This year, we have enjoyed exploring lots of local natural habitats with our most recent being a grassland habitat under the excellent guidance of Michael and Gerard from Acres West Connacht, a Department of Agriculture-led initiative which works with farmers to help protect grassland habitats for nature. Our exploration began with an in-school presentation on…
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May
May
Earlier this week, on a gloriously sunny day, we travelled to Masshill Forest. First, we stopped off at Mass Rock and before doing any exploration, Martina, our guide for the day, showed us how to make a little 8-page booklet in which we could record interesting bits about our day. Then we headed up to…
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Apr
Apr
With Easter upon us, we got busy with some Easter art. Using milk cartons, paint and colouring materials, and various craft materials we created lovely Easter baskets which looked even more spectacular when we filled them up with chocolates and Easter chicks! What a lovely treat to gift someone special at home. We also decorated…
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Apr
Apr
With the sun beaming down, four of our Gaelic football enthusiasts headed off to Scarden to participate in the GAAmigos Skills Mixed Final. We performed all the skills very well and though, we did not feature among the winners, we were happy to participate and enjoy a sunny evening out with our friends.
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Apr
Apr
As usual, we have been ‘as busy as bees‘ working on our literacy skills. We loved our book chats on our latest novels, i.e. You’re a bad Man Mr. Gum, Dancing Bear, Midnight Pirates and Independence: War in Ireland 20 – 21 November 1920. We enjoyed writing and debating persuasive texts about why Alfie from…
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Apr
Apr
Recently as a homework activity, we were tasked with constructing a bedroom. We used a cardboard box, lots of fabric and various recyclable materials to create some very unique bedrooms which we enjoyed showing to our friends. This was a very interesting activity and we enjoyed the opportunity to work as an interior designer.
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Apr
Apr
Bímid i gcónaí an-ghnóthach ag obair as Gaeilge. Bhaineamar a lán taitnimh as ‘Cé Mise’ a imirt i mbeirteanna chomh maith le léitheoreacht i mbeirteanna. Os rud é go rabhamar ag obair ar an dtéama ‘Éadaí’, bhí an-áthas orainn seó faisin a eagrú agus an dán ‘Fear Bréige‘ agus ‘An Maith Leat Éadaí?’ a scríobh…
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Apr
Apr
Maths always keeps us busy in the senior room and recently we have explored Measures, namely Capacity, Weight, Length, Money and Time. We have also worked on Area and many different areas of number. Online activities and problem-solving using Mathscards have helped to reinforce many of the core areas of the Maths curriculum.
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Apr
Apr
After reading about dramatic cave and mining rescues, we decided to explore ‘Energy’. Working in groups, we researched renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Then, we compiled all our information onto poster paper with added illustrations. With the text and illustrations complete, we rehearsed our oral presentations before presenting our work to the class. We love…
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Apr
Apr
In visual arts, while exploring ‘Paint and Colour’, we have been working on developing our skills in the use of oil pastels. First, we worked on drawing and colouring a bird on a white background and then we worked on completing a flower on a coloured background. We enjoyed completing both pictures as we love…