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First Communion Preparation

The children in second class have been working very hard preparing for their First Holy Communion. Although they are very excited their behaviour in church has been excellent. On Wednesday afternoon they had a well deserved break and treat –  ice pops out in the new courtyard. Unfortunately Miss Wetherald had to miss out on an ice pop as the last two were ‘acquired’ by
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Bia

Bhí rang a dó ag foghlaim faoi bhia. Scríobh na páistí abairtí ar na ríomhairí agus ansin tharraing siad pictiúir.


Snails and their Trails

In art we drew snails and decorated their shells. We stuck them up and added shiny trails.


Mini Museum

After our assembly on artefatcs used in the home all the classes in the school came to look at the artefacts.  They asked us lots of questions about them.


Fencing with Pentathlon Ireland

After some children from the school participated in a biathlon in December, Pentathlon Ireland came to the school to give the children from second class to sixth a fencing taster. The sessions were very well organised and the children learnt the correct stance en garde, how to move forwards and backwards and how to lunge and strike. Everyone had great fun and it was great
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Artefacts

During history we have been looking at various artefacts used in homes in the past. We looked at the artefacts in small groups and had a list of questions to answer. They were based on the appearance, texture and use of the artefact. Many of us brought in artefacts from home and it has been very interesting finding out about them.     We also
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The Legend of Spud Murphy

We are really enjoying our latest novel The Legend of Spud Murphy. Spud is described as a ninja librarian. She is very strict and it is believed she has a spud gun under her desk that she uses on bold children. We are discussing the story as we read it, finding new words, making predictions and practising our reading aloud skills. We drew pictures
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FAI Schools Futsal

On Wednesday 22nd January the boys in fourth class participated in a futsal competition in Sligo IT. They played very well and were unlucky to be knocked out on penalties in the semi-final. “The futsal was great fun. It helped us work together as a team. It is a game that moves fast and needs skill and speed. This game is played with five
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FAI Schools Futsal

Some of the girls from 3rd and 4th classes participated in a 5 a-side futsal tournament on Tuesday 20th January. The day was arranged so they played as many matches as possible giving them a great opportunity to try something new. This is what some of the girls had to say. “We played futsal in the IT on Tuesday 20th January. We played against
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Fun in the Snow

Second Class had a great time playing in the snow.