The final assembly for the year was held recently. Ms. O Neill presented certificates to the girls on the Health Promoting school committee. The girls from 6th class then told the children how important it is to pick up litter from the beach when they visit during the summer. Ms. Murray then presented certificates to the girls and boys who have made a big improvement in their attendance this school year. The children who missed no school day this year were also presented with certificates. These children get an extra special treat of a picnic. Ms. Byran's class then ended the assembly by singing the song "A Million Dreams"
2nd class had a very busy morning as they went baking. They had great fun making some soda bread. The girls had to use their maths skills to measure out the correct amounts of ingredients for the bread. Afterwards they all got to taste some of the baking.
The children went on a sponsored walk last Friday. The girls from 2nd to 6th walked to Fitzgerald's Park. The children got a chance to play in the playground and have a well deserved break before walking back.
The children from Junior Infants to 1st class went on a walk of the Shandon area before having a break in St. Anne's park for some fun and games.
2nd class enjoyed a trip to Shandon Sweet shop today. They met Danny who makes the sweets. He told them how the sweets are made and the machines to cut and shape the machines.
2nd class then continued onto St. Anne's church Shandon. There they got to ring the bells before going up a lot of steps and looking over the balcony to see the city. The children all had a great time.
The children as really enjoying the warm weather and the sunny mornings as they take part in Wake Up and Shake Up. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings the children get the chance to go out to the yard and practice their skipping before school starts.
Congratulations to all the children who participated in Cork School Sports recently in C.I.T. The children did themselves and the school proud with their efforts.
2nd class had great fun this week when they went to the Mardyke UCC for athletics. They enjoyed seeing the size of the track and running around it. The girls also tried running over hurdles before having a bit of fun with three legged races.
The girls from North Pres made their First Holy Communion in the North Cathedral on 19th May. They were joined from the boys from 2nd class from the North Mon. The sun was shining and the children did themselves, their families and their teachers proud. Afterwards they came back to the school for the communion breakfast.
Many thanks to the Parents Association for organising the communion breakfast the girls and their families.
Recently the school joined in the celebrations for Nano Nagle's tercentenary held in the North Cathedral. The children performed a tableau depicting Nano's decision to become a nun and set up the Presentation sisters as well as a beautiful liturgical dance performed to the hymn "Who will light the Lantern"
Ms. Coleman and Ms. Conway have been very busy in the school garden recently. They have had lots of help from all of the classes. Some of the older girls helped painting tyres. We now have some very colourful minnions full of flowers welcoming us into our school everyday as well as some bright colourful flowerbeds in the garden. There is also a new insect hotel for any insects who feel like having a little holiday in North Pres. The younger class helped with all the planting that was done. All the children are looking forward to see what will grow over the next few months.
