2018-19 NEWS ........
Sixth Class Graduation
We bid farewell to our 14 sixth class pupils. I’d like to take this opportunity to wish them every success as they proceed to Second Level. We thank the parents of all the 6th class pupils for the help and support during the year. A special word of thanks to the parents of Callum, Eoin, Joe, Jack, Kristian, Fabian and Maria. They have been dropping off and collecting children at our school for many years and they will be missed .
We bid farewell to our 14 sixth class pupils. I’d like to take this opportunity to wish them every success as they proceed to Second Level. We thank the parents of all the 6th class pupils for the help and support during the year. A special word of thanks to the parents of Callum, Eoin, Joe, Jack, Kristian, Fabian and Maria. They have been dropping off and collecting children at our school for many years and they will be missed .
Arts Week
As part of the Creative Schools Programme we celebrated Arts Week in our school at the end of June. Pupils in every class participated in a range of workshops and performances...
Kim McCafferty came to the school to give a workshop in circus skills to all classes. The children practiced a range of activities from acrobatic skills to plate spinning.
Clara McCabe from The Music Room worked pupils from 1st and 2nd class doing drama and improvisation based on the book 'James and the Giant Peach'. She also worked with 3rd and 4th class for singing and song writing based on the theme of 'Friendship'..
We had Rosie Cole creating a beautiful willow sculpture of a swan.
Mary Farrelly facilitated dance and movement workshops with a variety of classes.
Each class participated in Samba Drumming workshops with Peter Crann.
On Friday, we invited parents to join us as we presented a concert and exhibition of all our wonderful creations!
As part of the Creative Schools Programme we celebrated Arts Week in our school at the end of June. Pupils in every class participated in a range of workshops and performances...
Kim McCafferty came to the school to give a workshop in circus skills to all classes. The children practiced a range of activities from acrobatic skills to plate spinning.
Clara McCabe from The Music Room worked pupils from 1st and 2nd class doing drama and improvisation based on the book 'James and the Giant Peach'. She also worked with 3rd and 4th class for singing and song writing based on the theme of 'Friendship'..
We had Rosie Cole creating a beautiful willow sculpture of a swan.
Mary Farrelly facilitated dance and movement workshops with a variety of classes.
Each class participated in Samba Drumming workshops with Peter Crann.
On Friday, we invited parents to join us as we presented a concert and exhibition of all our wonderful creations!
6th Class Magazine
Congratulations to the 6th class pupils on doing such a fantastic job in publishing their magazine “Bliain Mhaith”. Sales were very high this year. Well done!!!!
Congratulations to the 6th class pupils on doing such a fantastic job in publishing their magazine “Bliain Mhaith”. Sales were very high this year. Well done!!!!
Cumann na mBunscol Success
Congratulations to Kristian who qualified in the Cumann na mBunscol Skills competition. Kristian will take part in an exhibition game during half time at the All-Ireland Senior Football Final game.
Congratulations to Kristian who qualified in the Cumann na mBunscol Skills competition. Kristian will take part in an exhibition game during half time at the All-Ireland Senior Football Final game.
Relay Team
Congratulations to all the pupils who participated in the Cavan schools relay event which took place at the Peace Link, in Clones on Wednesday 15th May. Special mention to Dylan, Odhran, Maria and Ronna who won bronze medals in the mixed relay, and to Kristian who was crowned Sprint King in the 80m race.
Congratulations to all the pupils who participated in the Cavan schools relay event which took place at the Peace Link, in Clones on Wednesday 15th May. Special mention to Dylan, Odhran, Maria and Ronna who won bronze medals in the mixed relay, and to Kristian who was crowned Sprint King in the 80m race.
Green School and Tidy Towns
Our school has been awarded its 3rd Green Schools Flag for Water. Congratulations to the Green Schools Committee for all their hard work! Well done to all the children who took part in the Tidy Towns Art competition. The pictures are on display at the front of the school. Thank you to the Town development for sponsoring the prizes. Well done to all the children who were involved in planting and taking care of the beautiful flower beds and window boxes. You have helped to make our school look its best!
