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Issue 10/11 3

“Tús Maith “

First Holy Communion

On our communion we were all very busy and tired too. The people who made their First Holy Communion were Natasha Dunne, Niamh O’Sullivan, Daniel O’Sullivan, Kaoife Carey, Kolia McDonald, Niall Fox, Emily Goode, Franky McEvoy, James Whelan and Barney McGinley. The very first thing that we did was walk up the aisle and stand around the May Altar. The prayers that we said were the ‘Prayer Before Communion’, the ‘Prayer After Communion’ and ‘Lord Jesus Come to Me’. The songs we sang were ‘
We Come to you Lord Jesus’, ‘Céad Míle Fáilte Romhat’ and ‘Our Father’.
Then we all received our First Holy Communion.
After mass we all got our pictures taken with Miss
Kirwan and Fr. Kelly. It was a great day. By Natasha Dunne —2nd Class
2nd Class

Green Schools Action Day

On Friday 6 May a geologist called Michele Castiaux came to the school and visited Seomra Beatha an Óige.
First she talked about different types of soil, she even brought in a jar full of all kinds of soil to show us.
After that, staying on the subject of geology, she talked about bedrock and different types of rocks, for example, limestone, sandstone and chalk. Michele brought maps to show us the different types of bedrock in Ireland. We found out the Slieve Bloom Mountains have a bedrock of sandstone.
Next she discussed how water ends up coming out of our taps! We discovered that most people had a well. She explained that some people get their water from a Town Water Supply. She then told us that our wastewater mostly goes back into our sewage tanks and back underground.
She also spoke about what we use water for and how we could all save water in our homes. She told us that if every child in Tobar an Léinn turned off the tap morning and night while brushing their teeth that we could save up to 2140 litres of water a day. Every little bit really makes a difference.
We should try to save water because 1. Only less than 1% of the world’s water is drinkable 2. Water charges are likely to affect us all in the future 3. Too much wastewater can lead to pollution.
It was a successful Day of Action and we hope that all we learned will help us to win our third Green Flag next year.
By Amy Sinnott—6th Class

Inside this issue:

F.A.I.. Soccer Tournament	2
Hurling Blitz	2
Swimming	2
Our School Tours	3
Cumann na mBunscol Final	4
Poem ‘Summer Chimes’	4

Brian Lenihan R.I.P.
Brian, Thank you for officially opening our school seven years ago.
14th June 2004.

Soccer Tournament—Olé, Olé, Olé

On the morning of our F.A.I. five-a-side Soccer Tournament we arrived nice and early. Our team for the day was Enda and Brian Mulhall, Eoin Donoghue, Martin Ward, James Keyes, Daniel Butler, Eoghan Brennan and myself (Owen Moore).
We won all our league matches. In the final we played against the Heath, winning 1-0. Now we were through to the Mid-Leinster finals to represent our county.
We had Cian Moffitt and Darren Phelan added to our squad for the Mid-Leinsters. First we played Offaly. They scored a goal in the first half but Eoghan Brennan scored a very important goal at the end of the second half. The final score was 1-1.
Our next match was against Kilkenny. This was a fast action packed match. The final score was 3-2 to Kilkenny. Straight after that match, we met our rivals, Kildare. Enda Mulhall was put under pressure but he made some great saves and we won 3-2. When we were finished we were told that we lost out by goal difference in reaching the final.
At the end of the day we were a bit disappointed but HAPPY. It was great to represent Co. Laois on this great day.
By Owen Moore—6th Class

It was great to represent Co. Laois on this great day.

Hurling Fun Day
On May 31st, 3rd and 4th class had a hurling blitz / down in Colt pitch. They were split into two teams, team 1 / and team 2. They played two matches, one against Shanahoe / and one against each other. Abbeyleix were supposed to come but couldn’t make it. / Everyone had a really good time and everyone got to play. / By Enda Mulhall—4th Class.

Swimming
This term 4th, 5th and 6th classes go swimming every Monday. At half twelve we hop on the bus and head off for a dip in the Pool.
We learn lots of different strokes during the lesson. Near the end we have fun because we’re allowed to play with balls or rings; it’s really fun .
In school we’re also learning all about water safety, for example always look at the signs like
No Diving because they put it up for a reason !!!!
Sometimes you might hear the phrase S.A.F.E It stands for Stay Away From the Edge!!!!
It is very important that You Stay Away From the Edge of rivers or canals because you might
fall in!!!!! It is always important to STAY SAFE in the water especially during SUMMER !!!!!
By Conor Donoghue—4th Class.

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Our School Tour

Our School Tour– On the 31st of May Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st Class went on our school tour to the Dunamaise theatre and the park in Portlaoise. We went there by bus. We got to see a play called “Stone Soup” which showed us how to make soup out of stone. You could taste the soup if you wanted but I did not like the smell so I did not have a taste. Some of the children and teachers tasted it. After the play we went to the park. It was a beautiful day in the park. First we had our lunch and then we got to go on the swings and slides in the park and then we played in the castle. It was a really interesting and fun school tour which I really enjoyed.
By Jennifer Holland—First Class

We went on a bus to Portlaoise. We saw a show called Stone Soup. After the show we walked to the
playground. We ate a picnic. We played on the castle, the ship and the slide. The bus brought us back to school. We had a fantastic day.
By Cody Bland,
Senior Infants.

