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16 May 2012
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Bun sale for Daisy Hill Hospital
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Girls from IB who raised £153.43 for the Renal Unit at Daisy Hill Hospital
through a break-time bun sale.
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03 May 2012
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David Simpson presents Westminster Plaque to Cup winners
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Year 8 football team receiving Westminster Plaque from M.P. David Simpson, presented in recognition
of the squad's historic win in the N.I.S.F.A. Cup 2012.
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03 May 2012
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Mid-Ulster cup & Mid-Ulster League winners
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Clounagh Year 9 football team, winners of the Mid-Ulster Cup and the Mid-Ulster League, with
their coach Mr. Eakin.
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27 Apr 2012
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Tree planting for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
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Several new trees were planted on the grounds of the school to commemorate the Queen's Diamond
Jubilee. In the centre of the main lawn is a Royal Oak. Pictured above are members of the Rotary
Club of Portadown, with the Chairman of the school Board of Governors, Arnold Hatch (left),
and the president of Portadown Rugby Club (as well as past pupil of Clounagh), Gordon Spears
(second from left). Another past pupil, Stephen McDonald (third from left), sponsored the
purchase and planting of the tree.
A row of Whitebeam were planted at the edge of the lawn. Pictured above are the schools'
Head Boy and Head Girl, Richard and Charlotte (left), and members of the school's Eco Club,
Rebecca and Ben (right). Also in the photo (left to right) are Mr. Hill (Senior VP), Mr. Hatch
(Chairman of Board of Governors), Mr. Canning (Principal), Mrs. Malcolmson (previous Senior VP),
and Mr. Irwin (VP).
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26 Apr 2012
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Clounagh wins Northern Ireland Cup final!
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The Year 8 football team defeated the Model School (Belfast) 2-1 in the final of the
Northern Ireland Cup. This is the first time that a football team from Clounagh has won this
national competition. The team is coached by Senior VP Mr. Hill (right). Congratulations to all the
players!
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26 Apr 2012
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Barn own conservation
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Visitors from the Ulster Wildlife Trust and the TACT (Talnotry Avian CareTrust) Wildlife Centre gave a presentation to Clounagh's Learning Support Centre pupils
on an endangered species of bird known as the barn own. Pupils learned about habitat, diet, reasons for decline,
and solutions they can impliment to help the numbers grow. They even had the opportunity to pet a real barn owl.
Class U3 had already been making bird boxes in school. They now plan to extend this endeavour to include
boxes for barn owls. This will also bring the school's Eco Club closer to achieving the silver award.
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4 Apr 2012
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Clounagh wins Young Enterprise's "Best Team Company"
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U3 have been involved in the Young Enterprise Team Programme this year. The focus on learning about business and
developing self-confidence within the pupils has been an enjoyable experience for all.
Competing within the Southern Region the pupils were supported by Business Advisor, Mr. Dennis Nesic, from Moypark.
Opportunities have arisen to take our products out of school and to sell them at Trade Fairs in Banbridge Outlet Centre
and Rushmere Shopping Centre.
Some team members stepped up to be interviewed on camera by the Young Enterprise judges and this proved a good test of
confidence and knowledge of their product.
Our product was bird boxes and through this we were able to learn about conservation, wild life and the environment.
All of this fed into our Eco Schools Programme and we hope it helps Clounagh achieve a Silver Award in the near future.
Our achievements through Young Enterprise this year are as follows: At Banbridge Trade Fair we won BEST TEAM COMPANY.
Stephen Shortland won an award for OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT within the Southern Area.
For next year we aim to develop our product range to include a barn owl nesting box after having had a visit from
The Ulster Wild Life Trust and TACT.
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3 Apr 2012
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Pupils raise £2,500 for NI Cancer Fund for Children
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Clounagh's Year 8 pupils took part in the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children's sponsored "Read On,"
raising a fantastic £2,500 whilst further developing their reading skills. The charity uses the money
to support young people with cancer and their families. Well done to Year 8 and a big thanks to all who sponsored.
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3 Apr 2012
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The stars of Annie, past and present
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It was a case of deja vu at this year's production of Annie, when two of the
stars from the last production of Annie (1998) turned up to see their 2012 counterparts.
Peter Cardwell (left) played Warbucks and Simon Henry (right) played Rooster. They are seen here
beside Charlie and Timothy, who played the same parts this year. In the centre is the director
of the musical, Mr Kennedy.
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30 Mar 2012
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£250 raised for NI Hospice
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FR had grannies, mums, friends and staff knit Easter Chicks.
They filled these with Cadbury crème eggs
and sold them to raise funds for NI Hospice,
by whom relatives of two class members were cared for.
