Mr. Halligan Says Goodbye to St. Annes

Our much loved Principal, Mr Jim Halligan, retired in June at the end of the last school year after 31 years in St. Annes, the last five as Principal. He returned on 25 November where he said goodbye to the pupils at his last Assembly - and then to parents at a reception hosted by the PTA. Here are a few shots from an emotional morning - and as always the best is last!

The PTA would like to thank Mr. Halligan for his enormous contribution to the School during his long teaching career and to wish him a long and active retirement - particularly his writing for children, his painting and his gardening.

The Final Assembly

Remembering Patricia 

What are we going to do without our Techie??

Lighting the Advent Candle

Nice hurl . . .  and tie!

Stones on Killiney Beach - presented to the School by Mr. Halligan

"Jim the Gardener" planting a Christmas Tree with 6th Class.

Speaking at the PTA Reception

Acting Principal Ms Paula Kelly presents a photobook of principal memories . . . well it will be a book when its eventually printed!

PTA Chair, Evelyn McDaid presents a gardening voucher

With Wayne Sheridan, one of his first pupils - reported to have been adorable . . . then!

 There was cake too!

 With parent, John Coveney.

 A last chat with a parent.

Slán Jim agus go n'éirí an bóthar leat!