Our school has been awarded its 3rd Green Schools Flag for Water. Congratulations to the Green Schools Committee for all their hard work! Well done to all the children who took part in the Tidy Towns Art competition. The pictures are on display at the front of the school. Thank you to the Town development for sponsoring the prizes. Well done to all the children who were involved in planting and taking care of the beautiful flower beds and window boxes. You have helped to make our school look its best!
First Communion
Congratulations to our Second Class pupils who received their First Holy Communion on May 25th. A big thank you to their teacher, Ms. O’Reilly, for preparing them so well and to Fr. Bannon for the lovely ceremony. Special thanks also, to Ms. Boyle and all the pupils who sang so beautifully in the choir and to the organist Conor Kiernan.
Congratulations to our Second Class pupils who received their First Holy Communion on May 25th. A big thank you to their teacher, Ms. O’Reilly, for preparing them so well and to Fr. Bannon for the lovely ceremony. Special thanks also, to Ms. Boyle and all the pupils who sang so beautifully in the choir and to the organist Conor Kiernan.
Write a Book
Congratulations to all our pupils who took part in the Cavan Monaghan Write-a-Book Competition.
We have some budding authors in our midst!
Special mention to our merit winners who attended an awards ceremony in the Cavan Crystal Hotel.
Digital Excellence Strategy
This term a number of pupils from 5th & 6th class attended a showcase day held in Breffni College to give the pupils from each participating school the opportunity to show the digital activities they had engaged with during the year. The children also had the opportunity to visit Cavan Institute and were given a tour of the campus.
We have a visiting tutor coming to the school on June 11th to speak to teachers about the educational version of ‘Minecraft’ which we will be using next year.
This term a number of pupils from 5th & 6th class attended a showcase day held in Breffni College to give the pupils from each participating school the opportunity to show the digital activities they had engaged with during the year. The children also had the opportunity to visit Cavan Institute and were given a tour of the campus.
We have a visiting tutor coming to the school on June 11th to speak to teachers about the educational version of ‘Minecraft’ which we will be using next year.
National Children’s Choir 2019
After months of hard work, Thursday 11th April, saw our 5th & 6th class pupils join 270 other children from schools in Longford, Leitrim and Donegal, to perform at the 2019 National Children’s Choir regional concert in St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford. It really was a night to remember, as the children gave a stunning performance of over 15 songs. Congratulations to Ronna Reilly, Ella Briody, Kilian Reilly and Orlaith Crotty, who were chosen to represent our school at the National Concert Hall on Monday night last. I hope that it was an experience they will never forget. Huge thanks goes to Miss Boyle, who taught the repertoire so expertly, to all the children.
Gowna Pupils are Highly Commended for Comedy at the Fresh Film Festival
The talented pupils of 5th and 6th class in St. Patrick's N.S., Loch Gowna travelled to the Fresh Film Festival in Limerick last Wednesday where they received the award of ‘Highly Commended for Comedy’ at Ireland's Junior Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards. The award was presented by comedy legend Pat Shortt for their film 'Bart the Fart Who Caught the Thief', which they made with the Young Irish Film Makers earlier this year.
'Bart the Fart Who Caught the Thief' is a film about a boy who is unpopular with his peers at school because he has a rather unusual problem with farting. However, he becomes the hero when he accidentally foils a thief's plan to rob the school!
The pupils of St. Patrick's N.S. have displayed a wonderful talent for film-making and have been developing this as part of the Creative Schools Programme. Five of their films were selected for screening at the Fresh Film Festival in Limerick. The four other films were ‘Lily Draws Revenge’, ‘Gowna UFO’, ‘The Mystery’ and ‘The Gladiator’. All of these films can be viewed on the Gowna NS Youtube channel or the school website gownans.com.