FR delivered a presentation in a Year 9 assembly
to promote awareness of the charity.
Thank you to all those who supported this worthwhile cause!
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8 Mar 2012
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Manager of the Month, Schools Fantasy Football League
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Clounagh Junior High School have been taking part in Schools Fantasy Football League this year. Despite
there being 143 entrants, Year 8 pupil Pablo has won the coveted Manager of the Month prize
every month except for December. Pablo has picked a team consisting of a strike force of
Robin Van Persie and Demba Ba and has amassed a total of 301 points, lying 4th in the overall
table.
Pablo has also gained success in his own right on the football pitch, as he is part of the
Year 8 team who have reached the NI Schools Cup Final. He scored the winning goal in the
semi final against Our Lady & St Patrick's College, Knock.
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2 Mar 2012
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Year 8 football team in NI Schools Cup semi-final
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Clounagh's under 12 football team, winners of the Mid Ulster Schools F.A. League and Northern Ireland Schools Cup semi-finalists, after
beating Killicomaine 1-0 in the quarter final.
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2 Mar 2012
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Year 8 pupils enjoying World Book Day
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22 Feb 2012
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Clounagh heading for NI Schools Cup semi-final
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Clounagh's Year 8 football team beat Killicomaine Junior High School 1-0 in the Northern Ireland Schools Cup. The goal was scored by Pablo.
The draw for the semi-final has been made with Clounagh playing Our Lady & St. Patricks, Belfast.
The draw was made by the Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill [left] and Irish League star Paul Leeman [right].
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15 Feb 2012
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Cookery demonstration by Lifestock & Meat Commission
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On Thursday 9 February, a selection of Year 10 Home Economics pupils attended a cookery demonstration on behalf of the LMC (Lifestock & Meat Commission).
Mrs Gallagher demonstrated two delicious recipes: tikka mince and beef stir fry. She outlined the role of the LMC in Northern Ireland and explained the storage
and nutritional value of meat. The pupils and staff enjoyed tasting samples of the food and really appreciated the friendliness and effort Mrs Gallagher made.
A vote of thanks was given by Katie [bottom left].
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23 Jan 2012
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Upcoming school musical: Annie
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This year's school musical is Annie. Evening shows will be held from Wednesday 1st February to Friday 3rd.
Tickets available from the school office.
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20 Jan 2012
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"Wear a Christmas Hat Day" for Alzheimer's Society
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Staff and pupils of Clounagh raised £2,000 in aid of the Alzheimer's Society in a "Wear a Christmas Hat Day."
The event was organised by three Year 10 pupils, Kirsty, Demi-Leigh and Zoe (pictured holding the cheque along with a representative of the charity).
It was a resounding success.
A number of Christmas hats were kindly donated by Andrew White, Community Champion for Tesco Craigavon (on left). The sale of these hats, along
with the individual sponsorship of pupils, saw an impressive sum being raised for this worthwile charity. (Also in the photo are some of the top fundraisers,
with form teacher Miss Corrigan and Principal Mr. Canning.)
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19 Dec 2011
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Christmas Tug of War Contest
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Congratulations to the winners of this year's Christmas Tug of War. A fun day was had by all.
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19 Dec 2011
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Cinemagic Gala Awards Night
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Clounagh pupils Jenny,Matthew, Jamie and Emma pictured at the Cinemagic Gala Awards Night held in the City Hall, Belfast on Friday 2nd December. The group took to the stage in front of an audience including
First Minister Peter Robinson and several representatives from the world of cinema. The winning animation "Playto" proved to be a popular choice with Year 10 Clounagh pupils who placed this French-made animation
top of their list.
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16 Nov 2011
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Visit from table-tennis champion
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The school's Table-Tennis Club members with the current Northern Ireland team coach and the current Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland Number 1, Amanda Mogey.
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10 Nov 2011
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Shoebox appeal
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This is BB with Mr. Graham showing off some of the shoeboxes they have helped collect for Samaritans Purse "Operation Christmas Child."
The boxes, which include toys, sweets and clothing, are sent to less fortunate children.
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8 Nov 2011
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Pupils raise money for poppy appeal
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27 Oct 2011
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New football kit
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The Year 9 football team wearing Clounagh's new kit before their 5-2 victory over Killicomaine yesterday.
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7 Oct 2011
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Jeans for Genes Day
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7 October is Jeans for Genes Day. Jeans for Genes is a charity providing funding for
the care and support of children with genetic disorders. Here at Clounagh, pupils paid £1 (and staff £2) and wore their jeans to school.
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5 Oct 2011
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Charity bun sale
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EW with some of the delicious buns on sale in their charity bun sale on Tuesday 27 September.
