Thursday was a very exciting day for the boys in 3rd/4th class from room 8. With the fantastic weather still lingering, the brilliant boys of Room 8 made their way to The National Botanic Gardens.

With Halloween fast approaching, The National Botanic Gardens, located in Glasnevin, held a fantastic Halloween themed competition. Children were asked to design imaginative and creative designs for pumpkins. All entries are now on display in The Teak House for all to see.

After exploring parts of the gardens, the boys had the opportunity to look at the display of pumpkins. The unique designs caught all the Joeys boys’ attention and interest. Some of the favourites included minion, spider-man, pokemon and mad-hatter inspired  pumpkins.

There was also a harvest display comprising of a stunning array of pumpkins, gourds, giant Gortahork cabbages, and a variety of unusual seasonal fruits and vegetables. All of which were produced in the gardens.

With time to spare we ventured through the gardens. Highlights included The Viking House, the hawthorn tree, the fountain, the beehive and the enlarged Chimes!! Let me not forget, the excitement every time we spotted a squirrel (10+ times). Some boys said it was the first they had ever seen one!

We ended our wonderful tour in the green houses with plants so large, the boys thought they were on the set of Jurrasic Park!

Make sure to look through the photos!!!

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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

Congratulations to the boys who made their Confirmation last Friday 24th April. A great day was had by all. Have a look at these photos and see how well all the boys look in their outfits!