School

Chronicle

ScoilNasinta

PheadairagusPhil
Halloween2015

Contents

Social Section
Book Reviews
Sports
Improve your
Knowledge
Competitions & Results

Editors Comment
Dia daoibh go lir agus filte romhaibh ar ais ar scoil! Hello everyone! Welcome to this school years
first edition of the School Chronicle. We hope everyone had an exciting and wonderful summer! We
all grew taller and are now more mature, especially 6th Class. There are 12 of us in this class. We
hope our previous 6th Class are getting on great in their new schools and thanks to Mrs. Rowe for
preparing them for the big step up. A big welcome to Ms. Harte, who joined us in September and is
now teaching Senior Infants and First Class. We also welcome our 23 new Junior Infants. Hope they
are well settled into Primary School life and enjoying their new learning experiences.
We also sadly said goodbye to our beloved and wonderful teacher, Mrs. Tully, who has taught in this
school for many, many years. We hope youre enjoying your early days of retirement, Mrs. Tully!
Fr. Connaughton gave us our date for Confirmation. It will be held in the Church of the Holy Cross,
Lobinstown,on the 18th May 2016 at 11:00am. This will be a fantastic time in our lives and our
enrolment ceremony will be held at the start of Advent. During September, we brought in items for
the Nature Table, Horse Chestnut, Ash, Sycamore, Beech, and Oak leaves are on display. Haws,
blackberries, plums, damsons, pears, apples are all to be seen in Autumn. Keep your eyes open and
find something interesting in nature for your Nature Table. The weather has been really good since
we came back to school. This is a great asset, especially at break-times and for all outdoor activities
at school and at home. Congratulations to the Dee Ranger Ladies Team, who recently won the
Intermediate Championship. They visited the school with the cup and we had a great welcome for
them. We had spent a lot of time making decorations, headbands and a banner to wish them luck in
the final. They will participate in the Senior Championship next year. Its a great incentive to our
young Dee Ranger Ladies, who attend school here, and have a bright future ahead of them. We
recently had a visit from our past principal, Mr. Egan. Its always great to see him back. At the
moment, we have a student teacher, Mr. Reid, in our classroom for this month. We really enjoy having
him teaching us and inspiring us in our learning. Our school choir has been organised and we have
started singing at the Communion Masses on a monthly basis. We have also been asked to participate
in the Peace Proms Concert, which will be held in the RDS in February 2016. Its an exciting time as
we are learning all the songs and actions. Its an amazing selection of songs this year! On the 28 th
August, Fr. Connaughton brought 5th& 6th Class on their Altar Servers' Trip. They went to Funtasia
Water Park, McDonalds and onto Bettystown Strand Horse Races. Thank you, Father, for the
wonderful day out! We thoroughly enjoyed it. Our new group of Altar Servers are being trained at
present and began serving mass last week. On the 22 nd October, a group of Irish soldiers will visit our
school and present us with an Irish Flag. We have to read a section of the Proclamation for them and
sing Amharn na Bhfiann. This school year so far has been good. Work is easy and break time has
been entertaining. I think being in Sixth Class puts a lot of responsibility on you. Teachers expect us
to look after the little ones, and they are right. This school year is going to be a strange experience
for us and the new Junior Infants, but like us they will get used to school and learn to enjoy it. We
would like to wish everyone the best of luck in the coming school year. Have a fun-filled, spooky
Halloween. Take care when going trick or treating make sure an adult is supervising your group.
Dont eat too many nuts, or sweets.B Follin! Sln go fill, Rang a S.

