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Editors Comment

Dia daoibh go lir a phist, a thuismitheoir agus a dhaoineuaisle go ler. Filte romhaibh!
Welcome to this years second edition of The School Chronicle the Christmas edition. Christmas,
Christmas, Christmas a time for fun, joy and laughter, but we must remember the birth of Baby
Jesus on that very first Christmas night. Dont forget to go to Mass to celebrate this marvellous
event. Its a lovely time of year to get together with family and friends. The Junior Infants, Senior
Infants and First Class did an amazing job last week as they performed their Nativity Plays. All pupils
were brilliant and we thank Ms. Keenan and Ms. Harte for inviting us to their Nativity Plays. These
brought back fond memories of our participation in these, when we were much younger. Our Carol
Service was a great success! The church was packed and we were proud of ourselves and our school. I
think our parents were impressed! Past pupil, Martin Meegan, is studying music in college, but he came
back last Friday to perform for us. He was brilliant. On the 28 th November, we had a beautiful
Confirmation Enrolment Ceremony. We made commitments and our sponsors passed on our lighted
Baptismal Candles as a sign of faith being passed on It was a wonderful occasion! Our classrooms are
well decorated with cribs and Christmas trees. Kate Lambe's granny made a beautiful Advent
Wreath. We light it everyday and reflect on the importance of Advent and Christmas. glaigh na
hEireann came to our school on the 11th November and presented us with an Irish Flag and a copy of
the Proclamation. It was a great event and we invited some members of the local Historical Society
to join us. We also invited Mrs. Carolan and Mrs. Tully. It was a beautiful ceremony and we learned
three very important rules regarding the Irish Flag. Remember: We must take the flag down before
dark! We must never write on the flag. The flag must never touch the ground. The soldiers told us
that we have to write our own proclamation for the 1916 Celebrations next year. That will be good
fun! We are preparing for the Peace Proms Concert in the R.D.S. in Dublin on the 6 th February 2016.
We will be singing and doing actions. We just love practising for this big event! The weather is
getting colder, the nights are longer and we have had a lot of rain. Perhaps we will see some snow for
Christmas a white Christmas would be amazing! Last Wednesday,all pupils and teachers went on a
Santa Fun Walk around Lough Bracken. We throughly enjoyed this and on the way back, we called in
to the Community Centre to visit Santa in his grotto. Every pupil got some treats and we sang
Christmas songs. Pupils from 5th and 6th Classes in Meath Hill N.S. and Drumconrath N.S. had lessons
on Cyber Bulling recently. It was a worthwhile experience and we are all better educated now on the
dangers attached to this. Our Badminton Tournament Finals will be held next Monday. Best of luck to
everyone! Ms. Mc Cann was here on teaching practice in Ms. Keenans Class. They miss her, but she
came back to see their Nativity Play. The Silver Circle draw was a great success. Thanks to all our
pupils, parents and friends, we raised 4,750 this year. We would like to wish you all a Merry, Merry
Christmas and a Happy New year. Hope Santa brings lots of lovely presents! Ho! Ho! Ho! Nollaig Shona
Daoibh go lir!

