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Olympian – Marcus Lawler’s Visit
We were delighted to have a truly inspiring role model, the Olympian sprinter Marcus Lawler, visit the school on Wednesday, 13th March last. This was as a result of Ms Kinsella’s and Ms Rochford’s 2nd classes winning a national competition organised by Dare to Believe to host an Olympian.
Only 50 schools nationwide (from primary and secondary schools combined) won this award. We had a wonderful day thanks to Marcus’ generosity and to Dare to Believe.
On arrival, Marcus was welcomed by 2nd classes at Reception.
How to train like an Olympian and more …
Then Marcus was welcomed by the whole school in the hall. He spoke about his life as a professional sprinter and about the Tokyo Olympics.
After our time in the hall, Marcus met with 2nd classes. As it was his birthday recently, we sang happy birthday to him in French. Pupils who speak a language other than English and Irish also wished him happy birthday in those languages. Of course, we also gave him cards.
Then Marcus gave an inspiring, age-appropriate presentation on Olympic values.
After that, 2nd classes went back to the hall for some sporting activities with Marcus.
Marcus then took 5th and 6th classes for the same series of sessions as he did with 2nd classes.
Now for a look at our Olympic art in preparation for the visit:
Ceolchoirm Seachtain na Gaeilge
Bhí tionól againn sa halla chun Seachtain na Saeilge a cheiliúradh. Bhí an-spraoi againn.
Féach ar ár bhfíseán thíos.
World Book Day
As part of our World Book Day celebrations, all student were asked to design a book cover. The winners that were chosen from each class got to order a book of their choice free of charge.
Green Schools Banner competition
As part of our work towards our Green Schools Travel flag, all students were asked to design a banner that encourages people to help improve the quality of the air for everyone in our school communities.
The winners in St. Joseph’s were:
Insiya Imran – Junior
Eve Kenny – Middle
Chloe Melia – Senior
Eve’s banner was also a national winner!
A representative from Green Schools came to St. Joseph’s to present her with her enlarged, printed banner and a voucher to buy herself plenty of art supplies. Well done Eve!