and some very old cars. Then I got candy floss and some Pringles.
by Sean Clinton, 2nd Class

On St Patrick's Day I went to a parade with my father and my cousins Tori and Nathan. We had lots of fun. There were lots of different things going on. Then we went to a soccer match in Kilkenny. It was very good.
by Molly Behan, 4th Class

I had a lovely St Patrick's Day. I went to the Littleton parade. I saw somebody dressed up as President Obama. There were lots of men protecting him with guns.
by Sorcha Scott, 2nd Class

On St Patrick's Day my family went to a parade in Kilkenny. A man with a big long beard asked me to get up on a trailer. There were chickens on the trailer. I got off after a while and then we all got ice-cream and went home.
by Mikie McGrath, 2nd Class

St Patrick's Day Céilí

Theatre trip

On Monday we went to see `The song of the Sea`. It was good. They were acting out the show. I thought it was good. After we went and ate our lunch. Then we went back to our school. When we went back to the school we got to play. Then we went inside. When we went inside we did our Maths.
by Michael Ryan, Senior Infants

Hurling Training

Yesterday the 15th of March we were training with Don Lyons our coach.When we started the match Conor Stakelum a former superb Tipperary Hurler arrived at the school. He got 2 All-Ireland Medals with Tipperary. Conor Stakelum played U-21 and Minor with Don Lyons. Conor Stakelum refused to go until one of us scored a goal. When one of us scored a goal Conor Stakelum went crazy. While we played trying despertely to score a goal Conor Stakelum was running up and down the sideline encouraging us all and shouting UP BALLINGARRY.


By Patrick Walton 

Maroon party plans

A few weeks ago we came second  in the school election.
As a result we planned a soccer tournament.We are holding it today 16th of March 2011.
There will be two semi finals and one final.
The two semi finals will be played on half the pitch and the final is full pitch.
Paul and Óran are the refs for the two semi finals and Fiachra is the referee for the final.
There will be fifteen minutes a half.
There are four teams in it and four captains but only one winner

By Paul Clinton Óran Ivors Fiachra Scott

Lá Fhéile Padraig

Tá Lá Fheile Padraig ag teacht.Tá mé ag tnuth leis an lá.Tá mé ag dul go dtí an morshiúil i gCill Chainnigh.Glacfaidh mé páirt ann mar rinceoir Hip Hop.Beidh an spórt agam.Nuair a bheidh an morshiúil thart rachamid go dtí an bialann chun  béile blasta a ithe.Rachamid abhaile an sin.

Cáit  Ní Chléirigh

Lá Fhéile Padraig

Tá Lá Fhéile Padraig ag teacht. Tá mé ag tnuth leis an lá. Rachaidh mé go dtí an morshúil i gCill Chainnigh. Nuair a bheidh an morshúil thart rachaimid abhaile agus feicfimid an morshuil ar an teilífs. Is brea é an lá, Lá Fhéile Padraig.

Seamus McCraith

Lá Fhéile Padraig

Tá Lá Fhéile Padraig ag teacht. Tá mé ag tnuth leis an lá. Tá súil agam go rachaidh mé go dtí an an morshiúl i nDurlas. Rachaimid go dtí an bialann chun béile blásta a ithe. Rachaimid  abhaile an sin. 


Séan o' Caoillí

Leaping Leprechauns

There must be a pot of gold in the Fifth and Sixth Classroom somewhere....

St Patrick's Day Snakes

Today our class made snakes.We had to colour in a snake in different colours.There were 34 spaces to colour.Then we glued a orange card to the snake.We had to leave it to dry for a minute.We had to cut them out and they would go 'spriiing'. Then they were finished.

Sarah Walton, 4th Class

Junior Room Theatre Trip

Yesterday we went on a trip. I sat beside my friend Ronan Mullally. I had great fun with him. We went to watch Barnstorm theatre group. They put on a very good show called "The Song From The Sea". It was about a little boy called Josh who heard a song coming from the sea. I went on the bus with my class

By Ben Owens

Poem Irish Election Day 25/2/2011

Today is the Irish Election Day
Where the Irish Government was in disarray
The country is in trouble cause the clown Brian Cowen
Turned the country up-side-down


Many people like to vote
They decide from canvasser's quotes
Some are good and some are bad
Fianna Fáil we already had

Kenny's seat is looming large
But Eamon Gilmore is ready to charge
Martin and Adam going slow
But it's up to you to say who's to go.


By Aiden Mullally

History in the making 31st Dáil

We have a new Government in our country. It is led by Enda Kenny who is the leader of Fine Gael. They are in coalition with Labour. There are 113 members. Fine Gael have a huge majority of seats in the Dáil. It is the31st Dáil. Enda Kenny is the 13th Taoiseach in Ireland. Fine Gael have 78 seats. Labour got 35 seats. Eamon Gilmore leader of Labour is the Tánaiste. Enda Kenny is from Castlebar in Mayo.

