A choir from LaGrange, USA, performs at Clounagh

Craigavon has a sister city in the USA called LaGrange in the State of Georgia. A choir from LaGrange is currently touring Ireland. Last week we were delighted to hear them perform a short concert at Clounagh Junior High School.

We also gave the American visitors a taste of Irish music and dance, with performances by talented Clounagh pupils: Hannah and Hannah (Irish dancing); Cherith (singing "You Raise Me Up") accompanied by Andrew on drums; Jonathan (Lambeg drum); Christopher (fiddle).

The audience was made up of pupils from two local Primary Schools: Millington and Hart Memorial. Special thanks to Millington teacher Mr Qua for his musical accompaniment.

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David Humphries visits Clounagh

David Humphries, captain of the Ulster rugby team that won the Heinekin Cup in 1999 and the most capped Irish out half of all time, visited Clounagh Junior High on Thursday 6 April, where he spent time with with school's rugby teams, providing some expert tips. On the news later that day, David announced his international retirement, though he will continue to play for Ulster.

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Megan selected for SELB U15 hockey team

Tomorrow in the inter-board hockey tournament at Queens University, Megan will not only represent Clounagh Junior High School but also the Southern Education & Library Board. Congratulations to Megan on being selected to play for the SELB Under 15 hockey team for two years in a row.

William wins Moy Park Challenge

Congratulations to Clounagh pupil William, winner of this year's Moy Park Challenge. William's T-shirt design was selected out of over 180 entries from various schools. Moy Park Managing Director Trefor Campbell presents William with the trophy. Many local businesses attended the presentation.

Clounagh wins Best Marketing Team at Dundalk Trade Fair

The Beech Company is made up of pupils from Clounagh's Learning Support Centre. The company product line consists of bread boards and tie racks made in Beech wood. After winning the Young Enterprise Programme in February, the pupils attended the Dundalk Cross-Border Trade Fair, where they were awarded the title "Winner of Best Marketing Team 2006."

Managing Director Adam (top photo, 4th pupil from left) was chosen to thank Dundalk Grammar School for their invitation to the fair, and to thank the staff of The Marshes Shopping Centre for their hospitality.

PSNI Racism Poster Competition

Congratulations to year 8 pupils Lynn from AW (left) and Katherine from AY (right), who won the PSNI Racism Poster Competition. The posters will be used in local anti-racism publicity.

Certificates of Citizenship and Safety Education

Class BW were awarded Certificates of Citizenship and Safety Education (CCASE) from the local PSNI for participating in a drugs education programme led by Constable McElhenny. The class are pictured here with their form teacher Miss Follis.

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