Anne and Cormac came to talk to us form Portumna Fire Station about the dangers of fire in the home. We learned many safety precautions. We received a Membership Certificate as we completed the fire safety day with the Fire & Rescue Service and completed the Safety Team safety homework.
Again this year the Christmas Hamper Draw was a big success; it took part on the 21st of December. Thanks to all who brought in items to fill them and who bought lines to raise money for the school resources. Congratulations to all the winners.
The children in the Junior Room had a party for Zeke for his last day in Gortanumera school. We wish him all the best in the future.
On the 12th and 13th of December the Junior and Senior Rooms performed their Nativity plays for their parents and families. The Junior Room performed “It’s a Baby” where a weary innkeeper was about to embark on the glorious journey to Bethlehem. The Senior Room performed “Are we nearly there yet?” Where Mary and Joseph …
Congratulations to Sarah Madden, Anna Fahy, Oisín Kiely, Zeke Black, Allie Callanan, Tara Madden, Kate Geraghty and Samuel Madden who were winners in the Portumna Library Children’s Book Week competition. Well done to all who participated in the competition.
Sixth Class put up and decorated our Christmas tree.
The year the children joined the Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal to help give the children less fortunate a surprise for Christmas.
Angela from Dance it Out Ireland came to the school on Monday 12th November. She did a dance class with the Junior Room and the Senior Room. The children really enjoyed it and had lots of fun. Dance it Out Ireland will return in January for more dance classes with the children.
These are the Junior Room and Senior Room for this year. We hope they all have an enjoyable year.
Congratulations and well done to Miya and Allie on have full attendance for the school year 2017/2018. Well done girls what a great achievement.