Archive for October, 2013
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 […]
Newsletter September 2013
Mercy Primary School, Birr, Newsletter September 2013 Welcome back to Mercy Primary School for another year. This is the first of our monthly newsletter for the year 2013/2014. We are looking forward to all the great activities that will take place in our classrooms and school. We are well settled back in and lots […]
Our School is Looking Good!
Over the summer, our caretaker, Ger Roberts worked very hard to brighten up Mercy Primary School. Railings were painted, flowers taken care of and the school was very well looked after. Huge thanks is due to Ger for making our school look so good. […]
Clara Bog Presentation in Fourth Class
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
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 […]
First Class Activities Oct 2013
First class girls painted lovely self portraits inspired by pop artist Julian Opie. They also used painted leaf prints to create an Autumnal background for their hungry hedgehogs!
Fifth prepare for Senior County Final 2013
As we, in Mercy Primary School, are so proud of our Birr Senior Hurling team, we decided to make some posters to decorate our school windows. Best of luck to Birr in the county final this coming Sunday. Biorra Abú!!!