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We were so lucky to host Heritage in Schools Specialist Ann with us in Newtowngore for 5 different workshops. Ann helped us discover lots about Newtowngore and what life would have been like in the past. The senior room completed a project on Newtowngore. We looked at the old school, the clothing factory, the sawmills, the dolmen, the hall, Woodford Castle and St. Patrick’s Church and the ruins of the church founded by St. Patrick.

 

We also looked at artefacts from the past, looked at the flowers and animals found in our habitat, made clay models and a map of the village and heard some of the great myths and legends from the past.

 

The highlight of one of the workshops was exploring what life would have been like living in a ringfort. We discovered that Newtowngore had ringforts and were lucky to be allowed visit one. 

Many thanks to Heritage in Schools for partially funding this visit.

 

At the Theatre was April’s theme for Aistear. Pupils enjoyed visiting the role play area and all the other activities.

Congratulations to Cavan Rugby Team and our school players on their recent success in Wales!

 

We had a very special visit from the Easter Bunny. Pupils were delighted with their surprise left behind! 

We had so much fun taking part in Newtowngore’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 

   

We had lots of fun celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge this week. Activities included A Kahoot Quiz, PE as Gaeilge, Hocaí Pocaí, Wagon Wheel as Gaeilge, Ròlaí Pólaí performance by the Infants. We ended our week with a Cèilí.

4th, 5th & 6th clas boys have qualified for the county finals in Manorhamilton after a fantastic performance in the group stages! We also love the new kits we got. Best of luck in the final!

  

The junior room planted some strawberries and potatoes in our school garden. We look forward to tasting some of these in the harvest!!

Everyone brought in their favourite book. Each pupil gave a book review to the rest of the school. All pupils received a book voucher.

Pupils are busy practicing their Gaelic skills. Seniors are busy training for their 1st Gaelic match in the Cumann na mBunscol tournament at the end of March.