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First Class prizewinner in County Offaly Handwriting Competition. Mar 2013

CONGRATULATIONS and well done to our prizewinner in our recently entered INTO handwriting competition.All of her family and classmates are very proud of her. WELL DONE!!      

Lá na Gaeilge in First Class 15th March 2013,

Bhain gach cailín i rang a haon an-taitneamh as Lá na Gaeilge.          

World Book Day in Senior Infants

We celebrated World Book Day on the 7th March. We had great fun in Senior Infants. We dressed up as different book characters. We dressed up as Snow White, Belle, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, A Baker from the Gingerbread Man, A Wicked Witch from Hansel and Grettle, Tinkerbell, Jasmine, Bratz and Sleeping Beauty. Minnie Mouse […]

February 2013 Newsletter.

Welcome to our February newsletter. As always, we have had a busy month here in Mercy Primary School. We started the month with St. Brigid’s Day on February 1st.  2nd and 6th classes went to mass. They sang “A Song to Brigid” and “Deep Peace” during mass. They also read the readings and the Prayers of […]

World Book Day in First Class. March 2013

World Book Day was very eventful with a great variety of book characters in first class.Among the many activities of the day were buddy reading with third class,guest reader who entertained us with the story of  The Rainbow Fish,guest storytellers from third class, glittering artwork, and Horrid Henry! Each girl got their own copy of  the […]

Glenafelly Walk

Thanks to all who joined us for our walk on March 1st. The scenery was breathtaking! The cuppa and cookies were much appreciated at the end!! More walks will be organised after the Easter break, all welcome to join us.

First Class were Gaeilgeoirí na Coicíse. February 2013

First class are making great effort at speaking Irish throughout the day both in class and during their breaks.Well done to our cailíní for receiving their certificate for Gaeilgeoirí na Coicíse.

Fun with Magnets in First Class. February 2013

First class were very enthusiastic as they explored a wide variety of magnets.They investigated  many items to see were they magnetic. They completed a task sheet and discovered many exciting things they could do using the various magnets.

10 km Walk on March 1st

  Parents, join us this Friday morning for a lovely walk in Glenafelly, near Kinnitty. Spring is in the air so let’s enjoy the great outdoors while getting the benefit of healthy exercise! This walk is 10km,  wear comfortable shoes and clothes, (don’t forget the rain  mac just in case!!!) Bring a drink also. We will […]

The Big Read

  A huge word of thanks to the Mammies and Granny who took part in the Senior Infants Big Read in the library. Great fun had by all.

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