"Are we nearly there yet?" a nativity play was performed by 3rd classes, (Ms. Kilbane's and Miss McCormick's classes) in St. Mary's Church on Monday 19th December. Fourth, fifth and sixth classes made up the choir of backing singers. 1st and 2nd classes sang "Away in a Manager". The night opened with junior and senior infants. A special thanks to all the teachers who helped prepare the pupils. It was a most enjoyable evening and the performance put us all in the mood for Christmas. (Click on photo to see more of "Are we nearly there yet?")

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL

Thank you all for your contributions towards our Halloween Fancy Dress which took place on Friday 28th in aid of SVP. €434.62 was raised and was presented to the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

"FLEE"

"Flee", Fatima's take on Glee performed by 2nd and 6th classes took place on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd November. Well done to Tracy, 2nd & 6th classes and all teachers involved for a most enjoyable evening. (Click on picture to see more pictures of "Flee".)

GARDA SCHOOLS SPORTS DAY

A team from 5th and 6th classes took part in the Second Annual Drogheda Garda Sports Day in Cumann Peile O'Raghallaighs recently. The girls competed very well in all events. They came 3rd in the 100 metres; 2nd in the Penalty shots and 3rd in the sack race.

ST. JOSEPH'S SPORTS DAY - Scoil Mhuire Fatima girls competed at St. Josephs Secondary School Annual Sports Day.

THE WIZ and CHARLIE

Senior Infants (Mrs. Hoey's and Miss Byrne's classes) and 3rd classes (Ms. Smyths and Miss McCormicks classes) performed extracts from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "The Wizard of Oz" in the PE Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday 12th & 13th of April. Thanks to Tracy Martin who did choreography and produced the show. Thanks also to Jennifer Moonan who designed the set.

Click on photo to see more pictures of "The Wiz & Charlie".

INTERCULTURAL WEEK

Intercultural week was celebrated in Scoil Mhuire Fatima from April 4th - 8th. During that week, children were engaged in a variety of activities which incorporated story-telling, music and dance from other cultures and a broad range of art forms. A host of interesting visitors was welcomed to the school. They enhanced our awareness of Irish traveller ways, South American music and dance, and African culture. Staff and pupils entered enthusiastically into the spirit of Intercultural Week. There was an air of festive enjoyment combined with productivity and a keen interest in discovering and appreciating cultural similarities and differences. Festooned with flags, photographs and art work, the PE hall resounded with drumming, pan-pipes, singing, laughter and salsa music. A non-uniform day on Friday afforded pupils the opportunity to express their identity by way of traditional dress. A display of masks made by all classes, intermingled with the awarding of prizes brought a fun-filled week to a happy conclusion. (Click on photo to see more pictures of Intercultural week).

HOSANNA ROCKS!

The Christmas Carol Service took place in St. Mary's Church on Thursday 13th January having been cancelled before Christmas due to the snow, but it was worth the wait! Junior Infants, Senior Infants, 1st and 2nd classes performed some Christmas songs followed by 3rd to 6th classes performing Hosanna Rocks.

Thanks to all our pupils and staff for a very enjoyable night.

(Click on the photo to see more pictures of Hosanna Rocks)

MM Productions - "Cinderella" Performance

Rang 6 Michelle McKenna & Kim Mullen

FR. DENIS PRESENTATION

Thanks to all who contributed towards the presentation for Fr. Denis. He was presented with a Statue of Our Lady, a ruck sack, a framed Certificate of Appreciation, a framed prayer to Our Lady, a book token, a toy sheep to represent the story of the lost sheep so often used in preparation for First Confession, a signed Meath Jersey and a gift cheque. It was a very meaningful presentation and greatly aided by the girls singing. Fr Denis wants to pass on his thanks and appreciation.

CORN ORIEL WINNERS 2010

Congratulations to our Gaelic Football team who won the Cumann na mBunscol Louth Final on Saturday 16th October. They qualified for the final with wins over St. Pauls, Termonfeckin, Tullyallen and Cartown and had a great draw over Callystown. Fatima went on to face Redeemer School, Dundalk in a the final who they defeated 1-4 to 0-5. The Corn Oriel was presented to the team captain after the thrilling game.