Exciting Year Ahead At Gaelscoil Na Laochra Birr
January 13, 2016
2016 is going to be an exciting year for the children, parents and staff of Gaelscoil na Laochra who recently received the go ahead for their new school building on Wilmer Road in the heart of Birr town.
The news was met with relief and excitement by all and everyone is looking forward to work beginning on the building this month. It is a big job renovating and restoring the building that was originally the old convent. While many of the traditional external features will remain, the inside will be completely renovated into four bright and spacious classrooms, one multi-purpose hall, toilets and office. Work will also be completed on the walled garden. The children are excited to keep an eye on the building progress when they are in the town park or at the library.
When the planning was approved, there was a real sense of excitement about the new premises. That being said the school has been looked after so well by the Birr Town Soccer Club, the clubhouse was transformed back in August and the location has provided the school with a great start. The kids will surely miss the spacious pitches and Astro pitch! They provided great opportunities for PE, outdoor learning and nature walks.
As we launch into 2016, the school has really had a wonderful first term. Gaelscoil na Laochra was delighted to welcome the armed forces to meet the 22 gaeilgeoirí and three teachers as they delivered the Proclamation and Irish Flag. The school’s oldest pupil Luke Lally read from the Proclamation, a very proud moment for all. The children have also dipped their toes into many other projects too – chess lessons, tin whistle, Science Week, Math Weeks, MS Readathon, Goal Jersey Day. The children also collected food for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal. Never a dull moment!
The Gaelscoil is opening the doors with an Enrolment Week and Open Day in the coming weeks (date to be confirmed) allowing prospective parents the opportunity to call out and meet the staff and hear all about the school and its morning and afterschool homework club. In the meantime, anyone interested in finding out more can contact the school on (087) 4394549 or gaelscoilnalaochra@outlook.com . Tús maith leath na hoibre! 2016 is off to a great start!
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