January in First Class
We have been working hard with our ‘Maths mates’ this month. We were delighted when we opened our new maths resources which included numicom and cuisenaire rods. It was great fun exploring them and making up new games we can play. We have been learning how to count in 2s and 10s, number patterns […]
Read More...What’s in my head project in Junior Infants.
What’s in my head project: On Friday we invited the adults to come into Junior Infants to watch their children present their ‘What’s in my head’ projects. The children and the adults worked together over the last few weeks to make the projects. The children were amazing on Friday! They were so brave and confident […]
Read More...February 2017- Junior Infants
February Fun Cinema Trip We had such a fantastic time at the cinema with our buddies. We really enjoyed our movie and treat. What a great day of friendship and fun before our holidays begin. Well done Junior Infants, you really deserved your treat today after all your hard work this term! Fun […]
Read More...A Big Thank You From Senior Infants
Thanks so much to Linda, Nashira’s Mum. She visited our class to talk about her job as a nurse. We got to see her uniform and a few of the different instruments she uses at work. We also asked many questions. Thanks again Linda! We would also […]
Read More...A visit from an Air Sea Rescue Paramedic
First class have been learning about the local community and the different jobs people do to support it. We were really lucky to have Donal’s Dad, John in today to talk about his job. John is an Air Sea Rescue paramedic who told us all about being a “winchman” and how he helps to save […]
Read More...January 2017 So Far
It has been an incredibly busy January so far in 5th Class. In our first week back at school we did some Doodle Journalling and drew our hopes and dreams for 2017. We found this tricky to start with but we soon got into it! We have been learning about Wonder Women in history and […]
Read More...The Water Cycle
The Water Cycle Since our winter break we have been busy learning all about the water cycle. We have a beautiful display outside our room and we have learned a song to go with it.
Read More...Hospital – Senior Infants
The hospital has opened in Senior Infants. The children are very busy looking after the sick dollies. They have been using plasters, bandages and stethoscopes to get them back to good health. The children also have been using polydron to build a hospital as well as beds for the patients! Next week, water play will […]
Read More...Read DL launch
The Read DL launch was held in the Letterkenny Library last night. It was to launch the new book ‘The Breadwinner’ which has been distributed to numerous schools and organisations in Donegal. The children in 6th class had the opportunity to be the first school to read the book. They delivered fantastic speeches on the night […]
Read More...January 2017 – Welcome Back 6th Class
We are in the final year for 6th class and what a memorable year it will be as our group prepare for the final leg of their primary school journey. During the month of December the children studied the theme of thankfulness and I have to say I am truly thankful to teach such an […]
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