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Summer Issue 2017
First Holy Communion
Bunscoil Bhóthar na Naomh, Lios Mor, Co. Phort Lairge. Ph. / Fax No 058 – 54685. E – Mail Lismoreprimsch.ias@eircom.net Website: www.bunscoilbhotharnanaomh.ie
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Sixth Class RSE Talk.
Mrs. Mary Murphy, facilitated a meeting
with the parents of sixth class pupils on
Monday April 26th. Mrs. Murphy discussed
issues relating to the children’s development
and outlined possible areas of concern. The
parents found this meeting very beneficial.
Later the pupils were given information.
They discussed some of the issues in open
forum and they were later given an
opportunity to write any questions they
needed clarified. It was a worthwhile day and
hopefully an investment in the future.
Presentation by P.J.Lynch
P.J. Lynch is a very talented illustrator.
He was at the Towers and Tales Festival
as he is the illustrator for Ryan Tubridy’s
book “Patrick and the President.” P.J.
made a presentation to third and fourth
class pupils about his work as an
illustrator. He explained to them that he
normally gets as many as six books a week
to illustrate. He begins the process by
reading the book ten times. When he
feels that he has a full understanding and
appreciation of the plot and the
characters, he then begins to draw. He
really enjoys adding in details to all his
pictures so as to complement the story.
Mr. Lynch read a few stories to the
children from books he had illustrated.
He also signed autographs for them.
Best of Luck to Sixth Class
School Mass
We wish all the pupils in Sixth
Class the best of luck when they All the staff and pupils attended the end of year Mass in St. Carthage’s
begin their Second Level Church in Lismore on Thursday June 22nd celebrated by Father Cullinan.
education in September. They A representative from Third to Sixth class read the prayers of the faithful.
are a very mature, co-operative Pupils from Junior Infants to Second Class brought up the offertory gifts
and talented group of children and Sixth Class pupils delivered the readings. Cór Bhunscoil Bóthar na
who have a very bright future Naomh sang beautiful hymns during the ceremony. It was a lovely
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Percussion Workshop
Eamonn Cagney from Glanmire, spent
two full days in the school providing a
percussion workshop to the children.
He had at least thirty-five drums, so
each child had their own. They began
by practising simple rhythms and as
they mastered each one, they moved
on to more complicated sequences. He
then divided the group into two and
each group played their own different
rhythm simultaneously. It was a
cacophony of sounds and rhythms. The Sixth Green Flag Award on Global Citizenship,
children absolutely loved the Litter and Waste.
experience. Mrs Lonergan and Mr. Corbett went to Kilkenny on
Tuesday May 23rd to be presented with our sixth green
Pottery Classes flag on Global Citizenship, Litter and Waste. Kate
O’Donovan and Cian O’Mahony represented the Green
First, Second, Third, Fifth and Sixth Team. The reception was held in Hotel Kilkenny and the
Classes had pottery lessons from Fin
two children proudly accepted the award on behalf of
O’Hara. Fin is a very talented artist
from North Tipperary. His artistic the Green Team. They worked very hard to achieve this
talents and good communication skills standard and the whole school community feel very
prove very popular with the children. honoured.
He is able to hone in their creative
talents and it is amazing what the
children produce under his
instruction.
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Tour of Lismore Castle Gardens
First and Second Class were invited to take part in
school tour activities offered by Lismore Heritage
Centre. The children had great fun in the
Millennium Park participating in a maths trail. Next
they went to the Castle Gardens where they learned
about Sir Walter Raleigh, Fred and Adele Astaire, the
Vikings and the monks in the ancient monastic
settlement. They played lots of games here. It was
great fun!
Lismore Opera Festival
The following is our school
calendar for this school year Forty pupils from Fourth, Fifth and Sixth
2017/2018 Classes attended the dress rehearsal of
Donizetti’s opera “L’Elisir D’Amore”. It was a
Wednesday 30th August School re – opens comic opera with beautiful music. The children
were delighted to hear Anthony Kearns and the
Monday 30th October to international soprano Ania Jeruc. It a was a
Friday 3rd November Mid term musical treat and a fantastic opportunity to see
a production of this standard. The children
Friday 22nd December Christmas Holidays
thoroughly enjoyed the experience and those
(12 noon) who attended last year are quickly becoming
2018 “opera buffs”.
Monday 8th January Return to school
Thursday 15th February Mid Term
Friday 16th February
Monday 19th March Bank Holiday
Friday 23rd March Easter Holidays
(12 noon)
Monday 9th April Return to school
Monday 7th May Bank Holiday
Monday 4th June Bank Holiday
Friday 22nd June Summer Holidays
(12 noon)
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Bunscoil’s Got Talent!
