We love science in our school. For Science week Cell Explorers from Athlone Institute of Technology came to our school to carry out a workshop with the children. We had great fun. Firstly, we learned about DNA. Then we did a hands-on experiment in groups with a leader from the AIT. In this, we extracted […]
Author Archives: Fiona
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Nov
Nov
Every year we take part in the cross-country running competition. This year it was at Kiltoom GAA pitch. The event was very well organised and we had a great day. One of our pupils got through to the Connaught competition and came in the top 30 runners there. We are extremely proud of all our […]
04
Nov
Nov
We go to the library every month and all our pupils are avid readers. We follow the Accelerated Reading programme in school which has been a great success. The pupils read a book and then they answer questions on it on the computer. They really enjoy doing this and love stocking up on new books […]
04
Nov
Nov
Michael Bell, from Heritage Ireland, came our school for two workshops on Marine Environments. Michael took the Junior Room first and then the Seniors. We are working towards our 11th Green Flag and Michael helped us to start our new project on Marine Environments. Michael taught the children about many sea creatures and birds. Michael […]
04
Nov
Nov
Fin comes to our school twice a year for a pottery workshop. The children absolutely love his visits; they are fun, interactive and everyone gets to participate at their own level. This time the children made their own boxes out of clay. They designed the boxes themselves, everyone came up with great ideas and unique […]
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May
May
We take part in Cumann na mBunscol with our boys and girls Gaelic football teams. We were delighted to host the blitz this year here in Clonown on our new Sports Field. Five other schools took part in the blitz with us. Our girls team got through to the next round. Well done girls! […]
08
May
May
Every year we take part in Feile Ceoil na Scoileanna in the Dean Crowe Theatre, We love it! Every pupil in our school gets to take part. This year we were lucky enough to open the show. It was a great experience for us all. Music and singing are very important to us […]