This week we focused on how to use our back brakes properly. We also learned about hand signals which are really important. The rain didn’t dampen our spirits and we really enjoyed today’s class. We are looking forward to next week.
Author Archives: Fiona
09
May
May
Our teacher did a science course over the last 7 months with Curam at NUI Galway. As a result Curam gave our whole school a free trip to Galway Aquarium which included a guided tour of the aquarium in groups with Maria and a science workshop with Sarah from Curam. We had a brilliant day. […]
05
May
May
Fred the Party Professor (a children’s entertainer) came to school today to perform for all our pupils. I think the photos speak for themselves! They really enjoyed it.
28
Apr
Apr
Pupils in our Junior Room had a brilliant morning. Ciaran Hussey from An Taisce did a Scooter Workshop with them on our school grounds. Ciaran played a selection of games with the children and organised drills with them to practise safer scooting. We are working towards our 12th Green Flag and our theme is Global […]
27
Apr
Apr
Our pupils in the Senior Room took part in a Gaelic blitz today at Pearse’s GAA grounds as part of Cumann na mBunscol Roscomáin. The children had a brilliant day and were lucky with the beautiful weather. Our girls team is through to the next round. We wish them the best of luck. Sincere thanks […]
25
Apr
Apr
Pupils in the Senior Room started their Cycle Right training today. Darragh talked to the children about the ‘M check’ before they get on their bikes. He also spoke about the importance of wearing a helmet and high-vis clothing. The children will bring their bikes to school for the next workshop and they will practise […]
13
Apr
Apr
Pupils in the Senior Room enjoyed a trip to Dublin Zoo recently to celebrate the Easter holidays. We had a great time together looking at all the animals and playing in the playground.
13
Apr
Apr
To celebrate the week of the Easter holidays, pupils in the Junior Room enjoyed a trip to Glendeer Pet Farm. They had a brilliant day there as always. We are very lucky to have this great amenity so close to our school.
10
Mar
Mar
This year our question is: Why is playing a musical instrument considered good for your brain? We predicted that it was because playing an instrument is a good ‘workout’ for your brain. But we needed to learn why. Step 1: We learned about the basic functioning of the brain. We also learned how to draw […]
03
Mar
Mar
Spring has truly arrived this week! We enjoyed the lovely weather and decided to start our planting for spring/summer. We planted lots of different herbs, cosmos and sunflowers so far. We got the sunflower seeds from the flowers which we planted last year.