Beidh coicís na Gaeilge ag tosú i Scoil an Fhraoich Mhóir ar an 6ú Márta. Siad na h'imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl ná Ceolchoirm, lá glas, comórtas scríbhneoireachta, comórtas póstaeir, agus Gúrú na Gaeilge (comórtas litrithe) Tá súil againn go ndéanfaidh gach páiste sár-iarracht Gaeilge a labhairt, agus beidh neart duaiseanna ar fáil! Más maith leat cabhair le do chuid Gaeilge féin, téigh i dteangmháil liomsa, Ms McDermott, ag am ar bith. Is fearr Gaeilge bhriste ná Béarla cliste!!
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Coicís na Gaeilge will be starting in Scoil an Fhraoich Mhóir on the 6th of March. Some of the events are: a concert, green day, a writing competition, a poster competition, and a spelling bee. We hope that every child will make a big effort to speak Gaeilge, and there will be lots of prizes!!! If you would like help or ideas for your own Gaeilge or using it at home, get in touch with Ms Mc D at any time. Broken Irish is better than clever English!

Bhain muid uilig fior-thaitneamh as Seachtain (Mí!) na Gaeilge. Bhí neart imeachtaí ar siúl: comórtas póstaeir, comórtas litríochta, comórtas scríbhneoireachta, tráth na gceist bord, agus beidh ceolchoirm ar súil an Aoine beag seo chun slán a rá le mí na Gaeilge. Rinne chuile páiste a ndícheall níos mó Gaeilge a úsáid. Mar a dúirt mé leo, sé an rud is tábhachtaí ná IARRACHT a dhéanamh. Is cuma sa diabhal faoi chúrsaí gramadaí i ndáríre, fad is atá páistí ag déanamh iarracht a dteanga féin a labhairt. Tá muid ag tnúth go mór leis an ceolchoirm. Go dtí an chéad Mí na Gaeilge eile, cuimhnígí gur fearr Gaeilge bhriste ná Béarla cliste!
 
We all enjoyed Gaeilge week (month!) There were plenty of events on: poster competitions, spelling competitions, writing competitions, table quizzes, and there will be a concert on this Friday to say goodbye to Gaeilge month. Every child did their best to use more Gaeilge. As I said to them, the most important thing is to make an EFFORT. Grammar doesn't really matter as long as children are making the effort to use their own language. We're really looking forward to the concert on Friday. Until the next Mí na Gaeilge, remember that even a bit of Gaeilge is better than the fanciest of English! :)
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Ceol Choirm will take place this Friday 31st for all classes. We look forward to seeing the kids performances.
Junior Infants - 2nd Class will perform after assembly
​3rd Class - 6th Class will perform after little break

Knitting takes place every Friday from 1.45pm -2.40pm for 3rd Class. All helpers who are Garda Vetted will be appreciated.

Skipathon will take place on Friday 24th. all pupils are to wear their tracksuits.
There will be a number of skipping challenges for you to complete at each skipping station with your skipping groups.

Congratulations to the 1st Mixed Spikeball team who qualified foe the All Ireland Finals in Limerick on Wednesday 22nd March. Bus will depart school at 8.15am
The Heath will be defending the All Ireland title the school won last year.
Commiserations to the 2nd Mixed Team and especially the Boys Team who lost out by 1 point to the Rock in extra time in the Semi-Final. 

School will be closed on Friday 17th March to celebrate St. Patricks Day

Hurling and Camogie training has commenced for all pupils from 3rd-6th. All children are welcome to attend in preparation for the Cumann na mBunscol competitions after midterm.
Hurling Training takes place on Tuesday at big lunch
Camogie Training takes place on Thursday at big lunch
Please bring a pair of boots and a change of bottoms.

All kids are allowed wear something green next Thursday 16th to celebrate St Patricks Day. 

Well done to the Quiz team of Sarag Gorman, Sarah Troy, Ben Doyle and Ethan who finished 6th out of 40 in the Cumann na mBunscoil Quiz in Stradbally last night.

As part of STEM ( Science Technology, Engineering and Maths) Third class are going to the Dunamaise Theatre on Friday 10th March. They are going to a show called Bubbleology with Scientific Sue. The cost of the trip is €5 and the children can wear their tracksuit. The bus will leave the school at 10.15am

Confirmation takes place on Saturday 11th March. Preparations for the ceremony have been underway for the last number of weeks.