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PHOTOS: From Scoil Eoin Juniors To Sixth Class Graduates In The Blink Of An Eye

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Sixth class pupil Faye O’Donoghue with brother Colman, mom Carol Anne and dad Kieran at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

HOW they’ve grown up.

Eight years of primary school is coming to an end for pupils from Scoil Eoin Balloonagh’s three sixth classes, as they graduated yesterday to embark on the next step in their educational journey.

The sports hall was packed on Thursday as families gathered for the emotional farewell with Fr. Pádraig giving a blessing and speeches from Principal O’Toole and Maureen Keenan of  the Scoil Eoin Parents Association.

Presentations were made to the three 6th class teachers Ms Foley, Mr Kennelly and Mr McSweeney and to Moira O’ Connor in recognition of all of her work with the Parents Association, while two pupils from each class reflected on their eight years in the school.

After a brief break for refreshments, Mr. Phelan’s trumpet performance led the parade of students into the hall for the graduates to receive their medals.

As you can see from the photos we took back in September 2016 and the sixth class photos this week, the pupils are all grown up now. Scroll down for photos…

Ms Foley’s Sixth Class pupils.
Mrs Brenda Burke’s Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh back in 2016. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mr McSweeney’s Sixth Class pupils.
Mrs Carol Anne O’Donoghue’s Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh back in 2016. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mr Kennelly’s Sixth Class pupils.
Ms Fiona Sheehan’s Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh back in 2016. Photo by Dermot Crean
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