Editors:
ine Byrne
Emma Carry
Kate Lambe

Social Section

Ms. Keenan Junior Infants

Eoghan turned 5 recently. He had a party at his house. Marty was playing rugby yesterday with Dessie. He
won. We are getting ready for Halloween. Lily will be busy decorating at the weekend. Cathy will dress up
as a pirate princess at Halloween. Katie is not dressing up in a scary costume this year. Saidhbhe is going
trick or treating at her Aunts at Halloween. Ella is dressing up as a witch at Halloween. Hazel has lots of
scary decorations in her bedroom. Sophie K. Smith is going to dress up as a witch at Halloween. Skaiste
will dress up as a bat at Halloween. Patrick is going to get a rugby ball when he is 11. James is going to
dress up as the hulk at Halloween. Emilija got a lovely new coat and hat. Isabella is dressing up as Frozen
at Halloween. Bobby is dressing up as Batman. Sarah is dressing up as a witch. Dylan is dressing up as
Iron-Man. Sam is looking forward to going trick or treating at Halloween. Tadhg is dressing up at
Halloween also and will be going trick or treating with his Mum & Dad. Chloe is having a party for her
birthday. All her friends are coming to her house. Sophie OHagan is dressing up as a witch, Cara is
dressing up as a Frozen character also. Senan is going to see One Direction in concert. He is very excited.
Ms. Harte SeniorInfants& First Class
Maria made a windmill at home. Its made out of paper, sellotape and pins. Amy Moore loves playing Peeka-boo with her little brother. CJ, Nikita and Dean are going to 1D concert. Darragh & Declan had their
party on Saturday. They had a huge tunnel slide. Noah is getting a big treat after school today. Hollie
bought new fluff for her 3 hamsters. Christopher is so happy to have his glasses fixed. Ruby went shopping
with her granny and her brother. She had lots of fun and got a treat. Leons granny got him a lovely Titanic
Pencil. Patrick went swimming this week. He can swim really well. Well done Patrick! It was Roses
Mammys birthday this week. They sang Happy Birthday and had some cake. Sarah-Jo got a new Monster
High purse. Aimees guinea pig had 3 babies. They are called Ginger, Orange and Run! Darragh McMahon
got a fairy door at home. It is white and has lots of fairy sparkles. James Carolan is having his party on this
week. It will be lots of fun. James OConnor might be having his cousins over for a sleepover soon.
Isabella stayed at her grannys house, she had lots of fun. Andrew helped his Dad make a sand-pit for him to
play in. Ben Reilly has a new baby Sister, Evie. Harrys mam is having a baby.Deirdre has started playing
the piano. We got a fairy door in our classroom!
1st&2nd Mr. Hickey
Seamus went to the Hillgrove Hotel during the Summer holidays. Thomas went on the C Chulainn in
Tayto Park. Dessie went to Roches Park Hotel in Cork and went to Fota Wildlife Park. Sinad went to
France for 2 weeks. Jack & Davy went to Morocco and it was 50 degrees Celsius. Keeley went to 1
Direction last week. Anna went to a chocolate garden in Carlow. Mmm Yum! Shayne went to Lanzarote.
Jack & Davy went to the Ploughing Championships. April went to Apache Pizza for her birthday. Eoghan
went to mayo for a Fis last week. Juliette was in France for 2 months. Jack Clarke went on the C
Chulainn rollercoaster in Tayto Park. Peter went to Trampoline Zone in Dublin. Eoin went to Cork during
the summer. Callum went to Mayo for his holidays. Alex went to Dublin Zoo. Patrick went to a
playground and a beach in Wexford for his holidays. Morgan is building a new house.
Sarah went to Funtasia for her birthday. Millie went to Funtasia also during the summer holidays. Charlie
went to London for his holidays. He went to Legoland and saw a Lego Big Ben. David cleaned his entire
house and got a surprise from his Mam. Natasha was in the South of France. Ferdia went to Newgrange in
the summer. Ben went to Cork and Tayto Park in the summer.
Ms. Kirk Third & Fourth Class

