Our 5th class pupils recently took part in the Cycle Right programme which was delivered by Cycle Sense from Skibbereen. Over the course of four two-hour sessions, the children developed and practised a range of cycling skills enabling them to become proficient cyclists. They learned how to use the correct hand signals, turn right and left safely and how to be aware of traffic and other hazards while cycling on the roads. They put these skills into practice in their last session when they ventured onto the local roads for a cycle in the locality under the guidance of instructors Kate and Max. It was a very valuable experience and enjoyed immensely by the children. The children also received a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Super cycling Rang a 5!
Author: Patrick Collins
Say Yes to Languages
Our 5th class pupils recently took part in the Say Yes to Languages programme. This programme is a Department of Education initiative to introduce a modern foreign language to senior classes. The children engaged in a series of lessons in Spanish, learning basic greetings, vocabulary, everyday phrases and also learned how to speak about themselves in another language. By the end of the programme, our pupils were able to write a text about themselves in Spanish.
Gong Xi Fa Cai
Our 3rd and 4th class pupils were recently learning about Chinese New Year traditions and all the special ways that this remarkable festival is celebrated in China and beyond. They also made some fantastic Chinese New Year Dragons.
Heart Art!
Our Rang a 3 & 4 pupils recently made some lovely Valentine’s Day cards for that someone special in their lives!
3rd & 4th Class Christmas Art
Sprocket Rocket
3rd and 4th class pupils recently took part in a cycling skills programme as part of the Sprocket Rocket. As well as having lots of fun, they improved their cycling skills and learned lots about cycling safety.
Sowing the Seeds of the Future!
Our 3rd class pupils recently planted some acorns as part of Climate Action Week which we hope will grow into oak trees by the time they reach 6th class!
Brand New Bibles
We were recently delighted to accept a donation of twelve brand new child-friendly Bibles for the school. A huge míle buíochas to Drimoleague/ Drinagh parish and our parish priest, Fr. Eoin, for organising the donation.
National Concert Hall
Congratulations to our pupils who were part of the group that represented West Cork in the National Children’s Choir national concert in the National Concert Hall in Dublin recently. Maith sibh!
National Children’s Choir West Cork Concert
Our school community was delighted to host the 5th regional concert of the National Children’s Choir in our local church on April 10th.
Our pupils put on a spectacular performance, wowing the audience with songs covering a range of styles, tempos and genres, some in three part harmonies. Included in our repertoire this year were classics such as Cantate Domino Alleluia, Ave Maria, Speed Your Journey, Irish favourites such as Mo Ghile Mear and Casadh an tSugain, songs from different languages and cultures like Cantamos and Kusimama, and popular favourites such as Viva la Vida.
The children were accompanied by a 24 piece orchestra organised by and led by Carol Daly of the Cork School of Music which greatly enhanced our performance. We were humbled by the good will and volunteerism of the local Drimoleague community who assisted in every way possible in the organisation to make this event such a memorable success.
The school affiliated to this initiative in September and spent many hours in the classroom learning, mastering and perfecting the songs that formed the repertoire. At three different occasions, we organised local cluster rehearsals with the other participating schools where much work was done in combining harmonies and ensuring that the pupils were confident in their performance.
Our girls and boys surpassed all our expectations and it was truly a magical evening of entertainment and song. A huge comhghairdeas to all our performers and mile buiochas on behalf of the school to all those who aided in the organisation of this fantastic event.
Drimoleague National School 