You know it’s Christmas in the Friary Boys when we all gather in the hall with Christmas hats and jumpers (even Mr Stanley had one….with lights!!) to sing Christmas songs and get prizes. The Christmas assembly is a special one and it certainly was a particularly joyous one this year. All classes performed individual songs…
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Below are some important dates for your diary: 21 Dec 2018: School Christmas Holidays 7 Jan 2019: School Re-opens 27 Jan 2019: Commitment Ceremony (2nd Class) 6 Feb 2019: Bag2School Collection 7 Feb 2019: Memory Lane School Photographs 18-22 Feb 2019: School closed. Mid-term break. 13 Mar 2019: First Confession (2nd Class) 14 Mar 2019:…
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Ms Halpenny’s class have been busy practising their building skills before the big man in the red suit arrives. Today they constructed moveable objects such as fans, whisks and ferris wheels using Knex. This improves the children’s fine motor skills and is also a lot of fun. Well done to Ms Halpenny’s class and thank…
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Many thanks to Dundalk Young Irelands GFC who came in to show us the Louth league, Louth championship and Leinster championship that they won last weekend. Some of the squad arrived and were welcomed by a hall that was packed with children from the boys, girls and infants school. We wish them the very best…
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In Ms Halpenny’s class today, as part of their SPHE programme and in conjunction with our Green flag initiative on travel in which they learned all about road safety. The RSA endorse a road safety campaign for 2nd class on the importance of wearing high visibility clothing when out walking, cycling or playing. As such, all…
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Thank you to Dundalk Fire Brigade who visited our 3rd classes (Ms Ronan & Mr Farrell) on Tuesday to demonstrate the importance of fire safety at Christmas time. This is a wonderful time of year for lights, trees and singing decorations, however we must also be so careful and ensure we plug out lights before…
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A huge Congratulations to Ms Halpenny’s second class who have won the Golden Boot this week. They have made a conscious effort to change their travel arrangements to school and the results show for themselves. Well done guys. Who will be next week’s winner? Make sure to stay tuned to find out.
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Originally part of a fundraising initiative set up in the 50’s. The Wheel of Fortune at the Friary is as popular now as ever. Recognised by many local people as a significant date on the Christmas calendar, the wheel has generated significant funds for the Friary schools over the years. Friends of the Friary get…
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A huge thanks to West Midlands Drama who put on a fantastic show for our boys on Friday. West Midlands Drama performed the tale of ‘Old King Cole’ and the boys enjoyed it a lot and we look forward to seeing you in St Malachy’s BNS again in the near future.
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Congratulations to Ms Murphy’s 6th Class whom won the Golden Boot on Friday. It is great to see our senior boys leading by example and making a huge effort to take alternative ways to school. Well done to all involved in achieving the 59% either walking, cycling or carpooling. Who will be our winner this…
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