Méan Fómhair 2016
Debating
Our second debate against St Mary's Boys Monaghan was " Primary Age Pupils Do Not Need Mobile Phones " and we were represented by Leah Treanor, Jamie Rushe and Maeve Mc Nally. Well done to our debate team , we had a great victory.
Credit Union Quiz
Congratulations to our Junior team of Matthew Finn, Oran McQuaid, Bryden Power and Dáire Mc Kenna who were winners in the area competition held recently in Emyvale. They will now go forward to the regional final.
Congratulations to our senior team of Kayla Molloy, Aine McQuaid, Francis Balmer and Niall Corrigan who were runners up.
Congratulations to our senior team of Kayla Molloy, Aine McQuaid, Francis Balmer and Niall Corrigan who were runners up.
Debating
Our first debate was against Urbleshanny N.S. on Wednesday, 7th December in Urbleshanny National School. The motion for debate was 'The school day should be shorter " and we were proposing the motion.
It was a super debate with some fantastic arguments from both sides. Urbleshanny N.S. came out winners.
It was a super debate with some fantastic arguments from both sides. Urbleshanny N.S. came out winners.
Donagh Graveyard
On Friday the 21st of October fifth and sixth class cycled to Donagh Graveyard to explore the ruins of the church and the graveyard. They noted down the dates and names of various headstones and explored the McKenna Cross and The Wart Well.
Monaghan Enterprise Board
Lena Shaw visited our school to talk to us about Monaghan Enterprise Board. We entered the competition to create a slogan for Monaghan Enterprise Board. Katie Treanor ( 5th ) was the winner and Katie's entry has been sent into the final.
Gaeilge 24
On Tuesday the 15th November, fifth and sixth class spoke Irish non stop for one whole day.
Bhí rang a sé agus a cúig ag caint Gaeilge an Lá go léir ar an Mháirt 15 u Lá Samhain. Bhain siad an taitneamh as an lá.
Bhí rang a sé agus a cúig ag caint Gaeilge an Lá go léir ar an Mháirt 15 u Lá Samhain. Bhain siad an taitneamh as an lá.
Debating
Our first round debate is against Urbleshanny National School on Wednesday 7th December. The motion is " The school day should be shorter ". We are proposing the motion. Best of luck to our team of Niall Corrigan, Francis Balmer and Ethan Cunningham.
Chess
5th and 6th class are busy learning the moves in chess. We will be selecting our school team in the New Year.
Credit Union Art Competition
Congratulations to Kayla Molloy ( 6th class ) and Aoibhe Kelly ( 5th class ) winners of the Credit Union Art Competition " Dreams are made of this...".
Team Hope Christmas Shoe Box Appeal
Well done to all the children in 5th and 6th class who particpated in the Christmas Shoe Box Appeal.
Monaghan Mental Health Association Essay/Poetry Competition 2016
Congratulations to Harvey Colleran (6th ), Ethan Cunningham (6th ), Freney Power (5th) and David Duffy ( 5th). The awards ceremony took place in the Westenra Hotel on Wednesday 23rd November.
Art
The pupils have been very creative in Art, painting pictures of balloon racing, Autumn prints and newspaper art. They made pumpkins in Pottery for Halloween.
GAA Skills Competition
On the 30th November, Monaghan Coaching & Games held a Primary Schools Skills Competition at Cloghan. St Marys National School was among 18 Monaghan schools taking part. The competition, put together and organised by Rory Beggan, was a team-of-4 competition, tested over a series of 4 stations. Congratulations to James Sweeney (6th ), Matthew Finn (5th ), Harvey Colleran (6th) and Cormac McKenna (5th ).
Primary Schools Go Games Blitz
Fifth and Sixth class pupils participated in the Primary School Go Games blitzes in football recently in Cloghan.
Four Village Cycle 2015
5th and 6th class recently completed the 4 village cycle , they set off from St Marys N.S to Middletown onto Tynan and Caledon and cycled back into Glaslough. Many thanks to Glaslough Development Association for the lovely refreshments served in the new village garden.
School Tour
5th and 6th class pupils enjoyed their school tour to Lough Muckno Adventure Centre in Castleblayney.
Irish Aid Awards
Pupils from fifth and sixth class have been busy preparing for the The Our World Irish Aid Awards which seek to enable pupils to learn about the lives of children and their families in developing countries and how Ireland, through Irish Aid, and 192 other countries in the United Nations are working together to create a safer and fairer world, and a better future for all the world’s children. Pupils as global citizens can play their part by taking part in the Awards and engaging with these issues.
This year’s theme, One World, One Future, invites pupils to learn about the Global Goals and how Irish Aid is working hard to create a better world and a better future for children living in poverty.
This is also part of our 6th GREENFLAG GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Programme.
