Science is taught as part of SESE (Social, Environmental and Scientific Education) and is integrated with geography and history. We enjoy doing experiments with the children and sometimes we participate in science workshops such as the “Discover Science” programme in the Discovery Park in Castlecomer.
October has been another busy month in our room. We visited Castlecomer Library and heard authors Sinéad Dore and Claire Keating reading from their book Bea’s Ocean Commotion. We did some fun activities with them to help us if we feel worried too. In English Junior Infants are busy learning lots of letter sounds and…
It has been such a busy term in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class and the boys and girls have settled in really well to their new classes! Have a look at what we have been up to! In English, we wrote about and drew pictures of our Summer holidays and what we got up to!…
The last few weeks in school have been full of learning and activities in the Junior room. We learned all about the Garden Centre in Play. In SESE we learned all about the country of Italy, we discussed landmarks, food and where Italy is located. We also learned about fish, things we do at the…
It is hard to believe we are at the end of another term! It has been a busy one, so have a look at what the boys and girls in First, Second and Third class have been up to!! In English, we wrote about our school tour at the end of May. The children had…
During Spring, the Senior Classroom were busy with many seasonal and school activities. They learned how to weave and made some lovely “Woven Hearts” for Valentine’s Day! As well as this, they made some God’s Eyes using craft sticks and wool. Ireland was a topic explored in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day in SESE, Religion…
