GAA DAY IN BALLYMACWARD PS

Ballymacward Primary School held their annual and popular GAA day recently. The day began with a special and busy assembly with special guests Conal Morgan , NaomhEoin. Antoin McCaffrey , St Galls, Mark Munce,Gaelfast, and Bert Trowlen of the Saffron Gael.

The assembly commenced with Principal Mr Kennedy revealing the new school jerseys generously sponsoredby RADSNI Radiator Suppliers. (www.radsni.com)

Conal Morgan much to the delight of the happy Principal, Mr Kennedy a former Johnnies player and committee member, brought along the Antrim Senior Hurling Chmpionship trophy, the Volunteer Cup.

Mr Buchanan presented a short presentation on the History of the Volunteer Cup and conducted a q/a session with Conal with excellent questions from the pupils. Conal then participated in a photoshoot with all the classes and the famous trophy.

***Conal Morgan , NaomhEoin, Antoin McCaffrey , St Galls, and Mark Munce of Gaelfast who visited Ballymacward Primary School for their annaul GAA day.***

The Assembly finished with a few hurling challenges among the guests and Principal Mr Kennedy proved the adage that you never lose it.

After the assembly, Antoin McCaffrey read excerpts to the classes of his recently released GAA novel “Magic Gloves “and pupils really enjoyed meeting and questioning Antoin about his exciting novel.

In class pupils enjoyed the collapsed curriculum and keenly participated in the array of GAA orientated activities such as Comprehension on the History of the GAA, Acrostic poetry on Gaelic Football, numeracy task on GAA Stadium capacities, designing own GAA kit and creating profiles on current GAA stars.

Pupils and staff also enjoyed the challenge of Spot the Teacher Quiz in trying to identify Mr Buchanan and Mr Kennedy from their GAA Careers.