A big well done to all of the pupils from P.4 to P.7 who applied and interviewed for Digital Leaders with Miss Smith last week. Eight lucky boys and girls were chosen to join the existing Digital Leaders and were celebrated at an assembly yesterday – a massive congratulations to Millie (P4), Aine (P5), Conrad (P6), Robin (P6), Paidi (P6), Orlaith (P7), Eirinn (P7) and Lara (P7). They did a fantastic job during the interview stage and we’ve no doubt that they will use their creativity, problem solving and computational thinking skills to lead learning and teaching with technology across our school this year. This is a brilliant opportunity for these boys and girls to develop important skills that will help them in their education and future employment.

The Governors, Principal and staff of St Joseph’s PS are saddened to learn of the passing of our former colleague, Mrs Gearty Finnegan. Gearty worked for many, many years in St Joseph’s PS and lots of our staff and past pupils will have fond memories of her. We extend our deepest sympathies to her husband John, daughters Kathy and Tracey, her son Joe, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her niece Mrs Siobhan Bellew (P3) and her entire family circle. St Joseph, pray for her.

The Governors, Principal and staff of St Joseph’s PS are saddened to learn of the passing of Owen McCormack, father of our colleague, Fionna Patton. We extend our deepest sympathies to Fionna, her sister Patricia, her mother Anna and the entire family circle. St Joseph, pray for him.

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Our football teams took part in our first blitz of the year this morning. The girls and boys displayed some fabulous football and team work during every match. A huge thank you to Carrickcruppen GAA for the use of their facilities and it was great to see a past pupil, Christian Cunningham, helping with the refereeing. A very sunny and successful morning for our footballers. Thanks to all our staff including Mrs Smith, Mrs Patton, Mrs Hadden, Miss Fearon and Mr Traynor for all their organisation and coaching. Maith sibh!

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