Archive for Fourth Class
Hot Air Balloons
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There was great excitement in Mercy P today as the students were treated to a fabulous demonstration from Carol and her crew, showing us how they operate their hot air balloons. Birr is hosting this years Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships… keep an eye out for Carol or Gary in his Sky Baby balloon!
Athletics
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The girls practised balancing, running, jumping and throwing during their athletics with Declan. It was a very enjoyable PE lesson. Looking forward to next week already!
Tennis
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Tennis lessons with Dermot have started. The children enjoyed their first session.
Fourth Class 2022-2023
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Welcome back girls! We are looking forward to a great year in Fourth Class.
Maths Trail
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Fourth Class enjoyed taking part in a Maths Trail on Friday, consolidating all they had learned about Length in Maths this week.
Futsal Soccer
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Fourth class are enjoying learning futsal soccer skills with coach Gary.
Science Week in Fourth
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The children enjoyed a virtual Trip to the Reptile Zoo where they learned interesting facts about turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes and tarantulas, to name but a few. They also enjoyed a very informative and highly entertaining zoom on the Science of Roald Dahl. The girls are also learning lots about Engineering and are planning, designing […]
Happy Halloween 🎃
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Halloween preparations are well underway in Mercy Primary. Pumpkin carving, spooky artwork, Halloween games and ghoulish dancing to name but a few activities enjoyed by the girls. Happy Halloween from all in Fourth Class 🎃 👻
Space Week
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Space Week was celebrated in Fourth Class this week. They had a Zoom with Dr. Niamh Shaw and were fascinated to learn about space, space exploration and what life is like on the international space station. Thanks to Birr Theatre for organising this event. On Friday, Offaly Libraries organised a Zoom workshop hosted by Seanie […]
Green Flag Awards
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Fourth Class were delighted to attend the virtual Green Flag Awards Ceremony today. We received our fifth green flag for Biodiversity