Tutankhamun and the Aviva

We went to the Tutankhamun and His Treasures exhibition. It was really cool. When we went into the exhibition there was a massive locker. It was so big we fitted all our bags in it! Some of us went to the toilet. Meanwhile the children who didn’t need to go were getting headphones and audios.
In the first room was a statue of Tutankhamun. In the second room there was a cinema with three screens. It told us lots about Tutankhamun. Next we went into another cinema with one gigantic screen. It told us about Howard Carter who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb. It took him ages and ages to find it. It was guarded by a cobra. Howard’s slave went first, the cobra attacked him and killed him. Then we got to see all the treasures Howard Carter found in the tomb. We also saw his coffin, it gave me shivers down my back. After we went to the gift shop. Then we went outside to have our lunch and buy some ice-cream.
Off we went next to the Aviva Stadium. Our tour guide’s name was Danny. The first room we went into was the preparation room where all the commentators and the reporters get ready. Then we went into the media room. That’s where all the reporters draw and write things about the match for the newspapers.
Later we went into the interview room where four children were picked to be interviewed! Next we went to the changing room. Then the big moment came, the one we were waiting for...we got the see the pitch. We even got to sit on the sub’s bench! Then we all got to sit in the very top row of the stadium, it was astonishing. Then it was back to our cosy coach and home to Tobar an Léinn. Our School Tour was BRILLIENT!
By Daniel O’ Sullivan and Kolia McDonald —2nd Class.

Clonmacnoise – A Place of Peace
On the 9th of June 5th and 6th class went on their school outing to Clonmacnoise. We passed through the towns of Mountmellick and Tullamore until we reached Clonmacnoise. We sat outside and had our lunch first. Afterwards we all went to watch a video, which was about Clonmacnoise. The video was very interesting and it told us about the history of Clonmacnoise. We then visited the Replica, which is the cross of the scriptures. After that we went to Clonmacnoise Cathedral where the people used to go to mass. Clonmacnoise will be a school tour to remember. On the way home we stopped in Burger King for a snack, and boy it was delicious. Clonmacnoise is well worth a visit.
BY AINE DELANEY - 5TH CLASS

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Have a wonderful safe summer holiday everyone!! We’ll look forward to seeing you after the summer – rested, relaxed and ready for the new school year.

Summer Chimes
Listening to summer chimes
Of summer sounds of summer time
Bringing all that nature is,
That shows and sounds like
Summer chimes,
Gentle showers, summer clothes
Here comes summer
Here comes summer
Whoosh– shiver there it goes.
By Megan Shiel—5th Class

“Close! But not Clinched”
As we waited for our mentors John, Chris, and Miss Kirwan to enter the dressing room the hairs stood up on the back of our necks. We were all nervous but didn’t want to show it on the field. John and Miss Kirwan said some inspiring words when we were togged out and ready. Then we went out and while we were jogging out some of us were giving each other a slap of the hurl on the back of the leg to be ready. We are facing Emo NS. We played them once before and we beat them, so we knew they’d be gunning for us. It was a sticky hot day, the big red hot sun beaming down on us. Anyway we all got in our positions and the game was under way.
From the throw-in one of the Emo players got the ball but Owen Moore and Nathan Dunne were ready as you could see when Owen cleared the ball. The ball came floating up the field and I (James) caught the ball and they soon fouled me. I put the ball over the bar. From the puck out it went straight to Cian Moffitt who was playing well along-side Daniel Butler who was playing superbly, giving everything he had. Cian cut through their defence like a knife through butter but was then fouled. I put the free over and then the puck-out came to me and I soloed past my marker and saw the other forward, Darren Brennan, in the corner of my eye and passed it to him and Darren put it in the back of the net better than King Henry himself. As their puck- out came it went to their midfielder who went past two of our players with speed and passed it across to his forward who put it in the back of the net. Eoghan Brennan, who was having a stormer, just couldn’t save that one. After they scored we got another free and I put it over. Their puck out came to Owen Moore who drove it down the field to me and I passed it to Martin Ward who finished it in the back of the net with ease. Half-time score Raheen 2-3 Emo 2-2.
We really needed water after being out there in the hot sun. Then Daniel Butler, who was winning a lot of ball around midfield, had to come off because of his ankle for Martin Ward. Then we went back out on to the field and from the throw in Cian pulled on it up the line and I got it and soloed in and got a goal! It gave us a huge boost, and Darren Brennan had to come off after a fantastic display of hurling, for John Mullhall who came on and was really, really brilliant especially his work rate. We were doing alright in the back with Owen Moore and Nathan Dunne who were playing out of their skins. Also Emo had a few good players of their own, forwards in particular. I got one last point and I thought that might do it, but in the last minute they got a goal that won it for them.
I suppose they were the better team on the day, but we were gracious in defeat.
By James Keyes—5th Class