The staff and pupils of Bunscoil Bhóthar na Naomh hosted a fundraising variety concert in aid of
Parents’ Council funds. The concert was held on Wednesday the 30th of May. They had two
performances to accommodate the audience demand. The Junior Infants opened the show with the
musical “Billy no Buzz”. This was a lively and energetic performance full of cute individual
performances. Their songs and moves were fantastic.
The School Choir performed next. They sang their two award winning songs “The Artist Teaches Us
All” and “The Bare Necessities”. Next they gave a lovely rendition of the hymn “An Ephesian
Prayer”. It was a beautiful prayerful moment during the concert. They finished with a lively
rendition of the pop song “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake.
Senior Infants entertained us all with “The Kitten Fell Down the Drain” and “The Best day of My
Life”. They all danced and moved with the precision of professionals and the dab at the end was
something to behold!
The first half ended with Second Class pupils singing three songs. The first two were as Gaeilge
enhanced by lovely movement. They sang the psalm “The Lord He is my Shepherd” from their Holy
Communion ceremony. This hymn is very close to their hearts.
After the interval, First Class turned into Jungle creatures! They entered the hall singing the “Circle
of Life”. Their second song was called “I Just Can’t Wait to be King”. They sang this very
confidently and had lovely choreography.
Third Class performed their Irish play “Jeaic agus an Gas Pónaire”. They acted out the story of Jack
and the Beanstalk. They acted it out superbly and delivered the story very convincingly.
Joseph O’ Keeffe was recently awarded fourth place in the World Dance Championships. Joe danced
a reel on stage and displayed his exceptional talent. It is mesmerising to watch the intricate steps
danced at such speed. You can literally hear every beat of the music replicated by his feet. Well done
Joe and continued success.
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Class took part in the Peace Proms Concert in Limerick in March. They
performed some of this repertoire for the audience. They began with the Annie medley. Their sweet
singing and gentle movements captured the audience. They followed with the lively rendition of the
Pop Medley. Finally, they sang the lovely song “Heal the World”. There are lovely sentiments in this
song wishing peace and joy to all the world.
The concert came to a close with the Peace Proms Choir singing “Amhrán na bhFiann” accompanied
by Rena Meagher on the concertina. The concert was a resounding success.
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Class Allocation 2017/2018
Junior Infants Mrs. Ciara O’ Mahony
Junior Infants Ms. Una Maher
Senior Infants Mrs. Virgila Killigrew
Senior Infants Mrs. Emma Beecher
1st Class Ms. Sarah O’ Mahony
2nd Class Mrs. Patricia Lonergan
3rd Class Mrs. Deirdre Morrison
4th Class Mrs. Jean O’ Mahony
3rd/4th Mixed To Be Confirmed
5th Class Ms. Ciara Buck
5th / 6th Mixed Mr. Paddy Smith
6th Class Mr. Seán Prendergast
Resource/ Learning Support team: Mrs D. Kennefick,
Mrs. A. Phelan, Mrs. A.M. Moloney, Mrs P. McGarry
& Mrs M. Bailey
Charity cake sale
Principal: Mr. D. Corbett.
A very successful cake sale was held in the school hall on
Thursday June 22nd. The proceeds of the cake sale were
divided between two worthy charities. The Cork City Hospitals
Children’s Club brings children with long term illnesses on little holidays and day trips. This is a fantastic support to the
children and their families. The other charity to benefit is an Outreach Medical Programme in Ghana. Medical students
volunteer and work in the rural areas setting up temporary medical units where they provide a very valuable service to
the local communities.
The children from the senior classes donated cakes and buns to the school. The cake sale was a fantastic success and we
are very grateful to all the parents for their support.
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The whole school closed on Friday June 2nd as each class went on a school tour. It
was a very busy morning for parents dropping off excited pupils for their buses.
First to Fourth Class
tour
This group of children
went to a “Let’s Go” camp
in Trabeg, Douglas, Cork.
They had a great day
enjoying activities such as
Super Slide, Zorbee Ball
Roll, Human Table
Football, KMX Karts,
Flickers, Eliminator,
Soccer Shoot, Wobbly
Ladder and Under
Pressure. It was
wonderful! They were very
active all day and the
weather was very
favourable.
