School

Chronicle

Scoil Nasinta

Pheadair agus Phil

Summer 2015
Contents
Social Section
Book Reviews
Sports
Improve your
Knowledge

Competitions & Results

Editors Comment
Dia daoibh go lir!
Welcome to this school years final edition of the School Chronicle. Sadly this is the last time, we in Sixth Class, will
act as editors for our school newsletter. We have thoroughly enjoyed the task and now hand it on to next years group
the present 5thClass. Although we are sad to leave this school, we are also happy and excited about the move to
Secondary School and onto the next step in life!
A lot has happened since our last edition, which was at Easter. Second Class have received their First Holy
Communion and we have received the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. We wish to thank all our staff
members, who helped make our day so very special. We would like to say a big Thank You to Eitne Martin - our tin
whistle teacher, Ms. Carroll our principal & choir director and of course Ms. Keenan, our organist. We are indebted to
Mrs Rowe for preparing us so well for this Sacrament, to her daughter Briona for playing the guitar at the ceremony to
Mrs Carolan, and all the Be My Witness Leaders: Kieran Rooney, Joanne Mc Shane, Bernie McCluskey, Mary
Martin, Bernie Burns & Edel Durnin, not forgetting our great friend, Fr. Connaughton! He is such an inspiration to us
all and such a role model in life! Our final Be My Witness meeting was held on Tuesday 2 nd June. The guest speaker
was Mr. Harry Casey a great man, who told such interesting stories. He gave a wonderful talk to parents and pupils of
both Meath-Hill & Drumconrath National Schools. He spoke in such an interesting manner about himself, his life and
family. He then spoke to all 6th Class pupils about their transition to Secondary School, cyber bulling, peer pressure
etc. He encouraged us to become pioneers and to keep close to God, by praying regularly and attending Mass. He was
indeed an inspiration to us all! It was a fantastic night!
On the 5thJune, all classes went on their school tours. We went to Tanagh Adventure Centre it was magnificent,
filled with fun, laughter, excitement and craic! On the 20 th May, we went on our Confirmation Trip to the National
Aquatic Centre, Qzar in Leisureplex and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. We had a wonderful time and it was
lovely to go as a class group and spend some quality time together!
In the month of May, the Senior Classes went on an educational historical trip to the War Museum in Collon,
through the Boyne Valley and on to the Battle of the Boyne site at Oldbridge. We learned so much history that day.
Driving through the historical glens of Co. Meath was an amazing experience, to see first-hand where this great battle
was fought in 1690 and follow in the footsteps of James and William of Orange! Following on from this trip, we
watched Nobber National School pupils perform in a play entitled, Nobbers Forgotten Heroes, based on World War
. They were brilliant and added to the history lessons we had learned on our earlier trip.
Just recently, we had a student teacher Mr. Reid, working in our classroom. We enjoyed his time with us! An inspector
came to visit him in our classroom and watched him teach our class. Mr. Reid was delighted with us and we got a
night off homework as a result!
Our end of Year Mass will be held on 23rd June at 9.30 a.m. Parents and family members are invited. That will be
followed by our end of year party. We will miss this school! We have a lot of memories to bring with us!
This will be an emotional day as we depart from St. Peter & Pauls N.S and head off to Secondary Schools in
Carrickmacross, Ardee, Kells and Nobber. One of our favourite schools will always be Drumconrath N.S. We will be
sad leaving our friends, but will make new ones!
Hope everyone did well in their Summer Tests and get glowing reports from your teachers! Wishing everybody a safe
and happy summer! Hope the sun shines for you all!
Sln go Foll, Rang a S.

