First and second classes have been learning about castles in Ireland. They explored the functions of each of the rooms in a castle and learned all about the defense systems put in place against attacks. Following this they constructed their own castles in small groups and did an amazing...
Read MoreOctober saw the children learn all about their school environment. They learned the names of all the areas within and outside the school and associated activities with these areas. They learned the names of all the staff that work in the school and what their various roles were . They went on a material hunt around the school and discovered all the various materials that were used to build the different parts of the school . In the socio dramatic area, a classroom and secretary’s office were set up and children took turns pretending to be the secretary, answering the phone , making appointments for the principal , or being the teacher and students in the class. In construction area the children built their perfect school and their definitely was some interesting buildings . In the malleable area, the children made objects they use in school and as it was Halloween they also created some Halloween characters ! In junk art children designed a school bag , and made a spiders web using chalk pastels . Small world saw the children set up a school using mini furniture and mini people. Aistear 2017/18...
Read MoreThe theme for September was Myself. This topic gave the children the opportunity to get to know each other and find out some information about themselves and their family. Each child brought in a family photograph and named all their family members and what activities they like to do together . In the socio dramatic corner , the children set up a kitchen and took turns being various members of the family and carried out various family tasks , In the malleable area, children made furniture for their home , and made the various members of their family .The construction area saw the children building their ideal house. In small world the children used the small figures and the dolls house to act out the story of Goldilocks and the three bears , A variety of activities took place in Junk art- the children drew a self portrait, and painted a picture of an activity they carried out as a family Aistear myself...
Read MoreDespite Storm Ophelia shortening the school week, the children took part in a very enjoyable Maths week. All children were busy using their estimation skills trying to guess how many sweets were in the jars- Eabha Smyth in 1st class and Daniel Kelly , 4th class being the lucky winners!! The school yard was a hive of activity with children carrying out their maths trails and discovering maths in the school environment. Lego maths was enjoyed by 1st & 2nd class. The infants made a number character out of their favourite number, made shape monsters and designed their own Maths hat. First and second also designed a maths hat. We certainly have a lot of budding designers in the school ! Maths hat...
Read MoreIt was that time of year again when the wellies and coats were put on & the Junior & Senior Infants embarked on their annual Autumn trail . We first looked for signs of Autumn in the school environment before heading out to the old road where the children made some interesting findings!! Junior & Senior Autumn trail...
Read MoreBhíomar ag ceiliúradh Seachtain na Gaeilge sa scoil an tseachtain seo cáite. Le linn na seachtaine bhíomar ag déanamh neart gníomhaíochtaí trí Ghaeilge. Bhí Lá Drama,Lá Filíocht, Lá Glas agus Ceoilchoirm againn. Chomh maith le sin bhíomar ag déanamh iarracht faoi leith Gaeilge a labhairt. Bhaineamar an taitneamh...
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