Over the past couple of weeks the boys have been working hard to gather as many shoeboxes, filled with some Christmas gifts, for those in need for Team Hope’s annual appeal. The boys (and their parents!) have done so well and have collected an amazing 120 boxes to be sent to those in need this Christmas. It was a brilliant effort by everyone involved and all your efforts are hugely appreciated. Well done all!

The boys from 5th and 6th took part in a rugby blitz during the week before the midterm break. This was the culmination of several weeks of training for the lads who worked with a Connacht Rugby skills coach every week to help them with the basic skills and rules of the game. They loved the experience and had great fun at the blitz which took place in Loughrea Rugby Field. Lots of the lads are hoping now to continue on with Loughrea Rugby Club over the winter which is a great way to keep active during the next few months.

This year the football mini sevens was held in Leitrim. First we played Kiltartan and we won. After that we played Woodford and we won so we were waiting to find out who to play in the final. There was a three way tie in the other groups and so we had to wait until they played their playoff. Kinvara eventually won through and it was the we played in the final. After a tough game, we won and went through to play in the County Finals in Annaghdown.

In Annaghdown we played Mervue, Miltown and Kileeneen. We played three tough and lose games but unfortunately drew won and narrowly lost the other two. We had a great couple of days with lots of good football though.

Panel

• Jack Niland 5^th Class
• Jack Colohan 6^th Class
• Calum Ryan 6^th Class
• Conor Spellman 5^th Class
• Jason Griffin 6^th Class
• Oisin Sadowski 6^th Class
• Ethan Coleman 5^th Class
• Heshan  Bowatte 5^th Class
• Dan Doheny 5^th Class
• Donal Nugent 5^th Class

The hurling mini 7’s is a tournament we play every year for some of our younger players. This year it was held in Kilconieron. First we played Mullagh and drew. After that we played Leitrim and won. Then we were supposed to play another team but they didn’t show up. Mullagh and Leitrim played and Mullagh won so we were tied on points with Mullagh. We played to see who would go through and we drew it and went to extra time and we won. We went on to play Carrabane and whoever won would go through to Louhgeorge to play the finals. Unfortunately we were beaten but we had a great day.

• Panel: Jack Niland 5th Class                                                                                                                                                         
• Jack Colohan 6th Class                                                                                                                                                                   
• Luka Mitchel 6th Class                                                                                                                                                                 
• Calum Ryan 6th Class                                                                                                                                                                   
• Jason Griffin 6th Class                                                                                                                                                                   
• Oisin Sadowski 6th Class                                                                                                                                                           
• Ethan Coleman 5th Class                                                                                                                                                                 
• Dan Donheny 5th Class                                                                                                                                                                   
• Lee Murphy 5th Class                                                                                                                                                                   
• Donal Nugent 5th Class                                                                                                                                                                 
• Ryan Keogh 5th Class

-Calum Ryan (Website Committee) 

This year the school has begun work on a new general purpose room for the school. We have not received any funds from the Department of Education and Skills and so the project will be entirely self funded. This, needless to say, will be a huge undertaking, but is necessary as the school is in desperate need of a suitable hall for school activities and classes. This will require a huge fundraising effort and so we hope the whole school community can get involved over the coming months. Our fundraising begins with our Golf Classic event, hosted by Loughrea Golf Club from the 12th to the 15th of September. All are welcome to take part and all support greatly appreciated.
The 3D images below are renderings of what our finished hall will look like from the outside. It will certainly be a huge addition to the school!