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First Year School Tour
Mr Tayto survived the First Year Tour to the Tayto Park! What a day!!! (Full report to follow)
Weren't our first years amazing in Louis' Got Talent?
LET programme - the Third Residential Course!
On Tuesday, 8th May 2011, ten first-year students from St. Louis will off for the Share Centre in Lisnaskea, accompanied by Mrs Margaret Conlon, to participate in the LET programme.
AND SPORTS DAY was DEADLY - and the SMURFS were there too!!!
Awards for our First Years
Congratulations to our first year students who AWARDS at our Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, 1st May. The awards recognised the girls' brilliant success in the LET programme, in Basketball and in the Inter-Schools Maths Quiz. Well done girls!!! We are very proud of you all!!!
The First Year Tour is to the Tayto Park
Our first years cannot wait to meet Mr Tayto in the Tayto Park on May 15th. It will be a magical day out!
Congratulations to our first year students on a hugely successful Cake Sale. Special thanks is also due to their parents for all of the support they gave to our Master Chefs.
First Year Basketball Super Heroes
The first year basketball team from St. Louis made the long journey to Galway on the weekend of the 20th/21st of April to compete in All-Ireland play-offs at Grade B of the inter-schools competition. The team, backboned by the local Donagh Club (Blackwater Wheelers), qualified for All-Ireland play-offs after impressive wins over St. Louis Dundalk, Dunshaughlin Community School, Our Lady's Castleblayney, Virginia College and Scoil Mhuire Longford.
The All-Ireland play-offs had qualifiers from the North West - Loretto Letterkenny and from the West - Jesus and Mary Salerno and St. Louis Monaghan from North East.
The first game for the Monaghan squad was against Salerno, with many of their players winning All-Ireland honours with Moylough in the club under 14 competition. Star player on the Salerno club was in fact a first cousin of one of the St. Louis stars Edel Mulligan and a very tough match ensued. Despite a gallant effort by the Louis girls, the Galway team had the edge and ran out eventual winners. Next up was Loretto, Letterkenny and the Monaghan girls showed their class and emerged comprehensive winners, with double scores separating the teams at the final whistle.
St. Louis returned from the West knowing that they can compete with the best schools in the country at B grade, having finished in the top eight Nationally in the first year competition. Team and coaches look forward to the 2012-2013 academic year when they will again face opposition from some of the top level schools in the region.
Special thanks to team coach ~ Eimilie McKenna Transition Year and her fellow TY mentors Rachel Hannon and Nuala Murray for all their work with both first and second year basketball teams throughout the year. Eimlie got some help along the sideline on Saturday from her own club coach Tommy O Connor (Emyvale), who made the long journey west on Saturday and offered his invaluable expertise and calmness from the bench. Special thanks also to Ms Devlin for her excellent support and guidance and to Ms McNulty (Year Head) for accompanying the girls to Galway. Well done girls!!! We are very proud of you!!!
Regional Basketball Final
Congratulations to our first year basketball team who, on Tuesday 17th April, defeated Scoil Mhuire Longford 33 – 28. Well done to Ella Moran, Ellen Mulligan, Katie Murphy, Meghan McKenna, Verity O’Connor, Lucy McDonnell, Sinead McGuirk, Aoibheann McQuaid, Bethany Fitzpatrick, Lauren Treanor and Edel Kerr. The girls are now through to the All – Ireland Play-Off which will take place on Saturday, 21st April in Galway city. There they must beat Jesus and Mary Salerno, Galway and Loretto, Letterkenny to progress to the next stage. Thank you to Coach Eimile McKenna who has put in a lot of time and effort training the girls, and it has paid off!
Congratulations also to Verity O'Connor who has been picked to be an ULSTER BASKETBALL ALL STAR!!!
The first year CAKE SALE was on Thursday, 26th April - YUMMY!
On Tuesday, 27th March our first years did the BLEEP TEST again ... and survived!
The Rang Aine Herb Garden
On Thursday, 22th March Rang Aine planted a wide selection of herbs in the First Year Garden when the weather improves. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the compost!!! All the herbs will be used in Home Economics class.
The First Year MYSTERY School Tour will be taking place in May. Further details to follow ... well ... maybe:)
Seachtain na Gaeilge i Méanscoil Lughaidh 12ú-16ú Márta.
An 1ú bhliain: póstaeir bunaithe ar sheanfhocail
An 2ú bliain: Tráth na gCeist bord
An 3ú bliain: Tóraíocht Taisce
An 4ú bliain: Céilí i gColáiste Mhic Chairtinn ar an Aoine 16ú Márta
Toisc gur seachtain na Gaeilge í, iarrtar ar gach duine tréan-iarracht a dhéanamh cíbe Gaeilge atá aige / aici a úsáid mar is eol duit "Beatha teanga í a labhairt".
Trocaire 24 Hour Fast
Our beloved first years are particptating in the Trocaire 24 Hour Fast this week. Well done to all involved!!!
Ryan Tubridy visits St. Louis
St. Louis was delighted to welcome RYAN TUBRIDY to Halla San Lughaidh on Tuesday, 28th February. Ryan certainly got a very warm Monaghan welcome from our girls. He was even invited to the Debs!
