We have been busy learning lots about Autumn and seasonal change over the past number of weeks. We also learned about our senses and got outside to explore Autumn changes, while using these senses. The children also completed some leaf rubbings, clay hedgehogs and also experimented with ‘Pontillism’ to create some beautiful autumn trees. Well Done boys and girls!
We have been busy this week in our history lessons, discussing changes we have gone through throughout our lives. The children created some beautiful memory books, to mark the special milestones in their lives. Some of the pupils also volunteered to come up and read their memory booklets to the class.
It has been an eventful September between getting to know one another, getting settled back at school after being off for such a lengthy period, getting used to new Covid rules and pod systems as well as having fun and learning new things. 5th and 6th Class have been amazing in the last few weeks and we are so proud of your hard work.
Some of our interesting adventures are illustrated below. We have been learning some of our Maths concepts outside where possible.
While learning about Setanta during History the boys and girls got into their respective roles most enthusiastically to interview Setanta and dramatize the main events of the popular Irish legend story which they proceeded to illustrate so imaginatively using fabric and fabric together with elements of nature such as moss, leaves and twigs.
In Geography over the past few weeks the pupils learned about the Provinces of Ireland, the counties in each with many taking on the challenge of learning quite a lengthy poem to remind them of the same. They designed a new Monaghan crest as part of this learning experience so watch out for some of these unique designs on the GAA merchandise in years to come!! We learned all about the history and meaning of our National Anthem. While singing is not permitted we learned to adapt by doing a little outside on a sunny day, humming to the song as well as listening and responding to various versions of our anthem which the kids enjoyed.
A busy but successful September and together we look forward to what October brings in our classroom!
The children in Ms. Atkinson’s room had lots of fun creating families out of play-dough. Have a look at their beautiful creations below!
Our infants have been working very hard on their Irish vocabulary this month. Follow the link below to see their rendition of “Ceann, Gualainn, Glúin is Cos”.
Our Junior and Senior Infants have been learning all about the season of Autumn. Have a look at the beautiful Autumnal trees that they created using paint below.
Check out some of the amazing art creations in Mrs. McGuirk’s classroom over the years…
A massive congratulations to our six wonderful pupils who finally got to make their First Holy Communion on Saturday 26th September 2020. They really did our school proud with their prayerful and respectful participation in the ceremony. We would like to extend our thanks to Father Daly who helped make the occasion a very special one. The sun shone for our three boys and girls, who looked amazing on this milestone event. We hope your weekend of celebrations was all you wished for. Well done Jamie, Calum, Ben, Isobel, Tara and Lucy.
Today, Saturday 22nd August 2020, was very special for our four very sixth class pupils; Tiernan, Eimar, Lauren and Jessica as their long awaited Confirmation Day had finally arrived. The staff and pupils of our school wish to congratulate you and wish you a fantastic day, as you now get the opportunity to celebrate this special sacrament.
