Champions!

Congratulations to the school Soccer Team. They won the annual 5 a side soccer tournament, which was held in Newtownhamilton Primary School foootball pitch. The team won their group without conceeding a goal and came from behind to win their semi final 3-1. The final was against Richmount P.S and the team were excellent throughout, winning the match 3-1. The cup was presented and the celebrations began. The scouts from Liverpool and Man United will no doubt be knocking our doors soon! Thank you to our neighbours Newtownhamilton P.S, who stage this excellent event each year.

Confirmation

The boys and girls of P.7 made their Confirmation in St. Patrick's Church, Cullyhanna on the 27th May. Bishop Clifford conducted the ceremony with Fr. Cullen and Fr.McGuckin. Well done to the children who have reached this very important milestone.

Holy Communion

A huge congratulations to the children in Miss Carragher's class who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special for the boys and girls.

Jamie Clarke Visit

On Friday 13th May, Armagh Star Jamie Clarke, visited the school to promote the forthcoming Ulster Championship. The flying forward delivered a special Irish News Championship magazine to each of the children. Jamie also took time to answer some questions from the classes. He revealed that he thinks Armagh will go a long way in the race for the All Ireland and he that was a big Liverpool fan. Here's hoping that his prediction for the Orchard county comes true.

Fruit Snack Shop

The St. Michael's Fruit Snack Shop is now open for business. Fruit bags are priced at 40p per bag. The fruit bags are a good way to have one of your recommended five a day and are supplied by Simply Fruit, partners of the Armagh GAA. Our P6/7 class have taken on the responsibility of running the Snack Shop and as well as ordering and selling, they will decide how the profits of the Shop will be spent. This is a great venture that encourages the pupils of our school to eat healthily and gives our older children a taste of running a business. The shop will be open every morning from 9.00 to 9.15am and also during break time.

Service of Light

The Service of Light for our P.7 children will take place in St. Patrick's Chapel, Cullyhanna, on Monday 16th May. The service is an important part of the preparation for Confirmation and begins at 7.00pm with children asked to be in their seats for 6.50pm.

Non Uniform Day

The school will be holding a Non Uniform Day on Tues 19th April in Aid of the Liver Unit in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. A grandparent of some of our pupils recently underwent a successful Liver Transplant and our non uniform day is a way of saying thanks and to raise awareness of the great work of the hospital. Children can donate anything from a £1 upwards in aid of this great cause.

Cycling Proficiency Training

Our P.7 children will be starting their cycling proficiency training with Ms Quinn on Tues 19th April. The pupils should bring their bicycle and bicycle helmet every Friday. This training will teach the boys and girls about the highway code and how to be responsible cyclists on the road.

Black Bag Fundraiser

Our Lenten Fundraiser this year will involve the collection of Black bags of old clothes and textiles. We are asking our families to have a spring clear out and at the same time help our school and Trocaire. If you have any bin bags of old clothes or sheets then please leave them into school in the parent lobby. We then in turn will exchange the bags for cash that will be split between Trocaire and school funds. The money the school raises will be used to buy educational activities for our children who arrive in the morning before school start time. You help in this is very much appreciated.

Newry Democrat

The Newry Democrat came to the school last week to take pictures and interview the children of P1 and 2 for the paper's Kids say the Funniest Things feature. The photographs are in this weeks edition. (01/03/11) Get yours from Day Today or Spar before they're all sold out!