On 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 MoreDecember certainly was an exciting month for the children as they set up Santa’s workshop and prepared for his arrival on December 25th !! The children took on the roles of Santa’s elves and were busy designing the toys , assembling them, checking the quality of them , wrapping them and finally dispatching them to Santa’s sleigh!!In small world the children made a mini Santa’s grotto and took visits to Santa. In Junk art children were busy making various Christmas constructions. We read the story of “a visit to Santa” and gave a recount of their own trip to to see Santa. Aistear Dec 17 Santa's...
Read MoreOur theme for November was “Food “. The children set up a Greengrocer store and Smoothie bar in the play corner and were busy buying their fruit and vegetables and taking a trip to the Smoothie bar after their busy days shopping!! IN Junk art children were busy with their creative designs and in play dough the children were making all different kinds of Healthy food. We read the story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and gave a recount of a trip to a smoothie bar. The children learned about the 5 food groups and the nutritious value of foods. It certainly was a hungry month!! Aistear Nov 17...
Read MoreAs part of science week we were delighted to have the students and teachers from St Brigid’s vocational school Loughrea come to the school and set up a variety of science activities and experiments. Among the activities on the day were children got to look through a microscope at various cells , see what their heart looks like , and listen to it through a stethoscope, make magic paper and worked worked with magnets. Thanks to school parent and Science teacher in St Brigid’s , Lisa Tannian for organising such a worthwhile visit. Science week...
Read MoreOther exciting events that have taken place in October include a trail to Roxboro house, Bun and biscuit day which saw lots of yummy treats baked and brought in by 3rd and 4th classes and dress up for Halloween...
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