The boys from Sixth Class enjoying Science Week at Tullamore College

The boys had a great time at the Science day organised by the teachers and transition year students at Tullamore College. There was a large range of experiments for the boys to try and among the favourites were the "Gloop" and the "Coke Distillery". The students of Scoil Eoin Phóil 2 would like to thank the students of transition year and fifth year for all the effort they went to in welcoming us to the school

Artists in the making (5th class)

5th class are budding artists as they replicate Andy Warhol work, engage in 3-d mask construction, create mono chrome works, explosions of colour in star bursts and created a spooky classroom atmosphere with there Hallowen pastel images.

FireOfficers Visit Third Class

As part of Fire Safety Week, local fireofficers visited Third Class to highlight the many firehazards in the home. The men talked about their job and the many dangers relating to fires. The boys got to see some of the equipment the fireofficers use and how they work. They watched a dvd which highlighted how quickly a fire can start and engulf a room. Each boy received a firesafety pack which included games, characters and lots of fun things. The boys were very impressed with the presentation and lots of them wanted to be a firemen as a result.

Third Class love Leah Victoria Park

On Thursday the 21st of October, third class got the opportunity to attend Leah Victoria Park to practise their soccer skills and have some fun. A great day was had by all. Future stars in the making!!

Scoil Eoin Phoil Officials "Give Respect and Get Respect"





Last Sunday was an exciting day for Scoil Eoin Phoil. Three of our Sixth Class students were chosen to officiate during the mini-games at half-time in the Offaly Senior Football County Final. This was part of the ‘Give Respect, Get Respect’ campaign and also marked the anniversary of the 1960/61 Offaly All-Ireland Football winning team. The boys chosen from Scoil Eoin Phoil were Ryan Sheerin, Cian Brennan and Aaron Leavy and the half-time match was contested between Durrow and GaelScoil. Both teams played the game in a sporting manner and shook hands at the end of it. Scoil Eoin Phoil would like to thank Carina Haverty for organising the event.

5th Class visits the Town Council

Fifth Class boys question Tullamore Town Councillors

European Union Mini-Project

This week Mr. Finnerty's Sixth class completed mini-projects on all of the countries in the European Union. There are 27 countries in the E.U. so working in groups we completed mini-projects on three to five countries each. We learned a lot about the European countries. Some interesting facts include the fact that The Vasco De Gama Bridge in Portugal is the longest bridge in europe. Also, did you know that Olek Kirk from Denmark invented Lego? The Eiffel Tower can wobble up to 10 centimentres to the left and right when it is windy. And the second largest building in the world is the parliament palace in Romania.

Japanese Culture

This week Mr. Finnerty's sixth class explored Origami - the Japanese art of folding paper to make objects and animals. We made a paper banger, a paper water bomb and the Cranes pictured here.

For thousands of years the Japanese culture has treasured the crane as a symbol of honor and loyalty. The crane is a majestic bird which mates for life and is extremely loyal to its partner. The bird is strong, graceful and beautiful. Because of the great importance of the crane, the Japanese people feel that a person who folds 1,000 cranes will be granted his or her greatest wish.


 We also tasted Sushi which is a Japanese dish consisting of cooked vinegared rice which is commonly topped with other ingredients, such as fish or other seafood. The Sushi we tasted was smoked salmon wrapped in rice and pressed seaweed. We tasted Wasabi paste, a strong mustard made from horseradish and pickled ginger. We dipped the Sushi in Soy Sauce and tried, unsuccessfully, to eat the whole piece at once!

Receiving our Second Green Flag-June 2010

Staff with Brian Cowen

Green School Committee

5.Sixth Class

4.Fifth Class

Making Faces-May 2010