St. Patrick's N.S. would like to thank Joanne Brennan, the Local Arts in Education Partnership officer with Cavan/Monaghan ETB for selecting our school to participate in the Young Irish Film Makers workshops and supporting us to attend the Fresh Film Festival in Limerick.
Chess Tournament
5th and 6th class are holding their 2nd Chess Tournament. Thanks to Fr Bannon for donating two chess boards to the class. Fr. Bannon also demonstrated his skill by taking on our four semi finalists in the semi-finals. Well done to Caolan Fitzpatrick who succeeded in a conceded victory.
5th and 6th class are holding their 2nd Chess Tournament. Thanks to Fr Bannon for donating two chess boards to the class. Fr. Bannon also demonstrated his skill by taking on our four semi finalists in the semi-finals. Well done to Caolan Fitzpatrick who succeeded in a conceded victory.
Grandparents Day 2019
As part of Catholic School’s Week we celebrated Grandparent’s Day. Due to inclement weather we were left with no option but to cancel the first day we had planned for it. This seemed to have only added to the excitement among the children to get ready to welcome their grandparents on Friday 8th of February to which a large crowd of Grandparents and Parents attended in St Bridgid’s Community Centre. Words of welcome and beautiful displays of art work enhanced the décor which they prepared to greet them with.
St Bridgid’s Crosses were made by 5th and 6th class and blessed by Fr Bannon on the day. Then members of the senior classes presented one of these crosses to each of the second class who will be receiving their First Holy Communion in May. To honour the feast of St Blaise, Fr Bannon concluded the ceremony with the blessing of the throats.
Grandparents and parents were then treated to ‘a walk around’ to view the fine art work the children had prepared and had their photograph taken with them. Refreshments were then served to finish off this celebration.
As part of Catholic School’s Week we celebrated Grandparent’s Day. Due to inclement weather we were left with no option but to cancel the first day we had planned for it. This seemed to have only added to the excitement among the children to get ready to welcome their grandparents on Friday 8th of February to which a large crowd of Grandparents and Parents attended in St Bridgid’s Community Centre. Words of welcome and beautiful displays of art work enhanced the décor which they prepared to greet them with.
St Bridgid’s Crosses were made by 5th and 6th class and blessed by Fr Bannon on the day. Then members of the senior classes presented one of these crosses to each of the second class who will be receiving their First Holy Communion in May. To honour the feast of St Blaise, Fr Bannon concluded the ceremony with the blessing of the throats.
Grandparents and parents were then treated to ‘a walk around’ to view the fine art work the children had prepared and had their photograph taken with them. Refreshments were then served to finish off this celebration.
Young Irish Film Makers
Lights, Camera, Action!!!
Our school was extremely lucky to be chosen by the Cavan / Monaghan ETB, to participate in a three day film making workshop facilitated by the Young Irish Film Makers. The Young Irish Film Makers is a national development and educational youth film making organisation dedicated to giving all young people, regardless of physical, social, educational, cultural disadvantage or background, an opportunity to access film training and digital technology skills to become skilled social and critical creators rather than passive consumers of the media. The following is an account of how one of our 5th class created the movie “Bart the Fart”.
Lights, Camera, Action!!!
Our school was extremely lucky to be chosen by the Cavan / Monaghan ETB, to participate in a three day film making workshop facilitated by the Young Irish Film Makers. The Young Irish Film Makers is a national development and educational youth film making organisation dedicated to giving all young people, regardless of physical, social, educational, cultural disadvantage or background, an opportunity to access film training and digital technology skills to become skilled social and critical creators rather than passive consumers of the media. The following is an account of how one of our 5th class created the movie “Bart the Fart”.
Our Week of Film Making
By
Kilian Reilly
This week Cian Hennigar and Niall Power from Young Irish Film Makers visited our school and taught us how to make our very own films. This is an account of our three days which was most enjoyable.
Tuesday:
We went to the hall and there we found Cian and Niall. We sat down and they showed us a slideshow of what film making is all about. We played a few warm up games to get our creativity going.