To view footage of Ryan Tubridy's visit to Monaghan ~ go to Youtube and enter 'Tubridy Greet on the Street comes to ... Monaghan!'
Coiste Concert
Our first years have started their dance lessons in preparation for the Coiste Concert. They practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Gym. It's all top secret!!!
More Basketball success for our First Years
On Thursday, 23rd February our First Years enjoyed further basketball success with a comprehensive victory in Dunshaughlin. Congratulations to all involved.
The First Year Parent-Teacher Meeting was held on Thursday, 23rd February 2012. It was brilliant to meet so many parents.
Basketball success!!!
On Tuesday, 21st February our first years beat Our Lady's Castleblayney.
Rainbows
Could any first years interested in joining RAINBOWS please talk to Ms Lillis asap?
It was great to meet so many parents at the Subject Options and Career Guidance talk for first years on Monday 6th February.
Our First Years Beat the Bleep!
On Friday, 3rd February our first years participated in the Get Fit and Beat the Bleep challenge. This is a fitness challenge for first year secondary school students and it is being organised by The John Murray Show on RTE Radio 1 in association with Dublin City University. Our girls always Beat the Bleep!!!
First Year Pioneers go to McDonalds
The St. Louis Pioneers Club Group Leader Ms Dooley took our first years to McDonalds as a treat and to thank them for joining the Pioneers. It was Happy Meals all round!!! Special thanks to Clara McClave and staff for their excellent help in MacDonalds.
St. Louis First Year students participate in the prestigious LET Programme
On Monday, 28 November 2011, ten first-year students from St Louis Secondary School, Monaghan set off for the Share Centre in Lisnaskea, accompanied by Mrs Margaret Conlon, Deputy Principal and coordinator of the LET(Learning and Educating Together) Programme in St Louis. The programme, which combines enterprise modules and outdoor activities, is delivered by Young Enterprise Ireland and Junior Achievement Ireland, and aims to promote peace and reconciliation, introduce young people to the entrepreneurial spirit, and improve self-esteem, communication skills and interpersonal skills. The students-Amy Caulfield, Niamh Collins, Kenna Harnett, Edel Kerr, Lucy McDonnell, Aoibheann McQuaid, Ellen Mulligan, Katie Murphy, Kiara Nar, Ally O'Reardon-were selected earlier in the term to participate in the programme, and had been eagerly looking forward to Residential One, the three-day event which commenced on 28 November. The event commenced with the students meeting students from other participating schools and breaking down barriers by sharing information about themselves. Teamwork and the different roles within a team provided the focus for the event as students worked together and developed their skills. These all-important skills were used in a business context as students made decisions regarding the name of the business, product, location, staff and money spent on the enterprise.
At the end of each busy day there was ample opportunity to enjoy each other's company in a relaxed and friendly environment. Already students are looking forward to Residential Two where they will renew friendships, learn new skills and find the solution to 'how does Mrs Conlon manage to stay awake all night every night?'
Brilliant basketball victory for our first year basketballers
CONGRATULATIONS to our first year basketballers who beat St Louis, Dundalk on Friday, 27th January.
First Years meet up-and-coming County Monaghan Author
Monaghan-born author Colm McElwain met our First Year students on Friday, 20th January, to tell them all about his exciting new book, 'James Clyde and the Diamonds of Orchestra'. The girls were fascinated to meet a Colm and to hear about his book. We wish him continued success in the future.
The Rang Aine Herb Garden
On Friday, 20th January Rang Aine planted a wide selection of herbs in pots in their classroom. These herbs will be placed in the First Year Garden when the weather improves. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the compost!!!
Under Fourteen Footballers
Our under Fourteen Footballers were narrowly defeated by St Mary's Lurgan on Tuesday, 17th January at the Monaghan Harp's Complex. Many of our First Years were on the team. (by Edel and Ella)
Ms Devlin and Rang Doireann have organised Dance Classes and badminton lessons for first years on Thursdays and Fridays for the next few weeks.
Calling all first year photographers!!!
Do you want your photos to appear on the school website? Further details are available from Mr Fitzgerald.
***Check out our Winter Newsletter for all the latest news about our school.
Our Winter Newsletter click here.
First Year Christmas Exams
The First Year Christmas Exams were on from December 20th - 22nd.
Click here for the First Year Exam Timetable
Study Skills
On Friday, December 6th our First Years had a Study Skills seminar.
An Evening of Carols ~ Angels everywhere!!!
Congratulations to everyone involved in our Evening of Carols in Halla San Lughaidh on Thursday, December 1st at 7.30pm. Particular thanks is due to Ms Fortune-Henry and to our ever-talented students. Thanks also to everyone who contributed so generously to our two charities ~ Monaghan MS and the Patient Comfort Fund, Cavan General Hospital.
