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Fiona Kelly
In Fifth Class, News

Digital Learning in 5th Class

     

     

    

We have been taking part in the Microsoft Dream Space Ambassador programme this year and the children have been learning how to code using Micro:bit. They are becoming experts at creating code using sequences, loops, variables and conditional statements, as well as finding and fixing bugs in their code.

 

   

 

The children have also enjoyed using our new school iPads to engage with the Music curriculum. They have been using the GarageBand app to compose music in a variety of different genres and have created some really outstanding compositions!

 

          

 

We have been using Minecraft Education this term, which the children have thoroughly enjoyed. The Dream Space Ambassadors took part in an Hour of Code with Minecraft activity. We are also starting to use Minecraft Education in our maths lessons, which has given the children opportunities to practice their maths skills in a fun and interactive way.

 

Asheligh-Rose Coyle
In News

Learn Together Events in Rang a Dó

In our class, we learned about and celebrated different cultural festivals from around the world. These included Diwali, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year and Ramadan. Throughout our learning we were so lucky to have some parent guests come into our classroom and teach us about their traditions. We read stories, learned new traditions and saw some beautiful pictures of dress wear and food linked to the festivals. Here are some pictures and information about what we learned:

  • Diwali – Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. People celebrate by lighting lamps, bursting fireworks, and sharing sweets with family and friends. Check out these rangoli art pieces we created from coloured rice.

 

  • Hanukkah – This Jewish festival, also called the Festival of Lights, lasts for eight days and commemorates a miracle in which a small amount of oil burned for eight days in a temple. Families celebrate by lighting the menorah, playing with dreidels, and eating special foods like latkes. Thanks to Anaelle for sharing your families culture with our class.

 

  • Chinese New Year – This marks the beginning of the lunar new year in Chinese culture. It is celebrated with dragon dances, fireworks, giving red envelopes with money for good luck, and special meals with family. Each year is associated with a different animal from the Chinese zodiac. Thank to Xin Lynch for sharing your beautiful culture with our class.

 

  • Ramadan – A holy month observed by Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. People fast from sunrise to sunset and break their fast in the evening with a meal called iftar. The month ends with Eid al-Fitr, a joyful celebration with feasts and gifts. Thanks to Yasir and Ramsha for sharing your beautiful culture with our class.

 

By celebrating these festivals together, we learn about different traditions, respect each other’s cultures, and enjoy the spirit of unity and togetherness. 🙂

Rachel McCoy
In Junior Infants, News

Spring in Junior Infants B

The children in Junior Infants B have been very busy this Spring. We have been doing some outdoor lessons now that the weather is brighter and warmer. The children went on a scavenger hunt to find signs of Spring hidden in the yard.


We have also had lots of celebration days in school this March including Book Week, and Seachtain na Gaeilge. The students got a chance to dress up as their favourite character for Book Week, and took part in a parade to show off their costumes. The children also took part in lots of shared reading activities with the older children in the school. 



The fun didn’t stop with Book Week, and led us straight into Seachtain na Gaeilge. The children were learning songs as gaeilge, and practicing Irish dancing for the ceili on La Glas. Well done to all the children for their huge efforts to use Gaeilge in the classroom and around the school, and for their fantastic outfits to mark La Glas.



An excellent Spring so far, long may the bright days continue!

Rachel and Lucy

Asheligh-Rose Coyle
In News

Rang a Dó – Pancóga Party 🥞

This year in 2nd Class we were so lucky to have two parent guests come and help us make some yummy pancakes for Pancake Tuesday. This lovely activity linked nicely with the children’s learning of procedural writing in English. There were a variety of scrumptious pancake toppings such as chocolate sauce, salted caramel sauce, banana, coconut flakes, honey and lots more. As you can see the children had a super time decorating their pancakes and writing up their recipes after. Thanks again to Adriana and Akemi for visiting our class!

 

 

Fiona Kelly
In Fifth Class, News

Trip to Iveagh Gardens

Lunch at Rose Garden

When we arrived, we went straight to the Rose Gardens to have lunch. There we chatted with friends while eating. The Rose Garden was beautiful, there was a huge metal structure around the garden. Inside of the structure there were patches of soil where there were roses being grown. We had wonderful lunch as the smell of roses wafted around us.

       

The Maze

After lunch we went to explore the park, there we found a maze, the maze was a giant circle made with hedges, in the middle there was a sun clock. From above it probably looked like a massive celt sign. Soon our friends found us, and we started playing ball tag. The aim of the game was not to get caught though we were running in a maze, the tagger had a ball to make it easier for them, you could either get caught by the ball or the person. The game was so fun that we probably spent an half an hour playing the game.

   

     

 

The Walk

Finally, the teachers told us that it was time to take a nice walk around the park. We took our belongings and started to head on the walk. In the meantime, we passed a huge waterfall, but it didn’t have any water falling at the moment, does it still count as a waterfall? Then we walked past two headless statues, kind of creepy. After that we walked some more and saw a woman having a photo shoot, I hope we didn’t interfere. And finally, we came to a log garden and took some photos.

   

After a lovely day we came back to school and chilled.

Authors: Muntaha, Senan, Aadya and Ronia (5th Class) 

Tony Walsh
In News

Open Morning-Wednesday 12th March 2025

Following on from the huge interest in our school, next Wednesday morning we are hosting an open morning for perspective parents to come and have a tour of our school campus.

You are welcome to come along at 9.00am next Wednesday morning, 12th of March 2025.

Please share this information with anyone who might be interested in learning more about our school!

Fiona Kelly
In Fifth Class, Fourth Class, News

Peace Proms

 

 

The children from 4th and 5th Class represented our school at the Peace Proms in the RDS on Sunday 2nd February. The children were part of a large choir, joining schools from around Dublin to perform with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland.

 

   

The children performed songs across a range of musical genres; pop, dance, music from musicals and some 80s and 90s throwbacks! They choreographed their own dance moves for some of the songs and had great fun singing and dancing.

It was a fantastic event and we are so proud of the children for their wonderful performances!

Caitríona Rafter
In News, Senior Infants

November and December Activities

The theme for November was ‘Materials’. In Science, we made parachutes out of paper and plastic and tested which material was better at floating to the ground. In Music, we made some homemade instruments from household materials.

 

In December, we were very lucky to have some parents visit Senior Infants to do workshops. Alma’s mum taught the children all about Hanukkah. Alma and her mum performed a few songs for the class and everyone got to play with dreidels. It was great fun! Later on in the month, Patrick’s mum visited the class and made some yummy hot chocolate with the children. She also showed the children how to make cookies. Afterwards, the children enjoyed their hot chocolate and cookies. What a treat!