Maria McGrath 5th class

Morning Weather Haiku's 10/3/2011 New Government

We did these Haiku's on the 10th March. A Haiku is a Japanese poem with five syllables in the first and third lines and seven syllables in the second line.

It’s bright and breezy

Trees swaying from side to side

Wet but not too cold

By Fiachra Scott

Windy wet cold  morn

Bright breezy moist and dampening

Mixed bag of weather

By Griffin Ivors

Windy spring morning

Trees swaying from side to side

Wind gushing awful!

By Gerard   O Dwyer

Mornings broken dawn

 Wind blowing today flowing

Not about to rain!

By John Clancy

Cold windy morning

The swift breeze is like a thorn

As it’s far from warm

By Keith Cleere

A windy morning

Gentle breeze full of moisture

It’s a bright morning

Bright blue breezy sky

Spring morning beautiful sight

Daffodils flutter

Óran Ivors!

Sky is brightly blue

Very windy wet cold dull 

Trees dancing bravely

By Paul Clinton

It’s windy and dull

Trees are dancing round and round

Typical morning

By Katie Cleere

Wet outside on grass

Sun is shining but it’s cold

Wind is blowing now

By PatrickWalton

Wind blowing softly.

Sun out but still perishing.

Brightness looming large.

By Jack Kealy

It’s windy and cold

But the day has just started

Trees dance all around

By Maria McGrath

Very moist today

Trees are swishing side to side

Wind very heavy

By Rachel Fitzpatrick

Weather bright and wet

Wind blowing the dancing leaves

Trees sway heavily

By Shannon Dunne

Cold, moist and windy

Leaves galloping all around

Perishing but nice

By Aidan Mullally

James McGrath

Shrove Tuesday

Today is Pancake Tuesday. Fifth and Sixth Class made the batter on Monday. We were called to the Parents' Room. I put chocolate on my pancake and then I ate it.
Michaela Morrissey, 2nd Class

We made pancakes up in the Parents' Room and we got to eat them. The parents came up. They helped make the pancakes and Aine flipped the pancakes up in the air.
AJ Dunne, 2nd Class

Today is Pancake Tuesday, 8th of March. Yesterday Fifth and Sixth made the batter. Parents came in to help us. We went up to the Parents' Room at twelve o'clock. I had four pancakes with lemon, sugar and chocolate. They were very tasty.
Anna Ryan, 3rd Class

We had pancakes today. The pancakes were lovely. Thanks for the pancakes. Anna ate around four pancakes. She must be full!
Daniel Lyons, 4th Class

Today is Pancake Tuesday. Today in school we had pancakes. Yesterday fifth and sixh made the batter.They used flour, eggs, butter and milk.We put sugar, lemon and chocolate syrup on the pancakes.
Megan Kavanagh, 4th Class.

Spike Ball

St Joseph's N.S. were delighted to welcome back former students Caoilfhionn Ivors, Sharon Clinton and Leyanna O'Shea yesterday. Now in Transition Year in the Convent the three girls took Fifth and Sixth Class for a Spike Ball training session. The session was very enjoyable and well run and our students are already looking forward to next weeks training session

Our School Elections

Our School Elections were held on Friday, 18th February. The parties competing were: Fianna Sports, The Sports Party, The Maroon Party, Fianna Talent, The Olympics Party, MM Party and Fianna Meg. Each candidate had to come up with activities for the rest of the students to do on Wednesday for the last hour. Michael Murphy of the MM Party advocated playing soccer for the hour. Anna Ryan of Fianna Talent wanted to hold a talent show. Mikie McGrath of  The Olympics Party wanted to organise a treasure hunt. Megan Kavanagh of Fianna Meg promised to hold a fun table quiz. Oran Ivors of the Maroon Party wanted to play soccer or watch a DVD depending on the weather. Gerard O'Dwyer of Fianna Sports wanted to hold a sports quiz. Maria McGrath of The Sports Party promised an hour of various sporting activities.
After the candidates spoke about their plans all the students voted using specially designed ballot sheets. The Sports Party secured 18 votes on the First Count which made them the winners.

