Today we visited the Science Room accompanied by visitor from the Heritage Council Grace Guard. We sowed many seeds including. "Morning glory,sweet pea, cress,carrots and much more! We also prepared some vegetables to sow in the raised beds in our yard so we will have lots of vegetables to harvest in Autumn Time!
World Book Day
Today was World Book Day. It was a great day. The children made a huge effort to dress up as various characters from their favourite books. There were lots of genres of books discussed such as story books, factual books, annuals and comics. We talked about the characters in stories and what some of our favourite stories were. Some of the older classes did paired reading with the younger classes and each class took part in DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) for some time. The younger classes had an assembly to show off all their costumes. Don't the children look wonderful!?!
These are children in Ms Roche's Third Class all dressed up in their costumes.
Butter Making
This week we were learning about butter with our visiting teacher Ms Gormley. We had amazing fun today when we got to make our own!!! We started off with a little cream, a rhyme and some hard work and abracadabra!!!! It tasted yummy!!!!
Absorption
We had a brilliant day today experimenting with different materials to see which of them was the most absorbent. Big thank you to our visiting teacher Ms Gormley for such a great lesson!!
The Titanic
Look at our passengers boarding the titanic!
Ms Nic Gearailt and her drama crew!
First class passengers and their tickets.
Term 1 Attendance Awards!
Huge well done to all children pictured for winning attendance awards! Children received certificates for missing only 1 or 2 days of school and many children received certificates for 100% attendance!!!
Badgers
First class were learning a little about the badger this year so we decided to make our own! The children moulded their badgers from clay and painted them when they were dry. They absolutely loved it!! Take a look at them having a boogie while they work!! :)
Swimming!
First class went swimming for the first time today! We were all a little nervous and a lot excited!!! Everyone was very brave and ended up having a great time! Take a look at Ms Walsh's eager beavers getting ready to make waves at Shoreline! :)
Big thanks to everyone who came to help us and cheer us on :)
School Closed on Thursday 15th
On Thursday the 15th December the school will be closed for the children.
All teaching staff must attend an in-service training day for the new language curriculum.
The school will be open again on Friday 16th December at the normal school time of 8.50am.
Christmas Plays
Over the next two weeks we have wonderful plays going on to celebrate Christmas.
We would love for you to come and see the plays and cheer on your child.
This Wednesday 14th at 12pm, Junior Infants will have their play altogether in the Junior Building hall.
On Tuesday 20th at 9.30 the Early Start groups are putting on their concerts in their classrooms. All children must be in by 9.15am.
Also on Tuesday 20th at 1pm the 1st class children will put on their Christmas play in the Junior Building hall.
On the 21st December the whole school community is invited to St. Fergal's church to watch the Junior production of Busy Bethlehem performed by 1st, 2nd and 3rd class. This will take place at 11am.
Later that same day the Senior children from 4th, 5th and 6th class will perform Hosanna Rock at 1pm. Ms.Connolly's class will be the actors.
Please come and join us for the festivities.
Maths for Fun
The children of Ms Brady's 2nd class are having a great time playing maths games with 7 fantastic adults (Mammies, grannies, aunts and uncles) who are coming in for four Friday mornings to help us!
The Incredible Years Parenting Course
Starting on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 9:30am to 11:30am
We are a friendly and relaxed group for parents and carers. We look at a new topic each session that can help address your child's problem behaviours. The first half of the programme focuses on the positive behaviours you would like to see from your child. The second half looks at reducing the problem behaviours you would like to see less of. Research has found that families were able to make real improvements in their children's behaviours after completing the programme.
Two hours a week for twelve weeks
Free!
Niamh Mullins- Project Worker, Background in Psychology, Accredited Play Therapist- 087 204 4549
Emma O'Sullivan- Home School Community Liaison Teacher - 085 755 7542
Roots of Empathy
Baby Mark came into visit Mrs Loftus' class with his Mammy.
Suzanne leads the Roots of Empathy programme in that room.
The children in the room were so excited for his arrival and there was a great buzz when he left.
The children work on different topics with Suzanne and Mrs Loftus before Baby Mark comes in. He will visit a few times throughout the year.
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning in Support of Irish Premature Babies
All Welcome!
All money raised will go towards the Irish Premature Babies Foundation and will be used to help purchase Breast Pumps which will be loaned to mothers of Premature Babies.
Date: Thursday 17th of November
Time: 9:30-11:30
Venue: Parent's Room, St. Fergal's N.S.
How to be Smart about Social Media
Time: 9:15-10:15 am
Date: Wednesday 16th of November
Location: P.E. Hall (Senior Building) St. Fergal's N.S.
One Hour FREE Presentation by John Fitzpatrick on how to help keep your child safe as they use the internet, He will explain some simple tips about how to teach your children to use computers, tablets and mobile phones safely and give advice on what apps or sites to avoid.
Robins in 1st Class
Robins lay blue eggs. When they are babies they are speckled. When they are adults they are not. By Naoise.
A robin has a red brest. The robin lays 3- 9 eggs. By Cara.
