A Great Start to 2025 in Our Class!
We’ve had an amazing start to the new year in Ms. Turner’s 3rd Class! Here are some of the highlights of what we’ve been doing so far:
• Learning to Embroider: We had so much fun learning how to embroider with hessian and wool. It was tricky at first, but we all got the hang of it and created some really cool designs.
• Mini Water Cycles: In SESE, we made mini water cycles in a bag. It was so interesting to see how water evaporates, condenses, and falls as precipitation—all inside a plastic bag on our classroom windows!
• Our Trip to Richmond Barracks: We went on a trip with Mr. Gallagher’s class to Richmond Barracks. The exhibition we saw was called “The Archive Within Us”. It was all about history, stories, and how archives help us remember the past. We learned so much and asked loads of questions!
We’re excited to see what the rest of 2025 will bring and can’t wait to share more of our adventures with you soon!
The children sang Christmas songs depicting the story of the Nativity, while 1st class did a freeze frame of the nativity scene.
It reminded us all of the true meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate it.
Later in the month, they worked with graffiti artists to create signage for the outside of the door, adding a unique touch to their design. They also had the chance to interview members of the school community, learning more about the history of Inchicore and the flats.
To round off the month, we had our school concert and they visited the rock climbing center in Tallaght, where they put their climbing skills to the test. It’s been a productive and engaging time for the class!🎄✨
Parents Christmas Crafts morning with Senior infants
We had a lovely morning with parents in senior infants this week where we made Christmas Wreaths. Both parents and children thoroughly enjoyed working together to create and decorate their festive wreaths.
For Science week we engaged in different experiments. The first one was to create a bridge that wouldn't collapse holding a copy book and the second one was making a parachute for an egg. The excitement in the classroom while participating in these experiments was electric!
We have Been very fortunate to be one of 7 schools to receive ‘Free to be me’ Little Library of approximately 100 books.
Children’s Books Ireland aim to build a love of reading. The ‘Free to be me’ project enables our students see themselves reflected in a book, as well as learning about the lives of others, who’s experiences and perspectives might be different from their own. Here is just a sample of the books. The little library is on display on corridor 3. Each child in our school will also receive a book of their own to take home before Christmas.
Alongside this, the class were also learning about Thanksgiving and filled out their gratitude cups including everything that they are grateful for.
In history we are learning about Rosa Parks and some great discussions took place around segregation in America.
Lastly, we are busy practicing our songs for our Christmas concert which takes place in the church on the 17th of December.
Our students of the week are as follows:
Senior Infants : Ryder and Lily
1st class : Calvin and Adeline
2nd class : Daris and Zara
3rd class Mr Gallagher : Wade and Eva
3rd class Ms. Carroll : Lily and Bonnie
4th class : Monday
5th class #1 Hannah and Katie
5th class #2 Brax and Lacrindi
6th class : Conor and Katelyn
Congratulations to all of you. 🎉
Our sixth-class students are stepping up to get everyone moving with exciting activity breaks! Each day at 10 a.m., they lead us in a range of fun exercises aimed at keeping all classes active and engaged. Let the fun begin!
I’m thrilled to share some fantastic news—our school has officially joined the Active Flag initiative this year! The Active School Flag is an exciting program that aims to encourage physical activity and promote wellbeing for all of our students. Throughout the year, I will keep you updated on our journey to earn this prestigious flag. Let’s do this together!
The 6th class has kicked off the new year in the most amazing way! They've already enjoyed two exciting trips. First, they visited a writing workshop where they each created a fantastic story! Then, they took an incredible trip to Kilmainham Gaol. The students had the chance to dive into the fascinating history of the jail, learned all about it in class, and uncovered so many interesting stories about this remarkable place.
We have had another great month and are making great strides at being ag caint as Gaeilge. Since we didn't have assembly this week I will put the pictures of our Gaeilgeoirí na míosa and also some videos of comhrá agus rannta.
We have also been very busy this week as it's maths week and we are learning all about 3D shapes. We made some shapes using toothpicks and marshmallows.
Finally, after working very hard all week, our Clever Clogs table won table of the week and were delighted with their certificates.
Each class practice a set number of phrases (frasaí) each month and learn a song to perform at assembly.
Here is an example of some of the lovely songs the paistí have been learning.
Special Needs Assistants play a crucial role in supporting students with additional needs, and are at the heart of our schools.
We are so grateful for Ros, Kay, Carmel, Joanne, Stephen, Daniel, Rosie, Lyndsey, Ruwaida and Louise 🥰
The children work together with the volunteer team, to build a story which is published at the end of the day. This group of children have chosen to extend the story further over the next few days.
Welcome back to School everyone. It is wonderful to see all the children back at school. We welcome our new junior infants and all of the new children who are joining our school.
We especially welcome our new principal Anne Smith. If you see her, please make sure to come and say hello.
