An Fómhar ( Bliain Scoile 2003 - 2004)

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Tháinig Clíona ar cuairt - Meán Fómhair 2003 . Thaitin sí linn agus bhí sí sona sásta freisin.

U21 Bhí an bua acu don chéad uair riamh. Sráidbhaile Abú!

Ag obair le Córa.......... Féach ar ár scoil anois.

Cois Farraige agus Faoin Tuath

Ní neart go cur le chéile.

ARCHIVES ARE ORIGINAL RECORDS OF CONTINUING VALUE EG. PARCHMENT, PAPER, MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS, SOUND RECORDINGS, FILM & ELECTRONIC RECORDS.
THEY ARE UNIQUE, VALUABLE & REQUIRE CARE.

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THE DAY THE ARCHIVIST CAME TO SCHOOL

13/10/03 SUKKO

THE ARCHIVISTS NAME WAS JOANNE ROTHWELL. SHE SAID THAT THE PROFILES THEY KEPT HAVE TO BE AT A CERTAIN TEMPRATURE BECAUSE IF YOU HAVE BOOKS TOO DAMP THEY GO MOULDY LIKE BREAD, BUT IF THEY ARE TOO DRY THEY FALL APART AND GO CRUSTY. THERE IS A SPECIAL GEL CALLED SILICAN GEL AND IT IS PUT INTO A SPECIAL SILVER TIN WITH A PIECE OF PLASTIC IN THE MIDDLE. IF THAT GOES RED ITS DAMP. AND THERE IS ANOTHER DEVICE THAT SHOWS THE TEMPERATURE AND IT ALSO SHOWS THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY. SHE HAD A MAP THAT SHOWED THE HOUSES THAT THE COUNCIL BUILT. IT ONLY SHOWED THE COASTLINE OF WATERFORD BUT IT WAS HUGE AND SHE SAID THAT THERE WAS A MAP LIKE THAT OF EVERY COUNTY. WHEN YOU HAD PLANNING PERMISSION A 160 YEARS AGO, THE TOP OF THE MAP WASN’T CUT STRAIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS PRINTED TWICE, THE FELLOW WHO OWNED THE LAND BEFORE HAD THE SAME ONE AND IF SOMEONE COMPLAINED THAT HE DIDN’T BUY IT HE GOT THE FELLOW WHO DIDN’T OWN IT ANYMORE AND THEY JOINED THEM TOGETHER AND THEN THERE WAS NO MORE COMPLAINING. THERE WAS ONE BOOK THAT WAS 300 YEARS OLD AND YOU COULD STILL READ IT. IT WAS BRILLIANT, I THINK WE SHOULD WRITE ABOUT HER AND PUT IT IN THE NEWSPAPER.

MY SUMMER HOLIDAYS
02/09/03 HOMER R.IV

ME AND MY FAMILY WENT TO SPAIN. IT WAS 40 DEGREES (IN SPAIN) THERE. IN SPAIN WE SAW THREE COCKROACHES. I WAS SWIMMING (IN SPAIN) AND CANOEING TOO. I WAS IN SPAIN FOR TWO WEEKS. WE HAD A LOVELT TIME IN THE HOTEL. WE WNET TO THE IRISH ROVER. THERE WAS LOVLEY FOOD IN SPAIN. WE SAW OUR COUSINS IN SPAIN.

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WEEKENDS

13/10/03 JACK R.IV
I WENT TO THE LAOIS V DUBLIN MATCH. LAOIS WON BY ONE POINT AND ONE GOAL. I WAS WEARING A LAOIS JERSEY. IRELAND PLAYED SWITZERLAND IN SOCCER. IRELAND LOST 2-0. WATERFORD UNDER 21 MADE IT TO THE SEMI-FINAL. I LIVE IN STRADBALLY, CO. WATERFORD. I GO TO SCHOOL IN SCOIL NA CROISE NAOFA. I WANT TO PLAY FOR WATERFORD WHEN I AM OLDER. IRELAND PLAYED ROMANIA IN RUGBY. WE WON 48-18.

WEEKENDS
AN LUICHIN R.IV

I SAW A COW IN WATERFORD. I GOT LOTS OF NEW CLOTHES IN WATERFORD. I WENT UP TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE AND HE GAVE ME LOTS OF SWEETS AND THEN WE FOUND A CAT. BUT I RAN AWAY FROM THE CAT. HE WAS VERY SCARY. THE CAT HAD A RAT IN HIS MOUTH. HE WAS STILL ALIVE. THE RAT JUMPED OUT OF THE CATS MOUTH AND THE RAT RAN AFTER ME. MY FRIEND JUMPED ON HIM. WE EAT HIM FOR DINNER. THE RAT WAS VERY GOOD. MY FRIEND HAD A PIG. HE SAID THAT HE WAS GOOD.

