Access Clondalkin Arts Project

This year, the Clondalkin Partnership (CPLN) sponsored an Art Project in our school. The three 5th classes took part. With the help of Jane, an artist, each child in 5th class researched an occupation that they might be interested in when they grow up. They all visited the library to get information about their chosen occupation. They then drew an image of what a person doing that particular job may look like on a large piece of card and they cut out the face. They each spent time painting the the image and creating a background.

It was  a fantastic project, and the fifth class children enjoyed creating their images while learning all about different occupations! 

Today, the 5th classes displayed their work in the school hall. Their parents were invited in and some of the 3rd and 4th classes came down to view the art. The 6th classes already saw the art during the assembly in February. Have a look at the pictures!

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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 and end with a prayer from your heart. Whatever you are feeling, tell Jesus; he understands very very well.

(If you know of or find another website that tells the story of Holy Week, why not tell us below in the comments. Thanks!) 

Holy Week (The week that changed the world)

 

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 were allowed share your answers with others in your class…. so it was good to share (but don’t let the other class hear your answers!).

In the end, the Superstars shone brightest! Yes, Morgan Reilly and Luke Corbally in Mr Stuart’s got 28 out of 36 questions right, more than anyone else. A massive congratulations to everyone in both classes for knowing so much.

Mr Molloy looked a little glum as he shook Mr Stuart’s hand to say ‘congratulations’ and his class promised to win the next battle.

Will Mr Molloy’s Magnificents make a great comeback? Will Mr Gilmartin’s Greatest think they could beat either class? Or will Mr Stuart’s Superstars simply keep on shining? … Watch this space.

 

We Are Writers!

Every child in our school wrote a story, poem or something great for our We Are Writers Book! It is available to order now for €8.

Last orders will be taken on Tuesday the 12th.


 

Scholastic Book Fair!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the school on Thursday. All children will have a chance to view the books on Thursday. Books can be bought on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. Parents are welcome to come to the Book Fair any day from 9.30 to 12.30.

Don’t forget, Scholastic will give us back 60% of what we raise in books for the school!

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 a fairy-tale. A beautiful, clever tale. It will enchant you. It will also puzzle you… unless you’re very clever and can work out the riddle!! Can you? 

 

In a kingdom, far away, there lived a royal family in a beautiful castle. Mary, the Queen, and Edward, the King, were very happy but only a little thing saddened them. They had no children.

Then, after many unhappy years, a lovely baby girl was born. The whole kingdom rejoiced with the King and Queen, for they liked the King and Queen and hated to see them sad. Now that a child was born, they were over the moon. Everyone was happy, that is, except the wicked witch who lived in a tall tower in a nearby forest.

(That’s just the opening… click this to read the rest of this wonderful tale… )

Winner Xmas 2012 The Three Keys Anna Ngo (6th)

 

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 stories.

 

1985 

It was December 24th. The afternoon before Christmas Day. I wanted to go to Horlock Cemetery where my granddad was buried. I like to visit him every Christmas but never as late as I was planning.

It was only me going to the graveyard all alone but I wasn’t afraid.

It was 11pm when I got there. I was planning on coming at 7:30pm but I got delayed because I was feeling happy-upset. I was happy to visit but upset because I missed him so much. He was very close to me. He understood everything. I felt I could tell him anything.

There were rumours about the graveyard being haunted by the ghost of Christmas. But I was not afraid.

I walked through the big black creaky gates. Granddad was near the back left hand side of the graveyard. I found his grave. When I seen it the horrid sight met my eyes.

Someone had dug up the grave and there were steep steps down to a blood red door!! I very slowly walked down the steps. My heart was racing! I reached for the knob covered in blood. I opened the door and I seen: The ghost of Christmas, Scrooge, Evil Jack Frost, Evil Snowmen, other evil men covered in scars, AND… MY GRANDDAD!?!?!

This was where the scary living-dead Christmas Creatures hid from the living.

“Hello”, I said.

(To read the rest, click on this and read it, maybe even save it to your computer!)

Winner Xmas 2012 The Blood Red Door by Megan Thorpe (5th)

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 to their teachers. And they’ve practised, practised, practised… the best way to learn.

Three children who forgot to enter their names:

  • ‘Joseph and Mary in Nazareth’
  • ‘What a miracle!’
  • ‘Me and Alex Getting Lost’

Blessing Igharo—A Christmas Miracle!

Victoria Eguavoen—What a Christmas Miracle

Ryan Hickey—Dr Jordan and the Magic Factory

Christina Balogun—The Ghost of Talbot

Abbie Dillon—Bunnie and Me

Robert Glynn—Robert’s and Snoop’s Magical Adventure

Sakirat Badmus—My Funny Christmas

Wendy Ogieva—Ms Claus and Puppies Lost in Italy

Reece Bolger—A Christmas Disaster

Joey Oviarobo—Lisa Meets Justin Bieber

Abi Balogun—The Christmas Disaster

Kian Quin—The Lost Twins

Afolabi Yusuff—Sean, Molly, Mary, and Brian’s Christmas

Ajibola Yusuff—The New Mario Kart on Christmas

Tony in Mr Carty’s—Santa Claus Gets Help

Chloe O’Connor—The Elf Who Saved Christmas

David—Jack Falling Out a Window

Kevin in Mr Gilmartin’s—The Mystery Wedding

Leah Bolger—Santa’s Big Fall

Siobhan Kelly—Our New Baby

Ellie Murphy—Dancing Goes Ripe

Ajibola Yusuff—Joseph and Mary in Nazareth

Jessica Fitzgerald—Countdown to Christmas

Lauren Maguire—The Missed Child

Wojciech Trzceiak—My Birthday Party

Britney Maughan—Christmas Eve

Anna Ngo—What Happened to the Cow in Jack and the Beanstalk

Anna Ngo—The Legend of the Pineapple

Anna Ngo—The Three Keys

Megan Thorpe—The Blood Red Door