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Last night FCJ's Staff Running Club completed their first official race!๐๐โโ๏ธ๐๐
Mr D Farrell established the group in January as a way to motivate staff to keep fit while also getting out in the fresh air and enjoying themselves!๐ช Himself, Ms Maguire, Ms Finn and Mr Maddock braved the cold and wet streets in Wexford yesterday, getting over the line in very impressive times!๐งโฐ Well done to them!๐![]()
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10 teachers have been out pacing the roads around Bunclody so far this year and as the evenings start to get brighter we're hoping to see more join in!๐ Give them a beep if you pass#runningclubu#keepingfitk#newyearnewmewyearnewme
The countdown is on to the Certified Irish Angus Schools competition awards ceremony๐๐ฎ This takes place on the 6th of March in Croke Park๐๐๐ ![]()
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As you know, representing FCJ is Hollie-Mae Power Sinnott and Grace Warren. The girls have researched the theme 'Positioning Ireland as a global leader in sustainable beef production' and investigated farmers' knowledge of sustainable farming methods๐๐ฎ๐ช๐ฉโ๐พ Through community events, and learning how Irish beef is promoted and marketed at home and abroad, they received a rounded perspective on how Ireland compares to other countries when it comes to sustainable beef production๐๐ฅฉ๐ฝ Good l#certifiedirishangusschoolscompetitiono#CertifiedIrishAngusi#GoodLucka#lecheileschoolstrustileschoolstrust
A huge WELL DONE to last year's 6th Year student, Niamh Cox, who recently received the prestigious Entrance Exhibition award from Trinity College Dublin๐
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The awards go to students accepted into the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree who achieve the highest points among Trinity entrants from their secondary schoo#trinitycollegedublinu#TCD #AcademicExcellencel#awardsw#topstudentudent
Wexford Library Service is preparing their Library Development Plan for the next five years๐๐ค They would like to hear your thoughts through the attached survey๐ The link is belowโฌ Thanks!๐![]()
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Wexford Library Service Public Consultation Survey.
www.surveymonkey.com
An Equality Human Rights Impact Assessment was carried out on this survey.
As you know, St Brigidโs Day was on Sunday๐ฏ With all the bad weather we have had recently itโs fair to say we were delighted to see her, because as the song goes - 'Brigid brings the spring, she awakens all the fields and the flowers, and calls the birds to sing'โ๏ธ๐๐น๐ฆ๐ถ![]()
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In the run up to St Brigid's Day a number of classes were busy learning the craft of weaving crosses๐ฑโ One of the customs associated with the Brigid's crosses is to hang it in the rafters or over entryways of buildings, thus invoking the Saint's blessing and protection for the remainder of the yearโโจ![]()
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Also, you probably saw Nellie (3rd Year), Eppie (1st Year) and their sister Nan busy at work making their signature St Brigid's crosses. The girls have been selling them recently and you have to agree, they're absolutely brilliant!![]()
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#stbrigidscross #StBrigidsDay #welcomespring #lecheileschoolstrust #fcjsisters
South Leinster Champions - Match Report๐๐๐๐คฉ๐ฅณ![]()
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FCJ produced an impressive all-round performance to record a deserved 2-13 to 0-11 victory over Portarlington, combining clinical finishing with committed defending and high work rate throughout.![]()
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FCJ settled quickly and opened the scoring through Cathal Whelan, who landed an excellent two-pointer. Jack Doyle and Noah Byrne added well-taken points, while Cathal also converted a free to keep the scoreboard ticking. Portarlington had an early opportunity but sent their first real chance wide after ten minutes.![]()
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A strong run from Michael Redmond created an opening for Conor Leacy whose effort drifted wide but earned a 45, which Cathal Whelan confidently converted. FCJ continued to apply pressure, forcing Portarlington into further wides. Aaron Nolan made a powerful run from deep, narrowly missing out on a score, highlighting FCJโs attacking intent.![]()
