Bhí rang a cúig agus a rang sé ag obair go dian an tseachtain seo agus iad ag cleachtadh damhsa an Dreolín. Bhí an-spraoi agus fuinneamh sa seomra ranga agus na daltaí ag foghlaim an damhsa agus ag obair le chéile mar fhoireann.
Is traidisiún álainn Éireannach é damhsa an Dreolín, agus bhí na páistí ar bís é a chleachtadh. Anois, tá siad réidh a gcuid scileanna a thaispeáint daoibh!
Féach ar an bhfíseán thíos. ↓ 🕺🐦
Our 5th and 6th class pupils recently took part in the JEDI Programme, an exciting engineering initiative facilitated by University College Dublin (UCD) — and what a fantastic experience it was!
Throughout the programme, the children discovered what it takes to become an engineer. They explored the importance of spatial awareness, problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork, and quickly realised that engineering is all about thinking differently and finding innovative solutions.
The pupils then put their new skills into action with a fun design challenge. Working in groups, each team was given a set of criteria to design their very own teabox. From brainstorming ideas to building their prototypes, the classroom was buzzing with creativity, collaboration, and determination. It was wonderful to see the pupils sharing ideas, testing solutions, and supporting one another as they worked towards their final designs.
A very special thank you to Áine Hughes, a biomedical engineer, who visited the class to give expert feedback to each group. She also gave the pupils a fascinating insight into the world of biomedical engineering, explaining how engineers design technologies that help doctors and improve patient care. The pupils were captivated and asked some fantastic questions!
Well done to all the pupils for their enthusiasm, creativity, and teamwork throughout the project. We may well have some future engineers in our midst!
Take a look at the photos below to see our young engineers hard at work! 📸
Our 5th and 6th Class pupils recently took part in an exciting and engaging STEM workshop where they explored the world of Micro:bits and coding. It was a fantastic hands-on learning experience that sparked creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
During the workshop, the children learned how to write and design their own code using Micro:bits. They explored how coding instructions control actions and experimented with different commands to see how small changes could produce different results. Once they were happy with their programs, they inserted their coded Micro:bit chips into mini-cars and the real fun began!
The classroom was filled with excitement as the mini-cars moved according to the pupils’ own designs. Some cars sped forward, others turned or stopped based on the code the children had carefully created. It was wonderful to see their sense of achievement as their ideas came to life.
This workshop links perfectly with the new curriculum, promoting creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy.
Well done to all the boys and girls for their enthusiasm and fantastic effort. We may have some future engineers and programmers in the making!
From the 10th to the 14th of November, our school marked Anti-Bullying Week, a special time dedicated to promoting kindness, respect, and inclusion throughout our school community.
A huge well done to the entire Wellbeing Committee, who did an outstanding job visiting each class to speak about anti-bullying. Their enthusiasm, confidence, and commitment helped spread the important message that bullying is not tolerated. The Wellbeing Committee also organised an anti-bullying poster competition for the Middle and Senior Room.
A special congratulations to our overall prize winners:
Cara and Lily from the Middle Room
Clodagh and Róna from the Senior Room
Their posters stood out for their creativity, effort, and for the powerful messages they shared.
Thank you to everyone for your hard work and positivity throughout the week. Below is a sample of some of the wonderful anti-bullying posters created during the week. Each of these posters is a reminder of the importance of kindness and inclusion.
What an exciting Science Week it has been for our 5th and 6th Class! The senior room has been buzzing with curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning from start to finish.
We kicked things off by joining a fantastic Curious Minds webinar. The pupils learned all about how scientists ask questions, investigate problems, and use creativity to understand the world around us. There were plenty of “Wow!” moments as we explored new ideas together.
Later in the week, things got even more exciting as the class visited Our Lady’s Secondary School for a real laboratory experience. The pupils put on proper laboratory coats and safety goggles before completing a range of experiments. They investigated chemical reactions, tested materials, and worked just like real scientists. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they tried new equipment and worked carefully through each step of the experiments.
The photos show just how engaged and enthusiastic everyone was. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Science Week so memorable. Well done to all our young scientists in the senior room! 🔬✨
We hope everyone is having a fantastic mid-term break! Here are some snaps from our Halloween Dress-Up Day in the Senior Room. Everyone looked amazing! Huge well done to everyone for their brilliant efforts and creativity.
A big shout-out to Caolan, Holly, Ray, and James for winning the Figure Me Out Maths Competition — great job! 🧮✨
Have a spooky, fun-filled Halloween! 🎃💀
The Senior Room have been busy celebrating Maths Week, and now that Halloween is upon us, Muinteoir Louise has brewed up a spooky maths challenge for parents and children alike! Can you solve this spooky puzzle before the ghosts do?
Theo is visiting a creepy castle on Halloween night. He notices three eerie lanterns swinging on the walls.
At the start, they all glow at the same time. The first lantern glows every 6 seconds, the second every 8 seconds, and the third every 9 seconds.
How many seconds will pass before all three lanterns glow together again?
And during two full minutes, how many times will the all three lanterns glow together?
Good luck… if you dare to take on the challenge!!
The Senior Room have had a very busy Maths Week, filled with lots of fun and challenging activities! Throughout the week, the children tackled daily Maths challenges, built impressive towers to explore shapes and measurements, and two teams even represented the school in a competitive table quiz held at Our Lady’s Secondary School, Belmullet. Some of the children also worked with the Junior Room on a fun Maths trail, helping them explore and solve problems together.
Well done to all the children for their hard work, enthusiasm, and team spirit. Maths Week was a huge success!
Here’s just a snapshot of some of the activities from the week:
On Thursday, 9th October, the children in 5th and 6th Class attended an educational workshop at the Jackie Clarke Museum in Ballina focused on the Great Famine. The session brought history to life in an engaging, age-appropriate way and captured everyone’s interest from start to finish.
Through storytelling, interactive activities, and hands-on experiences, the children learned about life during the Famine- from daily struggles to the resilience of the people. They especially enjoyed handling replica artefacts and examining historical photographs, which helped them imagine what life might have been like for children their age in the 1840s.
By the end of the visit, the pupils had gained a deeper understanding of this important period in Irish history, leaving with a sense of empathy, curiosity, and appreciation for the lives we lead today.
