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Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí first years John Ó Dugáin, Winnie Victoria, Andrew de Bhalís, Caoimhe Ní Liatháin and Siún Ní Dhuibhghiolla celebrating Saint Nicolas’ feast-day on Wednesday at Collis Sandes House. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE first year pupils of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí got in to the festive spirit by celebrating Saint Nicolas’ feast-day on Wednesday.
To mark the day, the pupil held a number of activated at Collis Sands House where the pupils are based.
“Unfortunately we currently do not have home economics facilities in the school. That will all change in 2020, when we move into our new school building,” said teacher Fiona Uí Mhuiris.
“We decided to avail of the kitchen in Collis Sands, where our first years are based, and make some Christmas cookies, have a Christmas quiz, teach them Stille Nacht and send them home with their shoes full of sweets, their head full of knowledge and hearts full of memories!”
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Saint Nicolas lived in the fourth century in the area now known as Turkey. He was known for his secret giftgiving and as such he was a precursor to Santa Claus.
On December 6 Saint Nicolas‘s day is celebrated. Traditionally on the evening beforehand German children clean their shoes and place them outside the door. During the night Saint Nicolas arrives and rewards their efforts with sweets and treats, which he places in the shoes. Scroll down for photos…
Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí first years Sadhbh Nic Muiris, Niamh Ní Scannláin and Sadie Ní Bhrosnacháin baking as part of the celebrations for Saint Nicolas’ feast-day on Wednesday at Collis Sandes House. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí first years Mairead de Staic, Nic Gabhann and Seamus Ó Luasaigh baking as part of the celebrations for Saint Nicolas’ feast-day on Wednesday at Collis Sandes House. Photo by Dermot Crean
Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí first years Aideen Ní Dhuinnín, Ciara Ní Chroidhéin and Tomás Ó Duibhne baking as part of the celebrations for Saint Nicolas’ feast-day on Wednesday at Collis Sandes House. Photo by Dermot Crean
Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí transition years Amy Pollmann, Peadar Tóibín, Lennox Beaujouan and Andrew Muineacháin helping out with the celebrations for Saint Nicolas’ feast-day on Wednesday at Collis Sandes House. Photo by Dermot Crean