Editors:
Hannah Hagan
Molly Sullivan
Kian Crosby
Oliver Halpenny
Aaron Farrelly
Christopher Duff

Social Section
Junior Infants & Senior Infants - Ms. Kirk
Dean loves going to see Drumconrath football matches in the evening. Deirdres sisters have gone to the
Gaeltacht for 3 weeks. Ben was six recently & he got lovely presents. Nikita was at her cousin Graces 3rd
birthday party. Harry got new black & grey runners. Daniella got a new blue boat for the summer time.
Andrew got a toy bin lorry in Smyths. Amy Moore got a big chocolate ice cream when out shopping with
her Mammy & baby brother. Maria got to ride a pony when she went to Carlow. Declan & Darragh are
going to Disneyland on holidays. Sarah-Jo fell off her bike & broke her arm. James Carolan didnt get to go
to Killarney because he had chicken pox. Hollie went on a picnic & saw lots of baby deers. Ruby went to
her baby cousins 1st birthday party. Christopher got new Batman runners, they light up. Roses cousin Ella
came to her house for a sleepover. Darragh Meade made a birthday card for his Dad, he gave him a big hug.
James OConnors Uncle got 6 new pigs, James loves helping out. Noah built an air-jet with his Mam &
Dad. Leon got new Spider-Man socks & dinosaur shoes. Darragh McMahon went swimming for his
brothers 10th birthday. Patrick got a new book & pencil in the shop. Amiee is getting a mermaid tail.
Isabelle had a big party at her new house for her Dads birthday.
Ms. Keenan Senior & First Class
We went on our school tour to the Crystal Maze. It was great fun! Millie & Natasha are away on their
holidays. They are very excited. We hope they have a good time. Charlie played football yesterday in the
sun. Charlie saw David in Ardee yesterday. Eoghan is looking forward to the summer camp in school. He
will have great fun. Jack & Davy got an injection for going to Morocco. They cannot wait for holiday time!
Thomas is going on holidays to Donegal. It will also be his birthday when he is away. Shayne is going on
holidays soon. Shayne had a get together yesterday at his house. It was lovely. Davy & Jack got their hair
cut in Drogheda. Callums cousin Hazel celebrated her birthday yesterday. She had a bouncing castle.
Keeleys Auntie came to visit her yesterday. April went to the circus yesterday. Her favourite act was the
tightroper who was blindfolded. Morgan went for a meal with her cousins to Hunterstown. She had lovely
soup. Alex went to the blessing of the graves in Ballapousta. Alex is going to Funtasia during the summer.
Jack C. went to visit his Nanny at the weekend. He cycled his bike around the house. Sinad went to a play
centre yesterday. She loved the go-cart. Anna is sitting her piano exam at the weekend. She is practising a
lot. Peter and his family bought flowers at the weekend and then went to Smyths. Eoin B. climbed Croagh
Patrick a few weeks ago. Seamus went to the blessing of the graves in Drumconrath at the weekend.
Juliette was at the dentist last week. Her gums were very sore. She is feeling better now. Rachel & Raphael
are going on their holidays during the summer. They went to the Cinema last weekend. Patrick is going to
Killarney on his holidays. He is looking forward to it. Dessies brother moved into a new bedroom. Dessie
was hiding under his bed. Ferdia has started piano lessons, he is enjoying them. Sarahs front tooth fell out.

