January 29th, 2010
The pupils in 5th & 6th class, having been moved by the news reports from Haiti in recent days, decided that they would do their part to help the unfortunate victims of the terrible earthquake in Haiti. On Jan. 28th the senior pupils organised a very successful Bake Sale and Raffle to raise funds for this worthy cause.
On that day the children invited all of the pupils, staff and parents to their classroom where they had organised stalls selling all sorts of delicious cakes and buns.
The highlight of the day was a raffle for a beautiful Gingerbread House created by Mrs. Toye. The lucky winner was little Julia Shepherd from Bettystown.
The 5th & 6th class children would like to thank everyone who made the day such a success. They are especially grateful to all those who baked cakes and buns for the sale and of course all of the generous customers.
Overall a total of €846.15 was raised.
Congratulations and well done to everyone involved.
Pictures are available in the Gallery
January 16th, 2010
Mrs Hilary Kelly welcomed the senior class in our school to the Highlanes Gallery in January. We were invited to the gallery to see a special exhibition of the paintings of renowned local artist Nano Reid and her friend Gerard Dillon. Many of Nano Reid’s paintings are inspired by the environment around Drogheda. We can see scenes from Mellifont, Monasterboice and other places in the Boyne valley. Nano also liked to paint scenes from the town of Drogheda.
Gerard Dillon was from the north of Ireland and many of his paintings show scenes from Connemara in Galway.
Mrs Kelly talked to us about the paintings on display and she also explained their styles and influences. Before we returned to school we had an opportunity to do some artwork of our own.
April 22nd, 2008
Before Christmas the senior pupils participated in an exercise programme at the Boyne Valley Hotel and Country Club. The programme went on for a period of 6 weeks and the children had the opportunity to use the club’s facilities. Some of the activities that were arranged were swimming, aerobics, football, gym exercises, boxing and talks on healthy eating and good lifestyle choices. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the programme and we hope that this “Adopt a School Programme” is available again next year.
Thank you to all at the Boyne Valley Country Club for making the programme a success.