Archive for Fourth Class
Lovely Lemonade!
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As part of our procedural writing lessons we decided we would be nice to ourselves here in 4th class and make some refreshing lemonade. So, we made a list of ingredients and utensils that we would need. Ingredients: Sparkling water, lemons and sugar. Utensils: A whisk, large bowl, a litre jug, a juicer, a knife […]
What an Experience!
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On Saturday March 1st our school choir travelled to The Hub, Kilkenny to take part in the 2014 Peace Proms and what an experience we had! There were choirs from Waterford, Laois, Wexford,Kilkenny, Carlow, Roscommon, Tipperary and of course, Offaly. The concert was conducted by the internationally recognised conductor, Gearóid Grant. Emmanuel Lawlor, […]
Fourth Class Take Part in Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal
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We are very proud of our 4th class – they collected 45 shoe boxes for the Team Hope Christmas shoe box appeal. It means that 45 very poor children around the world will receive a Christmas gift to brighten up their lives. Well done girls, it’s a great achievement.
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. […]
Bubble Pop by 4th class
This is the first of our many recordings on the way. Go on..have a listen!! Click here
New Shoes!!! Yes please.
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We love art and we love shoes….. so what a great combo! We learned a lovely new poem called ‘Choosing Shoes’ by Frida Wolfe. New shoes, new shoes, Red and pink and blue shoes. Tell me, what would you choose, If they’d let us buy? Buckle shoes, bow shoes, Pretty pointy-toe shoes, Strappy, cappy low […]
National Tree Day 10th Oct.2013 in Fourth Class
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National Tree Day fell on Thursday, 10th October this year so fourth class went on their autumn trail to Camcor Park. Wellies – check! Clipboards – check! Raincoats – check! We set off from our school after lunch and ‘trecked’ the long distance……across the road! We are so […]
Clara Bog Presentation in Fourth Class
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Therese from Clara Bog came to our school and did a presentation on Clara Bog, the animal and plant life and the importance of the bog. Therese brought moss from the bog to show us. This moss has antiseptic qualities and has been used in healing remedies […]
Learning about Lungs in 4th
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We learned all about our Respiratory System in Fourth Class. The lungs are an extremely important organ and we should do our best to keep them as healthy as possible. Making healthy choices and exercise are very important to for our lungs to function to the best of their ability. We have very good lungs […]