The pupils in Tiermohan had a very interesting visit to Maynooth Library recently where they were treated to printing workshop. Staff from the Print Museum talked about the history of printing and showed the pupils how a compositor worked. Finally each child had an opportunity to create a "Wanted" poster with their own name in the centre. When each group had finished printing, they made hats from paper. modelled on hats printers would have worn in days gone by.

Yesterday the Cappagh girls won the semi-final against Milltown and advance into the final. The final score was 2-8 to 1-1. The final will be held in Moorefield next Wednesday. We wish all the girls the very best in the final!

The Tiermohan boys won their U11 game today playing against Robertstown. Playing as Cappagh, and despite some absences, they scored 5-9 to Robertstown 2-10. In their previous game they lost to Allen by two goals in a cracking game at home. Their next game is against Straffan NS.

Today we had a wonderful international experience. Fr Clem from Malawi enthralled the senior classes with stories of life in his home country. He explained some of the traditions of his people, and emphasised the respect for the elders inherent in all they do. David Gildea, who worked in a volunteer capacity during the summer in Malawi, brought some craft items made in Malawi and Fr Clem explained the origin of each. When Fr Clem modelled the wooden mask, we were reminded of hallowe'en in Ireland! It was a wonderful experience and one the children will remember for a long time.

Welcome back to all in our school community. A special welcome to our new teacher Ms Curran. Welcome also to our new infants who begin school this year. Welcome also to B and C who join 3rd class this year. We hope you all feel welcome in Tiermohan NS

School Calendar 2007-2008

Term 1
Mid-term: School closed from Monday 29th October to Friday 2nd November inclusive.
Staff meeting Friday November 16th. School closed 1.30pm.
Christmas Holidays: School closed 12 noon Friday December 21st 2007.
Term 2
School re-opens Monday January 7th 2008.
Staff meeting Friday January 25th. School closed 12.30pm.
Enrolment for September 08 takes place Monday Feb 4th.(School remains open)
Parent-teacher meetings Thursday February 7th. School closed 2.55pm. First meeting 3.10pm.
Mid-term: School closed from Monday 11th February to Friday 15th inclusive.
Staff meeting Friday March 7th. School closed 1.30pm.
Easter Holidays: School closed Friday March 14th at 12 noon.
Term 3
School re-opens Monday March 31st.
Staff meeting Friday 25th April. School closed 12.30pm
May holiday: School closed Monday May 5th to May 9th inclusive.
Staff meeting Friday May 23rd. School closed 1.30pm.
June Break: School closed Monday June 2nd.
Summer Holidays: School closed 12 noon Monday 30th June.

This is a picture the winning team with the cup!

These are photos of the team after the cup was presented!

Cappagh Girls win final! In a thrilling game played in Moorefield today, Cappagh girls held off GaelScoil Chill Dara to win the senior school league final. Despite the Gaelscoil drawing level, Cappagh girls put over another three points in the last three minutes to win 2-6 to 2-3. Their captain for today, A Donohue, praised their trainers, Martin Mulligan and Mary Cooke Mc Carthy. Their supporters gave Martin a huge cheer as he said the cup was a great achievement for everyone concerned.
This is a photo of the team before the game.

This is a photo of our new field with grass beginning to grow.

The boys of Tiermohan were beaten by a very strong Clogherince last week. The final score was 5-10 to 2-3.
Today, the boys were joined by some of the Cappagh girls and this produced some excellent scores. The opposition was Allenwood, but despite a very tight finish, it finished 4-7 to 4-10 to Allenwood.

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Knex Challenge!
On Tuesday 17th April, we took part in the Knex Challenge. Mr John Stack from SIAC explained the challenge and the children from 4th and 5th classes got to work. Their task was to make a rescue boat from Knex pieces. It was necessary for each boat to have a mast for radio contact, a ladder for rescue and a cabin for the crew.
All of the finished boats were commended but the winning boat belonged to I. Dunne and T. Butler. They will now represent the school in the regional finals to be held in INTEL.
Here are some of the entries.

Girls win again!

Today the Cappagh girls notched up another victory against Derrinturn in senior football. They came away comfortable winners, 2-17 to 0-2. Well done to all players, coaches and supporters.

Tiermohan girls win again

This week Cappagh beat Rathmore 2-4 to 1-0 in a great game of football. Cappagh consists of Newtown NS and Tiermohan NS and are trained by Martin Mulligan and Mary Cooke Mc Carthy.

Girls win another trophy!

Today the girls won the basketball league final in a thrilling game against Rathcoffey. The final score was 12-3.
The game was organised by Joe O' Connor of Cumann na mBunscol.

Many thanks to Ms Curley, the parents and supporters and Joe O' Connor.

Boys in Basketball final!


Today the Tiermohan boys reached the final in the basketball blitz which was held in Kilcullen.
They beat Allen 14-4 and took two points from their next game against Newbridge Educate Together. Unfortunately they were beaten 11-8 by St Patrick's. Tiermohan boys continued by beating Kilberry 12-8 which brought them to the semi-finals.
They were comfortable winners over Kilashee, beating them by 12-2.
The final was a different affair however, with Tiermohan and St Patrick's matching each other basket for basket during the first half. The second half saw St Patrick's pulling ahead and finishing up at 18-7. Our boys were happy coming home with silver medals, aware they had all played their best for their school. Once again, many thanks to our drivers and supporters and to Joe O' Connor who organised the blitz.

Girls win basketball blitz!

Today the girls of Tiermohan brought back a plaque having won a basketball blitz held in Kilcullen.

In their first game they beat Rathcoffey 6-4. Next the beat St Patrick's 7-2. They followed this with a draw with Allen. Then they beat Lackagh 8-5 and Suncroft 4-0. They met Kilberry in the final and won 11-6. Well done to all the girls who took part in the blitz.

Many thanks to Ms Curley who trains the girls, to the parents who drove the girls and a special thanks to Joe O' Connor from St Patrick's NS who organised the blitz.

The next event for the girls is the league final which will be held next Thursday 22nd March.