Cian showed us his camera and tripod and how to use them, while demonstrating what all the various buttons were used for. Then he showed us all the other film gear they use and told us about the different crew members. He showed us the clapper board and what needs to be written on it.
Roll; means how many times you move the camera.
Scene; means what part you are recording.
Take; refers to each filmed "version" of a particular shot or "setup".
Then we played an interview game to get used to all the roles you can play and we all got a go with the different equipment. After that Cian talked to us about what makes a good story.
It has a ‘start’, a ’middle’ and an ‘end’. He showed us a format that Pixar use to make their movies. He then put us in groups of three and we had to make a TV show where people ring in because they have a problem. I was put in a group with Julie and Eimear. We had a lot of fun. Then we planned out a film that we were going to make and voted for the two best.
Wednesday:
Wednesday was a busy day. We spent the day making our movie. I was a thief and Odhran was a super hero. His power was farting. It was a lot of fun filming. We had a few bloopers in the first few scenes but in the end we did a really good job shooting it. Odhran was very funny and Cian made a great teacher. It was very tiring having to repeat recording the same scenes over and over but definitely well worth it.
In making the film we used wide shots to show where we were. Then we would go to a ‘mid-shot’ for where people were having conversations or if they were looking for someone or something. When anything strange or sad was happening we would use a ‘close up’ to show how people reacted or felt. Then all shots were incorporated for editing.
Thursday:
Our last day with Cian and Niall! We were sad that it was all coming to an end but still there was a very important job to be done to finalise our three days of hard work - the editing.
They began the day with showing us how to edit on the MacBook-Pros which was a difficult process. Odhran and I did the editing on our film with the help of Cian and Niall from time to time which was great fun. Cian showed us how to use audio. For part of our scenes we used some Mission Impossible music. For more of our scenes we used fart noises. We were both proud of our film and of the group that starred in it with us.
Cian informed us that he would try to get our films entered in a Film Festival competition in Limerick.
This was exciting news for all of us as we said our goodbyes at 3 o’clock to Cian and Niall. What an amazing experience and will be one to remember.
By
Kilian Reilly
This week Cian Hennigar and Niall Power from Young Irish Film Makers visited our school and taught us how to make our very own films. This is an account of our three days which was most enjoyable.
Tuesday:
We went to the hall and there we found Cian and Niall. We sat down and they showed us a slideshow of what film making is all about. We played a few warm up games to get our creativity going.
Cian showed us his camera and tripod and how to use them, while demonstrating what all the various buttons were used for. Then he showed us all the other film gear they use and told us about the different crew members. He showed us the clapper board and what needs to be written on it.
Roll; means how many times you move the camera.
Scene; means what part you are recording.
Take; refers to each filmed "version" of a particular shot or "setup".
Then we played an interview game to get used to all the roles you can play and we all got a go with the different equipment. After that Cian talked to us about what makes a good story.
It has a ‘start’, a ’middle’ and an ‘end’. He showed us a format that Pixar use to make their movies. He then put us in groups of three and we had to make a TV show where people ring in because they have a problem. I was put in a group with Julie and Eimear. We had a lot of fun. Then we planned out a film that we were going to make and voted for the two best.
Wednesday:
Wednesday was a busy day. We spent the day making our movie. I was a thief and Odhran was a super hero. His power was farting. It was a lot of fun filming. We had a few bloopers in the first few scenes but in the end we did a really good job shooting it. Odhran was very funny and Cian made a great teacher. It was very tiring having to repeat recording the same scenes over and over but definitely well worth it.
In making the film we used wide shots to show where we were. Then we would go to a ‘mid-shot’ for where people were having conversations or if they were looking for someone or something. When anything strange or sad was happening we would use a ‘close up’ to show how people reacted or felt. Then all shots were incorporated for editing.