The tooth fairy came. David was helping out on the farm. He was gravelling and he got a spin on the
Combine. Ben fell asleep in the car yesterday. He went to Apache Pizza and the park.
Mr. Hickey 2nd& 3rd Class
2nd Class celebrated our First Holy Communion on 10th May. It was a fantastic day. Sarah went to Longford
in her camper van for 3 nights. Shaunas Uncle turned 32 last week and he had a bouncy castle. Grace
Carry went to Funtasia a few weeks ago and went to Apache Pizza on the way home. Grace Durnin had a
sleepover at her cousin Muireanns house and went swimming on the Bank Holiday Monday. Ollie will go
to see the Avengers soon. Conor went on the rides at the Carrick Festival. Grace Carrys parents celebrated
their 14th Wedding Anniversary recently. Luseach & Shauna will be going to Cork over the Summer and
they will also go to see Mama Mia in July. Budding young carpenter Shane Clarke has begun carving sticks.
Calum went to Kerry last week. Sophie won a bear at the Carrick Festival and went on the Rocking Boat.
Oran went to see Fast & Furious 7. Oran also had a bouncy castle for his birthday. Cian & Katelyn had a
bouncy castle for Hazels birthday. Paul climbed Croagh Patrick to raise money for Drumconrath GFC- we
may have the next Edmund Hillary in our class! Kayleigh went to Lanzarote. Sophie, Katelyn & Kayleigh
went to Mayo with Showbiz Kids. Ryans brother Darragh won a shield tournament with Ardee RFC and
Ryan was tee-boy for the final. Katie played her flute in Kingscourt. Ellie will go to Paris in September,
Bon Voyage! Kerrie bought a solo-dress for Irish dancing. Oisn Walsh had a sleepover at Keishas house.
Keisha went to see Two by Two for her birthday.
Mrs. Tully Fourth & Fifth Class
Niamh Dunne stayed in the Castle Court Hotel in Westport and climbed Croagh Patrick with her family.
Aaron Crosbys rabbits had baby rabbits and altogether he has eleven rabbits now. Adam is going to
Wexford for two weeks in the summer. Peter Griffin is going on holidays to Lake Garda in Italy in July.
Conor Farrells sister is doing her Junior Cert, we all wish her luck! Summer is coming soon and Robert is
very excited about the great weather and is looking forward to having fun in his pool. Peter Emmanuel has
some good news and bad news. The good news is Peter and his family go to watch the new movie Sans
Andreas by Dwayne The Rock Johnson, on the 1st of June. The bad news is Peter is moving schools
again. We wish him the best of luck in Navan. Bye Peter. Aaron Hickeys baby sister had her
Christening on the 25th of May this year and it was a great day. Lauren Myles is doing an end of year show
with Showbiz Kidz in the TLT on the 9th& 10th of July. Ellen went to Longford last week and she got to go
on a yacht and got to see a rescue helicopter saving people. Kate Lambes birthday was on the 4th of June,
she is getting her room done up as a present. Jessica went to Blanchardstown with Kate Lambe for Kates
birthday to see Pitch Perfect 2, and they had some Retail Therapy while there! A few weeks ago Diarmuid
Jones went to see the soccer match Dundalk V Bray Wanderers. Dundalk won 8-1. It is almost the summer
holidays and Millie is going on holiday to Morocco. She is going on the 2nd of July. Mark Gilsenans cat
had new kittens, there are five of them. They are lovely and cuddly. Caitln Monaghans birthday on the 9th
of June and she was ten years old. She went shopping and had a great day. Keith Byrne climbed Croagh
Patrick in Mayo. Kate Floyds cousin Aisling made her Confirmation, her cousin Niamh made her 1st Holy
Communion and her other cousin Michael made his Communion too. Michael Rooney is going on holidays
in June and got most improved player for Ardee Celtic Club. A tree fell down in his garden and broke the
fence. Kellie Tighes dog went missing for one night but was found the next day in some sheds nearby.
Mrs. Rowe - 5th and 6th Class
Ryan Moores Mammy had a baby boy. His name is Conor. We thank her for coming in to visit us during her
pregnancy and afterwards with baby Conor. Showbiz Kids are doing a show in the TLT Drogheda in July.
Josh Flanagan went to Lanzarote on holiday. Emma Carry is going to France for her birthday. Ane Byrne is
going for an audition at the Royal Academy of Music, to play piano. We all wish you the best of luck!
Rebecca Mc Shanes family are getting a new Yaris Hybrid Car. Molly OSullivan is going to Cork for a few
days to visit her cousins. She is then going to England with her dad for a few weeks. Her Mammy has
received her second year place for veterinary studies. Sarah Martin is going to Portugal for a week on her
summer holidays. Fifth and Sixth Class went on their school tour to Tanagh. They enjoyed Wall Climbing,
Canoeing, Archery and Swimming; they had a great time and wish to thank Mrs. Rowe for everything she
has done for all of us this year!Blessing of the Graves was held in Drumconrath Parish on Sunday 7th June. It
was a solemn ceremony and some of us had the honour of serving Mass and standing with Eucharistic

Ministers at various stations. The weather was lovely. Cormac Martins brother Michael is doing his Leaving
Cert and Aarons brother, Adam is also doing his Leaving Cert. We wish all our past pupils the best of luck
in these exams and hope that their time spent in Drumconrath N.S was a real asset to their education. The
Annual Procession will be held on Sunday 28th June. We hope you all attend, especially our Sacramental
Classes.