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15/08/2003 BART R.IV
MARY MCALEESE VISITED STRADBALLY BECAUSE STRADBALLY WON A GOLD MEDAL IN THE TIDY TOWNS. THERE ARE A LOT OF NICE FLOWERS IN THE VILLAGE. STARDBALLY LOST 3 POINTS IN THE TIDY TOWNS THIS YEAR, NEXT YEAR THEY HOPE TO DO BETTER. IT IS IMPORTANT NOT TO THROW OUR LITTER AROUND THE VILLAGE.

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THE IRISH DAILY STAR SPORTS TODAY
14/10/03 SPIKE R.IV

IRELAND LOSE AGAINST SWITZERLAND 2-0. THIS IS HOW IT LOOKS FOR IRELAND IN GROUP 10. IRELAND COMES THIRD IN THE RUGBY, A GOOD START FOR THE WORLD CUP 2003 AS IRELAND WIN 40-6 TO ROMANIA.

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SEPTEMBER NINJA R.V
THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL WE WENT TO MASS FOR A BLESSING. WE ALSO HAVE A NEW TRAINER KIERAN O’GORMAN. STARDBALLY WON THE TIDY TOWNS AND ENTANTE FLORAL. MARY MCALEESE VISITED US IN THE VILLAGE AND SHE GAVE A SPEECH. ROBIN DOES OUR GAMES IN THE SCHOOL AND NODY. WE PLAYED TWO SCHOOL LEAGUE MATCHES AGAINST COOLNASMEER AND GLENBEG. WE ALSO PLAYED IN MINI SEVENS. WE HAVE A NEW TEACHER IN THE SCHOOL MS. COSTIN. WE HAD A VISIT FROM WATERFORD HURLING UNDER 21 TEAM. WE ALSO WON THE UNDER 14 WESTERN FINAL. WE RAISED €700 FOR GOAL WHICH IS MONEY FOR THE POOR IN

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TIDY TOWNS

SUKKO R.IV
STRADBALLY GOT THE HIGHEST MARKS IN THE ENTANTE FLORALE. WE EVEN GOT A VISIT FROM THE PRESIDENT, MARY MCALEESE. SHE MADE A LOVELY SPEECH. WE HAD BANNERS, FLAGS, IRISH DANCING AND EVEN MUSIC. IT WAS BRILLIANTFOR STRADBALLY. WE HAVE LOTS OF COLOURFUL FLOWERS. I THINK WE DID EXCELLENT. IN SEPTEMBER 2003 WE GOT NEW SPORTS TEACHERS LIKE KIERAN O’GORMAN. WE HAVE ROBIN AHERNE. WE HAVE A MINI SEVENS TEAM. WE PLAYED COOLNASMEER AND GLENBEG SO FAR. WE EVEN GOT A NEW MASCOT CLIONA THE CHICKEN. WE RAISED €700 FOR GOAL. WATERFORD UNDER 21’S WON THE MUNSTER FINAL, AND THAT’S ONLY SEPTEMBER WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT. _____________________________________________________________________

TIDY TOWNS
STRADBALLY WAS IN THE TIDY TOWNS THIS YEAR. THEY DID VERY WELL. THE PEOPLE OF STRADBALLY ARE MAKING A GREAT EFFORT. THE ROADS ARE MORE CLEANER, THE SHOP HAS NOW GROWN INTO A SPAR, THE BALL ALLEY LOOKS BETTER AND THE PEOPLE ARE HAPPIER.

SEPTEMBER AT SCHOOL
SABU R.VI
WHEN WE WENT BACK TO SCHOOL, I WAS KIND OF HAPPY BECAUSE I GOT TO SEE MY FRIENDS. I THINK THIS YEAR WILL BE A LOT BETTER THAN LAST YEAR. WE STARTED UP OUR SCHOOL GAMES. IT’S A LOT OF FUN. WE DID LOTS OF NEW THINGS WITH OUR LAPTOP. WE GOT NEW BOOKS AND LOTS OF NEW ART EQUIPMENT.

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THE TIDY TOWNS COUNCIL CAME TO STRADBALLY AND GAVE US MARKS ON OUR VILLAGE AND THIS IS THE REPORT; LANDSCAPING 38/40POINTS, LITTER 36/40POINTS; GENERAL IMPRESSION 9/10POINTS. TOTAL 265/300POINTS. THE TIDY TOWNS COUNCIL COMMENTS OUR COVE ROADBADLY NEEDS TO BE SURFACED OTHER ROADS NICELY DONE OUT.

SEPTEMBER
KIERAN O’GORMAN CAME TO OUR SCHOOL AT THE START OF SEPTEMBER TO TRAIN US HURLING. ROBIN IS BACK TRAINING US FOOTBALL ANDRESTARTED THE SCHOOL GAMES. WE STARTED THE MINI SEVENS AGAIN, WE PLAYED COOLNASMEER AND GLENBEG. MS.COSTIN IS 2ND AND 3RD CLASSES NEW TEACHER. WE RAISED €700 FOR JERSEY DAY WITH A BIT OF HELP FROM FR.ENRIGHT AND WE WORE A JERSEY ASWELLI WORE THE MAN U ONE AND ALL THE MONEY WENT TO GOAL. THE UNDER 21’S WATERFORD TEAM CAME TO SEE US AFTER THEY WON THE MUNSTER FINAL. MY FAVOURITE PLAYER ON THAT TEAM IS A STRADBALLY MAN MICHEAL BRICK WALSH. THE PARENTS CAME UP AND PLANTED BULBS WITH US.

