CoderDojo!

CoderDojo is a fun, exciting workshop, designed for children with an interest in computer and codes starting next Saturday, 29th September in Carlow Educate Together National School.  The workshop will enable children to learn how to design and build video games and websites using codes!  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, but all…

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June Activities in 2nd & 3rd Class!

June has been a hectic, but productive month in 2nd and 3rd class!  We have crammed a lot of fun activities into our schedule to make it an enjoyable month for all the pupils!  In a Visual Arts lesson, we got to tie-dye our own t-shirts and bandanas.  Here is a photo of the children modelling their gear!…

Sports’ Day 2012!

On Wednesday 20th June , the children in Wandesforde NS had their annual sports’ day!  Each year, we focus on the fun aspect of playing sports.  Thankfully, the sun was shining and we had a great day!  We had 5 events throughout the morning.  They included races, hurdles, a three-legged race, the egg and spoon…

Knitting in Wandesforde National School!

Over the past number of weeks, Frances Bradley has been teaching the children in 1st-6th class to knit!  This fun activity incorporates the fabric and fibre strand of the visual arts curriculum.  The children have really enjoyed having Frances in the classroom.  Mrs. Dooley helped the children also.  Thank you both very much!  Have a…

Smoothies!

To celebrate National Strawberry Week, the children in 2nd & 3rd Class made smoothies!  We talked about various fruits that people eat as part of their 5 a day!  The children then got to choose their fruit and make their own smoothies! The ingredients provided were mango, bananas, pineapple and of course strawberries!  We mixed…