It was Kerries birthday recently, she was 10. She had a lovely day. Oran was at a wedding a few weekends
ago in Darver Castle. Keisha had a sleepover in her Aunt Militas house and she also went to the cinema.
Oisn has a new baby cousin called Mia, shes tiny. Sophie will be going to Tayto Park with her sister during
the holidays. Ena has a new baby sister in New Zealand, she will meet her in November. Ellie is making a
time capsule with her friends. Lucy went with her Dad to the Zoo, her favourite animal was the elephant.
Lilys sister got engaged. Luiseach will be 10 during the holidays, she will be going to Fun Galaxy. Shane
has twin baby cousins that he went to visit a couple of weeks ago. Calums Mam & Dad age getting married
next year, he cant wait. Grace Carry was at her cousins birthday party & twisted her ankle on the bouncy
castle. Shauna was at the PhilipstownFis& won 2 medals & 2 trophies. Ollie went to his cousins for a
sleepover & got Apache Pizza twice in one weekend! Grace Durnin went to the Ploughing Championships
with her whole family. In September Conor went to Salou for a week. Eimears little sister was 2 at the end
of September, they had a party for her. Claire is going shopping in Dublin during the Halloween holidays.
Calvins dog had 6 pups. They were all white & brown. Muireann went to see Hotel Transylvania. Lauren
has a new baby cousin called Evie. Sarah went to a campsite in Dublin a few weekends ago, there were lots
of rabbits. Kayleighs sister Ella had to go to the hospital with a very high temperature. Katelyn went for
her first piano lesson & learned the names of the keys. Paul played football against Park Villa in Navan.
Ryans Granddads dog had pups recently, they are black & white. Cian is delighted that Friday night soccer
is back on. Katie also went to the Ploughing with her family, it was a long drive.
Mrs. Rowe - 5th and 6th Class
Caitln has a new baby cousin. His name is Thomas Junior. His Dad, David Monaghan, is a past pupil of
this school. The army are coming to this school next Thursday to present us with an Irish Flag. A Sixth
Class pupil will be chosen to read part of the proclamation. We shall sing AmhrnnaBhfiann while ine
and Ellen will accompany us on their flute. Kellie won a competition in the Sunday World Art Competition.
She won four tickets to the Aquatic Centre in Blanchardstown. Peters cousin, Peter McEvoy, is getting
married soon. We wish him the best of luck as he is also a past pupil of Drumconrath NS. Another past
pupil, Patrick Saul, flew over from Boston with his family, including new baby, Jack to have him baptised in
St. Peter & St. Pauls Church, Drumconrath. Isnt that just lovely! Congrats to all! Michael had visitors in
their accommodation, who owned two massive Irish Wolfhounds. We learned about these in our English
Readers. Diarmuids cousin, Mirad, is getting married soon. Joshs baby cousin, Oran, is getting
christened soon. Josh is invited. Jessica won a 60 meal voucher for guessing the correct score in the
Leinster Quarter Final between Dee Ranger Ladies and an Offaly team. Well done, Jessica! ine went to
Donegal to play the flute at the Royal Academy of Music. She did so well at this audition that she has to
return to Donegal next month to receive an award. Aaron went to Belfast last Saturday to visit the Titanic
Museum. On the 25th September, Aaron Hickeys Mam got married. There was a big party and celebration.
Aaron stayed with his grandmother while his Mam was away on honeymoon and when she returned, he was
given an Arsenal jersey as a gift. Congrats to the newlyweds from all in 5th& 6thClass. Have a great midterm everyone. TOcheShamhnaagtacht - BOO!!

Book Reviews

Book Review -Millie Mc Mahon Carrie First Class

Title of Book The Tales of Olga da Polga. In this story he met a turtle. He had some brothers. He met
a seagull that was so high. He found a hedgehog and met a cat. His brothers were looking for him. It is
a cool book. I would give it 10/10.
Book Review Shayne Flanagan - Second Class
This story is about a this little polar bear and his dad. They pretended to be super men. They went on lots of
adventures. I would give this book 5/10
Book Review Grace Carry 3rd Class
Title of Book Ratburger.Author David Williams.The PlotThis book is about a girl called Zoe and she has a pet
rat called Armitage. The main characters Zoe, Raj, Sheila, Burt, and Zoes dad Armitage.What I liked aboutthis
book I liked the part where Armitage bounced off Einas belly because it was funny.
My star rating for this book is 10/10 *
Book Review Sophie Clarke 4th Class
Title of Book: Clean Break. Author: Jacqueline Wilson. The Plot: This book is about a girl and her mum and her
mother has broken up with her dad and meets someone new. It is Christmas time and her dad leaves them and they end
up living without their Dad.Main Characters:Em,Vitas, Maxie, Mum, Dad and Sarah. Why I like the book: I like
the way this book is happy also sad. At the same time this book makes me feel sad but it is a great book. My star
rating for this book:5 *
Book Review Millie Maxwell Ring 5th Class
Title of Book: Demon Dentist - Author: David Williams The Plot: Ms. Root has a plan to take all the childrens
teeth in the city. But Charlie and Winnie have a plan to stop her. The climax: Charlie is taken to the dentist, but Ms.
Root is the new dentist and she takes out all of his teeth. The ending: Ms. Root dies but Charlies Dad also dies and
Charlie does not have a mom. Thankfully Winnie adopts him. Main Characters:Ms. Root, Charlie,
Winnie.Favourite Character:Winnie she is so funny. Why I like the book: Yes it is such an interesting book and
its also written by my favourite author David Williams. This book was: Brilliant, wonderful, amazing, and
interesting. My star rating for this book: 10/10

