This year our hardworking Parents Association ran their annual fundraiser as a 2
part activity for the boys to get involved in. Each boy in the school received a
sponsorship card which was completed amd sent back to school. The boys from
Junior Infants to 4th class went to the lovely grounds of Birr Castle and enjoyed
a lovely walk. Thanks to the parents who helped out and to the teachers for guiding
them around on a lovely Tuesday morning.
We took a step into the unknown with a trip to Lough Boora parklands for a sponsored
cycle by the boys in 5th and 6th classes. It was a great sight to see 50+bikes coming to
school on a bright wednesday morning with many of the boys cycling to school. The
ever-helpful Keith Harte of Harte Fuels loaded the bikes up onto the trailer and the
boys hopped aboard the bus and away to Lough Boora. 46 boys and some staff
members led by Mick “Ironman” Hansbury completed the 12 k cycle in an hour while
15 boys were brought on a lovely architectural walk by staff and parents. All met back
at the car park for a drink and refreshment before returning to school refreshed.
Many thanks to Keith Harte for bike transport, Andrew Walsh for sponsored bus and
Michael Loughnane for supporting with refreshments. Mile buiochas to our Parents
Association for their continued hard work in support of the school and to all who
sponsored the boys with funds going to our excellent music and swimming programme.
Boys continue to be encouraged to cycle and walk to and from school safely.
