Peace Proms 25/1/25
Today marked the culmination of a lot of hard work. Since November the children from 2nd-6th have been rehearsing songs and learning choreography for the Peace Proms - Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland concert in the SETU Waterford. It was a truly wonderful experience for the children and hugely entertaining for the audience too. Check out the Peace Proms - Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland Facebook page for more photos and videos.
Today marked the culmination of a lot of hard work. Since November the children from 2nd-6th have been rehearsing songs and learning choreography for the Peace Proms - Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland concert in the SETU Waterford. It was a truly wonderful experience for the children and hugely entertaining for the audience too. Check out the Peace Proms - Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland Facebook page for more photos and videos.
Nature 6/2/25
Some of the children were very busy at break time today. Take a look at the huge bird’s nest they have built.
Some of the children were very busy at break time today. Take a look at the huge bird’s nest they have built.
Picker Pals 7/2/25
1st and 2nd have been continuing their work with the Picker Pals program. They have been picking up litter around the school and also at home. They also entered an art competition using recycled materials to recreate some of the Picker Pal characters.
1st and 2nd have been continuing their work with the Picker Pals program. They have been picking up litter around the school and also at home. They also entered an art competition using recycled materials to recreate some of the Picker Pal characters.
Credit Union Table Quiz 7/2/25
Well done to our U13 and U11 teams who represented our school in Baltinglass at the Credit Union Table Quiz.
Well done to our U13 and U11 teams who represented our school in Baltinglass at the Credit Union Table Quiz.
Travel Fortnight 10/2/25
Our Green School committee have been very busy working towards our next green flag. They have carried out surveys to ascertain our school’s knowledge about transport and more sustainable options. They recorded how pupils travel to school each day and organised two Walk on Wednesday events, where all the pupils and staff meet in Tinahely and walk back to school.
Our Green School committee have been very busy working towards our next green flag. They have carried out surveys to ascertain our school’s knowledge about transport and more sustainable options. They recorded how pupils travel to school each day and organised two Walk on Wednesday events, where all the pupils and staff meet in Tinahely and walk back to school.
Olive Mooney 12/2/25
Irish author, Olive Mooney, visited the children in 3rd-6th and read from her series ‘The Chronicles of Cadaver College’. She also shared some narrative writing tips.
Irish author, Olive Mooney, visited the children in 3rd-6th and read from her series ‘The Chronicles of Cadaver College’. She also shared some narrative writing tips.
Baking 13/2/25
Over the last few weeks 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th have been working together in small groups to bake blueberry muffins. It’s been great to teach some real life skills and having something tasty to eat at the end of it was the cherry on top.
Over the last few weeks 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th have been working together in small groups to bake blueberry muffins. It’s been great to teach some real life skills and having something tasty to eat at the end of it was the cherry on top.
People at Work 14/2/25
Junior and senior infants have had a wonderful week visiting local shops, businesses and factories to learn about how people work in our community. A big thank you to all the business owners and staff for welcoming the classes and for talking to them about the jobs they do.
Junior and senior infants have had a wonderful week visiting local shops, businesses and factories to learn about how people work in our community. A big thank you to all the business owners and staff for welcoming the classes and for talking to them about the jobs they do.
Assembly 14/2/25
Mrs Workman led our whole school assembly this morning. Assembly is one of the most enjoyable times of the week and it’s lovely to have our hymn accompanied by live music.
Mrs Workman led our whole school assembly this morning. Assembly is one of the most enjoyable times of the week and it’s lovely to have our hymn accompanied by live music.
Pancakes and Pyjamas 4/3/25
Today is Shrove Tuesday. It marks the beginning of Lent and the PTA kindly offered to make delicious pancakes for the whole school. We also had a very comfy day and wore our pyjamas to school. There was also a collection in aid of the Wicklow Hospice.
Today is Shrove Tuesday. It marks the beginning of Lent and the PTA kindly offered to make delicious pancakes for the whole school. We also had a very comfy day and wore our pyjamas to school. There was also a collection in aid of the Wicklow Hospice.
Science Blast 5/3/25
3rd-6th travelled to the RDS today to the ESB Science Blast, over the last month or two we have been working as scientists to investigate the following questions, “Will doing 15 minutes of exercise everyday for one month increase our level of fitness?” and “Does the length of our legs have an effect on our speed?” The children to came up with the questions, carried out research, came up with a hypothesis, devised an actual experiment, gathered the data, analysed the results and came to a conclusion. It was great to have all of the children take the lead and they really enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish.