The pupils got their baking bowls out to provide a tasty selection of buns and cakes for the
school to buy. They raised the magnificent sum of £142.22 for Cancer Research.
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22 Sep 2011
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Jetset certificates for learning English
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A group of our newcomer pupils were recently presented with Jetset English examination certificates
by Mr. Canning. These are internationally recognised English qualifications. All Clounagh pupils
who entered received a distinction.
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15 Sep 2011
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New prefects for 2011/12
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Congratulations to the year 10 pupils selected as prefects for the forthcoming school year.
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7 July 2011
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The retirement of Senior VP Mrs. Malcolmson
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Pupils talented in singing, musical instruments, and drama, performing at
Mrs. Malcolmson's retirement:
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5 July 2011
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Football & athletics achievements
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The girls football team won the Armagh heat of the Northern Ireland Cup.
The Year 10 boys football team won Mid-Ulster League and Cup.
The boys athletics team, competed at the District Athletics Championship. Jamie (back row, third from left)
won the Bronze at the Ulster Schools Championship and represented the school at the Irish Finals.
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4 July 2011
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Prizewinners for 2010/11
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4 July 2011
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Charity fundraising
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Following the visit of former pupils Capt. Matthew Stevens earlier in the year, the Year 10 form teachers and pupils decuded to try
and raise money for the Help for Heroes charity (Capt. Stevens related stories of his tour of duty to Afghanistan).
A recent fun day for Year 10's included a sponsored walk for the charity appeal, a movie, quiz, and leavers' lunch.
A magnificent £2,500 was raised, with eight pupils raising more than £50 each. They were given JJB Sports vouchers in recognition of their efforts.
Capt. Stevens' father, Paul (a school governor), came in to accept the cheque on behalf of Matthew and the charity.
Other recent charity fundraising included a bun sale and a "name the bear" competition.
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8 June 2011
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Drama workshop
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Recently a group of pupils from Clounagh Junior High School participated in a drama
workshop as part of the ARTitude Festival.
The ARTitude Festival is an important part of
the work of ADAPT NI. They provide subsidized participatory workshops in animation, arts
and crafts, drama, media and script development. These provided an opportunity for young
people of all abilities to explore the core values of disability inclusion, equality and
diversity through the theme: “Me and My Friend”. Participants will use the arts to show
how individuals, whether they have a disability or not, are similar yet uniquely different,
and how diversity and individuality in themselves and others should be valued and encouraged. Participants will gain confidence in communicating ideas through the arts, develop their skills and boost imagination.
(Photo: A group of pupils from section IB and the Learning Suppport Centre)
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6 June 2011
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Clounagh pupils win UK film competition
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In December 2010, three pupils from Clounagh Junior High School's filmmaking club (left to right: Leah, Nicole
and Megan) entered the annual nationwide "Be Cre@tive" competition, hosted by
Film Education. Up against schools from all over
the United Kingdom, they came first place!
To enter the competition, pupils had to research, design and create an original campaign to promote legitimate film and TV content - both at home and in the cinema - and discourage illegal downloads. The campaign had to target people of their own age, and be presented in one of the following media:
A poster campaign featuring three designs, OR
a campaign of three 30-second radio commercials, OR
a 30-second filmed advert plus a ten second 'teaser' cut.
Nicole, Leah and Megan enthusiastically planned, filmed, acted in, and edited their 30-second advert.
The competition had two categories, ages 11-14 and 14-19, with a winner and runner-up in each. Pitted against
several hundred entries, the
girls took the grand prize in the 11-14 category. For themselves, they won an Apple iPad each, and for
their school they won four Apple iMac computers, a studio-quality camcorder, digital camera, and tripod, and Final Cut
editing software. Collectively, the total value of the prizes exceeds £7,000. Film Education staff kindly
visited the school on Friday 3 June, to present the prizes in person.
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15 Apr 2011
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Pupils learn the Lambeg drum, fife, fiddle & tin whistle
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This year two Ulster Scots tutors have been busy teaching their respective instruments
in our school, Portadown having quite an impact on school life.
 The new Music Suite has been
reverberating to the sound of the Lambeg drum, fife, fiddle and tin whistle.
Mark Anderson is presently running classes for beginner Lambeg, advanced Lambeg and fife,
whilst Keith Lyttle has established a folk group with fiddles, tin whistles accordion,
flutes and guitar. The pupils have really enjoyed participating in the classes and without
doubt their musicality has improved as a result.
Co. Armagh is a hot bed for the Lambeg drum and it is great to see this instrument being
brought into the school curriculum. Both tutors have been helping pupils prepare for a
school concert and I know for many of the audience both groups will be a real highlight.
Mr. Slaine, Head of Music Dept
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