Category: 1.- School Blog

We were delighted to take part in the recent Stand for Féile Jersey Day. A huge thank you to everyone who supported such a great cause.

Our 6th class were recently invited to visit Clonakilty Agricultural College in Darrara. The children were taken on a tour and got to see the animals, machinery and farm buildings. The children were treated to some flavoured milk and some treats. A big thank you to all the staff for inviting us and looking after us so well.

After our trip to Darrara we visited the Michael Collins Centre and museum. The children were shown artefacts associated with the 1916 Rebellion, The Civil War and The War of Independence. A big thank you to Tim and Delores for showing 6th class around.

We held a Lá Glas as part of our Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations. On Monday March 16th all children were invited to wear green. We held a céilí and every class preformed a song or poem they has learned during Seachtain na Gaeilge. A big thank you to Mr. Collins for playing his accordion for the céilí.

We also enjoyed a tráth na gceist. Thank you to Ms. Roberts who acted as Quiz Master.

We recently attended the Féile Ficheall chess tournament for primary schools. Children from 3rd to 6th class took part. Each child played 6 games during the day, which was a great opportunity to practise what they has been learning in school. A big thank you to Mr. Jennings for preparing the children.

To celebrate World Book Day we are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in our school this week. All pupils got an opportunity to browse the different books on offer and to make a purchase.

We were delighted to welcome Patrick from African Drumming Ireland to the school to lead a workshop with the children. All pupils got an opportunity to play on the drums. A big thank you to Patrick, great fun was had by all.

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.

Our Rang a 3 & 4 pupils recently made some lovely Valentine’s Day cards for that someone special in their lives!

Great fun was has celebrating the Christmas holidays. We wore our Christmas jumpers and enjoyed hot chocolate prepared by our fantastic S.N.As.

Our 3rd and 4th class pupils made some lovely festive Christmas art recently, including a Nutcracker construction from recycled materials and a snowman painting.