Sports Afternoon
The Sports Afternoon was organised by the Sports Party. There were 3 activities, basketball, soccer and tag rugby. There was a supervisor at each sport. We had to divide 1st class to 6th class into 6 teams. There were 2 teams at each sport playing a match against each other. Everybody had a great time. We didn't have to wear any uniform. We also got a night off homework.
Maria McGrath (Sports Party Leader)

Mid-term Break

On Thursday I am going to Kildare Village to buy a new tracksuit. On Friday I'm going to sleep in.
Claire Egan, 4th Class

On Wednesday night my cousin Chloe is having a sleep-over at my house. On Thursday I am going to her house.
Megan Kavanagh, 4th. Class

I would like to go shopping on Friday to buy clothes. I will go for a walk on Thursday to the lane. I am going to Splashworld with my Nan on Sunday. I am sleeping at my cousin's house on Saturday.
Ciara Lyons, 2nd. Class

It is mid-term break this week and I am going to the cinema to see the film Gnomeo and Juliet. My cousin is coming too. We will go to Thurles cinema.
Molly Behan, 4th Class

What I would like to do on mid-term break is go working with my dad and play with AJ. I'll probably go to my Nanny's on Saturday.
Michael Murphy, 4th Class

My cousin is sleeping at my house. We will go for a walk with my dog. My cats will follow us.
Sorcha Scott, 2nd Class

I will have no school on Thursday or Friday. I like to play with Michael. I will play with my brother Aaron. I will play my PSP.
A.J. Dunne, 2nd Class

World News

In Nothern Africa protests are getting worse. Tunisa started the protest . President Ben Ali has fled the country. His wife fled the day after. She went to the bank to get some gold ingots. Egypt is the worse of them all. They have been more violent then ever. Some people are in hospital and other people are carrying dangerous weapons like knives hammers and stones.People have died and tourists were to stay in their rooms or leave immediately.
Óran Ivors

Fire Safety Talk

Students from the Middle Room with their Fire Safety Certificates

Liam and Billy are firemen. The men came from Cashel. They gave us a pack of games about fire safety. We had a wordserch and a sheet for us to colour.
Mikie McGrath, 2nd Class.

Used Clothes Collection

We will hold a used clothing and old mobile phone collection at the school on Wednesday, February 9. We accept clothing in any condition as long as it's clean. We also accept shoes, belts, handbags, ties, sheets etc.
Bags must be left at the school before 9.30 on the morning of the collection.

St Brigid's Day

Today is St Brigid's Day. Some of the older children made crosses out of rushes. We all learned about St Brigid today.

Eoin by Griffin Ivors (using MSPaint)

Hurling

On Tuesday we have hurling training with Don Lyons the best trainer in the south of Tipperary. We train for 40 minutes on the dot. This year we are in the Cumann na mBunscol Hurling Championship 2011 Roinn E . We will be playing ten a side .
          
Mr.Gleeson will be selling  hurleys, helmets and footballs at subsidised prices. Contact school for details.

By John and Jack

Claire's Birthday

On Saturday 22nd we went bowling and we ate in Eddy Rocket's and then we went to Claire's Accessories.On our way home,we got a surprise party.
Claire Egan and Megan Kavanagh 4th class

World News

In early Janurary there have been lots of floods in the Southern Hemisphere.
Countries such as Brazil and Australia have been affected.
Six hundred people have died in Brazil lots of people are dead in Australia.
Fast floods in the two countries destroyed cars, trucks and vans. Crocodiles and snakes have been spotted in the floodwaters.

By Óran Ivors, 6th class

Rugby and guitar lessons.

Every Friday I go to rugby for Fethard Under 13.
On Tuesday I go to John Birmingham for guitar lessons and I also go to a 2nd rugby training on that day.
Our rugby training starts at quarter to 7 and ends at 8 o clock.
Also my guitar lessons start at half past 8 and ends at 9 o clock.

By Griffin Ivors, 6th class

Last Weekend

I went to the cinema on Sunday. I went to see Gulliver's Travels in 3D. It was on in Thurles. I thought that it was very good. It was funny.
Lauren Waugh 3rd Class.

On Saturday Mammy got a new horse. She is very quiet. Her name is Misty. She is grey and white.
Claire Egan, 4th Class

I played soccer on Saturday. I played with Paul, Shane and Jordan. We played on the grass at home. It was wet. It was great fun.
Seán Clinton, 2nd Class

Computer lessons

Today is Friday.We are doing computers.It is great fun.We all have computer partners.We will be doing computers every Friday.We are learing how to use PowerPoint,Word and Photostory.
                          By Katie Cleere and Patrick Walton.

Our Christmas Holidays

I helped my Mam to cook the Christmas food. I had a nice Christmas. Santa left presents for me and my brothers.
Ciara Lyons (2nd Class)

I watched movies. I got toys. I had a good Christmas.
Sorcha Scott (2nd Class)

I woke up at two o'clock in the morning to see if Santa had left any presents. I gave Mammy three Christmas presents. Santa gave me loads of toys.
Lauren Waugh (3rd Class)

I woke up at three o'clock and I saw my presents under the tree. Mammy opened the present that I gave her. I helped Mammy around the kitchen.
Michaela Morrissey (2nd Class)

I got a remote control helicopter and PSP games for Christmas. I got up at half past one and then at half past three. The presents were there at half past three.
Michael Murphy (4th Class)

New Year, New Students

When we came back to school after the Christmas holidays we were delighted to welcome three new students to St Joseph's. Their names are Kaitlyn, Lauren and Cameron.