Editors:
Editors:
Ellen Byrne
Jessica Carolan
Josh Flanagan

Social Section

Junior Infants - Ms. Keenan

Bobby had great fun putting up the Christmas tree with his Mum in the kitchen. Sarah has her last swimming
lesson this week before Christmas. Santa is coming too. Skaiste and her big sister put decorations on their
Christmas tree. Dylans Dad turned off all the lights before putting on the Christmas tree lights. Sophie
Kieran Smith enjoyed decorating the tree with her mum. Cara saw Santa at her Dads work. Santa gave her
a lovely Barbie doll. Saidhbhe seen Santa also. He gave her a colouring book and markers. Katie and Lily
went shopping with their family. They saw Santa. He gave them a book with colourful pages. Isabellas
Dad and brother Dean put up their Christmas tree. It looks lovely. Patrick couldnt go to West Cork at the
week-end as it was snowing. Patrick had great fun on his Dads quad instead. Senan seen snow on the way
to pantomime rehearsals in Castleblayney. James is going to see Santa today. The queue was too long
yesterday. Marty went swimming on Saturday. He couldnt go to the Cinema afterwards as it was snowing.
Hazel went to see Santa. She is on the very good list. Cathy helped to put up decorations on her Christmas
tree. Chloe and her family went shopping. Chloe got a lovely red and black coat for Christmas. Sam got an
elf hat from his Mums friend. Sam and his brother Jack went to see Santa at crche on Saturday. Eoghan
bought a colouring book in Navan at the weekend. Emilija put up a Christmas tree in her house too. Tadhg
is going to Tayto Park at Christmas.
Senior & First Class - Ms. Harte
CJs brother has started to walk. Dean went on a trip to Dublin this week. Harry got new shoes and a new
ball. Nikita went to see Santa in Dundalk. Daniella got a hat as a surprise this week. Ben went to meet Santa
with his sister at the weekend. Deirdre took part in the Christmas Panto Cinderella CJ and Nikita took part
too. Isabella started Ballet on Saturday and really enjoyed it. Leon went to his Daddys Christmas party and
got to pull lots of crackers. Sarah-Jo got a surprise present last week. She got the 7 Disney Princesses. Lucky
her! Patrick loves swimming and came first in his race. Rose went to the cinema to see The Good
Dinosaur Andrew and his little brother got a box of toys to play with. James OConnors tooth fell out.
James Carolan got a new blue bed cover. Aimee went to Smyths and Mc Donalds last week. Darragh and
Declan Meades sister cut their hair. Their hair is lovely! Noah is going to build a car out of cardboard
boxes. Beep Beep! Maria and her sisters have a new den at home to play in. Aimee found lots of diamonds
in her Mindcraft game. Christopher had fun playing a cheeky elf in the school play. We had a great time
performing our Christmas play. We went to a Christmas Panto Cinderella. It was great fun!
* Mr. Hickey 1st&2ndClass
First Class had their Christmas play last Friday. It was great fun and we thank Ms. Harte for all her hard
work. Second Class took part in the Christmas Carol Service last Friday also. We thank Ms. Keenan and
Ms. Carroll for their help. We went to a panto in Castleblayney on Monday. We enjoyed our day out and
are really proud of our own pupils who participated. We are doing Kris Kindle in our classroom and we are
all really excited about opening the mysterious presents under the tree. glaigh na hEireann presented the
school with an Irish Flag which we will raise on the 15th March to celebrate the centenary of the 1916
Rising. The soldiers answered a lot of questions and we really enjoyed listening to them. Second Class had
a Do This In Memory mass last Sunday, as we prepare for First Communion. Our committee of Lynette,
Mary, Ann-Marie, Sandra & Verina are working very hard. April went Christmas shopping with her aunt last
week. Seamus is getting accordion lessons. Alex got Skylanders in Smyths. Callum is getting guitar
lessons. Juliette went to see Santa with her Mam & Dad. Patrick was in Cork last weekend for his birthday.
Charlie won a prize in the Silver Circle. Natasha went to Mayo for her nannys birthday. Santa visited Ardee
Castle last week and Jack and Davy Ring were his chaperones. Alexs uncle Wayne is home from Australia
for Christmas with his wife Joyce and their 3 month old son T.J. Peter went to see Santa last Sunday.

