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Halloween Dress Up/ Jersey Day.
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. […]
Junior Infants
We have had a busy few weeks in Junior Infants. We went to Birr Library once a week and listened to lots of different stories. We received our certificates today. Thank you to all the staff in Birr Library. We have been learning all about Autumn so we went on an Autumn […]
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.
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 […]
Senior Infants September / October activities
Take a look at our Autumn Tree. This collage was made using torn up pieces of sugar paper. We were careful to only choose Autumn coloured paper. We learned an Autumn poem called The Leaves. We also completed our very own Autumn book. We learned about the different parts of the tree and we […]
Halloween is coming.
We have been busy getting ready for Halloween in Senior Infants. We learned songs and poems in English and Irish. We have read the brilliant Julia Donaldson book called Room on the Broom and we also made these witches using different coloured card. Look at her long pointy nose.
Senior Infants ‘Big Read’
We have really enjoyed listening to a collection of Dr Seuss and Winnie the Witch books being read to us in the library over the past 4 weeks. Thanks to Martina for making each week fun and enjoyable.
October Activities in First Class
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 […]
Our New Mural
We decided the PE Halla was looking a little bare – what could we do? Mrs. Murray had a brainwave and here are the results: Aren’t they wonderful? Mrs Murray and her daughter Eve […]
Referendum 2013 in Mercy Primary Scool
All the girls of 5th and 6th class here in Mercy Primary School took part in our own Referendum last Friday. We had an amazing, informative day with an enthusiastic turnout of 98%. Interestingly, as it turns out, our own results matched […]