Congratulations to all the children who represented the school at the Cumann na mBunscol Sports Day in Charlesland on Wedneday 13 June! Competition was stiff among the 20 participating schools, with three heats in most races. All of our athletes performed admirably in both field and track events and we were delighted to come home … Read more
The children in 5th Class have received an Eco Rangers Bronze Award from Bord na Mona for their environmental studies on the school grounds and are officially “guardians of the land!”
On Tuesday, 5 June the children in 5th Class used some of their JEP profits on a visit to Aquazone and Marlay Park Playground. They spent 2 hours and 15 minutes enjoying their water park adventures on the Flow Rider (surfing machine), Dark Hole (water slide), Bubble Pool (jacuzzi), Wave Pool and Lazy River before … Read more
The children in 5th Class visited Irish Aid in Dublin on Friday, 1 June for a workshop on food and farming in Africa. With Sinéad and Tess, they learned a little about Tanzania, examined the UN’s Global Goals for 2030, discussed the challenges faced by people in Africa, played some fun games and identified ways … Read more
Active Schools’ Week started today with the children enjoying table tennis in the yard.
The children in 5th Class are investigating electricity at the moment and have made simple circuits and switched circuits. Have a look at our budding scientists in action.
In September. we planted Spring bulbs on our school grounds – daffodils, tulips, anemone, irises, hyacinths, snowdrops & crocii. On Thursday last, we planted vegetables in recyled tyres that Peter had painted – peas, beans, beetroot, potatoes, chives & carrots. Afterwards, we went on a Scavenger Hunt to find & name the trees, flowers, minibeasts, … Read more
Well done to Mairéad Roche (5th Class), our school spelling champion, who represented the school at the Co. Wicklow Final of the 2018 Eason Spelling Bee in Avoca on Tuesday, 17 April. Mairéad came in joint second place!
The children in 5th Class have started the Incredible Edibles project. Incredible Edibles is a healthy eating initiative for Primary School pupils. It encourages schools across the country to get busy growing carrots, lettuce, potatoes, strawberries, turnips and herbs. Here the children are planting their vegetables. Over the coming weeks, they hope to grow a veritable … Read more
The children in 5th Class would like to thank everyone who attended the launch of Perfect Presents and who supported them on Showcase Day, especially Orla Redden whose sponsorship from The Property Shop helped to fund production costs. It was an exciting and fun-filled culmination to their Junior Entrepreneur Programme when all of their hard … Read more