Thursday:
Our last day with Cian and Niall! We were sad that it was all coming to an end but still there was a very important job to be done to finalise our three days of hard work - the editing.
They began the day with showing us how to edit on the MacBook-Pros which was a difficult process. Odhran and I did the editing on our film with the help of Cian and Niall from time to time which was great fun. Cian showed us how to use audio. For part of our scenes we used some Mission Impossible music. For more of our scenes we used fart noises. We were both proud of our film and of the group that starred in it with us.
Cian informed us that he would try to get our films entered in a Film Festival competition in Limerick.
This was exciting news for all of us as we said our goodbyes at 3 o’clock to Cian and Niall. What an amazing experience and will be one to remember.
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Our 6th class pupils also were given an opportunity to participate in Stop-Motion Animation and Film-Making, thanks to the expertise of Ms. Sinead O’Reilly and local film-maker Padraig Conaty.
A week of Film Making
By
All Pupils from 6th Class
On Tuesday 15th of January 6th class began 3 days of learning the techniques of film making under the direction of Ms O’Reilly.
Our first day began in the S.T.E.A.M. room where Ms O’Reilly taught us how to do ‘Stop Motion Animation’ , Green screen and Filming. We practised with making clay figurine characters for our short ‘Stop Motion Animation’ films.
Stop Motion Animation is where you move an object and take a picture each time you move the object. When you finish you combine the photos into a video and it makes it look like its moving.
We learned that before you begin film making you have to have a story board. Our story boards were made and four out of the seven storyboards were chosen to begin filming on.
On Wednesday Padraig Conaty, a local artist and film maker, came in to demonstrate to us how to shoot our film. He showed us different camera angles, lighting and camera stands. We did mini interviews and changed lighting around.
He also explained that a clapper board needs to be used in film making, how to be a director, camera person and sound engineer.
The first film to be made was one called ‘The Mystery’. Written by Lana, Orlaith, and Joe . We used a ‘Gimble’ for some shots.
A Gimble is a type of stand for a camera. It is a flexible stand and is used mainly for action shots.
Later that day we shot another film called ‘The Gowna UFO’ written by Charlie.
On Thursday we shot film number 3 entitled ‘Lily draws Revenge’ written by Maria and Kaylah followed by film number 4 called ‘Gladiators’ written by Callum.
During all film making we learned about shooting from all the different angles and the various types of shots - mid shot, long shot and the close up.
We were all very happy with the brilliant experience and the enjoyment we got from these valuable and interesting lessons.
By
All Pupils from 6th Class
On Tuesday 15th of January 6th class began 3 days of learning the techniques of film making under the direction of Ms O’Reilly.
Our first day began in the S.T.E.A.M. room where Ms O’Reilly taught us how to do ‘Stop Motion Animation’ , Green screen and Filming. We practised with making clay figurine characters for our short ‘Stop Motion Animation’ films.
Stop Motion Animation is where you move an object and take a picture each time you move the object. When you finish you combine the photos into a video and it makes it look like its moving.
We learned that before you begin film making you have to have a story board. Our story boards were made and four out of the seven storyboards were chosen to begin filming on.
On Wednesday Padraig Conaty, a local artist and film maker, came in to demonstrate to us how to shoot our film. He showed us different camera angles, lighting and camera stands. We did mini interviews and changed lighting around.
He also explained that a clapper board needs to be used in film making, how to be a director, camera person and sound engineer.
The first film to be made was one called ‘The Mystery’. Written by Lana, Orlaith, and Joe . We used a ‘Gimble’ for some shots.
A Gimble is a type of stand for a camera. It is a flexible stand and is used mainly for action shots.
Later that day we shot another film called ‘The Gowna UFO’ written by Charlie.
On Thursday we shot film number 3 entitled ‘Lily draws Revenge’ written by Maria and Kaylah followed by film number 4 called ‘Gladiators’ written by Callum.
During all film making we learned about shooting from all the different angles and the various types of shots - mid shot, long shot and the close up.
