In Cairdeas 2 each one is special. In fact our class is One in Minion!!

Well done to the children who took part in the Offaly Cross Country Athletics in Tullamore Harriers on Tuesday October 1st.  They all trained very hard over the past few weeks and should be proud of their achievement.

Well done to everyone involved in Geashill Tidy Towns for their great success at the annual awards.  Geashill were Gold Medal Winners, County Offaly Winners, National Pollinator Award Winners, 2nd in the National Village Category and only two points behind overall winners Glaslough.  A thoroughly deserved result for all the hard work and dedication.

Read Geashill’s adjudication report here.

Confirmation: Friday 13th March at 2.30pm in St. Joseph’s Church Ballinagar.

First Holy Communion: Saturday 16th May at 11.30am in St. Mary’s Church, Raheen.

Our boys play Pullough on Thursday at 3.30pm in Pullough.  We should be back in the school by 5.15pm.

We are learning about big numbers. In these pictures we are ordering numbers.

We had a lovely walk in the Glebe Walk and collected some conkers, acorns and hazelnuts.

We painted trees through the seasons using sponges and cotton wool tips.

As I’m sure you know the 5k Walk/Run takes place this Sunday at 12pm. Please read below some details about the event.
• This is an event organised in association with Naomh Mhuire Athletic Club, Daingean with all money raised going to our school.
• It is licensed by the Athletics Association of Ireland.
• Registration is open on www.popupraces.ie and from 10am on Sunday at the school.
• Cost of entry is €10 per person and €20 per family.
• Safety of all participants is paramount. Please note roads will not be closed for this event.
• There will be marshals positioned at various locations along the route and all instructions given by them must be followed by all participants.
• All children taking part must be under the supervision of their parents and guardians.
• School staff and parents involved in the organisation of the race will not be responsible for the supervision of children.
• Refreshments will be available in the hall after the race. Anyone wishing to drop in sandwiches, scones or buns can do so from 10am on Sunday morning.
• All participants will be entered in a raffle which will take place after the race.
• Thanks to all those who have helped in any way in the organisation of this run and to all who have given sponsorship of any kind. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
• Finally, and most importantly, I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable walk or run on Sunday.