We recently welcomed Chuck the Science Guy and the children were given the opportunity to try out different science experiments and activities. What a lovely way to spend the afternoon! A big thank you to Chuck for doing such fun science activities with us.
Author: Ms Ward
Embroidery – ‘One stitch at a Time’
4th and 5th class pupils have being learning embroidery and sewing with the help of Mr. Jennings and our SNA Noreen. Well done everyone!!
Hedgerow Walk – Green Schools
A big thank you to Catherine from Green Schools for returning to our school during May to take our pupils on a walk in the local area to observe trees and plants growing in our hedgerows. Some of the plants we observed were the Hawthorn, dandelions, fuchsia and holly trees. It was a lovely way to spend the morning and we all learned something new about our local hedgerows
Europe Day 2025
During term 2 we took part in the Blue Start project. This culminated on May 9th when we celebrated Europe Day. We took part unite for Europe Day where all the children created a circle by interlinking hands. We also took part in kahoot quizzes based on what we learned while taking part in Blue Star. A big thank you to Ms. Tanner for organising.
National Children’s Choir Concert 2025
National Children’s Choir🎶
Excitement is building and preparations are well under way for the sold out West Cork National Children’s Choir Concert taking place this Thursday April 10th. A big thank you our SNAs who made these fantastic picture frames for the night.
Super Scooting
Today we welcomed Catherine from Green Schools who did a scooting workshop with our 3rd and 4th class pupils. The workshop looked at how to scoot safely and the importance of wearing a helmet when using a scooter. The workshop was a part of the Green Schools Transport Flag. Thanks to Catherine for giving a great workshop and to our Green Schools Committee for organising.
Mothers Day 💐
During ‘Wellbeing Week’ the children planted sweet pea seeds and got to take them home as gifts for their moms on ‘Mothers Day. A special thanks to our SNA Noreen for helping the children plant their seeds.
Blue Star – MEP Visit
We were delighted to welcome MEP Billy Kelleher to Drimoleague N.S as part of the Blue Star initiative. Representatives from each class told Mr Kelleher about the countries they have studied as part of the Blue Star. The children were given the opportunity to ask Mr Kelleher questions about how the European Parliament works and how he became an MEP.
Finally the children performed one of the songs they have been learning as part of their National Children’s Choir repertoire.
We would like to extend a big thank to Billy Kelleher for taking time to visit our school and to Ms. Tanner for organising the visit.
Lá Glas
Pupils for rang a trí during our Lá Glas with art they did during Seachtain na Gaeilge. All pupils were invited to wear green, with funds raised going to West Cork Rapid Response.
Drimoleague National School 