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WEEKENDS
13/10/03 RAPTER R.VI
AT THE WEEKEND I BOUGHT BUNK BEDS AND OFFICE COMBO, SO I AM GOING TO PUT MY OTHER BED UP IN THE LOFT. WE ARE TRYING TO DO THE LOFT UP BECAUSE IF PUT THE BED UP THERE NOW IT WOULD PROBABLY FALL THROUGH THE FLOOR.I’M PUTTING A MICROWAVE UP THERE AND I BETTER NOT LET PADDY NEAR IT OR HE WILL BLOW THE DOOR OFF IT. WE WILL HAVE DART BOARDS, POOL TABLE, TELLY AND A PS2. WE ARE HAVING APARTY UP THERE ON HALLOWEEN. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO PUT IN NEW FLOOR BOARDS AND WE WILL HAVE TO CLEAN IT OUT. WE MIGHT ALSO PUT IN SOCKETS SO I BETTER NOT LET ANTHONY NEAR IT OR HE WILL ELECTRIFY HIMSELF. DAVID WILL MAKE BAKED BEANS AND JOE WILL BREAK THE POOL CUES. THE END.

The Environmentalist's Visit

Waste Management is really important for everyone. We learned about reducing waste and then reusing and recycling before you eventually dump something in your bin for Landfill . We had all seen that ad. on tv and we know that we care about the environment for ourselves and for future generations. We have all been on holiday abroad ans in other counties in Ireland where Waste Management is not happening. What a disaster. County Waterford is leading the way and we are part of that. We want to recycle more - eg batteries because all our falilies use them and dump them. We learned from the environmentalist that we are doing a lot already - reusing plastic boxes in our classroom because even though seven types of plastic can be recycled it is expensive. We reuse the second side of photocopied sheets too and look out for the three arrows and the dot on items we buy so we know they can be recycled. We learned the two arrows around the dot means the company has a waste management progamme. We heard about saving energy and cutting electricity bills for our parents. We had done a survey on our waste and because we don't buy individually wrapped biscuits etc we are buying wisely and bringing our own bags to the supermarket. We need to look after our planet and the corner of the planet where we live is called Stradbally County Waterford - Leading the Way in Waste Management - No wonder we have beautiful trees and wildlife in our area. The school has robins, magpies , rabbits and foxes so we have are lucky to be able to enjoy nature at its best. We can't wait for Spring Time and the daffodils we planted. We are getting new gates too and the trees have been trimmed. The court has been washed and who knows what else we will do to enhanse our school environment. Thanks for visiting us and helping us to know the value of OUR OWN PLACE.

These are two minature gardens which we made from materials we found lying around at home - pasta , cocktail umbrellas, little lego figures, paper and gravel. Many other waste products may be reused in creating artwork eg plastic bottles , broken dolls and cars , christmas/ birthday cards and we even use end of stock rolls of wallpaper from a local hardwarestore to cover the noticeboard where we create our seasonal friezes. Used sweet boxes are ideal for paste or paint and many charts become 3d when empty cartons , matchboxes and wrappers are used. We are very proud of our 3D food pyramid and No Litter Posters.

Yes we have finally started our Action Plan for a Vegetable Patch. With the help of a learned and expert gardener friend we planted the first seeds on the 27 April. There are pumpkins, cabbages, onion sets, beans and peas . We have created ideal conditions for germination in homemade proprogators - a novel use for that dreaded plastic bag!! While we wait the land has been sprayed and volunteers will carry on the preparation within the next two weeks. We need people to dig trenches , errect wire to keep out the many rabbits living locally and a mini gate to name but a few jobs that will need to be covered. Also the plot itself needs to be dug and then the children will take over again so please check your diary and pencil us in! We already have a supply of manure at the ready - Thanks to Lar for same and a compostor will be delivered free of charge from the Waterford County Counci any day so just take a look at our seed planting and count the days!l

Thanks to Miriam , our local horticulturalist , who prepared the plans for our helpful Parents' Association and gave them the necessary directions for our Vegetable Garden. This all happened towards the end of May 2004 and the seedlings are ready for sowing within the next week. Maith Sibh!

Thanks to Waterford Crystal and Waterford Treasures for wonderful visits. Education at its best.






We also won Second Best School in Co. Waterford at the ESB Awards , presented in Limerick.

The icing on the cake for this year though was without a doubt two celebrities who gave of their precious time to visit Scoil na Croise Naofa - Eoin Kelly, Waterford Hurler , member of the Munster Champian Team - soon to be All Ireland winners( be positive ) and our Olympic Representative - Jamie Costin . Here are some photos of Jamie's visit. Go raibh míle maith agaibh agus beimid ag faire agus ag guí. Go n-éirí go geal libh. Táimid bródúil as an bheirt agaibh.

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