enniskerryns On Saturday, the 9th of January, sixth class took part in the 2016 Primary Science Fair in the RDS. Their project posed the question ‘Does Background Music Improve Childrens’ Concentration Levels?’ They discovered, using two different tests, that background music does improve concentration. Following analysis of the results, they also discovered that children did not perform well during the timed … Read more
On Friday, the 18th of December, we were delighted to welcome Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin to our classroom. Ms. Hughes organised for Aoibhinn to come and see our RDS Science Fair Project Presentation and to talk to us about the wonders of maths and science. Aoibhinn answered many of our mathematical questions and gave us wonderful … Read more
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On Friday, the 6th of November, sixth class travelled to Newgrange in Co.Meath.
Well done to all of the pupils who participated at the Wicklow Cross Country Races at Avondale. Despite the stiff competition many medals were won in both team and individual events.
Congratulations to David, Isabelle and Sorcha who took part in our first debate against Glencullen National School today. They received great help from the whole class, in particular the sub team, Aoibhe, Evan and Mia. The motion was ‘Homework is a Waste of Time’. Our team had to oppose the motion, which they did with great … Read more
Over the past few weeks, our class has been working in groups on a project about the Celts. Many of the children made Celtic costumes using material from the Fabric and Fibre box. One group re-enacted life in the Iron Age, another group made an Ogham Stone using polystyrene, while a third group demonstrated how … Read more
On the 24th of June, the school celebrated its 75th Anniversary. A display in the hall of old government school letters, exam papers, roll books and photos were of great interest to young and old alike. Ken Doyle, a past pupil, designed and constructed wooden replicas of the old and new school. His attention detail was … Read more
Following their Confirmation, the sixth class children decided to donate some of the money they received to the Child Line charity. A representative from the ISPCC called to the school to collect a cheque for 320 euro and thanked the class for their very generous donation.