Archive for December, 2017

Happy Christmas from all in Senior Infants

We had so much fun in senior infants doing lots of Christmas art and activities. We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas

‘Twas Almost the Night Before Christmas……..

What a night we had on Friday 15th December at our choir concert. The church was full, the candles were lit and the atmosphere was wonderful. The school choir joined by Birr Folk Choir, Birr Stage Guild and some past pupils and staff gave a magical performance that was a delight to everyone who attended. […]

Trolley for Birr St. Vincent de Paul

Ms Treacy organised a food trolley for the St Vincent de Paul. We filled it! Thanks to all who sent in donations.  

Christmas Jumper Day

We held a Christmas jumper day for Crumlin Children’s Hospital and raised €324 – well done to all. Pictured below are the winners of the hamper and the voucher for a school tracksuit from Declan Phelan’s menswear. Well done girls!  

Elf on the Shelf!

Mrs Murray’s class have a real Elf on the Shelf!! Wow!       

Birthdays in First Class

We’ve been working really hard over the past few weeks learning about birthday traditions. We designed our own cupcakes and party hats and made yummy rice crispie buns! Here we all with all our work!

2018 Calendar Photo Shoot – First Class Models

We loved getting dressed up for our new 2018 School Calendar. Here we are in our fabulous clothes! Calendars are available from the school office @ the great price of  €10 for 1 or €15 for 2!

Christmas Choir Concert

We are getting very excited for our Christmas Concert which will be in St. Brendan’s Church on Friday 15th December at 7pm Our wonderful choir will sing and we will be joined by Birr Stage Guild and Birr Folk Choir. Some recent past pupils will sing with us also. Tickets are €5 and are available […]

Santa Train and Carol Singing

On Friday December 1st, Birr Tidy Towns brought the Santa Train to Mercy Primary. The girls were excited to see it. The choir then went to the Square to sing some Christmas carols. It was very enjoyable.                                          

Mercy Primary School, Birr, Co. Offaly