Pupils Page
Where we showcase work completed by our classes
The Jolly Christmas Postman
The book for Aistear this month is the 'The Jolly Christmas Postman'. It is a lovely festive story and has everyone feeling very Christmasy. We have a writing station, a play dough area, role play and an art section. The role play station is all about the Post Office...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ is the theme for Aistear this week. The children have been enjoying all the different activities and stations. During Aistear time the children continue to participate in many fun and educational activities. Have a look at the stations...
Aistear – The Lighthouse Keepers Lunch
This fortnight our theme for Aistear is the book ‘The Lighthouse Keepers Lunch’. This story is about a lighthouse keeper called Mr. Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched high on the cliffs, and in the day time he rowed out to his lighthouse...
Room on the Broom – Aistear
With Halloween fast approaching this fortnight’s theme for Aistear is the book ‘Room on the Broom’. The children explore the curriculum through different group activities. There are four groups - art station, playdough group, ipads and role play. The children (and...
Owl Babies – Aistear
This months theme for Aistear is the story 'Owl Babies'. This is a story about three baby owls who wake up one night in their hole in the tree to find that their mother has gone, so they sit on the branch and wait, wondering when she will return. At last she does, and...
Nature Walk to Ballyseedy Woods
Today the children from Junior Infants to Second Class went on an autumnal nature walk to Ballyseedy Woods, Tralee. The weather was absolutely beautiful and the children found some interesting and fascinating pieces along their walk. We are so lucky to have such...
The Train Ride
This week saw the return of Aistear to the infant classrooms. Aistear provides enjoyable and challenging learning experiences, so that all children can grow and develop as competent and confident learners. The theme for this fortnight is the story 'The Train Ride'. ...
The Beach
With summer holidays fast approaching the theme for this months Aistear is the beach. Topics such as things we find/see on the beach, water safety, lighthouses and beach holidays are all covered . The pupils are having great fun taking part in a number of activities....
Aistear – Handa’s Hen
Aistear is a key learning and teaching tool used to implement the primary school curriculum in Aughacasla National School. Handa's Hen is the theme for this week.. We have four stations that are rotated each day. Mrs Heasman is doing role play, Mrs Galvin is on the...
The Rainbow Fish
Junior and Senior Infants have explored lots of different themes in Aistear so far this year. Aistear is a great way for the children to learn a variety of skills and new vocabulary. This month our theme is 'The Rainbow Fish'. The book is best known for its morals...
First Holy Communion 2021
Today was the day 2nd Class were due to make their First Holy Communion. We are thinking of them all today and we are sure when their day does arrive it will be worth the wait. Ms O'Shea has put together a beautiful PowerPoint for their big day. First Holy Communion...
Penguins
First and Second Class did some beautiful penguins in art last week. The finished product looks amazing. Well done everyone.
Nature Walk to Ballyseedy Woods
Today the children from Junior Infants to Second Class went on an autumnal nature walk to Ballyseedy Woods, Tralee. The weather was absolutely beautiful and the children found some interesting and fascinating pieces along their walk. We are so lucky to have such...
Comhghairdeas Rang a Dó
Comhghairdeas Second Class who celebrated their First Holy Communion today. They put a huge amount of work into preparing for the day and all their hard work paid off. The church looked amazing, the choir sounded fantastic and the children did a great job. Huge thanks...
Communion Preperations
Communion preparation is in full swing in 2nd Class and the excitement is building ahead of the big day. The children and Ms O'Shea are working very hard to get everything ready. The art looks amazing and we can't wait to see the finished product. Well done everyone. ...
First Confessions
First Confessions took place yesterday for those in 2nd Class making their First Holy Communion. It was a lovely event and all the children did great. Preparations and rehearsals for the big day are in full swing. The choir are sounding beautiful and we can't wait to...
See how we have grown!
1st and 2nd have a beautiful display up in their room. They discussed how they have changed over the years. It is lovely to see all their baby pictures and how much they have grown.
Seán Óg & Cáit
On Wednesday we had a farm safety talk by CBS Tralee Transition Year students. They have designed a children's book called Seán Óg & Cáit to do with safety on the farm. The students read it to children from 1st to 4th Class. Big thanks to the lads for taking the...
First Holy Communion 2018
Congratulations to 2nd Class who received their First Holy Communion in Castlegregory on Saturday. Big thanks to their teacher Miss O’Shea, Parish Priest Father Hussey and all the children who turned up for the choir on the day. Huge thanks to the Parents’ Association...
First Holy Communion Preparations
Rang a dó were busy this week preparing for their First Holy Communion which takes place tomorrow (28th April 2018). They each designed a mini version of themselves made out of cardboard. They clearly put in a lot of effort as they all turned out fantastic. Well done...
