What a wonderfully busy and creative few weeks we've had here at school! Our classrooms have been buzzing with excitement, learning, and laughter as we celebrated special events and launched new projects across all classes. Here’s a round-up of all the amazing things that have taken place!
World Book Week – A Celebration of Reading and Imagination
World Book Week was a true highlight this term! The whole school took part in a range of fun and literacy-rich activities designed to inspire a love of reading.
- Book Swap: Students were invited to bring in gently used books from home and trade them with their classmates. It was heart-warming to see children choosing their “new” reads and talking animatedly about their favourite characters and stories.
- Literary Quiz: Teams from each room faced off in a fun and challenging book quiz, testing their knowledge of authors, classic tales, and even book-themed riddles.
- Where’s Wally Scavenger Hunt: Our classrooms and school playground transformed into a whimsical world of search and discovery, as students hunted high and low for hidden Wallys throughout the school!
- Illustration Station: Budding artists had the chance to illustrate characters from their favourite books or design new book covers.
- Dress-Up Day: The grand finale of the week saw students and staff arriving in an incredible array of costumes—from wizards and witches to talking animals and superheroes. The creativity and effort put into each outfit was fantastic!
Mural & Media: Senior Room Gets Creative for Irish Aid
Our Senior Room students took on a meaningful project for the Irish Aid Our World Competition, combining artistic talent with global awareness. A massive thank you to Mrs. Meagher who put in so much work and effort to help design, direct and assist the students with their outdoor mural. We are so lucky to have her guidance and support.
- Mural Creation: With teamwork and a strong message in mind, students designed and painted a stunning mural focused on the theme of global sustainability. Their work reflects the importance of protecting our planet and helping communities around the world.
- Green Screen Video Production: As part of this initiative, the class also created a video using green screen technology. They acted, narrated, and edited scenes that brought their message to life—highlighting sustainable development goals in a format that was both educational and visually exciting.
Seachtain na Gaeilge – Let’s Celebrate Irish Culture!
In honour of Seachtain na Gaeilge, students across the school embraced the Irish language and traditions with enthusiasm.
- Irish Dancing: A special Irish dancing session got everyone moving to traditional tunes! The joy on students’ faces as they skipped and stepped to the rhythm was a beautiful reminder of the richness of our heritage.
- Hokai Pokai as Gaeilge: The Junior Room also had great fun learning and performing “Hokai Pokai” in Irish—there were giggles all around as they danced along and practised their new vocabulary.
- Shamrock Art: To get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, both the Junior and Senior Rooms created beautiful shamrock-themed art. The green displays brought a lovely festive touch to the school!
First Penance for First & Second Class
A special milestone was reached by our younger students as First and Second Class made their First Penance in the church in Kilsheelan. The ceremony was a reflective and important step in their faith journey, and we’re very proud of how respectfully and thoughtfully each child participated.
Lego Spike Project Launch
The Senior Room also dove into the world of STEM as they began work with our new Lego Spike Kits! These kits allow students to explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving through hands-on building challenges.
So far, the class has been learning how to build basic mechanisms and use block-based coding to bring their creations to life. This exciting project is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see what the students come up with next!
Pancake Tuesday – A Tasty Tradition
On Pancake Tuesday, the whole school enjoyed a delicious treat. Each student received a freshly made pancake, with a selection of toppings to choose from. It was a delightful way to mark the day and a chance to share some smiles over syrup.
Say Yes to Language-Bonjour from Clarisse – French Lessons Continue!
Our French tutor Clarisse has been continuing her engaging lessons with the Senior Room. This term, students have been learning:
- Numbers and shapes
- Colours and classroom objects
- Geography of France and key landmarks
Aistear Adventures with Ms. Hogan
This month, Junior and Senior Infants have been having fun every Friday with Mrs. Hogan during Aistear. This month’s theme has been Life on the Farm. Through imaginative role-play, problem-solving tasks, creative drama, and free play, the children have been learning about animals, farming, and rural life in a hands-on and meaningful way.
Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you to all our wonderful families for your ongoing support!