5th Class had a fantastic time taking part in Sports Day activities this week. Although the weather meant we had to move between outdoor and indoor activities, the fun never stopped! Students enjoyed basketball games, exciting obstacle courses, dance activities, and a variety of indoor challenges that tested teamwork, coordination, and determination. Everyone showed great enthusiasm, [...]
In 1st Class B we have been learning about recount writing. We started our writing process by reading examples of recount writing and coming up with criteria for this genre. We then went to the yard to blow bubbles, which gave us a focus for our writing. Back in the classroom, we planned [...]
1st Class B created artwork inspired by Piet Mondrian as the school's first artist of the month this year. The children learned all about Mondrian's life, inspirations and technique as they created their work. The artwork shows the features of strong linework and the use of the primary colours. We also linked our work with maths [...]
Mr Fegan's class have been developing their coding skills through hands-on, creative projects using Micro:bits, Move:Motor robots, and the Python Turtle block library. With the Micro:bits, students learned how to write simple programs to control lights, display messages, and use sensors. They then moved on to programming Move:Motor robots, learning how to control movement, speed, and [...]
We have explored the Garden Centre theme this month in class. Through integrated play we are enjoying lots of hands on activities. We have been busy planting potatoes in the school garden, learning about what they need in order to grow and have enjoyed some messy play using soil and sand. We are very creative [...]
Ms Hutchinson's First Class have been taking part in a series of camogie sessions with a coach from Commercials. They have really got stuck in and enjoyed learning a new skill. Hopefully some of the children will want to continue in the future.
Ms. Leahy's 1st Class B really dived into the Visual A rt strand of Making Prints. The theme of Entertainment was used and the children created prints of the things that keep them entertained.
Well done to the boys and girls in Lighthouse Room 4 for settling in so well into their new class! They have had lots of new areas and activities to explore - the outdoor playground, activity hall and ball-pool - not to mention playing with the classroom toys, playdough, sand, colouring and painting! We were reading [...]
I hope that this finds you well as you begin to navigate these very challenging times with your family and loved ones. It is regrettable that our children cannot come to school at the moment and as a staff St Marys have been working very hard to figure out how to best support the children as [...]