Book Review Ellen Byrne - 6th Class

Title of Book: Night School - Author: CJ Daugherty Setting: - School, forest. The Plot: Alley has been taken to a
different school. Her brother is missing, and she really wants to find him. The Climax: Alley has a friend called
Carter and Sylvian, but she doesnt know that there is someone coming after her. The Ending: Alley needs
bodyguards in case someone kidnaps her. Alley needs to get her brother back and quickly. Main Characters: Alley,
Lucinda, Sylvain, Carter.Favourite Character: My favourite character is Alley because she is very, very brave, and
she and she wont stop fighting for her life. Why I like the book: I liked this book because it was very mysterious.
My star rating for this book:10/10

Sports News
Junior Infants Ms. KeenanMarty and Senan were training with Drumconrath. Training
has finished at the minute. Sarah goes Irish dancing every week in the village.
Sophie OHagan, Cara, Hazel, Isabella and Katie are very busy in Showbiz Kids. Chloe
goes to Born to Perform every Friday. Saidhbhe, Marty, Katie & Lily, Cathy, Sam,
Sophie OHagan, Chloe &Skaiste love going swimming. Bobby will go back swimming
when his arm gets better.
Senior Infants & First Class Ms. HarteAmiee took part in the Meath Potato 5k run. Amy
Moore got a medal for Gaelic & Soccer. CJ got an Ardee Celtic medal for being a great
player. Christopher got a medal for playing soccer. James OConnor plays hurling for
Navan OMahonys. Dean plays rugby for Ardee Rugby Club.
1st&2nd Mr. Hickey
Weve all been watching the Rugby World Cup and supporting Ireland. The Dee Rangers Ladies called to
our school with the cup. Drumconrath GFC also called with their cup. Well done to both teams. Weve been
getting GAA coaching with San on Tuesdays and David on Fridays. Eoghan had a Fis in Mayo. Keeley
goes horse riding every Saturday. Thomas goes hurling with Navan OMahonys. Davy & Jack play for
Ardee Celtic. Jack won player of the year, and they bet Walshestown 4-2. Dessie and Anna go swimming
every Saturday. Juliette goes to a tennis club in Dundalk twice a week. Most of the class play Friday night
soccer. Shayne & Alex go to jiu-jitsu. Eoghan will be re-joining Ardee RFC soon. Jack C. goes swimming
every Tuesday. Millie & Natasha go to Born to Perform. Natasha also goes Irish Dancing. Sarah goes
horse riding every Saturday.
3rd&4th Class Ms. Kirk
Sophie & Kayleigh played their 1st football match a few weeks ago. Many of the boys play too. Oran
scored 2 goals against Robinstown. Muireann & Oran have a Ju-Jitsu competition coming up. Kerrie,
Shauna, Ellie &Luiseach had great success in recent Fis. Were all delighted that Friday night soccer is
back. Lots of us attend and it is great fun. Lily is going to swimming lessons in Navan. Calum, Grace &
Conor go to Horse riding on a Saturday morning. Claire, Lauren & Grace go to Showbiz Kids on a
Saturday. Keisha is joining Born to Perform. Some of our class are playing with the school football team.
We wish them the best of luck!! The Rugby league has started in Ardee, Ryan plays with them. Ollie started
Kickboxing in the community centre.
5th& 6thClass Mrs Rowe.

Sen Kane has resumed Gaelic Training with all classes. He is a brilliant coach and we love these sessions
each Tuesday afternoon. Our School Gaelic Team have finished playing matches in the inter-schools
competition. We drew our last game against Moynalty, but lost our first three matches. Mr. Hickey was our
coach and we were improving with each match. We had a panel of seventeen players and each team player
put in a great effort. Friday night Soccer is up and running again. We just love it! Thanks to Paul Flood, this
is available to all pupils from First Class to Sixth Class in both Meath Hill NS and Drumconrath NS. School
Rugby Coaching will commence after Halloween. Our Volleyball League is in full swing and we are
enjoying this competition. We play badminton in the school hall each Thursday & Friday and this is in
preparation for our Annual Christmas Badminton Tournament. Most of the boys in our class play soccer
with Newtown United and at present we have won 1/3 of our matches. Danny goes to Kickboxing in the
Community Centre each Saturday. Aaron Tighe passed Grade 6 in Swimming. Congratulations Aaron!
Drumconrath U21 team won their first match in the Championship. The local B League team brought the
Junie Dillon Cup, which they won recently, into the school and we had a great welcome for them. Our local
Dee Ranger Ladies won the Intermediate Championship. We had decorated our window, made headbands
and printed a banner to wish them the best of luck. The victorious team visited the school with the cup and
we gave them a great welcome. Jessica, Emma, Kate Lambe, Kate Floyd and Emily play with the Juvenile

