On Friday during our assembly, we had a special ceremony as part of the First Flags Campaign. We were one of 3,200 Primary Schools visited by members of the Defence Forces. We received a new national Irish flag and a copy of the proclamation as read out by Pádraig Pearse during the Easter Rising.
The members of the Defence Forces spoke to us about our National flag and about how our flag should be cared for. This campaign is one of the many initiatives to mark the 100 year anniversary of the Easter 1916 Rising next year.
On 15th March 2016 every primary school in Ireland will raise the flag and the proclamation will be read out.
The pupils in Sixth Class also took part in the ceremony. They created and performed a dramatic representation to give the other pupils some information and insight into the Easter 1916 Rising. Their performance was outstanding to say the least. A big well done to all involved!
The members of the Defence Forces spoke to us about our National flag and about how our flag should be cared for. This campaign is one of the many initiatives to mark the 100 year anniversary of the Easter 1916 Rising next year.
On 15th March 2016 every primary school in Ireland will raise the flag and the proclamation will be read out.
The pupils in Sixth Class also took part in the ceremony. They created and performed a dramatic representation to give the other pupils some information and insight into the Easter 1916 Rising. Their performance was outstanding to say the least. A big well done to all involved!
