Dear Parents,

First Holy Communion: Congratulations to the girls and boys of Second Class who received their First Holy Communion last Saturday, May 20^th.  They were: Peter Ashe, Dylan Barry, Ella Dunne Byrnes, Maeve Callanan, Cara Cremins, Reuben Crowe, Lauren Cusack, Declan Ehigie, Ruby Fadden, Alex Guerin, William Hackett, Melanie Holmes, Jenna Johnson, Callum Jordan, Cillian Kinsella, Rebecca McCormack, Kerrie Moroney, Ronan O’Brien, Aishling O’Dwyer, Allyson Quinn, Millie Rickerby, Jack Slattery, Conor Walsh, and Alex Woodland.

We thank their teacher Donagh McCarthy and our two priests, Fr Ryan and Fr. Brennan.  Thank you also to the boys and girls who came to serve and to sing and play in the choir. 

Digital Primary School Showcase

5^th and 6^thclass attended the Digital Primary Schools Showcase on Thursday April 6^th in Mary Immaculate College.  Our Junior Digital Ambassadors were Eoin Callanan, Luke Moroney, Ivan Kondratenko, John O’ Brien and Dannan O’Rourke. They prepared animation projects using Pivot Animator and Movie Maker which they presented at the Showcase along with a number of other Primary Schools.  Both classes attended workshops on Minecraft for Education, a LEGO Education Showcase by MIC students, a music workshop and a Fresh Film workshop. The children enjoyed the day and were a credit to the school.

Soccer blitz: Newport College held their annual 5-a-side soccer tournament on Friday 19^th May 2017.  Twenty-one girls and boys from Fifth and Sixth class in Scoil Mhuire Murroe participated.  One of the boys’ teams made it to their semi-final and the girls’ team lost out in the girls’ final to Newport.  Lunch was kindly provided by the school and all of our children really enjoyed the tournament.

East Limerick:  Congratulations to Sarah Jane Flynn who played with the East Limerick team against the City in the semi-final of the Neville Cup.  Sarah Jane played in the second half as full forward.  She reported that the team played their hearts out but were narrowly defeated.  She considered that it was a wonderful experience for all the extra training she received and for the opportunity to make new friends. 

School sign: We are delighted with our new school sign which was erected last week.

Board of Management Report: Ratification of CCTV Policy; Discussion of Health & Safety policy; Discussion of Circular 0032/2017: Measures to be adopted by schools to reduce the cost of school uniforms and other costs

 Le gach dea ghuí,

Marie Griffin (Principal). 

Scoil Mhuire Murroe 3rd May 2017

 Dear Parents,

Strictly Come Dancing

Congratulations to Sharon and Denis, our past pupils and all the dancers on a great night’s entertainment and fun last Saturday night. 

Parents’ Council

Thank you to the Parents’ Council for funding the pitch marking on the lower yard.

Tag Rugby Blitz

Pupils of Fifth class are participating in this blitz in Garryowen RFC today. 

Hurling training

This will commence this Thursday for boys and girls from 4^th, 5^th & 6^th class.  This will take place in Harty Park every Thursday from 3.10 to 4.00.  Each child requires a helmet, hurley, boots, shin guards and water. 

Camogie

Camogie training will be held in Harty Park every Thursday from 3.10 to 4.00.              Girls from 3^rd to 6^th are welcome to attend.

Anne O’Connor will be preparing a team for the Cumann na mBunscol 7 a-side Camogie Blitz which will take place on May 16^th in Doon GAA Grounds.

Football Coaching    

All classes will have football coaching with Limerick Ladies Football coach, Hazel Fogarty, over the coming weeks

Trócaire: Many thanks for €260.10 for this worthy cause. 

Care in the sun

We are delighted to see the sun but sun screen is advised and caps for when outdoors.  Long may it continue!

Le gach dea ghuí,

Marie Griffin (Principal)

No school as teachers will be attending Continuing Professional Development in the Primary Language Curriculum.

Dear Parents,

Students’ Council: Congratulations to the boys and girls who have been elected to the Students’ Council.  In Third Class: Eve Ann Shanahan, Patrick Swords. In Fourth Class: Sinéad Cusack, Jamie Long.  In Fifth Class: Siobhán Cooke, George Banarie. In Sixth Class: Sarah Jane Flynn, Evan Parker, Kate Swords, Ruairí Walshe Kelly.

The main role of a Student Council as set out in the Education Act is “to promote the interests of the school and the involvement of students in the affairs of the school, in co-operation with the board, parents and teachers”.  Our very best wishes to the Students’ Council in all their endeavours.

Trócaire collection: Trócaire works to support children and their families who face natural disasters and poverty.  Pupils may wear a jersey on the day of the holidays, April 7^th and donate €2 to support Trócaire in their work.

IRFU March 22: Sixth class pupils attended a mixed tag rugby blitz on March 22 hosted by the IRFU in Garryowen RFC.  Our school played in a group with three other Limerick schools and great fun was had by all as they were coached through the games by various IRFU coaches.  Lunches were provided by Aldi.  It was a very enjoyable event with the emphasis on participation and fun.

FAI Soccer March 24: A total number of thirty eight boys and girls from Scoil Mhuire Murroe participated in the FAI Primary 5-a- side competition on Friday March 24^th 2017.  The event took place on the all-weather pitches in Sean Coill, Parteen.  It was a little chilly but there was beautiful sunshine throughout and it was dry too.  Children from Fourth, Fifth and Sixth classes participated.  There were three boys’ teams and two girls’ teams.  The children represented the school really well and played fairly and sportingly in each match.  They enjoyed the day very much.

Board of Management Report:

• School sign is to be erected shortly
• Limerick County Council will install a pedestrian crossing at the school
• Playground markings and markings for 5-a side soccer will be laid
• Scoil Mhuire Murroe will participate at the Digital Showcase in Mary Immaculate College of Education on Thursday, April 6^th
• E.equipment is to be purchased

Easter holidays:  Classes will end at 12.30 on Friday April 7^th.  The school will re-open on Monday, April 24^th.

Happy Easter to you all,

Marie Griffin (Principal)