St. Louis First Year students and the LET Programme
10 St. Louis First Year students participated in the LET programme in Lisnaskea from November 28th - 30th.
The LET Programme (Learning and Educating Together) is a project jointly delivered by Young Enterprise Northern Ireland and Junior Achievement Ireland. The programme was launched in October 2004 targeting young people aged between 12-13 years old. 10 St. Louis students have been chosen to take part in this programme.
The programme combines enterprise modules and outdoor activities. It will also introduce students to the basic entrepreneurial skills, giving them a broader perspective on what is enterprise.
The LET Programme involves schools north and south of the border. It also promotes peace and reconciliation between young people from both communities in Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland.
The St. Louis students who will be participating in the programme will meet with the students from other participating schools three times in the year for a residential course at the Share Centre in Lisnaskea.
During their period of residency, students participate in a series of programmes that focus on:
~ Peace and reconciliation with an emphasis on creating an understanding of different cultures
~ Learning communication skills
~ Exploring the environment and how a respect for the environment impacts on the economy
~ Business start up and the role of small business
~ Personal finance and budgeting
This is a very exciting initiative and we are delighted to be participating in it.
Remembering Caoimhe
It is with deep regret that the death is announced of Caoimhe Mc Cormick, Rang Aoife. The staff and students of St. Louis Secondary School extend our deepest sympathy to the Mc Cormick family on their tragic loss. Aingeal eile sna Flaithis.
Special thanks to everyone from the St. Louis Family who provided the Guards of Honour for Caoimhe's Funeral. Well done and thanks! You did your school proud!!! Please keep Caoimhe's family in your thoughts and prayers at this incredibly sad time. Our First Years started the Silver Linings programme on Monday, 5th December. Caoimhe's Month's Mind Mass was on Saturday, 10th December in Rockorry. On Tuesday, 20th December we celebrated a special mass in memory of Caoimhe in the Convent Chapel at 8.40am. Dance classes for First Years Dance classes for First Years with Lynn Jackson are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch-time. Tobacco Free Schools Presentation for First Years by Richard Willis, Environmental Health Officer on 16th November. Poetry Aloud Our First Years participated in the Poetry Aloud Competition in St. Maractan's College on Tuesday, November 15th. Halloween Table Quiz in Halla San Lughaidh On Friday, October 28th the Coiste transformed Halla San Lughaidh into Hogwarts for their Table Quiz. Our First and Second Year students resembled the cast from 'Thriller'. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed this magical occasion!!! Conversational classes in Spanish for First Years start on Friday, October 21st as part of the Friday Fun club. Pink Day in St. Louis Thursday, October 13th was PINK DAY in St. Louis. This was a fund-raising event in aid of the Children's Cancer Ward in Cavan General Hospital. Congratulations to everyone involved and to the PINK LADIES!!! *First Year Mass and Information Meeting ~ 4th October at 7.30pm.
***Click here for a link to the powerpoint that was used at the First Year Information Meeting
*Cheerios Breakfast for First Years ~ 3rd October
On Monday, October 3rd the Cairde hosted a Cheerios Breakfast for our First Years as part of Anti-Bullying Month.
First Year Gardening Club - GREENFINGERS!!!
The First Year Gardening Club has started. Further details are available from Ms. A. O'Brien and Mr McDermott.
October is ANTI-BULLYING MONTH in St. Louis
During October we put a special emphasis on Anti-Bullying Awareness in St. Louis. Our Anti-Bullying programme is based on the COOL SCHOOLS initiative. There will be poster and poetry competitions for First Years on the theme of Bullying.
Monaghan County Library Short Story Competition
All our First Year students are participating in the Monaghan County Library Short Story Competition. Further details are available from the English Department.
HOT MIKADO
We hope that our First Years enjoyed Hot Mikado. What a show!!!
St. Louis Pioneer Club
The St. Louis Pioneer Club will be starting very soon. Further details are available from Ms Dooley.
Pioneer Application Form click here.
Sport for First Years
First Year students have Basketball training every Monday and soccer on Thursdays and Fridays.
Rang Doireann First Year Soccer League
The action has started in the first year lunch-time soccer league. Rang Doireann (5th year) have taken on the task of organising a round robin indoor soccer league for all first years. The first two matches 'tipped off' at lunch-time Thursday 1st September (Ireland beat England 5-4 and France and Germany drew 2 all). With a total of eight teams altogether in the league, each team will be guaranteed seven matches before the top two teams play off in the final. With four matches every week, it is hoped to get to the final stages before the Halloween mid-term. Follow your teams' progress on the notice board in the school gym. All matches will last seven minutes and are played on Thursdays and Fridays at lunch break.
Well done to Rang Doireann for organising this brilliant tournament.
First Years meet their Cairde
On Tuesday, September 6th our new first year students met their Cairde. The Cairde are fourth year students who befriend and support the first years. The aim of Cairde is to support our first year students in the transition to Secondary School.
The Cairde played many fun ice-breaker games with the first years. The first year students had a brilliant time.
The Cairde are mentored by Ms Anne Lillis (Guidance Counsellor)
It was BRILLIANT to meet so many sixth class students and their families at our Open Night and Enrolment on Tuesday, November 22nd. Looking forward to meeting you again.
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