Hurling Season has started again and, in the Cumann na mBunscol competitions this year, the following are the groups for the boys and girls:-
Buachaillí – Ratheniska, Gaelscoil Phortlaoise, The Rock, Emo, Ballyadams
Cailíní – Ratheniska, Gaelscoil Phortlaoise, Emo, Ballyroan
Best of luck to all!
Spring is in the air and in Junior Infants we put on our coats and went out and about looking for signs of Spring in the school environment. We didn’t find any nests but decided to make our own when we got back to class!
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is celebrated annually on the 21st of March and is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
We happily joined the nationwide awareness campaign by wearing colourful socks to school today. We had discussions about the uniqueness of each and everyone. Thank you to all the boys and girls who contributed 2 euro for our fundraiser for the local Down Syndrome branch.
We finished off a very successful Seachtain na Gaeilge with a Céilí Mór today. Firstly, we marched and waved our flags in our parade all the way to the church and back. Then, we all gathered together in the school yard to sing and dance our way through the afternoon.
We hope you enjoy our little video that gives a flavour of the day!
Lá Fhéile Shona daoibh go léir!
Seachtain na Gaeilge atá ann an tseachtain seo. Chaith Rang 6 leathlá leis na Naíonáin Shinsearacha ag déanamh leipreachán . Bhí an Ghaeilge agus an tEalaín fite fuaite lena chéile an t-am ar fad. Ceapaimid go léir go bhfuil na leipreacháin ar fheabhas!
Bhíomar an-ghnóthach ar fad i Rang 3 i rith Seachtain na Gaeilge. Chuireama ár bpeataí i bhfolach agus scríobhamar fógraí beaga chun cur síos a dhéanamh ar ár bpeataí caillte. Ansin, bhi orainn dul timpeall na scoile chun iad a fháil ar ais.
Bhaineamar an-taitneamh as!
Juniors and Seniors were delighted to welcome back a former pupil today as we explore the theme of Springtime on the Farm. Brendan brought his New Holland tractor for a hands-on lesson with the boys and girls. He gave each one of us a bag of barley and explained how it is sown. He gave us lots of insights into his work as a farmer and remembered fondly his time in Junior Infants many years ago when he drove his pretend tractor around the yard at playtime!
In Rang 3, we presented our favourite book character in a very novel way – we made potato characters! We worked very hard to show our characters’ most important traits and we think our creations are quite impressive!
6th Class got into managerial mode today as they planned PE classes for Juniors, Seniors and 1st class. Lots of skills were taught, games were played and one lucky group even had a revitalising yoga session.
Go raibh maith agaibh, Rang 6!
