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Congratulations to our Rounders team who defeated Kilmore in a thrilling final of the Cumann na mBunscol Rackard League on Monday, June 11th in Piercestown. Well done girls, you did yourselves and your school proud!

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All week our class have been writing a story. We put in great effort and finally finished it today. We enjoyed the process and everybody’s ideas were brilliant. We are absolutely delighted with our story and we hope you enjoy it.

An Unusual DeTour

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We did a survey on teachers  about  their dream job. We  had  seven options; rock star, movie star ,judge on x factor, comedian, royal family, professional sports person. The most popular were the  professional sports person, rock star and royal family. The children were helping their teacher’s pick an option for the survey and they had fun and so did the children. Maggie and Stacy went around  the  classes.

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Last Thursday our class visited the Raven in Curracloe for a nature trip organised by Wexford Wildfoul Reserve. We met Deirdre and John at the entrance to the woods. Firstly, Deirdre told us about how unique the woods there are as the woods meet the sea. She also told us how important the sand dunes are to prevent erosion. Next we went on a scavenger hunt . Then we took samples from the pond and used our keys to help us identify the variety of species found in the pond. We headed to the sand dunes for lunch. After that we used pooters and jars to inventigate insects in the dunes. We discovered some very colourful moths and butterflies. Finally we went to a run on the beach before heading for the bus. We had a great day and learned a lot!

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By Elizabeth Connors

On Thursday 2nd of June our Mercy rounders team walked to Coolcotts Lane to play Oylgate in the Rackard League semi-final. Previously when we played Oylgate we lost and this time we had revenge in mind.

The match got off to a quick start with Oylgate batting. Mercy didn’t waste time getting three out. Emily Kelly and chloe O’Farrell continued to show the opposition that they wouldn’t get to first base!!

Next we were batting. Sarah Murphy blasted the ball to get two people home. All the girls batted really well.

The whole team played excellently and won the match well with a score of 24-18 with an inning in hand. GO MERCY!!!

We will now play Poulfur in the final week after next. And if you want to hear a secret, Mercy beat Poulfur the first time we played them this season. It should be an excellent match.

Here is Mercy’s road to the final:

Kennedy Park         2 points
Oylegate                  8 pts
Mercy Wexford       8 pts
Poulfur                     8 pts
Coolcotts                 4 pts
Riverchapel             0 pts

4/4/11   Kennedy Park v Oylegate (Oylegate won 23-7)
4/4/11   Mercy Wexford v Poulfur (Mercy Wexford won)
4/4/11   Coolcotts v Riverchapel (Coolcotts won 7-2)

11/4/11  Oylegate v Mercy Wexford (Oylegate won)
11/4/11  Coolcotts v Kennedy Park (Coolcotts won 5-3)
11/4/11  Riverchapel v Poulfur (Poulfur won)

2/5/11   Mercy Wexford v Coolcotts (Mercy Wexford won)
2/5/11   Poulfur v Oylegate (Poulfur won on a walkover)
2/5/11  Kennedy Park v Riverchapel (Kennedy Park won w.o.)

9/5/11   Coolcotts v Poulfur (Poulfur won)
9/5/11   Kennedy Park v Mercy Wexford (Mercy Wexford won)
9/5/11  Oylegate v Riverchapel (Oylegate won)

16/5/11  Oylegate v Coolcotts (Oylegate won)
16/5/11  Poulfur v Kennedy Park (Poulfur won 27-7)
16/4/11  Riverchapel v Mercy Wexford (Mercy Wexford won)

SEMI-FINALS (first named team at home)
Mercy Wexford v Oylegate (Mercy Wexford won 24-18 plus 1 inng)
Poulfur v Coolcotts (Poulfur won)

The rounders panel is as follows:

Ciara Cullinane

Ciara Rafter

Ciara Cantwell

Gaille Pajeto

Amy Ryan

Elizabeth Connors

Sarah Murphy

Ciara O’Riordan

Chloe O’Farrell

Emily Kelly

Niamh Buckley

Amy Quigley (Capt.)

We also have a large group of girls who come to training each week Laoise, Caoimhe, Jordan, Shannon, Cliodhna, Shelly, Sian. Rebecca, Katie B., Katie S., Rosie and Grace. Well done girls!

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A huge well done to our school camogie team who put up a great fight against group leaders Our lady’s Island on Thurs 19th May. The match took place in Coolcott’s Lane.

The girls were against the wind in the first half and were trailing a bit going into half time.

They did not let this deter them though and very determined Mercy side emerged for the second half. Two points from Sarah Murphy and a goal from Cody Brennan helped to narrow the gap.

The girls have put in a great effort this year at training and the matches and have really improved. We will have nearly all our players again next year so we’ll be in with a great chance! So keep coming to training girls and practise during the summer if there’s time!

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On Wednesday 11th May we played a match against Rosslare in the Rackard League. The match was played in Tagoat. We won 4 goals and 1 point to no score. We all played brilliantly including Cody who scored 4 goals. It was a tough match but when Ms.Shannon and Ms.Hughes said we would get a treat, we played even better! The whole team was very surprised when we won because it was our first win.

                                                                                                                        By Kate Frayne

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We played a wonderful camogie match on Thursday, 7th of April 2011 in the Rackard League. It was a great game. Unfortunetly we lost. We tried our best. Thanks to all of the girls who make it to training each week and to all the matches. Keep it up and we will be in with a good chance and will continue to improve.

                                                                                                                     By Sarah Murphy

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Before Christmas Betty Galvin and Monica Crofton from the Tidy Town’s Committee came in to talk about keeping Wexford clean. They told us that Wexford didn’t do very well in the recent Tidy Towns competition across Ireland. They showed us pictures of  messy areas in Wexford. We saw rubbish bags being left all over the place and people not tiding up after thereselvles (including their dogs.)

They were organizing a competiton for the best writing, logo and slogan that they would use for their organization. We all entered the competition. They said they wanted it to be simple, colourful and clever. It was against six other schools in Wexford. We all had great ideas and Ms.Shannon sent them all off.

Yesterday Monica and Betty came back with good news. Emer , Aoife and Clodagh had won the best writing. It will to be used for lettersheads, t-shirts etc. They won €100 between them and they were delighted!

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Today we had a visit from Garda Grace. She talked to us about personal safety.We learned about good and bad strangers and what to do when you are at home alone and there is a knock at the  door. First ask who it is. Then leave the chain on the door and open it slightly and say that your Mum or Dad are in the kitchen making dinner or any other excuse.

 She also talked to us a little bit about STRANGER DANGER!!!   If  someone ever tells you to get into the car and won’t leave you alone you should SCREAM!!! :O :O  at the top of your voice and people will notice you and help.

 When you call 999 you will be able to speak to the guards, the fire department, the ambulance and the coast guard.

 Alway tell your parents where you’re going, who you are going with and when you will be home.

If you smell smoke or see fire  run out of the house and call 999 and get the fire department.DON’T GO BACK FOR ANYTHING!!!

By Kamila and Caoimhe

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Here is Kate,Clodagh and Alannah modelling their woolly creations and demonstrating their fantastic knitting skills.

This week we started to learn how to knit with Ms.Shannon and Ms.Galligan. We are really enjoying it.

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