Mrs. O’ Regan’s sixth class have been busy taking part in maths stations in the outdoor classroom. This week they used their mathematical knowledge of percentages to solve profit and loss problems. Way to go girls, we are very impressed. (more…)

Ms. Solich’s class have been creating some lovely pieces of poetry. They have been thinking about rhyming words and have used their editing skills to finalise their poems. The boys and girls look very pleased with their efforts! (more…)

Ms. Kiely’s and Mrs. O’Regan’s sixth class girls, have been busy putting their letter writing skills to good use. They have teamed up with a school in Dublin and will exchange penpal letters during the rest of the school year. What a lovely idea! (more…)

We are very fortunate here in St. Mary’s to have close to forty ipads available for the children to use. They younger classes can learn phonics and blending through games. The middle classes can learn tables and other maths concepts through fun apps. While the older classes, can use them for research purposes and creating books. (more…)

It’s been all go in Ms.Smith’s junior infants of late. Not only are the boys and girls blending letter sounds, but they are now writing cvc words. They also got to enjoy counting and maths games. What clever cookies we have! (more…)

Ms. Kiely’s and Ms. O’Connor’s senior infants were ecstatic to visit the new cycle track. They got to show off their cycling skills in front of their teacher and friends. It gave the children a chance to learn to cycle on a ‘real life’ road, with lines, pedestrian crossings and signs. We may have a future Tour de France winner in our midst! (more…)

The three junior infant classes chose a beautiful Spring morning to take a trip to the playground. The boys and girls had a ball playing with their friends and would like to know if they can go back again this week! (more…)

Ms. Kiely’s class thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the local playground judging by these photos! They can’t wait to visit again. (more…)

The highlight of Wellness Week for most was Wacky Walking Wednesday. The children were asked to dress up in bright colourful clothes with a side helping of wackiness! Each class got to stretch their legs by going on a walk outside of the school grounds. Most classes ventured to the local playground where they had fun with their friends. Others went for a sensory stroll down by the shoreline. It was so nice to see the boys and girls smiling,  laughing and enjoying the chats! (more…)

Once again Mrs. Barry organised our annual Wellness Week. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of our own wellbeing. There were so many activities in each class throughout the week. The topic of mindfulness was introduced, random acts of kindness were performed, daily affirmations were recited, beautiful books with special messages were read, healthy eating was promoted and we even had self defence classes from Ross B. Eimear from Moments of Sparkle provided mindfulness workshops to some of our classes. Thank you to you both for visiting. The highlight for most was Wacky Walking Wednesday. It was a most enjoyable week for both children and staff. (more…)