Please have a read of Abbey Sheridan’s report about dogs. For some reason Abbey’s report didn’t appear in our ‘We Are Writers’ Book. We have put her great report on our website and Abbey will read it out at the next assembly. Click on the image below to read it in full!
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, […]
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% […]
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 […]
Cover Competition!
The winner of the cover competition for the “We Are Writers” book is……….. Erin McCormack in Mr Gordon’s Class!!!! Well done!
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 […]
Congratulations!
Well done to our Hurling Team. They played against St. Marks and Queen of Angels. Talbot won the Shield final and got to the final of the cup!!!