*Ms. Kirk Third &Fourth Class

Sarah was in the Ardee Band Christmas Concert last week. Ollie is looking forward to Christmas, he is
getting 2 new games for his playstation. Conor went to see Santa in Dublin. Oisns aunt, uncle & cousin are
coming home from Australia for Christmas. It will be the first time he sees his baby cousin. Newtown
played their last match of the season last week. Eimear is having a party in her cousins house Christmas
Day. Grace C is getting a double bed soon. Calums sister, Millie was in a panto, our class went to see it.
Katie went to Dundrum & Drogheda and saw Santa. Ellie & Luiseach will be going to Glasgow to the
World Championship for Irish dancing. Lily put up her tree with her friend Isabelle. Calvin is excited about
the Christmas holidays. He hopes it snows so he can slide down the hill at Lough Bracken. Lauren is
having everyone in her family over on Christmas morning. Sophie went to see the Coca-Cola truck in
Dundalk. In the New Year Kerrie will be going to the Gaeltacht with her gran-aunt. As a Christmas treat,
Shauna is going to get food and have her nails done with her cousins, sister & aunt. Claire went to see Santa
at Causey Farm. There will be a big party in Shanes grannys house on Christmas Day. Oran has a new
baby cousin called Kayla. Enas cousins are coming to Ireland from Canada. On St. Stephens Day, Lucy is
going to Cork to see family there. Kayleigh has been saving money very hard to go shopping with her mam
& cousins. Ryan went to see Good Dinosaur in Navan Cinema. Cian was delighted when he & his family
put their decorations up. Katelyn & her family are going to a Santa Lego experience in Dublin. Keishas
uncle is coming home from Galway for Christmas. Muireann had a jujutsu grading recently. Grace went on
a sleepover to her cousins last week.
Mrs. Rowe - 5th and 6th Class
Our class performed in a beautiful Carol Service in Drumconrath Church on Friday 11th December. All
classes from 2nd to 6th were involved in this. It was truly amazing with great music, poetry, dance and song.
Past pupil Martin Meegan was our invited guest and performed some beautiful pieces of music. We have
been invited to Kilmainhamwood Nursing Home on Monday to perform for the residents.
Alex & Mark went to see the Coca Cola Christmas Truck in Dundalk. They were fascinated by its lights, its
size and its music. It was just like the T.V. ad! 5th& 6th Classes were invited into Inver College to see their
Christmas Show. Past pupil, Patrick Halpin, was the compere and we were proud to see him on stage. We
want to thank Inver College for inviting us. We planned to go on a Santa run/walk around Lough Bracken
last week. The Senior Classes took care of the Junior Classes and on our return, we met Father Christmas,
who gave us all some treats and goodies to eat. Diarmuid attended the F.A.I. Cup Final in the Aviva
Stadium between Cork City & Dundalk. Dundalk won 1-0. He thoroughly enjoyed it! The Ardee Band
Concert was held on Friday 11th December in the Bohemian Centre. Ellen & Kellie were performing. Mrs
Rowe went to see it and said it was amazing! Aaron Tighess parents are planning on going to the European
Soccer Championships in 2016. Kates 11th birthday is on 21st December. She is having her party in
Funtasia, Drogheda. Caitlin & ine were performing on stage in Cinderella pantomime in Castleblayney
with Born to Perform. Some of our classes attended the Matinee Show last Monday. In the Ardee Credit
Union Competition, Kellie came 2nd in her age group while Kate Lambe came 3rd in the under 13 group.
There was a formal presentation to these two girls in the school in early December. Congratulations girls!
Conors sister, Chelsea, got the lead role in the St. Louis Convent Transition year Musical, The Adams
Family. We are so proud of her and hopefully our class shall be invited into the Matinee Performance.

Book Reviews

*Book Review Alex Reilly 2nd Class

Title of Book: Harry and the Dinosaurs go to school. The story: Harry wants to bring his toy dinosaurs to school but
his mum will not let him. So Harrys mum has toast in her hand and there is jam on it so he splats it on her face!! So
she ends up letting him bring them to school. Harry goes to school but he knows he is not allowed to bring toys into
class and he was too shy. When he goes into class he sees a boy who looks sad because he misses his mam and dad. So
Harry brings him out to see his toys, the boy smiled because he loved dinosaurs too. Then they both became friends. I
give this book 10/10.