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Cathal Whelan then struck a superb second two-pointer from outside the 45, underlining his accuracy from distance. Physicality was matched with skill, as a strong shoulder from Cathal Whelan drove his opponent over the line. A free won by Conor Leacy was worked smartly through Michael Redmond to Eoghan Treacy, who pointed calmly.![]()
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The highlight of the half followed soon after, with Eoghan Treacy, finishing an excellent team move with a well-taken goal. Portarlington managed a late point, but FCJ went in comfortably ahead at the break.![]()
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Half-time score: FCJ 1-09 Portarlington 0-03![]()
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FCJ restarted strongly, with Cathal Whelan converting another free. Portarlington responded with two two-pointers from placed balls as they increased the intensity, but FCJ stayed composed. Liam Brennan fed Jamie Norris Kane, who popped over a neat point, and followed it up with another moments later.![]()
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Five minutes into the second half, Aaron Nolan, pushing forward from wing-back, made a decisive run and rattled the net for FCJโs second goal. At the back, Tommy Moynihan was commanding in goal, coming confidently off his line, while Cathal Pender and Podge Finn impressed with disciplined defending and timely turnovers.![]()
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The work rate of Paddy O'Neill, Michael Redmond , and Eoghan Treacy was evident on both sides of the ball, repeatedly breaking up Portlaoise attacks. Substitutions added fresh energy, with Mike Sheehan replacing Liam Brennan after a strong performance, and Dara Shortall coming on for Jamie Norris Kane, who had made a valuable scoring contribution.![]()
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As the game entered its closing stages, Portarlington pressed hard, but FCJโs defence stood firm with Podge Finn making excellent tackles in the full back line. A tense moment saw Portarlington awarded a 45 late on, but FCJ responded immediately. In the final minute, Portarlington went in on goal, only for Tommy Moynihan to pull off an excellent double save. FCJโs last attack resulted in a free, which Cathal Whelan duly converted to seal the win.![]()
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The final whistle confirmed a disciplined and hard-earned victory for FCJ.![]()
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Final score: FCJ 2-13 Portarlington 0-11
Pictured here is 6th Year student, Nicole Cullen and 5th Year student, Danny Nolan, holding the Duffry Rovers Strictly-Come-Dancing trophy which they won a few weeks ago!๐๐บ๐ Dancing off stiff competition, the pair secured the honour while raising money for their local club๐๐ฐ๐๐ And looking at the photos here it's no surprise, in fact, many of the teachers got a pain in their backs just looking at them!๐
Well done to you both!๐
Will it ever stop raining?๐ง๐
Well there was plenty of it at the Wexford's Schools Cross Country competition the other day!๐๐โโ๏ธ![]()
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Well done to our athletes who competed in the difficult conditions. We had great performances all round with excellent running on show๐โ Congratulations to Alexis OโNeill who placed 4th in the Minor girls, Lucy Malone who came 2nd in the Intermediate girls, Rylee Murphy and Michael OโNeill who placed 1st and 3rd in the Junior boys. Also, Tomas Brennan placed 5th in the Senior boys and our Minor girls team who placed 3rd in their team event!๐
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Also a big thanks to Ms Howlan for coaching and accompanying the athletes. For every bus load of wet students there's always a drowned teacher too!๐
Last Friday was FCJโs โFunky Shoe Dayโ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ก This is a nationwide school-based event where students and staff wear unusual, bright, or mismatched shoes to raise mental health awareness and promote empathy by โwalking in someone else's shoesโ๐ค๐ฃโโฎ๐ A huge amount of students took part and as you can see, we had some super socks, sandals and shoes on show!๐งฆ๐![]()
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#funkyshoeday #walkinmyshoes #beyourselfeveryoneelseisalreadytaken
Other Media
The HSE Visits FCJ Bunclody – Staying Safe in School
Christmas Prayer Service – December 2020
Enrolment/Open Day Video – October 2020
Graduation Speeches for the 6th Year Class of 2020
Our Lockdown Art Gallery
National Modern Foreign Language Award Winner 2020
“Par ma moustache!”
May Awards & Mass – 2019
‘Grease’ The Musical – 2019
