Today Fri 17th February was the final day of the Vesnovo fund raising project. At assembly this afternoon, the good news was that the 4 day food / toy / DVD/ book / bracelet sale had come to an end and the final figure raised was a whopping €700!  The coffee morning alone raised €130!

Mr McGuire thanked the children and parents for their effort and generosity over the four days. He was particularly struck by the children who donated their last remaining  coins after the sale was over, rather than keeping the money for themselves. He assured everybody that every cent will be spent on the children and that it will bring joy and comfort to the children of Vesnova 'Children's' Mental Asylum'.

While Mr McGuire was generous in his praise of the efforts of the school community, there is no doubt everybody involved has a good reason to feel some small measure of satisfaction given the generosity of spirit that was so evident throughout the past week.
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Since Tues 14th February  the 5th & 6th (Confirmation) classes have been going all out with their Vesnovo fund raiser. The funds raised will enable Mr McGuire bring much needed supplies to the children of Vesnova Children's  Asylum in Belarus where he will be providing help and support  next week.

Thanks to all the bakers who created such fabulous delicacies over the last few days. Thanks to all who sent in books, toys, games, jigsaws and ornaments. Thanks to the generous children and parents who have been so supportive.
On Friday there will be a coffee morning from 9.15 -10.00 am approximately. All family and extended family members are welcome.

For the third year in a row, the Cloonlyon NS ' A' team captured the county mixed Spikeball title with a clean sweep of wins. In a well organised event today in the CBD complex, the team saw off the challenge of five teams to retain  their title with the most challenging game played out against near neighbours St Attracta's NS who also qualified for the  county finals in early March in Loughrea.
Great credit is due to the Transition Year pupils from St Joseph's Community College and their teacher Ms Leydon, who with their usual efficiency had everything so well organised from start to finish.  Thanks also to the TY mentors who have contributed so much  to the fun, skill and enjoyment during their time  in the school.
Well done also to the Cloonlyon 'B' team who reached the semi-final of their section.  The Cloonlyon girls team was unlucky not to reach the knockout section of the competition, after a number of keenly contested games,  but they  will have gained a lot  from their participation in the games. As the pupils progress to second level education, they will no doubt carry these sporting skills with them.

Tomorrow, February 7th,  is Safter Internet Day 2017. As a Digital School it is vital that we help children to become safer internet users and wiser in what they post, share and connect with on social media and across the internet in general. 

Below are some really good resources to help educuate both parents and children on safer usage of the internet. These resources have been made available by WebWise and SaferInternetDay

 It  was an spectacular day of sport, with an equally incredible outcome! After a number of weeks of training with St Joseph's Community College Transition Years,  the schools three mixed spikeball teams went to the CBD Complex for a practice day with Tavneena NS, St Attractas  NS and Carracastle  NS. This was to prepare for  the Mayo Spikeball Finals scheduled for 7th February.
The outcome could hardly have been predicted. After an intensive, keenly contested series of games all three  Cloonlyon NS  teams qualified for the semi finals. This led to two  Cloonlyon teams playing off against each other while the third  team played Carracastle NS. The outcome saw two Cloonlyon teams pitted against each other in the final. This became an intensely contested final with the Cloonlyon 1 team narrowly edged out the Cloonlyon 2 team.
Well done to all who competed and a special thank you St Joseph's staff and students who organised  the day with such precision and skill!  A very special thanks to mentors Ruth, Roisin, Heather and  Alex.