Sports Day 2016
Our sports day took place on Friday 17th June the weather was very kind to us, after a few wet days the day was nice and dry and not too hot , perfect for all the fun that was had by all. Have a look at some of the pictures from our class.
Science in our classroom
Pupils making electrical circuits.
As a follow up the pupils made posters of electrical gadgets and also designed posters on being safe with electricity.
As a follow up the pupils made posters of electrical gadgets and also designed posters on being safe with electricity.
Our school tour 2016
On Thursday June 9th we went to Dublin. Firstly, we visited the National Museum on Kildare Street and then on to the Natural History Museum. The children really enjoyed their day. We finished off our day in Roll n' bowl in Portlaoise where we did bowling and laser quest.
Trip to Lough Boora Parklands.
On the 12th of May 3rd & 4th class went on a field trip to Lough Boora Parklands. We left our school with our class teacher Mrs. Davis and Ann at approximately 9.45am. It took 30minutes on the bus to get to Lough Boora.
Lough Boora is in Co.Offaly, It is between Kilcormac and Cloghan.
There are two types of bogs that are common in Ireland, the raised bog and a blanket bog. Lough Boora is a raised bog.
When we arrived at the parklands the bus pulled over. When we got off the bus we got into pairs, Mrs Davis and Ann handed us out a clipboard each.
We walked up to reception. After that we all had a loo break before we started. A few minutes after we met our tour guides Lisa and Helen.
Lisa and Helen were very nice. After everybody got into pairs again we set off. First Lisa gave us a breif summary of Bord Na Móna. Then we talked about what was manmade and natural, one of the lakes we saw was manmade and the others were natural. Then we saw the different sculptures. Finally we got to the pyramid and we all climbed up on it and Ann took a photo.
Next Lisa and Helen told us about all the plants in Lough Boora. Gorse, lichens, sphagnum moss, heather, bog cotton and bull rushes all grow in Lough Boora. Lisa showed us some bog cotton it was very fluffy. Lisa told us about the grey partridge and the heron. Later Helen told us about the hares, the hares are resident in Lough Boora. The hare likes the willow in Boora.
We finally came to Fairy Avenue and we saw all the willow structures and the fairy doors. We stopped at the wishing rock, i wished that we got no homework and we didn't, my wish came true.
I think our boglands should be saved because the animals habitats are going to be ruined if the bog is gone!
Take a look at our pictures!
Written by a fourth class student.
Lough Boora is in Co.Offaly, It is between Kilcormac and Cloghan.
There are two types of bogs that are common in Ireland, the raised bog and a blanket bog. Lough Boora is a raised bog.
When we arrived at the parklands the bus pulled over. When we got off the bus we got into pairs, Mrs Davis and Ann handed us out a clipboard each.
We walked up to reception. After that we all had a loo break before we started. A few minutes after we met our tour guides Lisa and Helen.
Lisa and Helen were very nice. After everybody got into pairs again we set off. First Lisa gave us a breif summary of Bord Na Móna. Then we talked about what was manmade and natural, one of the lakes we saw was manmade and the others were natural. Then we saw the different sculptures. Finally we got to the pyramid and we all climbed up on it and Ann took a photo.
Next Lisa and Helen told us about all the plants in Lough Boora. Gorse, lichens, sphagnum moss, heather, bog cotton and bull rushes all grow in Lough Boora. Lisa showed us some bog cotton it was very fluffy. Lisa told us about the grey partridge and the heron. Later Helen told us about the hares, the hares are resident in Lough Boora. The hare likes the willow in Boora.
We finally came to Fairy Avenue and we saw all the willow structures and the fairy doors. We stopped at the wishing rock, i wished that we got no homework and we didn't, my wish came true.
I think our boglands should be saved because the animals habitats are going to be ruined if the bog is gone!
Take a look at our pictures!
Written by a fourth class student.
Science - Birr Theatre
On Thursday March 3rd, the pupils of 3rd & 4th class went to Birr theatre to a science show, this was organised with the help of Mr & Mrs Horan to whom we are very grateful.
SVP food appeal
Once again this year we had a great response to our food appeal we would like to take this chance to thank all of the children, parents, grandparents and the wider community who dropped off food for this worthy cause.
Shoe Box Appeal
This year we had a great response to the shoe box appeal thanks to the Parents Association for organising this. We collected a fantastic amount of shoe boxes which were for a very worthy cause. See our pictures below.
Storytelling
We had a visit from Steve Lally from the Slieve Bloom Storytelling festival in November here are some of our pictures.
Halloween 2015
On Friday October 23rd there was some very spooky looking pupils coming through the school gates. It was a bit like a day at Hogwarts!!! Take a look if you dare.
3rd & 4th Class Tour
On Thursday June 4th 2015, 3rd & 4th class headed off to Lullymore Heritage and Discovery park, in Rathangan, Co.Kildare. A great day was had by everyone. Take a look a some of our pictures enjoy!!!
CRAFTed
This year 3rd & 4th class had the opportunity to engage in the CRAFTed programme.
Lian Callaghan, a willow specialist, worked with the children making "sciathógs"(frame baskets) and dream catchers from willow.
CRAFTed is the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland Primary School Visual Arts based educational programme. It encourages learning through creativity and innovation, placing professional craftspeople to work alongside teachers in primary schools.
Lian Callaghan, a willow specialist, worked with the children making "sciathógs"(frame baskets) and dream catchers from willow.
CRAFTed is the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland Primary School Visual Arts based educational programme. It encourages learning through creativity and innovation, placing professional craftspeople to work alongside teachers in primary schools.
Doodle - Birr library.
The children from fourth class visited Birr Library to take part in the Doodle initiative.
Sports day 2015
We held our annual sports day on Tuesday 23rd June, it was beautiful sunny day and great fun was had by all, We had lots of parents, grandparents and past pupils in to help out and join in the fun.