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Swimming Lessons
Open Afternoon for incoming Infants
Second and Fourth Classes have
completed a six-week swimming course in
There was great excitement around the Aura Leisure Centre, Youghal, Co. Cork.
junior corridors on Wednesday June 7th as The children were divided into groups
the staff welcomed the new infants with according to ability. Over the course of the
six lessons, all pupils made significant
their parents. Mrs C. O’Mahony and Ms U. progress. We are delighted with the
Maher were at hand to extend a warm facilities in Aura and the quality of the
welcome to all the children and their instruction.
parents. The children played happily with
the toys in the rooms while the parents and
Annual Report of the Board of
teachers chatted and got to know one
Management 2017
another. Once relaxed, the teachers used
this opportunity to acquaint themselves The children and staff have secured our
with their future pupils. We are looking sixth Green flag with emphasis on “Global
forward to meeting all the pupils at the end Citizenship, Litter and Waste”. This is a
of August. great achievement and has enabled children
to see themselves as part of a worthwhile
community. We continue to draft,
formulate, update and introduce several
new policies and can confirm that we are in
compliance with Department and
government legislation.
We support and wish to thank our teachers
and staff in providing the best approaches
and initiatives for the benefit of all children,
no matter what their ability. Further teacher
training will take place for the revised
English and Irish curriculum from infants to
second class next year.
We congratulate our staff and Parents’
Council for their partnership in producing a
thoroughly enjoyable school concert. It
enabled the children’s skills to really shine
through.
We sincerely thank our Parents’ Council
who work to provide funding for various
projects within the school, from helmets
and balance bikes for infants to
modernising our computer room, to
mention just a few. All donations, no matter
how small, are used wisely and benefit
every child during the academic year.
We hope you all have a happy and safe
summer break and look forward to working
with you again on our return on August
30th.
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We are once again Volunteers Required for School
coming to the close of Maintenance
another academic year
Annual Sponsored Walk Fundraiser We are still seeking volunteers
and a successful
to help with painting and
fundraising year for A massive thanks to all the pupils and their maintenance within the school
the Parents Council. parents/guardians who took part in our and ask that they express their
We would like to thank sponsored walk on the 21st of May. As is now interest with any member of the
all parents/guardians the 'tradition' from past sponsored walks Eddie parents council.
who through was there to lead the pack around the course!
their generous Pictured are the prize category winners on the Variety Show
contributions support
day and also the lucky winners of prizes, from the
all of the individually On the 31st of May the
draw of returned sponsorship cards, of which the
funded activities current Parents Council
top prize was a family bike hire voucher from
enjoyed by each class were delighted to be given
the 'Greenway Man' in Dungarvan. We would
as well as the the opportunity to raise
like to thank all of our sponsors for this event
purchasing of much funds with the presentation
without which it would not be possible: Mari
needed new equipment of a variety show. Each
Mina, Mace, Centra, Design Fusion, Scallywags,
for the school. class within Bothar Na
Paul Feeney.
Naomh showcased their
talent and enthusiasm to
entertain the crowd with
song, drama and dance.
Both the morning and
evening shows were packed
with an excited audience
who were thrilled with the
performances and also the
lucky winners of the many
raffle prizes who were
kindly sponsored by the
following to which we
express our gratitude:
Lismore Castle Gardens,
Lismore Heritage Centre,
The Summerhouse, Lizzie
Briens, Aislinn Celisse, Glen
Fruits, Wild Oats Soaps and
the various private
donators of spot prizes.
We would also like to thank
all the teachers and
classroom assistants for
their support and Eddie for
organising and
transporting the loan of the
chairs from BCS and
Parents/Guardian Email Contact List Lismore GAA.
We ask that anyone who has not yet sent their contact details, including pupil/s name, class and parent/guardian E
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Finally we would like to wish all staff, pupils and parents/guardians an enjoyable Summer break.
Boys Primary School
Hurling
(Blake Cup)
We began training in the cold and wet in preparation for the Blake Cup. Our group in the Blake Cup was
Lismore, Garranbane, Abbeyside and Ballymac. Our first game was against Abbeyside and we beat
them well. Our second match was against Garranbane and we beat them handily. We then played
Ballymac at home and hammered them. We were then through to the Semi-Finals against Scoil
Garbháin. We beat them easily and were through to the Western Final against Garranbane. In the end
we beat them by 39 points. We were then through to the county final against Ballygunner.
It was a hard game but at half-time were leading 2-2 to 0-5, in the end we came out victorious
with a score line of 2-4 to 0-8.
We stopped Ballygunner winning 4 county titles in a row and we hope to keep the cup in
the school. Good luck to the 5th 4th and 3rd class who will be trying to retain the Blake Cup and County
Title next year.
