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Sixth class computer work

Sixth class have been busy using the new school laptops since we returned from the Christmas holidays. We have been using the laptops for a range of different activities across the curriculum. On Friday February 4th, we started a four week computer programming course using the ‘Scratch’ software. Keith McManus from Sligo IT will be showing us how to use the software to create our very
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Bridges!

Every day on my way to school I cross four bridges, and pass under three, but never notice anything different. But it’s amazing to think that something as common as a bridge is actually brilliant enough to hold its own weight and much more. I suspect most other people are the same as me, never realising how wonderful bridges are unless you stop to
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Autumn Scavenger Hunt

Over the past few weeks we have looked at the different types of trees, leaves, nuts and berries that are in Ireland. The children brought in some examples from home and they are now displayed on our nature table. On the 24th of September the children worked in pairs and completed an Autumn scavenger hunt around the school grounds. They had a great time
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Carrowmore Field Trip

Fifth and sixth classes recently went on a field trip to Carrowmore Tombs, one of the four major passage tomb complexes in Ireland. Our tour guide, Padraig, began by showing us around the interpretive centre and explaining the history of the area. We then embarked on a guided tour of some of the ancient burial sites. We learned many interesting facts about the lives
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Third Class Projects

As part of our Geography study of a European country, everyone in the class completed a project on The Netherlands. We found out lots of interesting information about this country. Some of the most popular topics featured in our projects were articles on polders, windmills, tulips, Dutch sport, Vincent Van Gogh and fact-files of the country. Our projects are currently on display on the noticeboards outside our classroom.


Biodiversity of Ireland

On Wednesday the 12th of March, wildlife educator, Michael Bell, came in to 3rd, 4th and 5th class to talk about biodiversity around us and why it is important. Michael brought in a badger skull which was remarkably small, antlers from a deer, a stuffed pine martain,  a dolphins spine joint and a rib from a fin whale which was huge! The rib was
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Larry the Lamb Visits The Glen

We had a very special surprise visitor this afternoon to The Glen – Larry the Lamb. Our neighbour Lennie brought Larry over to see us. She brought him over in a cardboard box in her car. There was some straw in the box to keep him comfortable on the journey. We were all excited to see him. He made some bleating noises. Lennie told
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Our Anti-Litter Awareness Mural Project

The Community Enterprise Sligo County Council advertised that funding was available for an anti-litter awareness project. Mrs Clarke made an initial proposal to the council and was granted the go ahead. Karen Webster a local artist was invited to guide 5th and 6th classes in creating the art mural. Anti-litter awareness was created in class by showing a film called King Wastealot. The message
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Irish Myths and Legends Ceramic Art

3rd & 4th class last year completed a beautiful ceramic art installation on the theme of Irish Myths and Legends with the ceramicist Rachel Quinn. Rachel recently completed a ceramic heading for the installation and this can be seen in the porch inside the front door. This really enhances the appearance of the installation and is a great addition to our school.


Third Class Geography

In Geography we have been studying weather and climate. We learned that Ireland has a temperate climate which means that we don’t normally get extremes of hot or cold weather. We learned about the symbols used to show different types of weather. We also learned all about the water cycle, sang a song about it and illustrated it in our copybooks. Finally we investigated weather
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