Paw Patrol visits the school

On Thursday, June 13th, the junior classes had a surprise visitor to the school. It was ‘Chase’ from Paw Patrol. Chase is a German shepherd who serves as a police and spy dog in Paw Patrol. He is the most mature of the dogs, and will always announce “PAW Patrol ready for action, Ryder, sir!” when the PAW Patrol is called on a mission. Our pupils in Infants, first and second were delighted to get a visit from Chase.

See the photos below:

 

Standardised Testing

Testing for all pupils takes place during the month of May. Please ensure that children are well rested for the testing which will be ongoing in the junior school from the 8th May and begins in the senior school from Tuesday 14th May onwards. As we have been selected by the Department of Education & Skills to take part in further field research to improve standards in testing, our 2nd and 6th class pupils will be undertaking a second set of tests this year, good luck to all!!

Junior Infants – Ms. O’ Donovan

Ms. O’ Donovan’s Junior Infants planted Cress seeds in their class. The children learned all about what plants and seeds need to grow. Each child filled their own pot with compost and sprinkled some cress seeds on top. They also make sure to water their seeds every day. We will keep you updated on how our seeds grow…..

 

5 Days Later

After 5 days our seeds have grown and are ready for our Junior Infants to bring home. The children will mind their cress and water it every day – they may even taste it!

Junior Infants News – Ms Gaffney

Ms Gaffney’s Boys and Girls were busy planting seeds and doing Easter Art.

 

Wizz Kids – Junior/Senior Infants

Ms Nulty and Ms. O Donovan are starting a Wizz Kids after school club. Wizz Kids will run on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30

We aim to:

  • promote learning through fun
  • work on phonics through play
  • learn mathematical concepts through play

Wizz Kids will help the children revise elements of literacy and numeracy that is being taught in school. Learning will be play-based through hands on activities, group work and songs.

We will be trialing Wizz Kids for 4 weeks before Christmas.

Dates: Tuesday 27th November, 4th December, 11th December and 18th December.

Costs: €20 for four weeks(€5 per week). Money should be paid in advance to Ms Nulty or Ms Donovan by Thursday 22nd of November. First Come First Served.

Audience: Junior and Senior Infants.

Art – Junior Infants Ms Gaffney

Art – Junior Infants – Ms O’Donovan

Art – Junior Infants – Ms Hogan