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School News June 2005
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Message from Fr Michael, Chairperson of the Board of ManagementLast year I recall wishing the staff and pupils a good holiday and hoped to see them returned "tanned" and "full of energy". By now the tan has worn off and the energy levels have dropped. I'm not surprised because everybody has worked so hard for the good of the pupils and the community where we live. Apart from the usual work, and preparing children for the sacraments, this year will be remembered as Michael McTighe's last year as Principal. He has been Principal of Rathcormac NS for 30 years and I have enjoyed working closely with him for exactly 13 of them. On behalf of all parents, whose children he cared for as Principal, I say, "Go raibh maith agat, a mháistir, and may you have many years to enjoy your retirement." Another aspect of historical importance is that we achieved the Green Flag this year. This was due to the motivation of Mary Power, Coordinator of the Green Flag Committee, the support of the Parent Association and of course the children themselves who amongst many other things spent one whole day clearing the place of litter. I never saw so much rubbish! I might add that Seán, our new caretaker, was also most helpful (and I gave him a hand!!) Finally, to all who helped in the school this year, 2004-2005, teachers, staff, parents and friends, and of course the pupils themselves, well done everybody and now get out in the sun and have that tan restored! Slán agus Beannacht Fr Michael Many, Many ThanksMany words have been said recognising the enormous contribution Michael McTighe has made to the life and times of Rathcormac School and thanking him for his years of service to our community. Thank you Michael.
Michael being presented with gifts and words, songs and poems of thanks at the whole school final assembly
Ms Brid Regan also retires this year. We thank her for all her years of teaching in Rathcormac school. Unfortunately she has been away from school sick these past 12 months so we were unable to say thank you to her on behalf of the school at the last assembly, we wish her a speedy recovery and a happy retirement. Hoist the Green Flag!On Thursday 23rd June the Green Flag was raised in the school yard in front of a large assembly of pupils, staff and parents. Congratulations Rathcormac School and thank you Mary Power and the Green Flag Committee!
Staff Changes at Rathcormac National SchoolWe welcome the appointment of Mr Frank O'Sullivan as the new Principal of Rathcormac National School. He will take over from Michael on the 1st September. We also welcome back Carl O'Rourke who has been away on a career break travelling the world. Sadly we say goodbye to Thomas Egan and Katie McEnroe. Both have been amazing additions to the staff and, had there been posts available, would have stayed. We wish them well, our loss will be another school's gain. Good luck and thank you. The classes & teachers for next year will be as follows: Resource Teacher: Ms Doreen McGeever K'Nex Finals at Sligo ITTwo pupils represented the school at the Regional Finals of the K'Nex challenge that came to Rathcormac School in May. 4th & 5th Classes took part and a winning team was selected.
They both did extremely well coming 3rd in the finals. They had to build a space tower that had a top that revolved and could hold 500grammes of space equipment. It also had to have a ladder. The overall height had to be under 50cm (not counting the satellite dishes!) Well done! Poetry WeekWe had a fine week that culminated in an assembly at which each classes recited poems. Teachers swapped classes and read their favourite poems. We also produced poems for the poetry wall.
The Seige of Troy
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