Book Reviews

Book Review Grace Durnin Second Class

Title of Book: Horrid Henry& Moody Margaret - Author:Francesca Simon The Plot: Horrid Henry is mean
and very very naughty. Moody Margaret is bossy. She is very loud and grumpy. When they play together there is
always trouble. In this book, Henry & Margaret make a yucky glop. The glop is made with porridge, soggy semolina,
mustard, mouldy cheese, rotten oranges & lots more yucky stuff!!! It was smelly, sloppy and slimy. Margaret tasted
the glop first. She went pink, purple & green. Henry was too scared to taste it, but when Peter walked into the kitchen
Henry said sweetly your dinner is on the table.Main Characters: Henry, Margaret & Peter. I liked this book
because it was very funny and interesting, it made me laugh. There are lots of great pictures especially page 19 (check
it out everybody).I give this book 10/10. Mr. Hickey would love to have Horrid Henry in his class!!!
Book Review Keisha Hughes Third Class
Title of Book: Buried Alive Author: Jacqueline Wilson - The Plot: - There are two boys called Biscuit and Tim.
They went to Wales. The two boys are playing on the beach. A girl called Kelly went swimming with the two boys.
Lets name the beach Kelly & Tim beach said Kelly. Later Tim showed Biscuit the beach. Biscuit buried Tim in the
sand with only his head sticking out. Tim saw Biscuit walk away. Biscuit hid behind a big big rock but Tim didnt
know this. Biscuits!!! Tim shouted. Biscuits!!!Main Characters: Tim, Biscuit & Kelly.
Book Review Millie Maxwell 4th Class
Title of Book: Matilda - Author:Roald Dahl The Plot: A girl called Matilda, who is very smart belongs to a
family who has got very dishonest parents. She is so smart she knows how to move things using her mind. She goes
to school and her lovely teacher, Miss Honey, has a horrible sad life. Matilda helps her to get back on her feet, and at
the end she goes to live with her.Favourite Character: Matilda.I chose this character because: She was so amazing
she could work out complicated sums in her head. She played tricks on her dad but she always appeared so innocent. I
liked this book because it was very interesting story and I love the way it is told. My star rating:10/10.
Book Review Jessica Carolan 5th Class
Title of Book: Alice Again - Author:Judi Curtin The Plot: Megan goes to visit her best friend Alice in the city
after Alices parents broke up. When Megan arrives at Alices house, Alice is not very excited to see her. Soon Megan
figures out what is wrong. Alice thought her mother had a new boyfriend but all Alice can think about is trying to
break her mother and her new boyfriend up. Main Character: Alice, Megan & Alices mother.Favourite Character:
Megan. I chose this character because:even though Alice was ruining Megans holiday, Megan still helped her. I like
this book because: - you never knew what was going to happen next, it was so unpredictable.My star rating: 10/10.

Book Review Rebecca McShane Sixth Class

Title of Book:The Guns of Easter Author: Gerard Whelan- Main Characters: Jimmy, Mick, Ella, Sarah & Ma.
The Plot: - Its 1916 and the Easter Rising is happening. Jimmy Conway and his family, except his Da (since he is
fighting with the British Army) are living in the slums of Dublin. Jimmy and his Ma and two sisters are not as badly
off as some people. Sarah, Jimmys sister, is sick and they dont have enough money to get a doctor. Mick, Jimmys
Uncle is involved in the Easter Rising and he gave Ella, his sister, some money to give to Jimmys Ma to get a doctor.
But Ella didnt turn up with the money. Everyone assumed that she stole the money. She bought food for them
instead, but Charlie, Ellas husband spent half of the money on drink. Jimmy is the only one who knows about the
food, but didnt tell anyone because Charlie started beating him up. He now feels sick and he now thinks he has the
fever. Youll have to read the book to find out what happens next! My star rating:10/10
Book Review Cormac Burns Sixth Class.
Title of Book: American Sniper. Author:Chris, Kyle & Taya Kyle.The Plot: Navy Seal sniper Chris Kyle is
deployed to Fallujah in Iraq to claim back the city (Based on true story) Start:Chris was born in a small town in

