May 11th to 15th was National Walk to School Week, and the Green School’s Committee in St. Michael’s decided to invite as many as possible to walk to school that week. We all met in the playground each morning at nine and walked down to the school. Approximately 85 pupils and some parents/teachers walked each […]
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Credit Union Quiz
In early February the Credit Union local quiz took place in Drumlin. St. Michael’s entered three teams – two senior teams and one junior team. James Ellis, Kain O’Connor, Callum O’Reilly and Ciara Smith were on the senior team which won the entire competition.They were awarded with beautiful plaques and certificates. In early March they […]
Santa’s Visit
Santa Claus is coming to Town! Santa made his usual annual visit to St. Michael’s on Thursday December 18th. Santa had a huge sack of toys with him which he distributed to every pupil. He was his usual jolly self and we were all pleased to see him. Joanne Kelly, Chairperson of the Parents’ Association […]
Our South African Link
South African Teachers in St. Michael’s. South African Teachers in St. Michael’s. On Tuesday morning January 20th St. Michael’s was thrilled to welcome two South African teachers, Reece and Robyn Carsons, to the school. Reece’s class in Capetown is linked to 4th and 5th class for the past year and a half. The link was […]
Bernard Dunne Visits St. Michael’s.
Bernard Dunne Visits St. Michael’s. On Tuesday afternoon January 20th Bernard Dunne, former World Boxing Champion, came to visit St. Michael’s School. He was a guest of Rachel, John and Elisha of Carambola and they came with him. Pupils from Junior Infants to First formed a Guard of Honour wearing any sports’ medals they had […]
The Christmas Shoe-Box Appeal
Every year, around mid November Ms. Sherlock informs the school about the Christmas Shoebox appeal. Any pupil who wishes may decorate and fill a shoebox for a child less fortunate than themselves in Africa or other poor parts of the world. Toothpaste, gloves, a scarf, colouring crayons, soft toys etc are all very welcome. The […]