*Book Review Ellie Carolan 4thClass

Title of Book: Ratburger. Author:David Williams. Main Character: Zoe. The Story: A little girl called Zoe has a
hamsterbut it dies. Her mum died when she was a baby. Her step mother is very mean to her and her dad loses his
job. He starts going to the pub and drinking but he goes to the job centre every day. Zoe and her dad made a grave in
the park to bury the hamster. Zoe had always wanted to make a band of talented animals. Her step mother never liked
the hamster. She thinks hamsters are the same as rats. I give this book 10/10.
*Book Review Robert Mc Gahan 5th Class
Title of Book: Heroes of Olympus, the Son of Neptune. Author: Rick Riordan. Main Characters: Hazel Levesque,
Percy Jackson, Frank Zang, & Reyna. The Plot: Percy has lost his mind and has arrived at Camp Jupiter, where he
finds out he is a Greek demigod who is a son of Posidon.The Climax: Frank Zang finds out that he will die someday
soon because he has a piece of wood that will eventually burn out. The Ending: Percy Jackson regains his memory,
Frank does not die. Hazel Levesques curse goes away and three of them kill the giants.
*Book Review Kate Lambe 6th Class
Title of Book: Famous Five (Five go adventuring again)Author: Enid Blyton. Illustrator: Eileen A. Soper.Main
Characters: Julian, Dick, Anne, George & Timmy.The Plot: It is about a family with a cousin and a dog called
Timothy. They spend their holidays at Kirrin Cottage with their cousin George. The climax: One day George had to
clean her room, she finds a piece of paper. It was a map that led to a treasure island. The Ending: They found the
treasure underground on an island. I would describe this book as being: adventurous, mysterious, interesting and
fascinating. I liked this book: I liked this book because you never knew what was going to happen next. I rate this
book 10/10.
*Book Review Alex Clarke 6th Class
Title of Book: Valentine Joe. Author:Rebecca Steven.Setting: Belgium. Main Characters: Rose, Grandad & Joe.
My Favourite Character: Rose, because shes brave and adventurous. The Plot:Soon after her father dies, Rose and
her Grandad go to Ypres to visit the grave of soldiers. The Climax: After meeting Joe, Rose accepts her fathers death
and moves on. I would describe this book as being:Sad, interesting, suspenseful and scary. I liked this book:
because its very interesting and scary. I rate this book 8/10.

Spot the Difference

Whats white and goes up?

A confused snowflake!
What do you call an old snowman?
Water!
What do you sing at a snowmans
birthday party?
Freeze a jolly good fellow!
What goes: now you see me, now you
dont, now you see me, now you dont?
A snowman on a zebra crossing!
What goes ho-ho whoosh, ho-ho
whoosh?
Santa caught in a revolving door!
What goes oh, oh, oh?
Santa walking backwards!
Knock knock!
Whos there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow use Ive forgotten my name
again!
Why does Santa have three gardens?
So he can ho ho ho!

When does Christmas come before

Thanksgiving?
In the dictionary!
Whats the difference between the
Christmas alphabet and the ordinary
alphabet?
The Christmas one has no L (noel)!
What do you have in December thats
not in any other month?
The letter D!
Why is it always cold at Christmas?
Because its in Decemberrrr!
What Christmas carol is a favorite of
parents?
Silent Night!
Whats impossible to overtake at
Christmas?
The three wide men!
Who hides in the bakery at Christmas?
A mince spy!
How does a snowman lose weight?
He waits for the weather to get warmer!
What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted flakes!

What did one snowman say to the other

snowman?
Can you smell carrot?
What do you get when you cross a
snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite!

Where do snowmen go to dance?

A snow ball!
How many presents can Santa fit in an
empty sack?
Only one, after that its not empty any
more!

Sports News
Junior Infants Ms. Keenan Senan is singing songs in Born to Perform pantomime Cinderella this week. Katie,
Cara, Cathy and Hazel are dancing and singing in Showbiz Kids Christmas Show. Sarah, Cathy, Hazel, Saidhbhe,
Senan, Patrick, Isabella, Marty and Sam are taking swimming lessons at the minute. James, Skaiste, Cara and Hazel
love going to horse riding lessons. Marty & Senan will be training with Drumconrath football team in the New Year.
Senior Infants & 1st Class Ms. Harte
James O Connor won a medal for swimming. Well done James!