This year’s theme, One World, One Future, invites pupils to learn about the Global Goals and how Irish Aid is working hard to create a better world and a better future for children living in poverty.
This is also part of our 6th GREENFLAG GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Programme.
Write-a-book Project
Each pupil took part in this years Write a book Project. We have wonderful authors at our school. There was a great variety of titles from the historic year 1916 to novels 'as Gaeilge' to imaginative novels.Something for everyone to read and enjoy!
Debating
Debating Team.
Pauric McQuaid, Molly McDonald and Lucy Dufy.
Matthew Curley, Ben Duffy and Brid Mc Nally.
There is great excitement among the pupils in 5th and 6th classes as they partake in debating competitions with other local schools. This is a whole class project with all children researching the motions under the leadership of the Principal Mr. Macklin. The motions to date were
1. Should school students wear a uniform ?.
2. Children should be allowed a television in their bedrooms.
3. Children should have at least one hour of exercise every day.
4. Climate Change can’t be stopped.
The Semi Final was a very tense and exciting debate against Urbleshanny N.S. We are now through to the Regional Final in April. Every member of the team has argued the motion in at least one debate.
1. Should school students wear a uniform ?.
2. Children should be allowed a television in their bedrooms.
3. Children should have at least one hour of exercise every day.
4. Climate Change can’t be stopped.
The Semi Final was a very tense and exciting debate against Urbleshanny N.S. We are now through to the Regional Final in April. Every member of the team has argued the motion in at least one debate.
All-Star Visitor
All-Star Monaghan footballer, Conor Mc Manus ,was invited to our school on Thurs. 25th February as part of our healthy eating policy to give a talk to pupils from Third to Sixth classes on the importance of healthy eating. Conor talked about eating a balanced diet and what foods are a good source of the required vitamins and minerals for sports people. The children asked Conor lots of questions about football and how they can enhance their skills to become good athletes.
Food Dudes Programme 2016
The Food Dudes have returned to St. Mary’s. They are encouraging all pupils to eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
Congratulations Sir Jack
The pupils from fifth and sixth class made beautiful cards for Sir Jack Leslie, the 98-year-old World War II veteran, who was appointed a chevalier (Knight) of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, France's highest medal.
Happy Chinese New Year 2016
2016 Chinese New Year falls on February 8. It is the Year of the Monkey according to the Chinese Zodiac. The pupils painted then decorated these Cherry Blossom Trees.
Art Work
Fifth and Sixth class pupils displayed their artwork based on the art of Keith Allen Haring,an American artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York street culture of the 1980's by expressing concepts of birth, death and war. Haring's work was often heavily political and his imagery has become a widely recognized visual language of the 20th century.
Building Peace through the Arts Project.
Blackwater Regional Partnership invited 5th & 6th class to the launch of the new sculpture erected just outside of Middletown on the Monaghan Road.
Last year, as part of this project, our children were involved in creating a 'Bee-Line Sculpture' which this new piece of art displays.
The sculpture celebrates the heritage that unites the community of Middletown and surrounding communities.
Last year, as part of this project, our children were involved in creating a 'Bee-Line Sculpture' which this new piece of art displays.
The sculpture celebrates the heritage that unites the community of Middletown and surrounding communities.
Here is a recount of our enjoyable day. . . . . .
I want to tell you about 'Bee-Line', an amazing project that my class undertook. The project was part of a cross border project aimed at bringing communities together.
First we put on our helmets and hi-viz jackets. Then Mr Macklin and Miss Treanor checked our bikes. After that we were off.
We were cycling down the hill next to the school. We either had to get off our bikes and walk or risk it and hope our brakes would slow us down. We stopped at Leslie's Estate entrance for a break. When we got to the bridge at Middletown, Caolán found a dead squirrel and we viewed the Silver Bee's Statue. When we arrived in the village we parked our bikes to keep them safe. A few special guests made speeches and then we had some yummy lunch.
On our way back we met a man called Hugh Conway and he took a photo of us all outside his house.
After a hard day of cycling we welcomed being back at school and got back to our work!
By Morgan Duffy
I want to tell you about 'Bee-Line', an amazing project that my class undertook. The project was part of a cross border project aimed at bringing communities together.
First we put on our helmets and hi-viz jackets. Then Mr Macklin and Miss Treanor checked our bikes. After that we were off.
We were cycling down the hill next to the school. We either had to get off our bikes and walk or risk it and hope our brakes would slow us down. We stopped at Leslie's Estate entrance for a break. When we got to the bridge at Middletown, Caolán found a dead squirrel and we viewed the Silver Bee's Statue. When we arrived in the village we parked our bikes to keep them safe. A few special guests made speeches and then we had some yummy lunch.
On our way back we met a man called Hugh Conway and he took a photo of us all outside his house.
After a hard day of cycling we welcomed being back at school and got back to our work!
