Gallen CS News Updates November 25th 2013
Last week in Gallen CS Ferbane a fund raiser in aid of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillippines took place.Alyssa Saranza a sixth year student [ a native of the Phillipines] and Amy Dunne along with Chaplain Mrs Evelyn Breen and Deputy Principal Mrs Ursula Finnegan organised a full week of fund raising called” Faith for the Filipino”.
On Tuesday Filipino coloured bracelets and rings which the girls made themselves were sold. On Wednesday raffle tickets were sold for a raffle that would take place on Friday.
On Thursday a bake sale took place and on Friday a ” Mad Hat Day” took place The girls raised a 1000 euro for the victims of the typhoon and this money will go to Red Cross Ireland. Thanks to students, staff and parents who generously contributed to making cakes and contributing to the fund.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT CLUNY! The Cluny Unit of Gallen CS are making and selling Christmas Cards and selling Christmas wreaths in aid of the Cluny unit. Tickets for our Christmas raffle with its super prizes are also on sale.
NORTH LEINSTER JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1- GALLEN CS 2-10 PORTLAOISE CBS 1-7Gallen with Ryan Heaven in super form got off to a winning start in this match played last Thursday in Ferbane. Cain Johnson’s goal closed out the win. Next up is Moate CS .
TEAM – Barry Rohan , Jack Quinn , Ronan Hynes , Conor Mannion, Liam Cooper, Conor Lynam , Jack Devery Tom Corcoran 0-1, Kyle Higgins , Conor Owens, Ryan Heavin 1-7, Jack Darcy 0-2 , Cian Johnson 1-0 Jack Clancy and David Nally.
SUBS USED Nathan Poland , Adrian Hynes and Ronan Mc Guire.
THIRD YEAR CSPE TRIP- took place to the Custume Army Barracks last Friday . Students enjoyed a trip around the barracks and listened to a talk by Lieutenant Sean mc Gourty on UN Peace keeping Missions involving Ireland.The trip will be of invaluable benefit to students as they complete their CSPE Action Project for their Junior Cert. Many thanks to Lieutenant McGourty for his time and effort with our group.