3rd-6th travelled to the RDS today to the ESB Science Blast, over the last month or two we have been working as scientists to investigate the following questions, “Will doing 15 minutes of exercise everyday for one month increase our level of fitness?” and “Does the length of our legs have an effect on our speed?” The children to came up with the questions, carried out research, came up with a hypothesis, devised an actual experiment, gathered the data, analysed the results and came to a conclusion. It was great to have all of the children take the lead and they really enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish.
World Book Day 6/3/25
A great day in school today celebrating all things books.
A great day in school today celebrating all things books.
Art Blast 11/3/25
Artist, Helen Flanagan, came to school this week and spent time with each class working on an art project inspired by nature and Ireland’s past. The children gathered materials and used them to create interesting shadow pieces. Excited to see the finished products.
Artist, Helen Flanagan, came to school this week and spent time with each class working on an art project inspired by nature and Ireland’s past. The children gathered materials and used them to create interesting shadow pieces. Excited to see the finished products.
Seachtain na Gaeilge 17/3/25
This week we were doing all things Irish. We had a Lá Glas on Friday. At assembly, each class shared something they had been learning. Infants recited some poems and sang songs. 1st and 2nd told us about our patron saint, St. Patrick. 3rd and 4th performed the Haka as Gaeilge. 5th and 6th performed 2 dramas as Gaeilge.
This week we were doing all things Irish. We had a Lá Glas on Friday. At assembly, each class shared something they had been learning. Infants recited some poems and sang songs. 1st and 2nd told us about our patron saint, St. Patrick. 3rd and 4th performed the Haka as Gaeilge. 5th and 6th performed 2 dramas as Gaeilge.
Fitness Fridays 21/3/25
Each Friday the whole school is spending a few minutes in the morning exercising, getting fitter and healthier led by Ms. Horan O’Neill.
Each Friday the whole school is spending a few minutes in the morning exercising, getting fitter and healthier led by Ms. Horan O’Neill.
Wormery 27/3/25
Today was an exciting day for most, but maybe not for the squeamish, as we saw the installation of our wormery. Many of the children were eager to help fill it up!
Today was an exciting day for most, but maybe not for the squeamish, as we saw the installation of our wormery. Many of the children were eager to help fill it up!
Tag Rugby 28/3/25
5th and 6th attended a tag rugby blitz in Arklow Rugby Club today. A massive thank you to Barney for organising and to all the club members who volunteered to referee matches and give the children a chance to try some tackling. A great day was had by all.
5th and 6th attended a tag rugby blitz in Arklow Rugby Club today. A massive thank you to Barney for organising and to all the club members who volunteered to referee matches and give the children a chance to try some tackling. A great day was had by all.
WOW 2/4/25
Walk on Wednesday, today with clear blue skies.
Walk on Wednesday, today with clear blue skies.
Sunny Breaks 8/4/25
The beautiful weather this week has been just wonderful. Great to see the children enjoying the sunshine at break.
The beautiful weather this week has been just wonderful. Great to see the children enjoying the sunshine at break.
Say Yes to Languages 9/4/25
The children from 3rd-6th have been learning German as part of the Languages Connect program. It is designed to allow children experience a foreign language. They have had seven lessons so far and already have learned to introduce themselves, their age and appearance, the colours and the days of the week along with many more things too. The lessons have been really enjoyable and fun with lots of games and singing.
The children from 3rd-6th have been learning German as part of the Languages Connect program. It is designed to allow children experience a foreign language. They have had seven lessons so far and already have learned to introduce themselves, their age and appearance, the colours and the days of the week along with many more things too. The lessons have been really enjoyable and fun with lots of games and singing.
Easter Assembly 11/4/25
The whole school came together in the church today for a Palm Sunday service led by Canon David. We learned about Palm Sunday and as we do each week we celebrated some pupils' achievements. The service ended with Jesus and his donkey followed by whole school singing, ‘We have a King who rides on a Donkey’.
The whole school came together in the church today for a Palm Sunday service led by Canon David. We learned about Palm Sunday and as we do each week we celebrated some pupils' achievements. The service ended with Jesus and his donkey followed by whole school singing, ‘We have a King who rides on a Donkey’.
Easter Egg Hunt 11/4/25
Thank you to the PTA for organising an Easter egg hunt for the children in the school grounds. So lucky to have such beautiful weather for it.
Thank you to the PTA for organising an Easter egg hunt for the children in the school grounds. So lucky to have such beautiful weather for it.
