Competitive camogie season over

Hard luck to our camogie team who were defeated by An Mhodhscoil in yesterday's play-off for a place in this year's U-13 A semi-final!

Remembering Victims of Famine

Remembering Ireland's Great Famine—and all victims of famine, everywhere in the world

Pupils in all primary and secondary schools in Ireland have been asked to observe a minute's silence at noon today as a mark of respect and to reflect on the current issue of famine and hunger worldwide.

By taking this time to remember our own history of famine we can also raise awareness of hunger issues around the world.

The devastation caused by the Great Famine in Ireland has shaped our attitude to famine experienced in the world today and, hopefully, it will inspire us to continue to respond generously when others suffer the horrors of famine.

The hand-bell will ring in the school at 12.00 noon today to mark the start of the minute's silence.

Victory for Under 11 hurlers

Well done to our Under 11's who defeated Sexton St. CBS in a close game.
Final score:
Patrickswell NS  2-3
Sexton St.           1-1

School closed next Monday and Tuesday

Reminder--
The school will be closed on Monday & Tuesday (May 6th & 7th).

Fantastic Award for Patrickswell N.S.

News has just come in that the school has won a very prestigious AWARD OF SCIENCE AND MATHS EXCELLENCE !!!  This is a FIRST for the school! Well done to Ms Ruth Gallagher and her Fifth Class pupils who spearheaded and coordinated the school's application for the award.

The following is an extract from the message received in the school this afternoon from the people at Discover Primary Science and Maths:

'Congratulations -- all your hard work has paid off! Your school has achieved a Discover Primary Science and Maths Award of Science and Maths Excellence for the 2012/13 academic year.
Thanks to all involved for participating; the assessment team were very excited to see all the hard work done by teachers and students. The standard of log books and the wide variety of science and maths work being carried out is very impressive; it is clear that teachers and pupils are using a wide range of resources and engaging in hands-on investigation in the classroom and beyond...
...Your plaque will be sent directly to the school in the next few weeks.
Maths; it IS rocket science!'

Mr. Crowe, when congratulating Ms Gallagher and Fifth Class for their leadership and all their hard work on this major project, told them that the achievement of this award is just as big a deal and just as outstanding as earning a Green Flag for the school!

Isn't GOOD news GREAT!

Mrs Philly Remembered during first ever Grandparents' Day at Patrickswell N.S.

First ever Grandparents' Day in Patrickswell N.S.

(dedicated to “Mrs Philly “)

The Board of Management of Patrickswell N.S.would like to thank everybody who helped make the recent celebration of the late Mrs Philly O Brien's 27 years of dedicated service to Patrickswell N.S. such a dignified and memorable occasion. The celebrations were twinned with the school's first ever Grandparents' Day which also proved to be a wonderful success.

The Board acknowledges the voluntary work of Mr Willie Fenton who oversaw the landscaping, tree-planting and erection of the stone plaque bearing the message, “In memory of Mrs Phil O Brien, a caring and hard-working friend of Patrickswell National School”. The plaque was kindly donated by Adare Stone Yard. Sincere gratitude is also due to Phil Bennis, Eoghan Bennis, Ciaran Carey, Mike Mullane, Neilus Hayes and Liam Fenton who gave their time and/or donated materials to ensure everything looked well for the official unveiling of the plaque.

Guests of honour at the unveiling were Sean and Teresa Downey, Terence, Mike, Helen, Margaret and Matthew O Brien, Bridget Moloney, Catherine and Katie Keogh--all members of the late Mrs. O Brien's family. Also in attendance were the late Mrs O Brien's friends and neighbours from Marian Park and further afield. Prior to the unveiling of the plaque, Mr. P.J. O Grady (Chairman of the Board of Management) and Monsignor Michael Lane (former Chairman of the Board) led the tributes to their late friend, “Mrs Philly,” as she was affectionately know by all the pupils in the school. Both regaled the large attendance with tales of “Mrs. Philly's” life and times. Mrs O'Brien's care for the school and her genuine concern for the pupils and staff shone through every story. The memories shared on the day went some way towards explaining the deep affection in which 'Mrs Philly' was held by all who knew her. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

A great number of the pupils' grandparents were present for the unveiling of the plaque. The grandparents themselves were the centre of attention on April 26^th also, as they were invited to the school by their grandchildren for a concert in their honour in the School Hall. After the singing, dancing, music, poetry recitals and storytelling, the pupils and their grandparents visited the classrooms to read together, look at project work and share stories about school-days past and present. After that everybody went to the School Hall for a buffet organised by the school's Parents' Association and staff.

Many remarked that all that was missing on the day was Mrs O Brien herself. However, on this very special occasion, she was overseeing proceedings from a slightly loftier vantage point than her usual spot in the corner of the School Hall, just out of view! Running the rule over school (and church) occasions from a discrete position was customary for “Mrs Philly” during her long and deeply appreciated association with the school. Gan dabht ar bith, ní bheidh a leithéad ann arís!

Olo Cup Result for April 30th

In a close encounter of the hurling kind, Patrickswell NS lost out to Scoil Chriost Ri by two points. The final score from Na Piarsaigh GAA Grounds was:

S.C.R. 1-02
Patrickswell NS 0-03

The 'Well had chances to win but a combination of good goalkeeping and bad luck prevented our lads from notching the goal that would have won the match for them. It should be mentioned, though, that at the other end of the field, goalie P. Buston made a few vital interventions.

Patrickswell's scores : C. Carroll (0-2, 0-1 [f]), J. Kirby (0-1)

Next up for both teams are the Olo Cup semi-finals. The other semi finalists will be TWO of the following three: J.F.K. School. Monaleen N.S., Ballybrown NS. The semi-finals will be played during the week of May 20-24.