Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Graduation of Class 2020


We had a lovely intimate evening with the Class of 2020, thanks to everyone who took part and made the evening a memorable one, one that will be remembered for many years to come.

Please take a look at the sixth class through the years in this slideshow video

Here are our 12 apostles receiving their certs:


























Some other shots from the evening:





























Sunday, June 14, 2020

Nelson Mandela

7 Things You Didn't Know About Nelson Mandela

Mandela was a civil rights leader in South Africa, standing up against a government or system that encouraged racial inequality which kept all races separate from one another.

With all the demonstrations going on the world over currently, the children were looking at Nelson Mandela and saw how he achieved so much and ended apartheid in South Africa almost 30 years ago.

Quoting Barack Obama "he was more than just a man – he was a symbol of the struggle for justice, equality, and dignity in South Africa and around the globe"

Here are some fine examples of work the children put together at home while researching Nelson Mandela;












Monday, June 8, 2020

Books celebrating diversity



We can play our part now as libraries open up again with our book selection. We need to foster empathy & respect within our communities.
Won't solve everything but it will help.


Some special messages for 6th Class of 2020



Oh, the places you'll go!
To celebrate the graduation of 6th class 2020 I invited some remarkable writers, scientists, actors, sports people  and activists to record a #messagefor6thclass.
To the heroic 6th class of 2020 - we all salute you! 
- Sarah Webb

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Famous Freeze Frames

The senior room have been busy creating their own replicas of famous paintings.

Some brilliant ones here, Well done!
















Thank you from Mr Downey

My heartfelt thanks to the parishioners of Lusmagh for the lovely send-off you gave me on the occasion of my retirement, the beautiful mass,...