Congratulations to Lauren Murphy and Ryan Hammel who have qualified for the 2015 Mathletes Challenge Provincial Finals in Dublin. They are 2 of only 20 children from Co. Wexford primary schools to make it to this stage which will be held on April 18th. We wish them the best of luck. This is a great […]
Second and third class studied the origins of the tradition of giving Easter Eggs, which began in Eastern Europe. They learned that in the Ukraine. eggs known as “Psanky” were given by people to their family and friends. These eggs were decorated with different symbols. For example, wavy lines symbolised forgiveness, circles symbolised eternal life and […]
Bhí Seachtain na Gaeilge 2015 ar siúl ón 1ú-17ú Márta agus bhíomar an-ghnóthach leis i rang 2 agus 3. Bhí bosca ar ghach bord le haghaidh cártaí glasa, agus bhuaigh na páistí ceann de na cártaí seo gach uair a chuala an múinteoir iad ag caint as Gaeilge. Comhghairdeas don ghrúpa glas a bhuaigh an […]
Over the past four weeks, second and third class undertook an art project where each child designed and made their own pig. They used a range of recycled materials, such as newspapers and egg cartons, aswell as balloons and paint. The first stage involved constructing the pigs using these materials. They then used papier maché techniques […]
The Friday before mid-term a jersey day was held at the school where jerseys of all shapes and colours were donned in order to raise money for the Mitten family. Well done to everyone. A cheque for €454 was presented to the family on the day.
The wonderful world of engineering was demonstrated in New Ross Library during Engineers Week. 6th class participated in a a hands on workshop to build a geodesic dome from newspaper. With great team work the class built a dome that housed nearly all the class ‘easily’! Great fun was had by all. While in New […]
Once again this year, during Catholic Schools Week, there was a great turn out for Grandparents Day at the school. After mass in the church, grandparents were invited back to the school for a cup of tea and a great selection of cakes, tarts and buns baked by the children. After tea and a chat […]
1. Antoni Kamil Stepien, 4th Class 2. Aoibhe Connor, 1st Class 3. Emma Mangan, 4th Class 4. Nikodem Czernik, 4th Class 5. Patrick Corrigan, 3rd Class 6. David Connolly, 4th Class 7. Cody Hearne, 1st Class 8. Ellie Doyle, 2nd Class 9. Alex O’Connor, 3rd Class 10. Emma Atkins Quigley, 3rd Class. Well done, boys […]
Last term both 5th and 6th class began learning about Scratch Programming in class. They learned the basics of Scratch and how to programme some simple actions. The children were then given the opportunity to work on their own projects, either independently or in small groups. They gradually expanded their knowledge of Scratch programming and […]
The boys and girls in 5th and 6th class have been busy logging into their accounts in Mathletes on Khan Academy over the past few weeks. This is a maths programme that will be of great benefit to them and will foster their understanding and love of maths. Well done to the following children who […]