Athy Model School

Senior Classes School Tour

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:41:59 +0000

Our senior classes (3rd-6th) recently had their summer school tour in Baltinglass Outdoor education Centre. The tour involved an action packed day which introduced pupils to canoeing, archery, orienteering and indoor rock climbing in a safe and exciting way. The pupils got to sample all 4 activities as well as other games on the day. Lunch and all the equipment required for the activities were provided. The pupils returned home tired but happy! Here are some pictures of the pupils taken during the day.

Smoothie day!

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:06:06 +0000

As part of our S.P.H.E program we recently discussed the Food Pyramid and healthy eating. Each child was asked to bring in a piece of fruit and we made delicious smoothies from them!

R Factor

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:27:06 +0000

The Model school recently had a visit from the Down To Earth Theatre Company who put on a show called the R actor. Inspired by TV panel/game shows the R FACTOR communicated environmental messages in a fun and interactive way. It used performance, puppetry, comedy, music and audience participation as tools to engage the children, encouraging them to think seriously about key environmental issues and the importance of being environmentally and socially aware.

Grandparents Assembly

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:17:37 +0000

To celebrate the Year of the Elderly we hosted a Grandparents assembly in the G.P Hall of the Model School on Wednesday 28th of March. All grandparents and parents were invited to attend. During the assembly we sang some hymns and each class group was represented in various ways. The infants brought in photographs of their grandparents and spoke about them. 1st/2nd class wrote an acrostic poem about grandparents and also did a bible reading based on Palm Sunday. 3rd/4th wrote prayers devoted to their grandparents and 5th/6th performed a play about Billy Goats Gruff grand kids. During the assembly we held a collection for Age Action Athy which raised a total of €240. After the assembly those who attended went for tea/coffee and a chat in the staffroom and also had a look around our new school building. Thank you to Rev. Cliff for providing the microphone and indeed to all those who attended on the day.

Table Quiz Night

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:10:28 +0000

ATHY MODEL SCHOOL

Parents Association - ‘ TABLE QUIZ’

Dear Parents,

The Parents Association is looking forward to welcoming you to the Annual Table Quiz on Friday 30^th March 2012 being held at Athy Golf Club. (€10 per person / tables of four). Prizes and raffle on the night.

This year the Parents Association hopes to raise funds to purchase playground and sports equipment in addition to commissioning playground game markings and designs to maximise the use of the outdoor facilities available to our children. These might include hopscotch, chess and snakes and ladders.

If you require any further details you may contact the following Parents Association committee members:

Stuart Cole 087 257 0337

Rhonda Colton 087 649 3334

Vivian Cummins 087 234 5746

Your support on this occasion is especially encouraged and is greatly valued.

Rhonda Colton – Secretary

P.S. If you want to come along on the night as a couple/pair we will assemble teams of four with partners being guaranteed. This is a very sociable evening and a great way to meet fellow parents.

G.A.A Blitz

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:34:47 +0000

As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge events our pupils took part in an inter-campus G.A.A blitz on March 9th. Their were 8 teams, the teams consisted of pupils from the Model school, the Gaelscoil and Scoil Phadraig Naofa. Each team was assigned a manager, these managers were pupils from Athy College. The children enjoyed the experience and hopefully got a chance to speak cúpla focal!

Tag Rugby Blitz

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:20:35 +0000

5th and 6th class recently took part in a tag rugby blitz against other local schools. Our pupils did very well on the day and represented the school with pride. Here are a few photo’s from the day..

World Book Day

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:09:01 +0000

The Model School celebrated World Book Day on Friday March 2nd. Each pupil was asked to dress up as a character from their favourite book. We had a special assembly devoted to books, where pupils read and discussed their favourite books. A great day was had by all!

March News letter

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:36:56 +0000

Assembly for Older People

As you may be aware, 2012 is the International Year of the Elderly. We are having a school assembly onWednesday 28^th March at 9 am to celebrate grandparents and all older people in our families and community, many of whom enrich our children’s lives so much. Pupils are being asked to bring a collection of €2 each. All monies raised will go to Age Action Athy, a local charity which promotes positive ageing and better services for older people in Athy. Everyone is welcome to come along and share in our worship.

Congratulations to the Athy Model School chess team: Maurice, Chloe, Tadhg, Daniel and Jamie, and their coach, Ben Pateman, for winning the Community games Kildare final in chess on Weds 15^th Feb in Newbridge. The team will now go on to represent the school in the Leinster final; date to be announced.

Three teams made up of pupils from 5^th and 6^th class took part in the Inter Schools Credit Union Quiz on 3^rd March. They did very well on the night and really enjoyed it.

We wish to thank the Parents Association Committee, and Vivian Cummins in particular, for all the work they put into producing the Athy Model School Christmas Cards . The children really enjoyed being involved in making them and they were much admired by all who received them.

Thursdays from now until Easter promise to be both very busy and very sporty with Tag rugby coaching being extended to include the Junior classes as well as the older children. We also have a visiting GAA coach coming to work with all classes. This has been made possible because of the fantastic Astro turf pitch we have use of on our campus.

School is closed on Monday 19^th March.

School closes for Easter holidays on Friday 30^th March and reopens on Monday 16^th April.

A date for your diaries: The Annual Athy Model School Table Quiz takes place on Friday 30^th March at 8 pm in Athy Golf Club. This is always a very enjoyable evening and we would welcome everyone’s support on the night.

Christmas Service 2011

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:08:24 +0000

The Model School annual Christmas Service was held on Dec 18th. Once again it was a big success. The pupils did an excellent job on the day. A big thank you to everyone who was involved in this years production. We wish you good health and happiness for 2012, from all at the Model School.