We were all very happy with the brilliant experience and the enjoyment we got from these valuable and interesting lessons.
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St. Patrick's NS Fundraiser
21/12/2018
All students had great fun on Thursday 20th December, when the 6th Class students held a fundraising Pyjama Day. There were games, stories, dancing and popcorn for all pupils. A total of E375 was raised for the Paediatric Ward of Cavan General Hospital. Pictured below is Martina Halton, Paediatric Nurse in Cavan General Hosptial, accepting the cheque on behalf of the Unit, from the 6th Class Students Committee.
21/12/2018
All students had great fun on Thursday 20th December, when the 6th Class students held a fundraising Pyjama Day. There were games, stories, dancing and popcorn for all pupils. A total of E375 was raised for the Paediatric Ward of Cavan General Hospital. Pictured below is Martina Halton, Paediatric Nurse in Cavan General Hosptial, accepting the cheque on behalf of the Unit, from the 6th Class Students Committee.
A Very Special Visitor
20/12/2018
We had a surprise visit today, from Santa himself. He was doing a final check to make sure all the boys and girls were being good. He had heard how fantastic they all performed at our Christmas Carol Service and he brought sweets for everyone for doing so well.
20/12/2018
We had a surprise visit today, from Santa himself. He was doing a final check to make sure all the boys and girls were being good. He had heard how fantastic they all performed at our Christmas Carol Service and he brought sweets for everyone for doing so well.
Our Christmas Carol Service 2018
18/12/2018
In the beautiful setting of The Church of the Holy Family, we got the Christmas celebrations off to a fantastic start. The Infants gave a lovely performance of the Nativity and all classes sang beautifully, making it a very special night. Well done to all the pupils who took part in our Carol Service.
18/12/2018
In the beautiful setting of The Church of the Holy Family, we got the Christmas celebrations off to a fantastic start. The Infants gave a lovely performance of the Nativity and all classes sang beautifully, making it a very special night. Well done to all the pupils who took part in our Carol Service.
Visit from Leinster Club Champions
14/12/2018
There was great excitement when players Shane Mulligan and Gary Rodgers and selector Paddy Brady, from the mighty Mullinalaghta team, brought the McCabe Cup, to visit our school today. They gave very generously of their time to sign autographs and answer the numerous questions the pupils had for them. They gave us a great insight into how they prepared for their big game against Kilmacud Crokes and about the wonderful celebrations that have taken place all week. They too, were very impressed with the poems written and recited by Ronna, Fiachra and Odhran. We wish them the very best of luck against Dr. Crokes in February!
14/12/2018
There was great excitement when players Shane Mulligan and Gary Rodgers and selector Paddy Brady, from the mighty Mullinalaghta team, brought the McCabe Cup, to visit our school today. They gave very generously of their time to sign autographs and answer the numerous questions the pupils had for them. They gave us a great insight into how they prepared for their big game against Kilmacud Crokes and about the wonderful celebrations that have taken place all week. They too, were very impressed with the poems written and recited by Ronna, Fiachra and Odhran. We wish them the very best of luck against Dr. Crokes in February!
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,Cumann na mBunscol Success!!!
10/11/2018
The school boys Cumann na mBunscol final, took place on the 3G pitch in Breffni Park on 10th November against Castlerahan. At half time St. Patrick's NS were down by a point, but we found our strength in the second half and went on to win 3-6 to 1-5. Congratulations to the boys and their coaches, Barry Martin, Geraldine Brady, Jack Houldsworth and Ms. Boyle, who helped to lead the team to victory.
10/11/2018
The school boys Cumann na mBunscol final, took place on the 3G pitch in Breffni Park on 10th November against Castlerahan. At half time St. Patrick's NS were down by a point, but we found our strength in the second half and went on to win 3-6 to 1-5. Congratulations to the boys and their coaches, Barry Martin, Geraldine Brady, Jack Houldsworth and Ms. Boyle, who helped to lead the team to victory.
