B and 2D successfully completed The Crocus Project run by HETI (Holocaust Education Trust of Ireland). All across the world crocuses were sown in memory of the millions of children who died in the Holocaust. Well done 2D & 2B.

The students got to spend the €100 book voucher they won for their Make a Book competition entry!

Issue No. 2

Publication produced by TY’s and Ms. Gleeson

The LCA’s have been working on a mosaic guided by local artist Aiden Byrne. The mosaic is titled ‘Angel of Hope’ . Thanks to Aidan Byrne for all his work with the students.

Each symbol has a story behind it.

Banagher is unique as 3 counties meet here but so too do 3 provinces. Symbols from the provincial flags can be seen.

The book symbolises learning.

The growing footprints symbolises the growth and journey students take as the spend their years with us.

There are symbols of subjects and skills that students learn.

There is a plane to symbolise travel, our foreign students and our foreign trips.

The rainbow symbolises inclusion and the sun brighter days ahead. The heart represents the love that is shown to all in this school.

The heather is from the Offaly crest. The dove is a symbol used on our school crest.

The shamrock symbolises the 3 counties and provinces meeting in Banagher.