As part of Active School Week, the children enjoyed lots of physical activities today. Many of the classes got to enjoy the glorious sunshine while taking part in activities outside. The classes took part in football coaching, athletics, playground games, 10 @ 10, rounders to name a few. The children were also encouraged to be active during breaktimes. Some of the classes were assigned active homework too. Here’s hoping the weather will be just as nice tomorrow! (more…)

There was great excitement when Mrs. Ryan’s junior infants got to discover the new Aistear theme … The Farm. They went outside to the Aistear area and visited the different stations to try out the activities for themselves. The boys and girls had great fun in the farm shop, growing vegetables, wearing animal masks, playing with the farm animals and even milking a cow! Wow, what a busy morning.  (more…)

Not to be outdone by some of the other classes, junior infants decided to take part in outdoor learning too. In maths, they were sorting and counting and wrote letters and words for literacy. What a fun way to learn. Well done everyone! (more…)

First class got to take advantage of the lovely weather and took their maths lesson outdoors. They paired up with their buddy to complete the task out in the playground. They even had carpet squares for comfort! (more…)

Junior infants have been learning all about life on the farm in preparation for their new aistear theme. They are enjoying learning about the animals that live on a farm. Below are photos of their artwork which accompanied their new song…Old McDonald Had a Farm. Bet you’re singing along in your head! (more…)

Ms. Smith’s class got hands on for their maths lesson this week. They used cocktail sticks and Playdoh to make 3d shapes. In the beginning, they followed teacher’s example and afterwards they got to explore themselves. As you can see, they were delighted with the results!  (more…)

Ms. Carroll-Lawler’s class have been making the most of the beautiful weather lately. They have been donning their wellies and outdoor gear and heading outside. The children enjoy exploring their surroundings and love their mud garden and their musical kitchen. They were joined by a few friends from their senior infant bubble. Here’s to many more fine days! (more…)

Other things happening around the infant classrooms were art activities, maths games and Easter jokes. The boys and girls had a cracking time reading the Easter jokes from the Easter eggs! (more…)

Mrs. Ryan’s boys and girls got to enjoy the great outdoors. They took part in an Easter egg hunt and in a “That’s Not Our Easter Egg” challenge. They had to search for Easter eggs hidden in the grass and they used colours around the school to fill in the blanks on the “That’s Not Our Easter Egg” book challenge. What wonderful ways to get out and about! (more…)

Some more of our infant classes got in on the act and made more chocolate nests. The ingredients included Rice Krispies, chocolate and mini eggs. Sounds delicious! Judging by the photos, we have some budding bakers in the mix.  (more…)