Projects
Incredible Edibles:
We have registered to participate in the Incredible Edibles programme. Now in its fifth year, Incredible Edibles is a healthy eating initiative developed for primary school students and their teachers across Ireland. The aim of the initiative is to communicate the importance of food origin and of eating Irish potatoes, fruit and vegetables for a healthy diet – in an interactive way. Agri Aware’s Incredible Edibles educates primary school pupils about the importance of increasing their consumption of Irish potatoes, fruit and vegetables with the aim of tackling Ireland’s obesity issues. The project is also set up so that students take these important messages home to parents.
Turnip, lettuce, parsley and carrot seeds will be delivered after Easter and we will be sowing these, as well as potatoes in our School Garden. We will be completing 5 tasks: Growing; Learning about Food origin; Identifying Irish potatoes, fruit & vegetables; Cooking and Recipes; Analysing Potato, Fruit and Veg. Consumption during Healthy Eating Week (11th -17th May 2015). We are already growing strawberry plants, donated by Mike Fahy last Autumn.
Active School Flag
Click on the following link to access our Active School Flag Page
Green Flag – Water
The school is currently preparing to apply for its third Green Flag which is water conservation.
Walk for Water – Green School and All Ireland initiative
We rose our third Green Flag at the End of Year and Graduation Prayer Service. Mrs. O’ Mahony gave lots of information about the three Green Flags, Fr. O’ Dea blessed the flag and members from the Green Schools Committee rose the flag. It was a wonderful Day.
Children from 3rd to 6th class walked up to 2 miles carrying 2 litres of water, in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of water in developing countries. Some wore ‘something blue’ to celebrate ‘Water Action Day’.
Children from Junior Infants to 1st Class took part in a ‘Water bottle hunt’ around the school grounds as part of our ‘Water Action Day’.
The below actions are ongoing in an effort to make sure the school is running as efficiently as possible…
checking for leaks in pipes…
checking the oil level …
checking the electricity meter …
Primary Science and Maths:
2015/2016
Congratulations to all classes on their wonderful participation in the Science Fair. Here are some of the pictures….
2014/2015
Each year the children undertake experiments in Science and Maths. We are hoping to achieve the highest standard which is a plaque this year.
Ms Breen told us all the wonderful news at the End of Year and Graduation Prayer Service that we won the Primary Science and Maths Award for the eighth year in a row!
Down by the Camuisce
The Volcano Erupts: Amy and Andrew, 1st Class, look pleased with the result. They are watched by (L. to R.) James, Naoise and Conor, 3rd Class.
Miss Breen investigates the force of triangles and how triangles were key to the Eiffel Tower construction, as she is assisted by Neala, Sammy and Adam.
Mighty Magnets: Kate, Kelly Marie and Aislinn led the experiments on the properties of magnets.
Lava Lamp, Let it Flow – Gillian, Heather, Chloe and Micheál.
Regina and Orla set up their experiment to Investigate which Material is best for a Life Jacket.
Hannah Brennan tests the pupils’ predictions on which
material will best help with keeping afloat.
Waiting to design a Lava Lamp, Roisín, Gillian, Heather, Chloe and Micheál.
Darragh and Jack, 4th Class, gave a demonstration on Bridge Building.
Volcanic eruption experts – Adele, Andrew and Ciara
Exploring wind energy at Dromdiveen wind Turbine
Trip to Lough Ghé
A day exploring in the Arboretum
Digital Schools of Distinction:
Digital Schools of Distinction is a flagship programme which aims to promote, recognise and encourage excellence in the use of technology in primary schools. We have been notified that the school has successfully received this award.
Mrs. Collins receiving the reward from Tom Roche.
Fair Trade Christmas Card Competition
Congratulations to the prize winners of the Fair Trade Competition.
Junior Entrepreneur Programme:
The Junior Entrepreneur programme is currently being undertaken in 5th and 6th class under the guidance of Ms. Lynch. The children designed and then presented the ideas for their projects to the “Dragons” team consisting of Donnacha Brosnan, Ms. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Collins. The standard was very high but the team chose the “Money-Box” as the winning project. The “Money Boxes” will go on sale Thursday 5th March at 1:30p.m. Best of luck to our Junior Entrepreneurs!
Ms. Lynch with Susan Burke and some of the entrepreneurs on their showcase day:
Exciting Times….
The school launched its first JEP flag on Monday 22nd June 2015. Ms Lynch gave a very informative speech about the programme and two pupils from fifth class rose the flag. Well done to all involved!
A presentation was also made to Maurice Nunan, local entrepreneur and Chairperson of the Board of Management, for his involvement in the programme. A “tractor” money box was presented to him, engraved with his new born son’s name.
