The Seed

The jar contained a very large seed. Other than its size there was nothing out of the ordinary about this seed at all. The label of the jar however warned this seed should NEVER, NEVER be planted. I was in my house I went out to the back garden. I had the jar in my hand I decided to plant it. But where was I going to plant this seed? I was standing there for fifteen minutes, and then it came to me. I could plant it in the college where I mostly go. Nobody goes there. I walked down to the college all by myself. There was a patch of grass. Suddenly I put it down and planted it. I did this on my own. I was not going to tell anybody. After I planted it I went home. At that moment I looked up, it started to thunder and lightning. Suddenly I started to sweat and people were taking off their tops and shorts. After that the paint from the cars started to peel, tyres stared to melt. The heat was incredible. It came to me! I knew the weather changed because since I have planted the seed all these strange things started to happen.
At first I thought it was a joke because nothing was happening. Then all of a sudden the weather started to change even more. I really wanted it to stop. I was so scared. I was really scared of people homes and land getting flooded. It was raining now, it continued for a week. People were really afraid of what was going to happen. It was on the news bout farms flooding and people knew their food would start to run out.
The next day I went down where I planted the seed. I knew I had to stop what was happening. So I tried to pull the seed up. Suddenly I started to pull the seed up. But it was too strong to pull. After that I went home to get something strong. Out my back yard I spotted my Dad’s shovel. I got it and walked up to the college, and went over to the seed. I started to dig. Finally I got it out. All of a sudden the weather changed. So I walked home, I was happy and so were all the people. I hope they never know it was me who planted the seed!!

By Cameron O‘Brien.

Zombies on the Yard - Trailer

One Minute to Save a Life

The One Minute to Save a Life campaign was organised by Price Waterhouse Cooper and the boys and girls in 6th class from St. Laurence O'Tooles. We raised money for the Irish Heart Foundation and we are hoping we got enough money to buy defibrillators for our local G.A.A. club. the defibrillators save lives. If someone's heart stops it gives them a boost as strong as a horses kick. It helps people if they have a heart attack. We met up every Wednesday for the last 8 weeks to organise stuff for the 11th of May. We had it over at Spencer Dock. Our class went over at 11.30 and organised the 3 teams and exactly where everybody needed to go. I was in charge of goal 3. Every time people kicked the ball in my direction I caught them and rolled them back so the next perosn could have their go. We made thank you cards. We had sponsor cards and we had to raise more than €20 each on them. It all turned out well, we had a great time. There were people taking lots of photos on the day and some of the boys got their picture in the paper. The best thing about the day was being in charge of the goals and the balls. I really enjoyed that. by Jame Hayes

Boxer of the Year

Many congratulations to Mr. B., our Larriers' Boxer of the Year 2011. Each Boxer of the Year is chosen for their enthusiasm, ability, character and example to others. This Larrier is a great example to everyone in the school!! Congratulations!!

Halloween comes to Sixth Class

The senior boys of sixth class take a day off! Our new pupils are just so pretty!!

Aaron agus an Ollpheist!

Tá an -obair déanta ag rang a sé sa rang Gaeilge i mbliana. Seo Aaron agus ollpheist iontach a chum é féin agus Jonathan.

6th class are working very hard in Irish class this year. This is a wonderful monster Aaron and Jonathan created together.

Toe by Toe - Reading Made Easy

Another Larrier finishes his 'Toe by Toe' book. Great start to a new term. Well done.

Bhí mé agus mo chara ag súgradh sa ghairdín. Thosaigh sé ag cur sneachta. Chaith mé liathróidí sneachta. Rinne mé agus mo chara fear sneachta. Chuir mé hata agus scairf air. Chuaigh mé isteach sa teach agus rinne mé cupán tae. D'ól mé cupán tae. D'fhéach mé amach an fhuinneog agus chonaic mé an fear sneachta.

Tyler O'Reilly.

An Mháirt a bhí ann. Thit sneachta bog bán i ngach áit agus chuaigh mé go dtí an pháirc. Rinne mé fear sneachta sa pháirc.Bhí áthas an domhain orm agus bhí spórt againn. Ansin tháinig mé abhaile agus d'ól mé anraith te. Bhí tuirse orm.

Dylan Grimes.

An Satharn a bhí ann. Thit calóga sneachta ar an talamh. Bhí sé bog agus bán. Bhí cailín ag súgradh sa ghairdín agus chuaigh mé síos an staighre agus chuir mé cóta agus hata orm. Chuaigh mé amach ag súgradh ach bhí pian i mo cheann. Ansin chuaigh mé isteach sa teach. Bhí áthas orm!

Conor Pigott.

An Satharn a bhí ann. Bhí Paul ag súgradh sa ghairdín. Bhí sé ag cur sneachta. Bhí Mamaí sa chistin. Thit Paul ar an talamh agus thosaigh sé ag caoineadh. Rith Mamaí amach. Chuaigh siad o dtí an tospidéal. Bhris Paul a chos. Bhí brón ar Paul. Tháinig sé abhaile.

Robert McCann.

Bhí sé ag cur sneachta. D'éirigh mé ar maidin agus chuaigh mé síos staighre agus d'ith mé calóga. Chonaic mé sneachta ar an talamh. Chuir mé m'eadaí orm agus chuaigh mé amach ag súgradh sa ghairdín. Chonaic mé mo chara Conor. Bhí mé ag súgradh le Conor. Chaith sé liathróid sneachta i mo shúile. Bhí me ag caoineadh agus rith mé abhaile.

Dylan Kelly.

Jolly Jokes!!

There were two packets of crisps walking down the road.
A car puled over and asked" Do you want a lift?"
The crisps replied "No, we're walkers!"

What do you call a fly that can't fly?
A walk!!

Why did the burglar take a shower?
He wanted to make a clean get away.

Which is the most slippery country in the world?
Greece.

What kind of bar would you find in the North Pole?
A penguin bar...

What do you call a blind Tyrannosaurus?
Yethinkhesawus....

By Dion Pigott.

Bird projects

The Gannet is a common seabird around the Irish coast. It is white with a pale yellow head. It is between 85 and 97cm in length. It has huge wings, a pointed tail and a long bill. It can dive from 40 metres into the water at speeds of up to 100 km per hour. It tucks away its wings and streamlines its body. They have air sacs in their face and chest under their skin which act like bubble wrapping,cushioning the impact with the water. Its diet is fish. By Brendan Lucas.

The swallow is a small bird but very fast. Its diet consists of insects. It's is a migrant bird. It spends the winter in Africa. It comes to Ireland from April to October. It builds its nest from mud usually inside barns and buildings. It usually returns to the same nest as the year before. It has a blue black back wings on top of head with a white belly. Its length is between 17-21cm.It lays between 3-6 eggs. You would see it flying very fast low over rivers, lakes and the ground. People love to see swallows because they're so acrobatic. By Dylan Grimes.

The grey heron:This tall bird has very long legs. It has a grey back, white head and neck with a black crest on its head. It is from 84cm to 102 cm long. It can usually be found standing in water with its neck out stretched to catch food. It nests in bushes and trees in a colony called a heronry. It eats fish, frogs, insects , worms and birds .It will even visit garden ponds to steal fish.You will find it along coasts, estuaries, lakes and rivers. It lays between 3 and 5 eggs. By Robert McCann.