It’s time for 6th Class to graduate! We have had a wonderful 8 or 9 years in St Matt’s and we’re very sad to be leaving. Here are our farewell statements, followed by a poem written by Zara, Freya, Kate, Lea and Eli.
Ander: Next year I am going to Sandymount Park Educate Together. I am looking forward to all the new opportunities and to have a new chance at everything. I will miss all the amazing people I met in St. Matthew’s and all the great memories I made. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was the community.
Anna: Next year I am going to Muckross. I am looking forward to making new school friends. I will miss the teachers and my friends. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s is how fun and friendly everybody is.
Aran: Next year I am going to Sandymount Park Educate Together. I am looking forward to new opportunities. I will miss my class. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was its amazing staff and teachers.
Artem: Next year I am going to Blackrock Educate Together Secondary School. I am looking forward to be on a same level as others. I will miss my classmates and teachers. Some of the best things about St. Matthew’s were the lessons, school and the teachers.
Caoimhe: Next year I am going to Sandymount Park Educate Together. I am looking forward to starting new subjects. I will miss my friends. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was my friends, the teachers and SNAs.
Charlotte: Next year I am going to St. Andrew’s College. In St Matthew’s, I enjoyed discovering new things and making lasting friendships. Now, I’m excited to explore new subjects and build new connections in secondary school. One thing I’ll miss about St. Matthew’s are the fun-filled memories and the friendships that made primary school a special place.
Christian: Next year I am going to St. Andrew’s College. I am looking forward to making new friends and learning new subjects. I will miss all my friends from St. Matthew’s. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was all the opportunities you had to try out different sports and the selection they had.
Eli: Next year I am going to St. Andrew’s College. I will miss everyone and everything at St. Matthew’s so much, especially my friends and class. I am looking forward to my new school but I will always keep the memories from my old one.
Ephraim: Next year I am going to St. Andrew’s College. I am looking forward to my new school. I will miss all the friends I made. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s is how kind everyone is.
Freya: Next year I am going to Newpark Comprehensive School. I am looking forward to all the new subjects and opportunities I’ll have there. I will miss my friends and all the memories I have from St. Matthew’s. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s is how they include creative learning such as art, music and drama.
George: I can’t believe that I’m leaving St. Matthew’s already. I am looking forward to St. Andrew’s but I’m really going to miss playing chain tag at yard. The best things about St. Matthew’s were PE and how much fun I had. I’m going to miss St. Matthew’s.
Isabel: Next year I am going to St. Louis’ High School. I am looking forward to making new friends. I will miss all the amazing friendships I made. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was the way the teachers and parents made the Sports Days, Pancake Days and ice cream days so fun and enjoyable.
Kate: Next year I am going to Sandford Park. I’m excited for the new after school activities and opportunities. I will miss all the Pancake Tuesdays and all my friends. One of the best things about St Matthew’s is all the teachers and staff.
Lea: Next year I am going to Newpark Comprehensive School. I am looking forward to less school on Wednesdays. I will miss all the special days like PJ Day and Sports Day, and only having school till 14:10. I will also miss my friends. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was the opportunities.
Maksym: This year I’m going to Sandymount Park Educate Together. I’m looking forward to getting better at different subjects at the school. I will miss St. Matthew’s since I think it’s an amazing school. I loved going on school trips and the fun activities we did such as STEM week.
Marcus: Next year I am going to St Andrew’s. I am looking forward to making new friends and going to a new school. I will miss the hanging out in yard with my friends. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was the hockey and basketball teams and finals.
Mary: Next year I am going to St. Augustine’s. I am looking forward to going swimming. I will miss all my friends and all the staff. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was Sports Day.
Matthew: Next year I am going to St Andrew’s College for secondary school. I am looking forward to seeing all my friends from Andrew’s. I will miss all my friends from Matthew’s. One of the best things about St Matthew’s was when we got to go to the hockey and basketball finals and we won both of them.
Megan: Next year I am going to Newpark. I am looking forward to meeting new people. I will miss my friends. Some of the best things about St. Matthew’s were the sports and the leagues.
Mia: Next year I am going to St. Louis. I am looking forward to making friends. I will miss yard time with friends and gymnastics at yard. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was all the teachers and students. They were all so kind.
Nina: Next year I’m going to Sandford. I’m looking forward to new subjects and classes. I will miss everything about St Matthew’s. I have loved every bit of it. One of the best things about St Matthew’s was Sports Day – I always enjoyed it.
Robyn: Next year I am going to St. Andrew’s College. I am looking forward to making new friends, getting a locker and longer summer holidays. I will miss my friends and St. Matthew’s. Some of the best things about St. Matthew’s were all the sports and the school plays.
Roman: Next year I am going to Sandford Park School. I am looking forward to being there. I will miss all of my friends in St. Matthew’s. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was homework passes.
Rosie: Next year I’m going to St Andrew’s. I am really looking forward to playing hockey in a new school and learning a new language and getting better at art. I will really miss everyone in my school and being with all the younger classes. I will especially miss being at the top of the school and the homework passes. One of the best things about St Matthew’s for me is my class and all of my friends, I really like going out to yard and going on sports trips with my class.
Sebastian: I am going to St. Andrew’s. I am looking forward to meeting new people. I will miss being able to walk to school. One of the best things about St Matthew’s was the choir.
Svyat: Next year I am going to Balinteer Community School. I hope to make new friends. I will miss my old friends. Some of the best things about St. Matthew’s N.S. were hockey and school trips.
Tanya: Next year I’m going to St. Conleth’s College. I’m going to miss coming into school every day and seeing the same people who bring a smile to my face. I’m looking forward to the change. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s was the community.
Tate: Next year I’m going to Sandymount Park Educate Together. I am looking forward to new friends and subjects. I will miss the environment built around me in St. Matthew’s. Some of the best things were my class and Assemblies.
Zara: Next year I am going to Sandymount Park Educate Together Secondary School. I am looking forward to making new friends and meeting new teachers. I will miss being greeted at the school gates every morning. One of the best things about St. Matthew’s is the people in it.
Here is our poem:
Throughout the Years
We never thought this day would come so soon
Like yesterday we were in the Junior Infants classroom
Now that that’s behind us there’s no turning back
We’re on a different road, we’re on a different track
I remember all the laughter throughout the years
But now we’re all crying, shedding tears
St. Matthew’s has taught us lessons for life
Through our happiness and through our strife
We would love to thank everyone but that would take forever
Like mentioning all the good times we had together
The Mary’s helped us up when we fell down
For everything they’ve done they deserve a crown
Mick, Josh and Vic have done so much
Thanking them would never be enough
The SET team and SNAs have helped us more than we could ever know
They helped us learn, read, count and grow.
Lynn and Ms Rousseau were so kind, happy and smiley
And now we’ve welcomed Ms O’Reilly
They are the best we could ever get
None of them will we ever forget
Most of all, we have to thank our staff
For all the ways they made us learn and laugh
Jackie taught us 123
While Ms Levis taught us ABC
Ms Griffin taught us to believe
Ms Dunne taught us to achieve
Ms Clements taught us to be kind
Ms Byrne taught us to speak our mind
Ms McKay taught us that we’re all different
Mr McAndrew taught us that music is magnificent
Last of all, our final teacher Ms Fallows taught us to be confident and strong
And proud of where we belong
We’re going on to brand new schools
Withmany new and different rules
So many new activities to explore
Subjects, hobbies, sports and more
From all the work we’ve done
To everything we’ve won
We’ve all learned so much
And had so much fun
We’ve had each other’s backs
Through every low and high
And even though it’s hard
We now have to say goodbye.
