Fifth and Sixth Class November Assembly

We had our November assembly last week
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Advent Prayer
O Jesus the source of all wisdom.
The one who will show the way of peace.
Be the light that burns so bright, lighting up our lives.
Prepare for the one who is coming.
Let us welcome him into our hearts.
Welcome from Mr Reidy
In our assembly today we are going to talk about advent. We know that God is with us at all times. We know that God was with us in the brightness of Summer, in the freshness of Spring and in the golden colours of Autumn. We know that God is with us now this Winter. The end of November is the beginning of Advent. Advent means arrival and it is the season of waiting and preparing for the birth of Jesus. There are four Sundays leading up to Advent. The first candle in the Advent wreath symbolises hope. The second candle represents peace. The third candle symbolises joy and the fourth candle symbolises love. The last candle is lit on Christmas Day. The circle of the wreath reminds us of God. His endless mercy which has no beginning and no end. The evergreen branches and leaves symbolise the everlasting life which God gives us. During Wintertime long ago people would light candles on wheel shaped bundles of evergreen. The candle light gave comfort to people at the darkest time of the year.

Marius, Aimee C and Amy R from Ms Collins class read three prayers about Advent for us.

Awards and Prizes
Congratulations to Stella Room 5 who won first prize in The Lions Club Peace Poster Competition.

Mateusz Room 4 came second.

Karl from Room 5 came third.

Congratulations to the following children who participated in the Cross Country Schools Athletics Championship in Bellewstown.
Room 2 – Mayaddat
Room 3 – Jack
Room 6 – Lola, Emma, Glen, Karl, and Habir.
Room 4 Mark, Paddy, Jennifer and Laura
Room 5 – Rhys, Emilis ,Karl, Matthew S and Matthew K

Congratulations to Faye Eager Room 3 who won a prize in the Credit Union art competition.
Room 3 won the best line award for November.

Room 5 won the best dressed class award.
Room 6 won the award for the best behaviour on yard.
Room 6 won the best attendance award for November for 5th class.
Room 5 won the best attendance award for November for 6th class.