Aistear – Handa’s Surprise

Aistear – Handa’s Surprise

This fortnight Aistear is based on the story ‘Handa’s Surprise’. The story is set in a village in Kenya, It is about a girl, Handa, who wants to surprise her friend, Akeyo, with seven delicious fruits. It is great way for the children to learn about...
Lá le Bríde

Lá le Bríde

Last Tuesday was the 1st of February. This marks the feast of St. Brigid and for many people the beginning of spring. Children celebrated St. Bridget’s Day throughout the school by making St. Bridget’s crosses. Big thanks to Breda who helped the children...
School Garden

School Garden

Our school garden is really starting to take shape. We have some flowers, herbs and vegetables planted and we can’t wait for the spring. Through our school garden the children can witness first-hand how food grows. It can instill an appreciation and...
Aistear – The Mitten

Aistear – The Mitten

“The Mitten” is a story we used in Aistear last fortnight. This story is about a little boy that lost his mitten in the snow. Soon after, an animal finds its way into the glove to seek warmth and shelter. It doesn’t take long until many more animals have the...
Beach walk

Beach walk

5th & 6th Class went on a beach walk today. They collected lots of different shells and seaweed. They then identified them back in the class. Looks like they had a great time exploring our local environment. We really are so lucky to have such an amazing beach so...