Everyone was very excited about Seachtain na Gaeilge this year. Lots of lovely activities took place, from colouring competitions to scavenger hunts! A big thank you to Miss Duke, Miss Kavanagh and Mrs McGovern for organising the events. Another big thank you to Ian who had the school looking great…lots of flags and bunting made Seachtain na Gaeilge extra special this year.

Here are a sample of the activities we enjoyed:

• Ealaín ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge’
• Comórtas Dathúcháin (Naí – Rang 1)
• Comórtas Póstaeir (Rang 2 – 6)
• Tóraíocht Taisce
• Trá na gCéist
• Ceilí le Rang a Sé!
• An Paráid Mór
• Nuacht an Lae le Rang a Sé, Rang a Cúig agus Rang a Ceathair

We had a huge response to the Texaco Art Competition 2022 in Presentation Primary this year. Classes from 2nd to 6th put their artistic hats on to create original pieces. These have all been sent away to the competition for judging. Here is a selection of the work created from different classes…

World Book Day was a great success on Thursday 3rd March. Pupils celebrated the day by dressing up as a character from their favourite book. They also enjoyed a ‘Story Walk’ around the School garden. The focus text for the walk was The Vanishing Lake by Paddy Donnelly. Thank you to Miss Lyons for organising a great day for everyone.

The Active School Committee ran a small ‘Focus on Fitness’ initiative for February.

The initiative included 5 fitness activities across each week. Well done to everyone for taking part!

There was a great air of anticipation at school during December. We spotted lots of Christmas crafts and surprises around the school grounds each day. A big thank you to Ms. Stones and Ger for organizing the displays

Mrs McAra’s Sixth Class we’re busy spreading Christmas cheer throughout the school by painting some festive designs on some of the windows. It was a fun filled festive activity for everyone.

Everyone was very excited about the giant Advent Calendar. All classes enjoyed opening one of the doors to see what was inside!!

Mrs O’Mara led a beautiful Christmas prayer service on the day of the holidays. The service was made extra special with beautiful music from Ms. Tobin and Ms. Butler. Thank you to the readers and choir too.

Science Week took place during 7th -14th of November. Classes engaged in investigations, Zooms and experiments. Great fun was had by all. I’m sure you would agree that we have some budding scientists on our hands!

Check out our video by clicking Science Week 2021

Congratulations to Annabelle Murphy from Senior Infants who is a prize winner in a “Maths Eyes” competition held by Waterford Education Centre. They received a huge response and the standard was very high so many congratulations and well done on this achievement. Well done Annabelle!

Well done to Ella who competed in the World Irish Dance Championships in Killarney from all of us here in the Presentation. We are proud of you Ella!

Congratulations to Candice, Sophie and Lily Ellen who are our Under 12 County Camogie Champions! Well done girls. We are so proud of you.

We are also extremely proud and inspired by our very own Katie from Mrs McAra’s Class. Katie was captain of the Under 12’s Portlaw Soccer team who won their Under 12’s tournament. Congratulations Katie!!

All pupils and staff celebrated Presentation Day this year through Zoom. Mrs O’Mara led a special prayer service with some lovely singing from the choir to mark the occasion. Thank you to Ms. Tobin who came back to help us today. Over the last few weeks, we learned about Nano Nagle and how she went ‘one step beyond’. Our question is…. how can we go ‘one step beyond’?

Listen to our beautiful choir sing ‘One Step Beyond’…

Miss Duke’s 6^th Class were super busy during Maths week, we really enjoyed it! Our theme for the week was ‘bringing Maths to life’.

We loved taking part in our jigsaw relays – they challenged us on multiplication tables. So much fun!

We got to help Miss Duke with her Christmas shopping – she gave us a description of a child, their likes and dislikes, a Smyths catalogue and a budget. We had so much fun preparing a gift guide for each child. We even made sure she had change!

We love Maths trails and challenges, we decided to create our own ‘Solve me’ puzzles which had an ’emoji’ equation inside. We have placed them around the school and encouraged students to get involved!

Mrs McCarthy’s girls from Second Class had great fun playing Maths games and engaging in hands on Maths work for Maths Week 2021.

Mrs McAra’s girls enjoyed lots fun Maths challenges. They made a shopping list for a child’s birthday on a budget while making sure to buy items that fit their interests. Great fun for all.

Pupils from Presentation Primary School have once again taken up the challenge of becoming ‘Picker Pals’. This  programme was launched by Cllr Joe Kelly, Mayor of City and County of Waterford. WLR FM reported on this initiative. Click Picker Pals to read all about it.

Congratulations to pupils who received The Sacrament of Confirmation recently. May the Holy Spirit light your way.

Congratulations also to the pupils who received their First Holy Communion. Thank you to all who helped make these days so special for everyone.