Texas. He attended school until the age of 18 where he went on to be a bucking Bronco rider. Chris followed that
career until September 11th 2001. Middle: Chris joins the Navy Seals. He is assigned to Seal Team 3, Sniper Platoon
Charlie. He managed to rack up 227 kills, but only 187 confirmed kills. His longest shot ranged to 2100 yards.The
ending:After Chriss last deployment he came home to his wife and two children. Disaster struck on the 2 nd of
February 2013, Chris was shot by a former navy seal who had P.T.S.D. Chris died trying to save a friend and that is
why he is remembered on the 2nd of February each year.
Book Review Hannah Rooney Sixth Class.
Title of Book:Under the Hawthorn Tree.Author:Marita Conlon-McKenna. Main Characters Eily,
Mick&Peggy- The plot:The story is about three young children named Eily, Mick and Peggy. In the middle of the
Famine their Dad goes off to work on the roads, to bring home money. Their mother is left to care for the children.
One day the mother decided to find her father to see does he have money. The children wait for two days and she
doesnt return. So they decide to set off for Castletaggart to find their great aunties Lena & Nano. Will they survive
the long journey to the see the aunties?I rate this book 9/10. It would recommend it.
Book Review Sarah Martin Sixth Class.
Title of Book: The Hungry Wind. Author: Soinbhe Lally. Main Characters Marya &Breege -The plot:Marya
and Breege are sisters who live happily with their parents and little brother. When the Famine hits Marya and
Breeges lives are turned upside down. Their black-hearted landlord turns them out of their home and they are forced
to live in an horrific workhouse. When the girls have an opportunity to get to Australia they have a life-changing
decision to make. I rate this book10/10. This book is best described as both emotional and entertaining. It makes you
really feel for Marya & Breege. My favourite character was Marya because she was determined to survive the
Famine.
Book Review Jaydon OBrien Sixth Class.
Title of Book: Assassins Creed Unity. Genre:Action, Adventure & Historic The plot: Else De La Serras father
of Grandmaster has been betrayed by someone in the order. Her old friend Anne the Templars, whom they adopted
when his father died, helps her track the traitor down. The only problem is he is an assassin who has had a neverending war with the Templar Order. Will the unlikely pair track him down? Find out by reading/playing Assassins
Creed Unity. I rate this book4.5/5.

Junior InfantsWe have had a busy year of activity in our classroom. We have loved learning to jive & line dance.
Thursdays playing football with Sean Kane have been our favourite. Lots of boys and some of the girls have even
started playing with the local GAA Club. Well Done!!!