Dee Rangers and they are progressing well in their leagues. Drumconrath is a great community for sporting
activities. Well done everyone!
Report by Lauren Myles
I am reporting on the Rugby World Cup 2015! The World Cup takes place every four years. This time there
are 20 countries involved. They are broken down into 4 groups of 5 countries in each. Our home nation
Ireland is in group D. They have won their two opening games very convincing against Canada and
Romania. Their next game was against Italy and they won again. Their final group game was against
France which was the toughest game of all four matches. This determined which team they should play in
the knockout games, New Zealand or Argentina. Ireland won and now meet Argentina Hope they win The
World Cup.
Dee Ranger Intermediate Final by Emma Carry
It was a lovely bright sunny Saturday morning. Everyone was so excited for the upcoming match Dee
Ranger Ladies and St. Michaels were playing in an Intermediate Final in Navan OMahonyspitch up
against each other.
Everyone was crazy, busy packing carefully and getting their stuff together neatly. Once we were all ready,
we set off for our journey to Navan. Everyone was feeling nervous and excited. Once they got there, they
all put on their black and white shorts and black and white jerseys.
While this was happening the huge crowds started to build up around the pitch. Everyone was holding a
black and white flag and wearing their head-bands, which our class made for them.
After a while the Dee Rangers came out nervously. They ran quick onto the big pitch. They began warming
up slowly. The referee came out and blew her whistle loudly for the game to begin. Everyone was waving
their flags and ranting and cheering in an encouraging manner.
The Dee Rangers were playing brilliantly! It was a draw match at half time, and each teams U12s team
played for fifteen minutes. As this was in progress the older team was calming down, getting a nice
refreshing drink before they went back on for the second half.
The second half had begun and was underway. They were coming back even stronger now! After a while
the referee blew her full time whistle. The Dee Rangers had won the Intermediate Final!

Improve your Knowledge

Junior Infants Ms. Keenan

What tree do you find acorns on? Ans: Oak.

What is jumper in Irish? Ans: Geansa.
What do you call a person who writes a book? Ans: Author.
What happens most leaves in Autumn? Ans: They change colour and fall of trees.

Ms. Harte Senior & 1st Class.

What does a squirrel eat? Ans: Nuts.
What is a squirrels bed/home called? ADrey.
What are the 3 months of Autumn? Ans: August, September & October.
What fruit /nut comes from the Horse Chestnut tree? Ans: Conkers.

What do we need to wear on our heads when going onto a Construction site? Ans:Hard Hat.

Mr. Hickey 1st &2nd Class

In what year did Columbus sail to America? Ans: 1492.

Who is the manager of the Irish Rugby Team? Ans: Joe Schmidt.
What is the name of the Rugby World Cup Trophy? Ans: The Webb Ellis Trophy.
What is the name of the river at the Community Centre? Ans: River Nagh.
What bird lays her eggs in another birds nest? Ans: Cuckoo.

Ms. Kirk 3rd&4thClass

What do we call an animal that eats meat? Ans: A Carnivore.
In which country is the city of Vancouver found? Ans: Canada.
On which part of the body are the taste buds? Ans: Tongue.
How many soldiers were in a century in Roman times? Ans: 80 soldiers.
Name the place where Gladiators fought? Ans: The Colosseum.

Mrs. Rowe 5th& 6th Class

What is the beginning of a river called, beginning with S? Ans : Source.

If a creature is said to be nocturnal, when is it usually awake? Ans: At night.
In which sport do countries compete for the Americas Cup? Ans: Yachting.
Warsaw is the capital city of what country? Ans: Poland.
We know bees transfer pollen, but can bats do the same? Ans:Yes.

Competitions & Results

Ms. Keenan Junior Infants

Sarah Connor

Mr. Hickey 2nd Class

Anna Mc Gowan

Ms. Harte 1st Class

Sarah Tighe

SenanTighe

Ms. Kirk 3rd& 4th Class

Grace Durnin 3rd Class

Osin Reilly 4th Class

Mrs. Rowe 5th& 6th Class

Adam Mc Gahan 5th Class

Ane Byrne Byrne 6th Class

Micheal Rooney 5th Class