Archive for Green School
Green Flag Awards
Fourth Class were delighted to attend the virtual Green Flag Awards Ceremony today. We received our fifth green flag for Biodiversity
Sunflower Surprise!
Look at what the Junior and Senior Infants found in our school garden!
Second Class Sponsored Walk
Last Thursday we took part in our annual sponsored walk!! Like many things this year, COVID restrictions played their part, but as always our girls were unfazed! We split into two groups with Mrs Dermody and Miss Byrne and Ella Rose was our experienced guide! She knows the castle well, and under her guidance we […]
Different Feathers
First class read 3 beautiful stories recently from the Irish Red Cross that aim to promote the acceptance of social diversities. The stories were Sabina the Swallow a story book on the topic of migration. Paul the Pigeon a story book on the topic of disabilities. Finley the Finch a story book on the topic of gender stereotyping The girls […]
Our Outdoor Classroom
Fourth class have been enjoying the beautiful weather recently. The sun shone down for their Dance lessons with Lisa and their dance moves are improving each week. They took their books outside for DEAR time and they also planted sunflowers and wild flowers to enhance Biodiversity. Let’s hope this good weather continues.
Busy Bees 🐝
Second class have had a very busy couple of weeks! We have built houses from recycled materials, planted wildflowers for Biodiversity, started dancing with Lisa, and enjoyed classes in the sunshine ☀️🌻🌈
Red Panda Adoption
First class adopted a red panda from Dublin Zoo – which we named Dearg. When the zoo appealed for support to help the animals, the girls were dying to help. So after much debate we decided to adopt a red panda. We have learned all about them and received the most amazing adoption pack from […]
Buzzing to be back 🐝
First class are a buzz of excitement to be back at school. We’ve been having so much fun together in our first few days back. We’ve been looking for signs of spring, painting, reading and writing and playing with our friends. We love being back at school so much. 🐝😊
Donating to SVP
As part of our Advent activity calendar Millie in 5th class suggested a very selfless gesture that we make a donation to our local SVP. Huge thank you to everyone who kindly added to our donation today #supportlocal ❤️
Archaeology Talk in the Banbh Market
A group of girls went down to the Banbh Market in Castle Street to meet Denis from the Irish Archaeology Filed School. He had a group of students from Indiana State University with him. The girls spent a very interesting and informative time with them and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Thabks to Rebekah Keaveny for organising […]