Senior Infants & First class Ms. Keenan

Eoghan won lots of prizes at an Irish dancing Fis in Cu Cuchulainn. He came first twice. Davy & Jack
won the Ardee Celtic league. Jack Ring won player of the year award. The boys are taking part in a soccer
blitz this week-end. Thomas goes to hurling training every Friday in Navan. There might be a blitz on soon.
April, Callum, Thomas, Alex, Charlie, Shayne, Ben, Sinad & Eoin B, Ferdia and Patrick go to Gaelic
training every Wednesday in Drumconrath or Meath-Hill. There is a blitz coming up soon. Morgan started
violin lessons. She goes every weekend. Jack C goes to swimming lessons every Tuesday in the Nuremore
Hotel. Shayne goes to swimming lessons in Ardee every Tuesday. Anna goes to swimming lessons every
Saturday in Kells. Sarah goes to Showbiz Kidz every Saturday. They are preparing for a show at the end of
June. Sometimes David plays football in Woodtown. Ben, Alex and Shayne go to Ju Jitsu classes in Ardee
every week.
2nd& 3rd Mr. Hickey
Our school tour was on the 5th June in Castleblayney. We all had a great day. Lots of us took part in the
Judge 6K and the Bawn Rd 5K. Oisn, Ellie, Kerrie and Jessica represented our school at the Athletics
Championships in Claremont Stadium. They did really well and we are very proud of our sporting talent.
Luseach, Kerrie and Ellie went to Killarney for the Irish Dancing National Championships. Oran,
Muireann & Kayleigh got Jiu-Jitsu medals. We have been getting GAA coaching with San Kane. Mr.
Hickey attended the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Championships in England last week.
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5th& 6th class Mrs Rowe.
APPEAL APPEAL APPEAL - WE BADLY NEED A NEW SET OF JERSEYS!! CAN YOU HELP?
Congratulations to Drumconrath/Meath Hill U-12 Gaelic Football Team who beat Kilmainhamwood in the
County Semi-Final last week. They played the final against Castletown last Sunday and lost by 2 points. They
played really well. Hard luck lads!Well done to the players from our class Matthew, Josh and Ryan. The
same age group qualified for the County Blitz U-12 which will be played at the end of June. Alex joined up in
the Ju-Jitsu Club and loves it! We had a most successful trip to Claremont Stadium on Wednesday 10 th June. It
was Athletics Day and 23 pupils from this school represented Drumconrath N.S. in the Meath Finals. Hannah
Rooney, for the third successive year brought home a medal Bronze. She has now won gold, silver & bronze in
the Sprint event for the past 3 years at the various age groups U-10, U-11 and U-12. Matthew qualified for the
100m U-12 Sprint final when he came second in his heat. Unfortunately he didnt get a medal placing in the
final, but came in at 4th place. Our boys relay team also qualified for the final and came fourth. Well done to
everyone!
Our class representatives were:
Girls
Boys
Hannah Rooney,
Matthew Durnin
Alnna Reilly,
Josh Flanagan
Shannon Dunne,
Cormac Burns
Emma Carry,
Alan Mc Cluskey
Hannah Hagan
Cormac Dunne
ine ByrneKian Crosby

We had a great day and stopped atKilberry as usual for our ice-cream treat! Our basketball league final has
still to be played and we are all looking forward to Sports Day on the 19th June.

Improve your Knowledge

Junior Infants & Senior Infants Ms. Kirk

What are the months of Summer? Ans: May, June, July.

Who do we celebrate in the month of May? Ans: Mary.
Which is better for us, white bread or brown bread? Ans: Brown bread.
What is the Irish for shopkeeper? Ans: An Siopadir.
What can we do if a stranger tries to give us sweets? Ans: Say No, Walk Away & Tell Someone.

Ms. Keenan Senior & 1st Class.

How many letters are in the alphabet?Ans: 26.

Who invented the hot-air balloon? Ans: Joseph & Jacques Montgolfier.
What colour is the black box in an airplane? Ans: Orange.
What are the two poles called in a magnet? Ans: North & South.
How many days in June? Ans: 30 days.

Mr. Hickey 2nd & 3rd Class

Where were the Fianna defeated? Ans: At the famous battle of Gavra.
What is the name for the extra layers of fat some animals have to keep warm in winter? Ans: Blubber.
Who was the first person to reach the South Pole? Ans: Roald Amundsen.
What is the space in the walls of houses called? Ans: Cavity.
Name the FIFA president that resigned this month? Ans: Sepp Blatter.

Mrs. Tully 4th& 5th Class

What is the national sport in Japan? Ans: Sumo Wrestling
How many days did it take to mummify a body in Egyptian times? Ans: 70
How long did it take to complete the construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Ans: 200 years.
How were the Ailwee caves discovered in 1944? Ans: A farmer followed his dog who was chasing a rabbit
down a hole.
What is the area round a magnet where its magnetism can be felt called? Ans: Magnetic Field.

Mrs. Rowe 5th& 6th Class

Hiroshima is a city in which Country? Ans: Japan

Would you eat, wear or throw a boomerang? Ans: Throw

How many seconds in 7 minutes? Ans: 420
What would a reading in medical terms of 120 over 80 apply to? Ans: Blood Pressure
Vertigo is a fear of what? Ans: Heights

Competitions & Results

Ms. Kirk Junior Infants
James Connor

Ms. Kirk Senior Infants

Nikita Daly

Ms. Keenan Senior Infants

Ms. Keenan - First class

Mr. Hickey 2nd Class

Grace Carry
Mr. Hickey - 3rd Class
Ena Idema