Archive for First Class
First Class January Activities 2014
First class are enjoying “Story Sacks” this week ( Jan 13th-17th) and are getting involved in many follow-on activities to their story “Bear Snores On”. Many thanks to all of the parents who came to our class and gave of their time – and put a smile on so many faces!! Mrs. Fitzgerald kindly put these […]
Science Week in 1st class
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For Science Week, 1st class learned all about magnetism and electricity. They learned new words: They had great fun […]
Congratulations!
Well done to Dominika Danczak who came 1st in the Under 7 category of the Birr Credit Union poster competition. Also to Megan Pardy who won 3rd prize in the 3rd/4th class section of the Order of Malta Poster Design competition and to Emer Yeates who won 1st prize in the 5th/6th class […]
Halloween Dress-up and Games. First Class October 2013
We played some Halloween games including fortune telling, pin the nose on the witch and dont knock the grape!
First class Halloween Fun 2013
First class were very busy in the weeks leading up to the Halloween break. The theme of Halloween provided great opportunity for drama and art and craft as can be seen from the photos. Bhi na cailíní ar fheabhas ag caint agus ag déanamh cómhrá as Gaeilge.Bhain siad an-taitneamh as bheith ag gléasadh suas.The girls […]
Halloween Dress Up/ Jersey Day.
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On Friday 25th October we had a Halloween Dress Up/ Jersey Day as a fundraiser to help buy a new set of school jerseys. We had a fabulous day, everyone looked great and we raised 335 euro!! Thanks to all who made a contribution. […]
October Activities in First Class
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On Thurs October 10th First class went to Camcor Park to mark National Tree Day. The girls observed a variety of deciduous trees which they can identify from the leaves and fruit growing on them. As an art activity the girls did some bark rubbings. To follow up on their tree trail the girls have their […]
First Class Activities Oct 2013
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First class girls painted lovely self portraits inspired by pop artist Julian Opie. They also used painted leaf prints to create an Autumnal background for their hungry hedgehogs!
First class visited Turoe Pet Farm on 13th June 2013.
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First class had a wonderful trip to Turoe Pet Farm. The tour guide brought them on a farm trail starting at Pet’s Corner where the girls got to see a variety of rabbits, hens, turkeys and a beautiful peacock.The guide gave them animal food which they fed to some of the animals on the trail. […]
Adding the final touches to our Pottery in First Class. May 2013
First class painted their pottery heads and wall planters using a great variety of colours. The girls had fun mixing paints and creating some very vibrant colours. They are all very proud of their creations!