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MATHS ENRICHMENT
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Two of our students have been invited to join Mathematics Enrichment classes at a college of their choice, on the basis of their outstanding results in the Junior Certificate Maths examinations. Very well done to Terry Bolt, Hacketstown, and William Deacon of Rathnure. |
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SUCCESSES
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Congratulations and well done to five past pupils who have recently won awards on the basis of their excellent results in the Leaving Certificate examinations this year : Jonathan Murphy, Kyle, & Neale Rooney, Clonegal – Entrance Scholarships (NUI Maynooth); Naomi McDonnell, Ferns, & Erin Power, Hollyfort - All Ireland 3rd level Scholarships; Naomi also won a U.C.D. Ad Astra Academic Scholarship; Orla Donohoe, Coorduff - Entrance Exhibition (Trinity College). |
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CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF EDUCATION
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A ceremony was held on the 18th of October when students and staff marked 150 years of education in our school. The principal, Ms. Frances Threadgold, spoke to the entire school body about the history of the school, before everyone proceeded to the Golf Links for photographs and a tree planting ceremony. Each student and staff member planted a bluebell bulb which will flourish next spring. A tree was also planted with a plaque commemorating the 150 years, 1861-2011. |
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GOLF CLASSIC FUNDRAISER
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A Golf Classic was held in Bunclody Golf Club on Thursday & Friday, the 27th & 28th of October as a fundraiser for the Senior Orchestra trip to America next February. We are very grateful to the school community and local areas for their wonderful support in providing teams and sponsorship. The event would not have been possible without the hard work, energy and commitment of so many people who were involved in the organisation for weeks in advance and those who worked during the two days. |
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“GUYS AND DOLLS”
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From October 25th to 29th, ‘Guys and Dolls’, a musical based in 1950’s New York, was presented in the FCJ Concert Hall - the latest in a long line of outstanding shows. Mr. Pat Connaughton, who has retired from the classroom, made a return as Producer, and Mr. Dale Hennessey was Music Director. The show was a great success with a terrific cast and backstage crew and huge help from staff and students. Mark Ennett of 6th year (Clarinet & Violin) became the first student to play in the orchestra for our school musical. |
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OUR VERY OWN ALL-IRELAND WINNER!
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A sea of blue and gold lined the tiers of Croke Park on September 25th and October 9th this year as the Wicklow Ladies Junior Football team played New York in the All-Ireland final. 6th year student, Lucy Mulhall, played a major part in these games. On the first occasion she scored 5 points of Wicklow’s 9 and was deservingly named Player of the Match. But that game finished in a draw and was replayed on Oct 9th. Lucy, from Tinahely, played a major role in the replay and scored 1 goal and 3 points with Wicklow winning the title. Lucy Mulhall has represented her Club, her County and herself with the utmost pride. She was also confirmed as the Golden Boot winner of the Championship. Well done, Lucy. |
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VISIT OF ALL-IRELAND WINNERS
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We recently had a visit from members of the All-Ireland winning Wexford Senior & Intermediate Camogie Teams. The group included past pupils: Fiona Kavanagh (Seniors) and Tracey Nolan and Ellen Kelly (Intermediates). Josie Dwyer, another past pupil, also played on the senior team. It gave the school great pleasure to see them with the Leinster and All Ireland silverware ….. a just reward for all their hard work and determination throughout both campaigns. |
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ROAD SAFETY SHUTTLE BUS LANDS IN FCJ
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On Monday the 26th of September a Road Safety Shuttle Bus was set up in the front car park of the school. Over the next two days every student from 4th, 5th and 6th Year was given an opportunity to visit the bus and to experience the affect of a 360º roll in a car. The purpose of the visit was to increase student awareness of road safety issues such as stopping distances, reaction times and the need for being fully alert to all dangers while driving. The Transition Year Road Safety students also took on the responsibility of teaching road safety to all 1st Year classes. Some of their classes included walking debates, surveys, the “Safe Cross Code” and even a staging of a Road Safety ‘Deal or No Deal’. |
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VISITORS FROM DOWN UNDER
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F.C.J. played host to a group of students from far off Australia recently. The students were from an F.C.J. School in Australia and stopped off in Bunclody for a few hours on their World Sports Tour. Our students came out triumphant in both the soccer and rounders games played against the visitors. The group came from the FCJ Genazzano school in Kew, Victoria - an all girls school with a thousand students. |
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LOURDES WALK
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Early on Friday morning, the 23rd of September, all the 5th Years set out on a 16 mile walk from our school to the Nine Stones at Mount Leinster. The walk is held each year to raise money for four 5th Year students to travel to Lourdes with the Diocesan Pilgrimage to help with the invalids. At the end of the day everyone was sore and tired, but proud at completing the walk. Thanks to Mr. Wade, Ms. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Keane, Ms. O’Neill and Ms. Kearns for joining the students on the walk. |
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PRESENTATIONS
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Following the Mass, the Principal, Ms. Threadgold, presented badges of office to the 2011/2012 Senior Prefects and the Meitheal Leaders. Then the 2011 Academic Awards were given to students: Leaving Certificate Award, Naomi McDonnell of Ferns, and Junior Certificate Award, Sarah Byrne of Kiltealy; Outstanding Results in the Junior Certificate and those in 1st, 2nd and 5th Year of 2010/2011 who came 1st in their class in the Summer House examinations. Since then, students have received Certificates for achieving 1st place in subjects in the Summer exams. and Certificates have been awarded to the students whose results were the Most Improved in their class in the summer exams. |
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BEGINNING OF YEAR MASS
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The students and staff of our school gathered in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Bunclody, on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 21st, for the Beginning of Year Mass. Rev. Ignacio Mikalonis, C.C. Kilmyshall, and former School Chaplain, Rev. Jim Doyle, C.C., concelebrated the Mass. There are many reasons why we go to the church as a school community each September. This year, the Mass marked the formal start to a new school year – a fresh start and a time of new beginnings. This was especially so on this historic occasion as we began school 150 years after the first FCJ Sisters arrived in Bunclody. But even more significant was the date, as September 21st marks the anniversary of the birth of Marie Madeleine d’Houët, the Foundress of the FCJ Order. |
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JUNIOR CERTIFICATE RESULTS
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Congratulations to the 3rd Years of 2010/2011 who did so well in their Junior Certificate examinations. We are delighted to report that 20 students achieved 5+ A grades and that Sarah Byrne, Kiltealy, won the 2011 Junior Certificate Academic Award with 11 A’s. Well done to all. |
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WELCOME BACK
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Welcome back to all our staff and students for 2011/2012, the 150th academic year in our school. We are especially delighted to welcome new staff and the new 1st Year students.
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LEAVING CERTIFICATE RESULTS
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Congratulations to the 6th Years of 2011 who did so well in their Leaving Certificate examinations. We wish them well as they move on to the next stage of their lives and hope they will always have fond memories of F.C.J. Bunclody.
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