News 2017
Grammar for the Month
Grammar for the month ‘Could have / Could of’ Could have Would have Should have Might have √ √ √ √ Could of Would of Shoul...
Read MoreSong of the Month
SONG OF THE MONTH OCTOBER Dan O’Hara Sure it’s poor I am today, For God gave and took away, And left without a home poor Dan O’Hara, With these matches in my hand, In frost and snow I stand, So it’s here I am today your broken-hearted. Chorus Acushla geal mo chree, Won’t you buy a box from me, And you’ll have the pr...
Read MoreIrish for the Month
‘Na dathanna’ Colours/ Classroom objects Cad é an dath atá ar….. ?: Ca jay an dath ata air?: What colour is......? Tá an peann dearg: Ta an pan jarg: The pen is red. Tá an peann luaidhe gorm: Ta an pan looay gorim: The pencil is blue. Tá an bosca bruscair dubh: Ta an buska bruce-car doo : The bin is black. Tá an...
Read MoreJames set for St. James' Park
Congratulations and good luck to Primary 4 pupil James Heaney who will be leading the Newcastle United team out this weekend at St. James' Park. James has been chosen to walk out with team captain Jamaal Lascelles for their match against Liverpool on Sunday 1st October. ...
Read MoreSchool News-2/10/17
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Read MoreIrish of the month
Dia duit-Jeea ditch-Hello(when speaking to one person) Dia is Muire duit-Jeea is Mura ditch- Hello (response to one person's greeting) Dia daoibh- Jeea deeve- Hello (to greet more than one person) Dia is Muire daoibh- Jeea is Mura deeve- Hello (response to more than one person's greeting) Slán go foil- Slan go foil-(Goodbye/see you later) Go raibh maith agat- Gura maith agat(...
Read MoreSong of the month-N17 The Saw Doctors
Well I didn't see much future When I left the Christian brothers school So I waved it goodbye with a wistful smile And I left the girls of Tuam And sometimes when I'm reminiscing I see the prefabs and my old friends And I know that they'll be changed or gone By the time I get home again Chorus: And I wish I was on that N 17 (Stone walls and the grasses green) Yes...
Read MoreGrammar of the Month
Grammar for the month 'Them' or 'Those'/ 'Did or Done' Rule: Them is never followed by a noun e.g. 'Them teachers (noun) are wonderful!' &n...
Read MoreSchool Reopens
We are delighted to welcome back all pupils to St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's on Friday 1st of September, particularly the children starting Primary One. We look forward to another fun and successful year. N.B. Primary One pupils will finish school at 1.55pm. ...
Read MoreWoodhall school trip
Primary 7 had a great time visiting Woodhall residential centre in Kilrea. They spent three days participating in various outdoor pursuits such as mobile wall climbing, ropes climbing, water-based activities like banana boating and canoeing, team challenges, orienteering and archery. Banana boating was a favourite with the class! Many thanks to the instructors at ...
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