Enjoy these photos. (Remember to click “View With PicLens” to see them all.) AND well done, EVERYONE — everyone in all the classes, your families, and the past pupils. You all played your part in making today a relaxed, fun, and happy experience for everyone. [nggallery id=75]
What Happens Backstage at the School Concert? See These Photos…
Enjoy looking at these. Perhaps the best way to view them is for you to click on the “view with piclens” link (that way, you see ALL the photos, all 24, not just the 20 on this page). By the way, huge congratulations to everyone who was ‘on’ today and tonight: you were truly brilliant. […]
Fun in the Sun, June 2013 Yardtime
Fun in the sun. On the field we play soccer, in the yard we play ‘grab her!’ The mood is good in our ‘hood. Fun in the sun. Fun in the sun. On the field we run about, in the yard we chat about. The mood is good in our ‘hood. Fun in the sun. […]
Our New Classroom Computers… Believe the Hype… It’s Time to Type! Ready, Steady, GO!
Yes, it’s soon here again. The third-ever “Talbot’s Got Typists!” competition. In June 2011 the winner was Kayleigh Perkins with 31 wpm (words per minute [net]). In June 2012 the winner was Teigan Walsh with 36 wpm. (Joe Okewumi came 2nd with 28 wpm.) In June 2013 the winner will be… you? For the first time, […]
How Well Do You Know What Happened In “Holy Week”?
How Well Do You Know What Happened In “Holy Week”? Some children know very little. Some children think they know a lot but don’t. And some children really DO know a lot. To see how much YOU know, read about what happened to Jesus during Holy Week here. Maybe begin with a prayer from your heart […]
Which 6th Class Knows Most???
Which 6th Class knows most? Well, to find out we had a general knowledge quiz today between Mr Molloy’s Magnificents and Mr Stuart’s Superstars. There were six rounds of questions, on topics like science, music, and flags. Early on, it seemed like Mr Molloy’s class were winning easily. Everyone was working in twos, and you […]
Winning Story: ‘The Three Keys’ by Anna Ngo
Here, for you to enjoy at home, is the second of the two winning stories (of Talbot’s Got Writers! Christmas 2012). Congratulations, Anna. Read it one time to enjoy it, and then look at it again to notice the amazing words and sentences. Anna wrote three stories for the competition, each brilliant. This story is […]
Winning Story: ‘The Blood Red Door’ by Megan Thorpe
Here, for you to enjoy at home, is one of the two winning stories (of Talbot’s Got Writers! Christmas 2012). Congratulations, Megan. Like I said at Assembly, I am still blown away by Megan’s stunning writing style. Read it one time to enjoy it, and another time to learn from her how she creates entertaining […]
List of Amazing Writers in Talbot…
Yes, like I announced at Assembly today, here is the list of amazing writers who entered the Christmas “Talbot’s Got Writers!” competition. I urge you to ask them to lend you their story. They’re amazing stories, amazing writers! It’s as if these writers have really studied how to make a story entertaining. They’ve clearly listened […]
Special Prayers and Thoughts for Catholic Schools Week 2013
On Monday begins Catholic Schools Week. We’re going to celebrate it in many ways — like learning more about our friend Don Bosco and about the greatest Irish female saint, St Brigid. Each morning over the intercom some 6th class children will read some special prayers and thoughts, which you can read here: Prayers and Thoughts […]