1st and 2nd class  welcomed their grandparents into their classroom today. The grandparents did not realise they were in for such a treat! Not only did they listen to presentations about olden day artifacts and see the replicas the children created, they also listened to songs and tunes on the tin whistles, read the children's writing about a normal day as a child long ago, read some typing about the reasons why they, the  grandparents are so special and even participated in an art activity of their own. It was a lovely afternoon and thank you to the children for all their hard work. 

Sending our love to everyone today! 5th class were a terrific help last Friday in the Senior Infant classroom. They helped us create beautiful and thoughtful Valentine cards.  Thank you 5th class. There were many lovely surprises around Tang this morning. 

Congratulations to the 6th class pupils on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation yesterday in Ballymore Church. It was a lovely ceremony celebrated by Bishop Deenihan.   Also a big thank you to our 3rd, 4th and 5th class children who sang beautifully in the choir.  We are very proud of you all.  ​

​Celebrating St. Bridget's Day in Junior Infants. We constructed a St. Bridget's cross using four strips of coloured card.

Congratulations to Emma Maynard, Grace Cassells and Mya Gill whose entries for our Art competition were the inspiration for our mural, painted by Anna Boles, in our Anna May Comey room. Sincere gratitude to Martin Comey from the Irish American Partnership who funded the project. 

Thank you from Senior Infants to Elisha for a fabulous 4 weeks of gymnastics. We had great fun learning how to roll, balance and land correctly. 

Thank you to everyone who sponsored and supported our Christmas Raffle this year. Congratulations to our winners and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
See below for the list of prizes and winners. 

1st Prize….€150 cash – Irene Collins
2nd Prize…€140 Piece of Stella & Dot Jewellery –Robert Conroy
3rd Prize…€100 voucher –Midland Psychological Services –Kathleen Carey
4th Prize…€100 voucher- Donal Murtagh Moblity –Emma Tumelty
5th Prize…€100 voucher- Nally’s Forecourt –Elain Murray
6th Prize…€100 voucher- Tormey Motors -Paul Maynard
7th Prize……Voucher- Damien Donoghue Motors –Lily Nugent
8th Prize… Hamper-Lennon heating & Plumbing –Jimmy McLoughlin
9th Prize…Hamper- Moran’s Coaches- Joy Frizelle
10th Prize…Hamper- Seery’s Athlone –Patrick Keegan
11th Prize…Android Tablet – Midland Computers –Cara Taplin
12th Prize…€50 voucher- Finn’s/Centra –Charlie Gibson
13th Prize…€50 voucher- Finn’s/Centra –Julie Daly
14th Prize…€50  voucher-Lovell Bros Ltd.  –Alan Bannerton
15th Prize €50 voucher- Skelly’s Restaurant –Dylan Nugent
16th Prize…€50 voucher – Groarke Bros –Betty Martin
17th Prize…€50 Gift card- Corrib Oil- Olive Groarke
18th Prize…Hamper- O’Hanlon’s Pharacy –Killian Concannon
19th Prize…Bottle of Wine-Cooney’s Hotel –Josie Deery
 
Sellers Prizes: Ella Carey and Charlie Donoghue
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Last night's Carol Service in Tang Church was a lovely way to round off a busy term. The children from 1st -6th class led us in song as they told the story of the Nativity. We commend them on the lovely singing, narrating, acting, music and reflections. Well done children! 

The Junior and Senior Infants performed the play 'Baubles' for all the parents this week. The children had a lot of lines to learn and scenes to remember. You all did a brilliant job. Well done boys and girls! 

Well done to all the children who participated in the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal. A lot of thought, effort and generosity went into making the shoe boxes. They will no doubt bring lots of joy and happiness to many children around the world.