While learning about the history of the 1916 Easter Rising, the junior classes sampled some of the food that would have been popular during 1916 including potatoes and soda bread. Some even decided to get into character and wear the clothes of that time. Well done to all the pupils who travelled to The Hub in Kilkenny on Saturday, March 5th to take part in the sold out Peace Proms concert. As well as performances from the one thousand pupils who attended from schools all across the South East Region, the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland and a number of soloists such as Lauren Murphy, Emmet Cahill, Megan Ruby Walsh and Sarah Richmond treated the audience to well known songs such as "You're The Voice", "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Let There Be Peace". There was a performance from violinist Patricia Treacy and there was even an appearance from Storm Troopers, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in a special Star Wars themed performance. Added to all that was a Bag Piper, a Pipe and Drum Corp from Derry, Irish dancers and Highland dancers. All in all, it was a fantastic experience for all who attended and got the chance to perform in front of a packed arena. Many thanks to the parents and family members who supported and no doubt thoroughly enjoyed the day also.
The March edition of the Thomastown NS Parent's Council newsletter is available to download now by clicking the link below. This edition includes information on the latest news and events happening in the school.
As part of our Healthy Schools programme, ten minutes has been set aside each day until the Easter Holidays for skipping. The pupils are broken into groups and skip for thirty second intervals at a time and the aim is to improve fitness, balance and co-ordination. Ten minutes of skipping can have the same health benefits as a forty-five minute run.
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