By Morgan Duffy
Rang 5 agus 6
2015 - 2016
Four Village Cycle
Bikes checked, water on board and the sun was shining as we set off on our annual 4 Village Cycle. Our first stop was Middletown as we took time to admire our Bee Sculpture being displayed in the centre of the village. We were very lucky to have the opportunity to have a look around Tynan Estate and Abbey, with thanks to Dave and Patricia Murphy-Thom and Fiona Curly. Dave gave us a brief history of the estate and afterwards we enjoyed a quick snack in their beautiful gardens.
Next stop was Tynan village and then onto Caledon where the children were put into teams and took part in a history quiz of the village. We also enjoyed a healthy lunch along the River Blackwater.
On our way home we were treated to coffee and scones in Matthew Duffy's house and big thanks to his Mammy, Trudie, for spoiling us.
An enjoyable day was had by all and a big thank you to the parents who joined us - Sharon Mc Kenna, Trudie Duffy, Fiona Molloy and Raymond Aughey.
Next stop was Tynan village and then onto Caledon where the children were put into teams and took part in a history quiz of the village. We also enjoyed a healthy lunch along the River Blackwater.
On our way home we were treated to coffee and scones in Matthew Duffy's house and big thanks to his Mammy, Trudie, for spoiling us.
An enjoyable day was had by all and a big thank you to the parents who joined us - Sharon Mc Kenna, Trudie Duffy, Fiona Molloy and Raymond Aughey.
Chess Success
Congratulations to our Chess team who were crowned County Champions after a tough mental battle against our close neighbours, Garron N.S Tyholland.
A big thank you to Raymond Aughey for sharing his expertise with the team and treating them to a celebratory Mc Donalds afterwards.
Our team was : Áine Aughey
Darcy Colleran
Chanon Khangham
Matthew Duffy
A big thank you to Raymond Aughey for sharing his expertise with the team and treating them to a celebratory Mc Donalds afterwards.
Our team was : Áine Aughey
Darcy Colleran
Chanon Khangham
Matthew Duffy
Irish Dancing Stars
The Squealing Pig was in for a treat on St. Patrick's Day when Caoimhe & Aoibhe Treanor and Áine Aughey danced for the eagerly awaiting audience. The girls attend Gerard Mc Quaid's School of Dance in Emyvale every week. A very proud moment for these three fabulous dancers as the place erupted with applause when they finished.
Poetry
In April, 5th & 6th Class composed their very own poems. The theme was 'Emotions'. Some children wrote about Happiness and Love to name a few while others related their emotions to things in their life.
The children then typed their poems on the computers and printed them out with a picture attached.
Here are a few samples of our wonderful work.
I.C.T
As part of our I.C.T we are currently learning how to use 'Powerpoint'. We are creating slideshows on 'My Hobbies'. Each hobby has a slide of its own with a few points on each and a picture attached.
We all get a lesson from Miss Treanor every Friday morning.
St. Brigid's Day
We celebrated St. Brigid's Day on Sunday 1st February.On Monday night, as part of our homework, we were asked to collect rushes to make crosses.
Here are our creations.
Here are our creations.
Féile DramaIocht
Tóg Rang a sé agus a cúig páirt i Féile Dramaíocht san Amharchlann Garáiste ar an naoú lá Feabhra.
Bhí an Drama 'An Chlann is Tapúla in Éireann' (Ireland's Fittest Family) ar feabhas agus bhain na paistí an taitneamh as.
5th / 6th took part in the Irish Drama Festival in the Garage Theatre. Their play 'Ireland's Fittest Family' went down very well with the audience and they received their trophy from Mr Pat Deery at the end of the performance. Their play was lively, humourous and certainly topical.
Well done to all our wonderful actors!
Bhí an Drama 'An Chlann is Tapúla in Éireann' (Ireland's Fittest Family) ar feabhas agus bhain na paistí an taitneamh as.
5th / 6th took part in the Irish Drama Festival in the Garage Theatre. Their play 'Ireland's Fittest Family' went down very well with the audience and they received their trophy from Mr Pat Deery at the end of the performance. Their play was lively, humourous and certainly topical.
Well done to all our wonderful actors!
The Cast
Basketball Champions 2015
Irish Primary Schools Debating Competition
Like last year, our School entered the Irish Primary Schools Debating competition for 2014-2015. Our first task was to select six children for the team. We had four debates in class with some very heated discussions on topics such as 'Ryanair is the World's Best Airline' and 'Small Country Schools Should Close'. Each pupil had to speak for or against the motion for a period of one to three minutes. After these debates, we finalised our teams. The team selected are as follows : Matthew Duffy, Aine Aughey, Ben Duffy, Bríd Mc Nally, Darcy Colleran and Courtney Molloy . We had a friendly debate against Corracrin to get us warmed up.