Blake Cup West Primary Schools Roll of Honour
County Primary Schools Hurling Roll of Tallow - 1980
Honour since it was first held in 1998. Dungarvan CBS -1981
Lismore CBS – 1982-86
Abbeyside – 1998 Dungarvan CBS – 1987
Bothar na Naomh – 1999 Lismore CBS – 1988
St. Pauls – 2000 Dunagrvan CBS – 1989
Bothar na Naomh – 2001-05 Lismore CBS – 1990-91
CBS Dungarvan – 2006 Dungarvan CBS – 1992-93
Bothar na Naomh – 2007-09 Lismore CBS – 1994-97
St. Declan’s De La Salle – 2010 Abbeyside NS – 1998
Abbeyside – 2011-12 Bothar na Naomh Lismore – 1999-2005
Bothar na Naomh – 2013 Dungarvan CBS – 2006
Ballygunner – 2014-16 Bothar na Naomh – 2007-09
Bothar na Naomh - 2017 Bunscoil Gleann Sidheán Cappoquin – 2010
Abbeyside – 2011-12
Bothar na Naomh – 2013-14
Ballymac NS – 2015
By David Skehan, Liam Coughlan, Eoin O’Brien and Joe Ardern Abbeyside – 2016
Bothar na Naomh - 2017
By David Skehan, Liam Coughlan, Eoin O’Brien &
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Joe Ardern Page 10West-Waterford Primary School Sports
The Western Final of the school sports took place on Thursday May 18th in St. Augustine’s
College in Abbeyside. Bunscoil Bhóthar na Naomh was well represented in the roll of honours.
They were awarded a trophy for the Best Girls’ Relay Teams. This is the second time the school
has won this award. Well done girls!
Sprints
Girls U/12 100m 1st Elissa Fitzgerald
2nd Maeve Kelly
Boys U/11 100m 2nd Sam Shanahan-Quinn
Boys U/12 100m 3rd Ben O’Sullivan
Boys O 12 100m 3rd Finlay Scanlon
Relays
Boys U/9 3rd David O’Farrell,
Dylan Cunningham,
Hugo Quann and
Fionn Schurmann.
Boys U/11 1st Stuart Setterfield, Jack Kiely, Sam Shanahan-Quinn and
William Meegan-Carey.
Boys U/12 2nd Callum Shanahan-Quinn, Joseph Ardern, Ben O’Sullivan
and Tadhg Duffin.
Boys O 12 2nd Liam Coughlan, David Boyd and Finlay Scanlon and Kevin
Dungan-O’Neill
Girls U/10 1st Neave Rossa, Amelie Quann, Eve Farrow and Emer Meaney.
Girls U/11 2nd Michelle O’Donnell, Rachel Mangan, Tia Kenneally and Lana
Oakham.
Girls U/12 2nd Caoimhe McGrath, Ciara Fuller-Buckley, Elissa Fitzgerald
and Meave Kelly.
The county finals were held on Thursday June 1st in Abbeyside. Congratulations to the
following medal winners:
Relay Teams:
Girls U/10 3rd Neave Rossa, Amelie Quann, Eve Farrow and Emer Meaney.
Many of our other relay teams were placed fourth. It was a most successful year in athletics for
the school.
Summer Stars Reading Adventure
Waterford City and County Library will run their annual Summer Stars Reading Programme in all their branches
during the summer from 1st July to the end of August. This exciting programme is available free of charge to all
children. Each child is invited to register at their local library and enjoy reading many books as part of the adventure
during the holidays. All participants will be given a Summer Stars Reading Card to record their own progress.
This scheme is very beneficial for the children. It helps children to practise their reading and comprehension skills
during the holidays as well as fostering a pastime for life. The children who participate in this programme are
delighted and feel a great sense of achievement when staff from the library present them with their certificates and
prizes
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Children and families will have access to fun reading activities on the Summer Stars website, www.summerstars.ie. Page 11
Get Reading!!Sports Day
We enjoyed beautiful weather for our sports day on Monday June 19th. Eddie Nugent,
Mr. Corbett, Mr. Prendergast and Mr. Smith with the assistance of senior pupils laid
out the field into the relevant sections. We had great variety, relay races, piggy-back
races, egg and spoon race, dribbling, penalty shoot outs, three legged race, blind
man’s buff and walk the plank. The children thoroughly enjoyed the challenging
obstacle course and fill the pipe race. The grass volley ball course and soccer were
also very popular. We all had great fun!
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