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St. Joseph’s annual cake sale was a tremendous success today. The array of cakes that were donated was absolutely amazing. We have some seriously talented pupils, parents and grandparents amongst us it seems! It was very well supported by all … Continue reading →

This week we are celebrating Catholic Schools Week and today’s theme was ‘Living in Harmony with all Generations’. Mrs Norton and her Junior Infants marked it by inviting the boys’ grandparents in to school for a tea party as well … Continue reading →

Here is what Daniel wrote about his latest great achievement! I was very lucky in the last month to get selected for the Cork Scoolboys’ Team. sixty boys were chosen out of two hundred. Players are from all clubs around … Continue reading →

Comhghairdeas le Dónal a bhuaigh Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine an tseachtain seo caite. Rinne Dónal sár-iarracht chun Gaeilge a labhairt agus a fhoghlaim. Maith thú a Dhónail!

Beidh an Cluiche Ceannais Sciath na Scol ar siúl Dé Chéadaoin ar ceathrú tar éis a dó dhéag i bPáirc Uí Rinn. Imreoidh foireann na scoile in aghaidh Baile Nóra. D’imríomar in aghaidh Baile Nóra cheana féin i mbliana agus … Continue reading →

The standard of the Genius Hour projects was phenomenally high. The boys made excellent models to go with their research projects which illustrated their imaginative skills and artistic talent. We all learned from each other this week during these wonderful … Continue reading →

Chuaigh Cór na Scoile le haghaidh trialach don Late Late Toy Show an Luan seo caite. Bhí sceitimíní an domhain ar gach duine nuair a chualamar go mbeadh trialach againn don clár teilifís. Chanamar an t-amhrán ‘Someone you Loved’ le … Continue reading →

The boys in sixth class started presenting their Genius Hour projects today. The boys worked on a variety of projects based on something about which they were curious. Enquiry-based learning is self motivational and I was thrilled to learn from the boys today on a number of interesting topics. I was impressed with their oral Presentation skills. They also created a 3D model based on the project. The presentation of projects will continue for the rest of the week. Continue reading →

The boys in 2nd class and 6th class spent a while developing the art of conversation while getting to know each other today. It was all part of our ‘Friendship Week’ activities. The pupils reported that they really enjoyed the … Continue reading →

The boys in Rang a 6 were lucky enough to get a guided tour of Cork City Gaol today. The trip was very informative and we all learned a great deal about Cork history from the 1800s and the 1900s. … Continue reading →