Some children asked me to put up on this website the play that 6th Class performed yesterday. I’m so so proud of the class: They wrote the play on Monday and they performed it brilliantly just three days later — everyone in the class organising and acting everything perfectly. Here’s the play. Read it and enjoy […]
Christmas Competition — Talbot’s Got Writers!
Everyone at Talbot wishes you — and your family — a happy, peaceful Christmas. We hope you get to enjoy lots of good times with your friends and family. Remember, too, to welcome Jesus — into this world, and into your life: find time to be still and to listen to what he is saying to you. Try to […]
Talbot’s Got Writers — the winning story…
Congratulations to Jamie Belmont in 6th class who won the first ever “Talbot’s Got Writers” competition, which took place last summer! Jamie wins himself a €20 voucher — just in time for Christmas! This is his winning story… “The Evil Baker Once upon a time there was a baker called Alfred. He was an evil […]
Some Summer Stories–By YOU!
Well done to all of you who have already written some or one short story. Talbot’s Got Writers! Here’s two I’ve received by email. Both very different, both very good. Enjoy them! Mary’s PartyBy Afolabi Yusuff Once upon a time there was a girl called Mary. Mary was going to have a party. She invited […]
Example of Story: Seán and The Soccer Factory
This story is based on ideas from “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory”. In that book anyone who finds a golden ticket in a Wonka chocolate bar can visit the fabulous and mysterious Wonka factory. Charlie is a good boy who gets a ticket. So do four others. On the crazy tour by the mad and […]
Top Tips To Write Great Stories…
You all know how to write great stories. And no doubt you’ll write great ones this summer in “Talbot’s Got Writers!” Here’s just a reminder of one way of doing it… Title: Opening: Event(s) Before The Problem: The Problem: Make The Problem Bigger or Longer: “Fake Solutions” (solutions that don’t work): Solution: Ending Remember, to […]
Here’s How to Take Part in “Talbot’s Got Writers!”
SHORT VERSION!… Steps To Enter: 1. Read a great book 2. Retell it in just a few lines 3. Change the story and write it your own way—make it different, make it one that others will really like to read 4. Email it to Mr Stuart (or just bring it in on Thursday, 30th […]
Coming Soon… This Summer… Talbot’s Got Writers!!
Talbot’s Got (Ten-Finger) Typists!
Wow! New School Record! Congratulations to all the top typists from each class who fought for the title of Top Typist in the computer room today. The winner had an amazing net speed of 36 words-per-minute!! A new school record! Beating last year’s record of 31wpm (Kayleigh Perkins). Who was it? Teigan Walsh in […]
3rd Class Investigate How Old Are Teachers’ Cars…
Today, Wednesday, Class Munster (Mr Stuart’s 3rd Class) investigated just how old are most teachers’ cars. Are they all new? All old? How old? Before you find out, what do you think? Well, first the class went into the teachers’ car park (not just teachers—also SNAs, visitors, and Nano Nagle staff) and looked at the […]