Horseleap N.S.

Míle buíochas do Ms. Robinson for all her preparations over the past few weeks for our St. Patrick's Day celebration. The children played 'Dawning of the Day', 'Roddy McCorley', 'Kerry Polka' and 'Bog Down in the Valley O' on their tin whistles. We listened to some beautiful singing and guitar. The children next performed Haka Gaelach, Cha Cha Slide as Gaeilge, An Dreoilín and an Irish Reel. Then the whole school sang 'Ireland's Call' and 'Amhrán na bhFiann'. Finally, we had our own mini parade as we all marched around the school. Beannachtaí na Féile Pádaig oraibh go léir! A beautiful Irish song A future rock star Cha Cha Slide as Gaeilge An Dreoilín Playing our tin whistle tunes on the picnic tables

We had a 'Pop Up Gaeltacht' in Horseleap N.S. this week. The pupils were encouraged to speak 'as Gaeilge' and be proud of their native language!

The pupils in 5th and 6th class visited the Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone last week to take part in a Green Schools workshop on the theme of energy. This workshop was facilitated by An Taisce and hosted by Rob and Aiden. They gave us a lot of information about energy - the different types of energy, renewable and non-revewable forms of energy and how we can reduce the amount of energy we consume. The pupils took part in a range of activities and experiments including playing instruments, 'Design Your Perfect Energy School', science experiments, scavanger hunt and making a light bulb energy pledge. We look forward to putting all this knowledge to good use over the coming months as we work to achieve our Global Citizenship: Energy Green Flag.

Pupils were delighted when our new outdoor speaker arrived last Friday. Now we are able to have music during playtime and do dance lessons outdoors!

Thanks to Ms. Robinson who showed the children how to make mini pizzas in the air fryer. The children now know how to make this delicious snack at home!

Thank you to Mrs. O'Neill for showing the children how to sew these beautiful bags

Pupils from 3rd - 6th at Tag Rugby BLitz in Moate Thank you to our tag rugby coach Michael and all at Midland Warriors RFC for hosting a wonderful blitz in Moate on Thursday, 13th February. Well done to all the pupils involved who displayed wonderful agility and skill.

Congratulations to the 6th Class pupils who received the sacrament of Confirmation in Clara on 17th February. Thank you to Bishop Deenihan and Fr. Joe for making the ceremony so meaningful. May the Holy Spirit be with these children throughout their journey of life.

Pictured are 3rd and 4th class pupils at the Credit Union Quiz in Moate on 7th February Well done to the pupils from Horseleap N.S. who represented our school in both the Junior and Senior categories of the Credit Union Quiz in Moate Community Centre on 7th February.

Catholic Schools' Week took place from 19th - 25th January celebrating the theme 'Alive in Christ'. Our highlight is always our Grandparents' Day prayer service which this year took place on Wednesday, 22nd January. We were delighted to have Ms. Reid on keyboard to accompany the children singing 'Oh, What a Spirit Filled Day!', 'A Mhuire Mháthair', 'The Lord, He is My Shepherd' and 'Christ Be Our Light'. Ms. Robinson on accordion then accompanied the pupils on tin whistle to play the 'Kerry Polka' and 'The Dawning of the Day'. Thank you to all the grandparents who attended and to the parents who assisted with the refreshments.

Congratulations to John Holloway, chairperson of our Board of Management, who was recently awarded a Cineáltas certificate by Minister Norma Foley in recognition of his leadership and promotion of wellbeing in our school. Fr. Joe Deegan presented him with his award during our Grandparents' Day celebration as part of Catholic Schools Week.

Thanks to Ms. Robinson for giving the pupils an opportunity to learn how to cook a variety of recipes. You can see the pupils peeling, chopping and preparing acai bowls below. We hope that they will practise their cooking skills at home!