On Monday night May 10th our school magazine Maristian ‘99 was launched in the School Hall. Our last publication was Maristian ‘91, so this magazine of over one hundred pages, is a compilation of articles, events and photographs since that date. Essays, stories, tributes, recipes, quizzes, word searches and many articles were contributed by sisters, staff, (some of whom retired in the late ‘90’s), pupils (past and present) and members of the community. Photographs of reunions, some weddings of past pupils of the 90’s, basketball, soccer, football and class photographs are in abundance.

A great number of pupils and parents attended, together with the sisters and the teaching staff. The launch began at 8.30 p.m. with the sale of the magazine and at 9 p.m., Mr. Tommy Marren of N.W.R. began the proceedings. After reviewing the magazine, he introduced Mr. Michael Middleton (Principal), who praised the work put into the magazine and thanked all those people involved in it’s production. Fr. Frank Gallagher launched the magazine after he made a very eloquent speech. The parents’ committee provided the tea/sandwiches and cake while minerals and biscuits were provided for pupils.

The magazine is available in many shops in Tubbercurry and the Transition Year class will be selling it door-to-door in their own areas. You can order a copy by contacting the school @ 071-85781.  Price:  £5 (Postage £1.50 extra).  You can contact us by e-mail at maristss.iol.ie.

Maristain ‘99 will be a great memento to have as we say goodbye to the 20th Century. Past pupils will find it most interesting, so don’t miss your copy of it. Please support the school by purchasing your copy soon.

RETREAT:

On Tuesday 4th May 15 members of our class went on a retreat to Esker Monastery, outside Athenry, Co. Galway. We were accompanied on our trip by Fr. McHugh and Mrs. Collins. During our retreat, we discussed important issues, such as our future careers, our exams and relationships. We finished our retreat on Wednesday 5th at 7 p.m. and then went into Galway city where we did some shopping and went to the cinema to see "Water Boy". We found the retreat very helpful and we would like to thank our facilitators Ann and Tom in Esker. A special work of thanks to Fr. McHugh for organising it and to Mrs. Collins who accompanied us also.

TRADE FAIR:

On Thursday 6th May the Transition Year students, along with 20 other schools, took part in the T.Y Trade fair which was held in the Great Southern Hotel, Sligo. The students and Ms. O’Connor brought the Tuck Shop to the Trade Fair. There, they sold sweets, bars, drinks, Tayto etc. to the students from the different schools and to the public who came to view the stands. At the end of the day our efforts were rewarded with a plaque for coming first in the services category.

ADVENTURE CENTRE:

On Monday 10th May the Transition Year students went to Enniskillen to the S.H.A.R.E. Adventure Centre. There we took part in canoeing and banana skiing. A tiring enjoyable but trying day was had by all. Mr. Middleton accompanied us on the trip

GAISCE:

On Thursday morning a group of seven T.Y’s set off on their adventure cycle for their Gaisce Challenge. Their destination was Easkey to stay over night. The next day it was off down the Coast Road and then home to Tubbercurry by a different route. They were accompanied by their Gaisce Co-ordinator Mrs. Howley and Fr. McHugh helped out with the supervision. They cycled a total of seventy miles. A tough challenge but very rewarding.

DUBLIN:

On Wednesday 12th the T.Y’s set off from the school at 8 p.m. to Dublin for the day. We went to Blanchardstown to go shopping first and then from there to the musical in the Point Theatre - Les Miserables. We all enjoyed this very much it was a most worthwhile experience to have seen this very popular musical.

BANK:

On Wednesday 19th the T.Y. students who were involved with the A.I.B. school Bank received their certificates from our local A.I.B. Branch. They were presented by the A.I.B. Manager - Ms. Maureen Casey.

ART EXAMS:

The Art Exams for Junior Certs. took place in the school on Tuesday 11th May while Leaving Cert - Art was on Thurs. 13th May. All the students were pleased that their practicals went well. L.C.V.P. had their exam on Wed. 12th May, and their portfolios have been sent to the Department of Education.

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