Go Ireland Go!!

As part of the Junior Classroom’s preparation for Euro 2012, the children have been learning all the flags of the teams competing in the football competition. Take a look at their flags! As well as learning the flags of the countries in Euro 2012, the children had to predict which team they think would win Euro 2012….

May Madness in the Junior Classroom!

This May, the children in the Junior Classroom continue to show their talents in all areas of the school curriculum. There’s been lots of preparation in all subject areas for the 2012 Olympics in London. The children made their own Olympic torches to mark the occasion of the Olympic torch travelling around the United Kingdom and…

Sponsored Cycle 2012!

On Saturday, 9th June 2012, the children, parents and almost 170 cyclists took to the roads for the annual sponsored cycle in aid of the school.  It was a wonderful day!  The sun was shining, music was playing and a great day was had by all! The day started off with registration at 9 am.  There…

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…