1st&2nd Mr. Hickey

We want to get another Active Flag so we organised a Santa Fun Run at Lough Bracken for Wednesday.
Jack Clarke goes to swimming lessons in Nuremore. Callum scored a nutmeg at Friday Night Soccer. He
could be the new Neymar! Thomas won a hurling medal with Navan OMahonys. Eoghan won 13 Irish
dancing medals. Well done Michael Flatley!
3rd& 4th- Ms. Kirk
Shauna, Luiseach, Ellie & Kerrie did a reel up the aisle. Cian started at jujitsu & he is going to be getting a
yellow belt. Oran had a grading last week and got an orange belt. Last Saturday, Newtown United played
their last game of the year.
5th& 6th class- Mrs Rowe.
Our Badminton Tournament is in full swing. It is played on a round-robin basis, everyone plays everyone else in their
class group. The finals will be held on Monday 21st December.
Dee Ranger Ladies won the U-13 Shield. Emma & Jessica were on that team. Past pupils, Zara McEvoy, Hannah
Rooney & Alanna Reilly, were also playing. Congratulations girls! Joe McEvoy & Zara brought in the cup to the
school! The U-16 girls won the shield at their level. Well done to Ellen Cassidy a team member & past pupil.
Conor McGregor won the Featherweight U.F.C. title in thirteen seconds. Dee Ranger Ladies are holding a Movie
Night on Sunday 20th in the Community Centre. We are looking forward to that!

Improve your Knowledge

*Junior Infants Ms. Keenan

Whose birthday is on Christmas Day? Ans: Jesus.

What do you call a person who writes books? Ans: Author.
How do you say Santa in Irish? Ans: Daid na Nollag.
What Christmas tree has red berries? Ans: Holly.
Whattype of calendar do you open around Christmas? Ans: Advent Calendar.

*Ms. Harte Senior Infants& 1st Class.

How many layers has your skin? Ans: The skin has 3 layers.
Where is your strongest muscle? Ans: Its in your jaw.
How long is a lions roar? Ans: A lions roar can be heard up to 8kms away.
What are Santas reindeers names? Ans: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, & Blitzen.
What reindeer has a bright red nose? Ans: Rudolf, of course!
*Mr. Hickey 1st &2ndClass

What is a badgers home called? Ans: Sett.

Who was De Valera Park named after? Ans:Eamon De Valera.
What is the name of the hill beside Lough Bracken with the reservoir on it? Ans: Church Hill.
Who was the manager of the Irish team for the Compromise Rules Vs Australia? Ans: Joe Kiernan.
Who did Conor McGregor fight last weekend? Ans: Jose Aldo.

*Ms. Kirk 3rd&4th Class

Which type of animals feed their young on milk? Ans:Mammals.
Is a glacier a mass of ice or sand? Ans: Ice.
What is the Irish for fairy? Sig.
What bird is traditionally eaten on Christmas Day?Ans: Turkey.
What saints feast day is celebrated on 26th September? Ans: St. Stephen.
*Mrs. Rowes 5th& 6th Class
Is the Scorpion an insect, an arachnid or neither? Ans: Arachnid.
In which country were the Adidas and Puma footwear companies found? Ans: Germany.
Flamenco dancing is a cultural tradition of which people? Ans: Spain.

Who is the youngest player to score a goal in a football World Cup David Beckham, Diego Maradona or
Pel?Ans: Pel.
What ancient symbol was adapted by the Nazis as their symbol? Ans: Swastila.

Competition Winners

Ms. Kirks Class

3rd& 4th Class
Shauna Carolan 3rd Class

Cian Byrne 4th Class

Ms. Keenans Class

Junior Infs
Sam Mc Mahon

Ella Sheerin

Ms. Hartes Class

Sen Infs&1st Class
Maria Mc Gowan Sen InfsAimee Murtagh Sen Infs
Harry Carolan 1st Class

Daniella Canning 1st Class

Mr. Hickeys Class

2nd&3rd Class
Juliette Carroll Breen 2nd Class

Millie Mc Mahon Carrie 3rd Class

Mrs.Rowes Class
5th Class &6th Class
Niamh Dunne 5th Class

Emma Carry 6th Class

Ryan Moore 6th Class

Gach duine a
dhanamh go
maith!