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In our first few weeks back and in line with the new Maths curriculum, the boys have been discusssing the different ways pupils learn and how they can come to get the same answer in many different ways. With this in mind we asked pupils to show us a number (36). Some pupils used concrete…

Hop, skip and jump! The boys were excited to see our small yard painted with colourful, fun playground games on their return to school.  Our pupils are already enjoying the many benefits of this facility, which also contributes towards our pupil ‘Wellbeing’ school improvement plan goals. Many thanks to the very talented local artist, Carol Wallace,…

A huge welcome to all our 2nd class boys for the new school year. Many of these boys have made the jump from the infant school and we look forward to watching you all grow and prosper throughout your time in the Boys’ school.

Our 6th Class leavers got quite the send off this week. With Dundalk Walks and Lunchtime League finals complete it only left the boys to take to the stage for a fond farewell. On Wednesday the boys from 6th Class were treated to a last supper of sorts with the money used from their very…

During the week we presented our Sports Day winners with medals and trophies for the overall winner at each age group. This was a wonderful achievement for all the boys who took part to enjoy such a great occassion and one that will stick with them for a long time to come. Check out our…

Ms Murphy’s 5th Class studied The Famine this year and stemming from that they set about creating some art. In doing so they used papier mache to construct coffin ships and workhouses. The boys used an array of skills in construction and paint and what a fantastic display it turned out to be. Check out…

Today was yet another busy day in the Friary field as we held the semi finals and finlas of our lunchtime league for Senior and Junior classes. Alongside this we also had activities such as dodge ball, penalty shootouts and shoot-the-hoop basketball. Check out our fantastic photos of a great day.

This week all of our classes got to go on their sponsored Dundalk walks. Our 2nd and 3rd class went to Ice House Hill and looked at the different trees and plants in the area. They also carried out tree rubbings in a very enjoyable trip. Our 4th class took to Clarke Train Station in…

Our 6th Class tok part in their final Sponsored walk in the Friary today as they took to Annaloughan Loop. The inclined mountainous terrain totalling 8km took the boys most of the day to complete. Ms McCann and Mr O’Connell’s classes alongside our Principal Mr Farrell and Mr McKeown got a double decker bus to…

4th class were treated to a baking masterclass by the Queen of baking herself…..Ms Halpenny. The class took to the staff room to use the ingrediants to mix up a stunning Malteser Cheesecake. A disgestive biscuit base with beautiful cheesecake on top, finished of course with Maltesers. Happy Baking guys!

On Saturday, our U’13 squad travelled to Stabannon Parnell’s GFC to take on St Mary’s Drogheda in the Corn Bhliain Mhuire Final with throw-in at 12 noon. Our boys started very well, registering two early goals alongside a number of points. This dominance did not continue, however as a galant St Mary’s fought back to…