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!

Croke Park Trip

The Croke Park trip was a great success and the children had a really enjoyable day. The Museum and Stadium tour was very informative and it was a thrill to get into the dressing rooms and VIP areas of one of the biggest stadiums in Europe. The trip was part of the extended schools program and it was good to share the experience with our friends and neighbours from Clady and Carrickovaddy schools. We hope that the children will be inspired to go back when Armagh get there to see it on a match day. Although, Mr. Quinn predicts that might be a while so he suggests to go and see Tyrone there in the summer instead!

Tag Rugby

The Tag Rugby after schools club on Thursdays is proving to be very popular with the P5-7 children. Maybe in the future some of our St. Michael's Tag Rugby team will be helping Ireland to a Grand Slam in the 6 nations. Here we have some of the class waiting for Ireland's call!

St. Michael's GFC Underage Training

Underage training for all boys and girls begins next week at St. Michael's Pitch. Under 10 and 12 (P5-7), training is on Tuesdays from 5pm to 6pm starting the 1st of March. Under 6 and 8 (P1-4), training is on Thursdays from 5pm to 6pm starting the 3rd of March. All children, especially new members welcome. Children are asked to bring boots and trainers as if the weather is poor, the hall is used.

Croke Park Trip- Friday 25th Feb

Our P.5-7 children will all be heading to Croke Park on the 25th Feb as part of our extended schools program. Parents are asked that all children are in school for 9.10am sharp. The children will enjoy a museum and stadium tour and lunch will be provided in a suite overlooking the pitch. The bus will be back at school at approximately 4.30pm.

TAG RUGBY!

Don't forget that the after schools Tag Rugby class starts on Thursday the 10th of February for our P5-7 classes.

Little People Playgroup visit for Art Workshop

Our P1/2 children recently took part in an Art Workshop led by local artist Diane McKevitt. Our neighbours, the Little People Playgroup joined us to take part in the fun. Excellent artwork was produced by everyone and the playgroup children enjoyed their visit. More photographs are available to view on the parent's noticeboard in school.