On returning to school after the Easter the children set about learning all about the weather . They read the book “What ever the weather ” and discovered that certain seasons are associated with certain weather patterns . They recorded the weather each day on the weather diary-. They learned about the suitability of certain types of clothes for different types of weather and carried out an experiment to see what materials are waterproof and which would the best type of material to make a rain jacket from as we need those quiet a lot in Ireland. They wrote a report about hats. They studied the work of a meteorologist and in the play corner they set up a weather station and were busy using the various weather instruments to find out what the weather forecast was going to be before reporting it to the class. In Junk art the children were busy making items for the weather station and cameras for the TV crew. In the sensory area the children had great fun making a splash and rain. With play dough children were making different types clothes for the various weather conditions Aistear 2018 April -...
Read MoreOur school is very committed to encouraging and stimulating the Irish language on a daily basis. To further promote the Irish language, a great effort is made during Seachtain na Gaeilge which takes place during the first or second week of March every second year. Ó thús go deireadh, bhain na daltaí an taitneamh as. Timpeall na scoile bhí an Ghaeilge á labhairt agus le chloisteáil. The children participated in many events during Seachtai na Gaeilge, and the week finished up with Lá Glas agus ceolchoirm. Bhí an-spóirt ag na...
Read MoreEvery year the pupils of Kilchreest NS celebrate World Book Day. This year the children come to school dressed up as their favourite character from a story. Everyone put in a great effort and it was wonderful to see the variety of characters and the creativity of the children. All pupils received a book voucher that they can reclaim against the purchase of a book in local...
Read MoreFebruary and March were themed Clothes . The children engaged in shared reading of The smartest Giant in town and wrote all about how to buy new shoes. They examined how their choice of clothes has changed as they have grown . They also explored people who wear uniforms at work and tested to see what materials are waterproof . In the play corner, the children were busy trying on clothes in the Clothes shop and buying new outfits. In the water area, the children were busy washing their clothes and hanging them out to dry. In Junk art and play dough we seen some budding designers emerge!! Aistear February/ March -...
Read MoreOn returning to school after the Christmas holidays , the children were taken on a trip to outer space !!To prepare for this trip the children engaged in shared reading of “Grounded to Earth ” and learned all about the planets and the some of the objects that may be found in space. A Space station and space shuttle were set up in the corner and children had great fun launching missions to space, landing on the moon, collecting space samples and sometimes had to make an emergency landing!! IN play dough, some strange creatures emerged from the play dough and in Junk art the children created some space rockets using a variety of materials ! Thanks God all children landed back safely in Kilchreest and no one was left behind in space! Aistear -...
Read MoreWednesday the 14th February 2018 was a very proud day for the pupils and staff of Kilchreest N.S. as former pupil and All Ireland winning captain , David Burke, returned to his former national school to present us with the number 9 jersey that he wore in the All Ireland final in September 2017, when he led Galway to All Ireland glory for the first time in 29 years. This was a very kind and generous gesture by David to present such a precious memento of the occasion to his former school and the school community are very grateful to David for doing this . The presentation began with a reading of the “Hurler’s prayer” . Then 5th & 6th class recited a poem that they composed especially for the occasion. David then spoke to the pupils and staff about the experience of winning the All Ireland and what he had done when he was younger to help him achieve his goals. Then followed a question and answers session, where some very interesting questions were put to David , including how many pancakes he had eaten the previous day!!! Finally , David presented the jersey to school principal, Mr. O’ Connor . The number 9 jersey now takes pride of place on the school corridor along with the official photo of the Galway team that did us all so proud last September and it will serve as a reminder of that memorable day David Burke Jersey presentation David Burke Jersey...
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