Joey’s Blues News May 2015

Enjoy the last newsletter of the school year. It gives a flavour of the true spirit of Joey’s. Happy Summer!

Sixth class boys got an extensive tour of the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday. Not only did the boys learn about the history and the maintenance of the stadium, they also got to sit in the interviewee seats in the Media Room, experience the players’ changing-rooms and feel what it’s like to sit in the dug out. The trip finished in the boxing area.

On the same day, the boys were lucky enough to get a visit from a former pupil and current under-21 Manchester City player, Jack Byrne. Jack patiently answered all of the boys’ questions and judging by some of them, there are definitely a few journalists in the making! He also posed for some photos. Jack is definitely a role model of how mixing talent with hard work and lots of practice is a recipe for success. We wish Jack all the best for the future and are very grateful to him for taking the time out to visit.

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It was a very busy couple of weeks in Joeys. We had the First Holy Communion on Saturday 23rd May . The boys had a wonderful day and looked great in their suits.

We heard some sad news that our Principal, Ms. Fitzpatrick is resigning from her job. We will miss her and wish her well in the future.

SPORTS

It has being a great year for our hurlers.  They reached the final in Croke Park. The team is a young side, full of potential.The school will go to support them in the finals this Monday 8th June. Come on Joeys!!

The footballers sadly lost their match 5 -0.

Our school sent a team of athletes to the recent Athletics Championships in Santry. Well done to Adam Rowe who came third in the hurdles and earned himself a bronze medal. Hard luck to all the other boys who sadly missed out.

Fun & games were had on the water today by some of the boys in 6th Class in Eastwall. Many thanks to Les and Dean for developing the boys old techniques in the water and teaching them new ones.

As a treat for taking their buddy duties seriously and for sticking with the job since September, the boys got to make their very own Margherita pizzas in Milanos on Clarion Quay. Check out our pictures of the before……

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And the after!!

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Well done lads and keep up the hard work and great attitude