National Bee Day
Today is National Bee Day. Mr Doyle's 3rd and 4th Class made some colourful flowers to celebrate. They look fantastic. Well done 3rd and 4th Class.
The Importance of Learning Tables
With Maths Week last week and Mr Doyle’s 3rd class starting their multiplication tables this month, here are a few interesting reasons why learning tables is so important. The Importance of Learning Tables We sometimes talk about giving children the ‘gift of reading’...
Centre Of Excellence, Currans
Today the children from 3rd and 4th Class were at the beautiful Centre of Excellence in Currans for a football blitz. It is a beautiful centre and it was a great privilege for the children to experience it. The children really themselves and did the school very proud....
Happy New Year
3rd and 4th Class wrote about their highlights of 2018 and looked forward to their hopes and dreams for 2019 with Miss Williams on Tuesday. There were some lovely memories shared from last year and some big plans for 2019 made. We hope everyone has a fantastic 2019....
Seán Óg & Cáit
On Wednesday we had a farm safety talk by CBS Tralee Transition Year students. They have designed a children's book called Seán Óg & Cáit to do with safety on the farm. The students read it to children from 1st to 4th Class. Big thanks to the lads for taking the...
Summer is here!
3rd and 4th Class are certainly getting in the summer mood this week. Each child did a summer poem and designed their own summer drink. Their beautiful display looks bright and colourful. Well done 3rd and 4th Class. Lets hope this beautiful weather lasts and we can...
Learning about our Local Environment
Following on from our talk on environmental awareness of the local area last week, 3rd and 4th Class made some fantastic art this week using litter and plastics. Everything the children used can be found daily along our beaches. It was a great opportunity for the...
FAI Soccer Blitz
Well done to the 3rd and 4th Class boys who took part in the FAI soccer blitz in John Mitchels today. The boys did fantastic and after some exciting matches they progressed through to the final. However, things did not go our way in the end and we were very unlucky to...
Spooky Scarecrows
Mr Doyle's class were busy this week preparing for Halloween. We think they look spooktacular. Well done 3rd and 4th Class.
SPRING
Spring has sprung in Mr Doyle’s classroom. This is another fantastic art display from Mr Doyle’s class. Well done everyone, the daffodils look lovely.
5th and 6th class
Science Week 2021
Science Week 2021 ran from 7-14 November and Ms Hennessy's 5th and 6th Class really embraced the week. The children brought in lots of experiments they had been working on..... electrical circuits, lava lamps, a rubber egg, a baking soda fuelled rocket and lots more....
Engineers Week 2020
Last week was Engineers week and 5th & 6th Class really embraced it. Earlier on in the week they did some tower building! The challenge was to make the tallest tower using straws which had to have balance. It wasn't as easy as it sounds.... The children worked...
Credit Union Quiz 2020
Well Done to our quiz team who participated in this year's Credit Union Quiz. They were great representatives of the school and did themselves very proud. Thank you to their parents and Ms O'Sullivan for accompanying the children to the quiz last Sunday.
Science Week 2019
Last week was Science Week. 5th and 6th Class worked on experiments throughout the week and once they had perfected them they presented their experiments to the school in the hall on Friday. There was great excitement and buzz as each group demonstrated their...
Maths Week 2019
Last week for Maths Week Fifth and Sixth Class were learning all about 2D and 3D shapes. They had great fun using tangrams, building 2D shapes and making 2D shaped monsters for Halloween. Have a look for yourself below....
Ireland’s Call
With Ireland through to the quarter final of the Rugby World Cup this Saturday, 5th and 6th Class have designed some amazing looking Irish origami jerseys. Origami is the art of paper folding, often associated with Japanese culture which is very fitting as the Rugby...
Graduation 2019
Last Thursday evening we had a Graduation Mass for 6th Class. It was a lovely event and everyone enjoyed the evening. Big thanks to Ms Hennessy who put in a huge effort in preparing the children and decorating the hall for the occasion. We wish them all the very best...
Soccer Blitz
On Friday some children from 4th, 5th and 6th Class travelled to Camp Soccer Pitch to play in a soccer blitz organised by Camp Juniors. The children had a great day and really enjoyed themselves. Huge thanks to Camp Juniors for organising and running such a wonderful...
Beach Trip!
5th and 6th Class took a trip to the beach today to explore their environment. They had a great time building sandcastles and learning about the different habitats on the beach. The trip was topped off with some yummy sweets and ice-cream. Huge thanks to Susan Keane...
County Final here we come!!
Comhgairdeas to the girls of 5th and 6th Class who are West Kerry Champions. The girls defeated Castlegregory NS in the semi-final and had a convincing win against Lispole in the final. The girls have now qualified for the County Final, the date of which is to be...
