At the opening ceremony…

The morning of the opening ceremony for the one book one community project was cold and snowy.

But the boys from Joey’s and one boy in particular, showed great composure, a generosity of spirit and a warm heart.

This is what happened.

A boy, who is in 1st year in the secondary school, was going to do a reading about the project.

He was absent.

Darragh from sixth class stood in to read the report.

He was word perfect and received a huge round of applause from everyone present.

What a lovely memory for Darragh.

Joey’s has been awarded the Digital School of Distinction Award 2015 for recognition of excellence in integrating ICT into learning and teaching.

What an achievement and big congratulations to staff and pupils alike, especially, for their commitment to keeping the web site current and up to date and for communicating the ‘good news’ of the everyday achievements and successes in Joey’s.

News of our unveiling ceremony and celebrations to follow.

Warm Regards,

All in Joey’s.

The roof of the hall is badly in need of repair. We are waiting the full pricing for the costs, but the estimate is expected to run into thousands of euro.

‘Tús maith leath na hoibre”, so our 6th class boys led by Ms Quinlan and with assistance from all in Ms Starrett’s class, all in Mr Crotty’s class all in Ms Wogan’s class are getting ready for the ‘Valentine Cake Sale’

All baking contributions will be gratefully received and parents are welcome to the hall between 11.00am and 12.30pm on Friday 13th February.  All classes will be brought to the hall in turn to buy something tasty and the boys will be escorted.

There will be lots of help on hand for the boys in choosing what they would like and in getting change etc.

Big, big thanks to the boys in 6th class, with Ms Quinlan, who have taken this on under their own steam and are showing us their great leadership potential.