Defence Forces Visit
On Wednesday 13th of January 2016 representatives from the Defence Forces visited our school to deliver our National Flag and a copy of the Proclamation as part of the 1916 Commemoration Programme. During the ceremony a 6th class pupil Cáit Gallagher read the fourth paragraph of the Proclamation. The eldest & youngest pupils in the school were chosen to receive the flag & the Proclamation on behalf of the school. Taylor Smith from 6th Class & twins David & Liam McQuade from Junior Infants. Here are some photos of our special day.
Sergeant Ricardo Lucchesi & Private Tom Moran visited our school on Wednesday 13th of January 2016. All children assembled in the GP Hall and were waving homemade flags for the occasion. There was a great buzz of excitement during the visit.
Sergeant Ricardo Lucchesi conducts a Q&A session with all the children in GP Hall
Cáit Gallagher reads the fourth paragraph of the Proclamation.
Private Tom Moran formally presented the national Flag and a Copy of the Proclamation to Taylor Smith, David McQuade & Liam McQuade.
Liam & David hold the Proclamation while proudly wearing the soldiers hats!!!
Amhrán na bhFiann
The twins carefully hand over the Proclamation to their teacher after the ceremony!
The National Flag will be flown at every Primary School in Ireland on March 15th 2016.