Our first debate was against Tydavnet N.S on Friday, 28th November in Tydavnet National School. The motion for debate was 'Every Child in 5th / 6th should have a mobile phone' and we were against the motion.
It was a super debate with some fantastic arguments from both sides. Tydavnet came out winners and went on to take part in the county finals. We wish them the very best of luck!
Our first debate was against Tydavnet N.S on Friday, 28th November in Tydavnet National School. The motion for debate was 'Every Child in 5th / 6th should have a mobile phone' and we were against the motion.
It was a super debate with some fantastic arguments from both sides. Tydavnet came out winners and went on to take part in the county finals. We wish them the very best of luck!
Back Row : Ben Duffy, Courtney Molloy, Darcy Colleran
Front Row : Matthew Duffy, Bríd Mc Nally, Aine Aughey
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Castle Leslie Forest Walk
On Wednesday 1st of October 2014, Fifth and Sixth Classes went on a nature walk to Castle Leslie Forest Park. We were accompanied by Mrs. Dowling's class. We went to study trees and other living things. We went there to continue our work on Biodiversity for our 5th Green Flag.
Click on the link to read a full report
Report by Ben Duffy 6th class on our first football match played on home ground.
On the 19th September 2014, Knockconan came to St. Mary's N.S. to play us in a game of Gaelic. At 11a.m., the girls played an opening match. It was Ard Mhaca (Armagh) v''s Baile Atha Cliath (Dublin). In the middle of the girls match we saw their bus pull up. The adrenalin was pumping. To our surprise a team of girls came out. We found out that they didn't know it was supposed to be an all boys match.
The match kicked off at around quarter past eleven. We started off strong. Pauric scored the first goal and Caolán scored the first point. By half time the score was 5 all. We swapped places and then we started the match. At the start of the second half we slowly started to slip. We tried as hard as we could but sadly knockconan got in there and beat us 17-12. We were sad but we were happy to play against Knockconan. It was a lot of fun. Chanon got 'Player of the Match'. I myself, was captain and I had a lot of fun. I think 'Sir' was very pleased with our effort.
Art
The children undertook a study of the art works of Pierre - Auguste Renoir.
They attempted to recreate Renoir's famous work 'The Umbrellas' in the medium of watercolours.This painting depicts a busy Paris Street in the rain. They applied the same technique as the artist i.e. use of quick brush strokes and selection of delicate colours.
During his lifetime Renoir painted over 6000 paintings. Along with Claude Monet, he helped to launch an artistic movement called 'Impressionism' in 1870. 'The Umbrellas' is now housed in The National Gallery of London.
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They also studied the work of Vincent Van Gogh.
Below is the children's interpretation of the artists most famous work 'Starry Night'.
He painted this work of art in 1889. Alas for Van Gogh he spent most of his adult life in poverty, only managing to sell one of his paintings for 400 francs just three months before his death. He died in 1890 aged 37.
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Clay Houses designed and created by Rang 5 & 6.
The pupils in the senior classes showed great creativity in art class recently by sculpting their vision of a homestead in the medium of clay.
They took inspiration from Padraic Colum's Poem 'Old Woman of the Roads'.
Let's hope the Property Tax is not applicable to the following homes!
Appreciate the photos and recapture your school days by reading the poem below.
Old Woman of the Roads
O, to have a little house!
To own the hearth and stool and all!
The heaped up sods against the fire,
The pile of turf against the wall!
To have a clock with weights and chains
And pendulum swinging up and
down!
A dresser filled with shining delph,
Speckled and white and blue
and brown!
I could be busy all the day
Clearing and sweeping hearth and
floor,
And fixing on their shelf again
My white and blue and speckled
store!
I could be quiet there at night
Beside the fire and by myself,
Sure of a bed and loth to leave
The ticking clock and the shining delph!
Och! but I'm weary of mist and dark,
And roads where there's never a
house nor bush,
And tired I am of bog and road,
And the crying wind and
the lonesome hush!
And I am praying to God on high,
And I am praying Him
night and day,
For a little house - a house of my own
Out of the wind's
and the rain's way.
Padraic Colum
O, to have a little house!
To own the hearth and stool and all!
The heaped up sods against the fire,
The pile of turf against the wall!
To have a clock with weights and chains
And pendulum swinging up and
down!
A dresser filled with shining delph,
Speckled and white and blue
and brown!
I could be busy all the day
Clearing and sweeping hearth and
floor,
And fixing on their shelf again
My white and blue and speckled
store!
I could be quiet there at night
Beside the fire and by myself,
Sure of a bed and loth to leave
The ticking clock and the shining delph!
Och! but I'm weary of mist and dark,
And roads where there's never a
house nor bush,
And tired I am of bog and road,
And the crying wind and
the lonesome hush!
And I am praying to God on high,
And I am praying Him
night and day,
For a little house - a house of my own
Out of the wind's
and the rain's way.
Padraic Colum