St Josephs Blog

Thanks to our Parents Association

Mr Martin Neville, Treasurer of the Board of Management accepting the cheque from the Parents Association.

Thanks to the Parents Association who are presenting us with a cheque for €35000, which they  raised  in the last few years. (more…)

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Family Fun Walk

Thanks to the Parents Association who organised our Family Fun Walk today 17th April. (more…)

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Celebrations for the opening of our new classrooms

Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us  for the opening of our new classrooms (more…)

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Family Fun Walk

Thanks to everyone who came to our Family Fun Walk in the Town Park (more…)

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Parents Association

Parents Association are working hard with our fundraising for our new classrooms. Please help with some of the events will will be happening in the coming months.You can let us know how you would like to help , by filling  in this form. This form has also been sent home with your child

Add comment February 10th, 2015

Peace Proms Concert, Cork City Hall

Peace Proms Concert, Cork City Hall

Our school choir from Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Classes  took part in the Peace Proms Concert in the City Hall yesterday 24th February. It was a fantastic experience of music and entertainment.Everyone really enjoyed their evening. Well done to the Cross Border Orchestra.

“I found the whole day great fun and the applause the people gave us made me smile!“

(Nika, 4th Class)

“There was an orchestra, a singer and a violinist accompanying us”

(Aoife, 5th Class)

“We left Macroom at 11am and we spent two hours rehearsing. We had so much fun. 

(Rosie, 5th Class)

“Schools from all over the county took part. A great day was had by all!”

(Sheena, 4th Class)

“The orchestra played beautiful songs”

(Mia, 4th Class)

“We sang our hearts out! It was great to see the Cross Border Orchestra play and to be par of the concert”

(Kitty 5th Class)

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Visit to the Crawford Art Gallery

While on a visit to Cork, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth classes had an opportunity to visit the Crawford Art Gallery. They enjoyed a guided tour of the gallery and saw the exhibition called ‘The Gathering’ , which is currently on view at the gallery.

Add comment January 26th, 2013

Class Calendars

Our Parents Association Committee have been very busy over the last fortnight. They organised class photos for the Class calendars. They sold like ‘hot cakes’ on Friday. They will also be on sale during the week in school.

We have got very positive feedback. The proceeds from the sale of the calendars will be used for school activities.

Thanks to the  of the Parents Association who organised this fundraiser.

Add comment November 16th, 2012

Macroom’s Food Fair

Emma Cahill, Kate Condon and Ellie O’Riordan won prizes in the Art Competition in the Library  in connection with the Food Fair in Macroom. Their pictures are on display in the Library in Macroom. Well done girls.

Winners in the Food Fair Art Competition

The Food Fair was a very successful  with lots of different events and activities to cater for all ages and tastes.

Add comment October 2nd, 2012

Macroom Sisters of Mercy

Farewell to Srs Francesca, Assumpta, Consilio, Mary and Colette

The 24th Sept is a special day for all of us here in St Joseph’s. We joined St Mary’s Secondary School for a special Mass in the Parish Church. It was the last Mercy Day in Macroom for the Sisters who live in the Convent.  Srs Francesca, Assumpta, Consilio, Mary and Colette are moving to different Convents.We had a lovely procession at the beginning of Mass, telling us about the Sisters connections with the people of Macroom. This was depicted by a display in front of the altar with bright coloured fabric interwoven with pictures from Macroom. The candles which the sisters had been given at the Parish Farewell Liturgy were part of this display.

• A Roll Book was a symbol of the Sisters connection with families
• Hands symbolised how people were helped in sickness and bereavement.
• A basket of food symbolised the Sisters connection with the people
• A crucifix symbolised the work of  the Sisters the the Parish Church.
• The lights which the girls from St. Mary’s Secondary school brought symbolised the light how the values and traditions started by the Sisters in 1865 are alive today.
• Two candles given to St Joseph’s  and St Mary’s, symbolising the continuation the continuation of the traditions and values which the Sisters started in 1867.

Add comment October 2nd, 2012