20th December: The proceeds from the Parents’ Association events ensured

that the girls were treated to a virtual panto- Red Riding Hood. It was a truly
St. Philomena’s N.S. wonderful experience to be able to watch the panto in school.
Convent Road, Tullamore.
December Newsletter, 2021. 21st December: Supermacs organised a colouring competition and there were
lots of winners from the school. Congratulations to Sophia Hughes, Bilha Traji,
Dear Parents/Guardians, Alannah Brickley, Aoife Kavanagh, Rachel Duffe, Aisling Cox, Kayla Jane
Martin, Nadia Zajac and Samantha Malniece who all won prizes.
10th December: The Parents’ Association organised a Christmas jumper day for
the girls. €106 was raised from the event. School will close at 12.00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22 nd for Christmas
and will re-open on Thursday January 6th 2022. Please check Aladdin for
13th December: Ms. Lee’s class had a zoom meeting with the author Marita changes to opening and closing times.
Conlon McKenna. They really enjoyed having the opportunity to ask her plenty
of questions.
On behalf of the staff, I would like to wish you all a happy
We held our Christmas raffle. Well done to our winners.
and peaceful Christmas and every happiness in the New
Huge thanks to everyone that bought/ sold tickets and to
Year. Special thanks to the staff, Board of Management
everyone that donated prizes. €3312 was raised which will go
and parents for all their hard work and support over the
towards the purchase of school resources.
past, particularly challenging year. It is a great
th
16 December: Ms. Buckley held an outdoor coffee morning for parents. This achievement to have got this far safely. Le gach deá ghuí i
was Ms. Buckley’s last event as HSCL teacher as she is retiring. We would like gcóir na Nollag agus na hAth Bhliana.
to thank her for all she has contributed to St. Philomena’s over the past 3
years and wish her the very best of luck in her retirement. Ms. Brenda Heaslip
will be taking on the role of HSCL in January. Kind regards,

17th December: We celebrated the raising of our Green Flag for biodiversity. Bridget Clear.
Past pupil and Ireland rugby player Shannon Tuohey raised the flag for us.
Thank you to Ms. Moran, Ms Gaffey, Brendan, Orla and the Green Schools
Committee on working so hard to achieve the flag particularly during a
pandemic. All the classes watched the flag raising on zoom. A magician did a
show for each class and then the girls were treated to a hot chocolate and
doughnut. Thanks to Ms. Moran for organising such a special day for us.