Convent Primary Mallow

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  • Ms O’Connor Second Class

    Ms O’Connor Second Class

    In Second Class this term, we wanted to see the different languages spoken on the 1945 corridor. We sent 2 girls around to each class on our corridor to ask the question, “What language do you speak at home?” We wrote all the languages on the board and realised there was 21 different languages spoken on our corridor. For example, Urdu, Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Malayalam, Russian, Italian and more.

    We gave 1 language to every girl in our class to translate the word ‘love’ using Google Translate on the iPads into the different languages. Teacher printed them out and gave them to us. We cut out the letters of the translated word and used them as stencils for our picture. We used different pinks and purples as it was Valentine’s Day themed Art. We used sponges and paintbrushes to make different designs. We painted around the stencils and peeled off the letters when we were finished. We were very happy with how our Art turned out. We created a wonderful display and really enjoyed learning about the 21 different languages spoken on our corridor.

  • Mrs.Crowley’s Sixth Class

    Mrs.Crowley’s Sixth Class

    After reading a story in Irish about recycling, 6th Classes were inspired to take action in a creative way. As a proud Green School, we decided that each student in 6th class would design and create their own piece of clothing using recyclable materials to showcase in a Fashion Show for the whole-school.

    We were given three weeks to plan, design, and complete our outfits. Using materials such as newspaper, cardboard, plastic, and other reusable items, we transformed everyday waste into imaginative fashion pieces. On the big day, our school corridors became the runway, and we proudly modelled our creations to the beat of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” while pupils lined the corridors cheering us on.

    The experience was not only fun but also meaningful. It allowed us to promote recycling, express creativity, and enhance our confidence. We also learned new Irish vocabulary relating to clothing, materials, and sustainability. The Fashion Show was a fantastic way to combine learning, environmental awareness, and self-expression—all while having a blast!

  • Ms.Bowden’s Sixth Class

    Ms.Bowden’s Sixth Class

    6th Class has been taking part in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) and it has been an exciting journey so far!

    We began by breaking into groups to brainstorm ideas for our product. After choosing our best concepts, we researched our ideas to prepare detailed PowerPoint presentations for our product and created a prototype. The highlight was organising our very own Dragons Den event, where we presented our products to a judging panel. Our judges included local entrepreneur Ian Lucey, along with our principal Ms. O’Connor and Ms. Kiely. Each group used persuasive language, eye-catching slogans, and creative slides to convince the judges to select their idea.

    We were also very lucky to welcome guest entrepreneur Eric McCarthy, founder of Jeneric Crafts. He shared his experience of owning a business, explained the big idea and vision behind it, and offered valuable advice on how we can become successful entrepreneurs ourselves.

    We are currently carrying out market research for our upcoming product… all will be revealed soon! Stay Tuned!

  • Ms.Meehan Early Intervention Class

    Ms.Meehan Early Intervention Class

    Every Thursday, Mrs Larkins’ 5th class visit the Oak Class. It is always such a highlight of our week! The 5th class students are incredibly kind and caring to us. They join in with our circle time songs, helping with the actions and encouraging everyone to take part. Out in the yard, they play tag, blow bubbles and push us on our trikes! Back in the classroom, during free play time, they help us build train tracks, construct amazing buildings, explore sensory sand and enjoy lots of colouring and painting together.

    Thank you 5th class for being so kind and making sure we all feel included.

  • Wellbeing Committee

    Wellbeing Committee

    Our Health and Wellbeing Committee are always working on different initiatives and projects throughout the school year. We started this year by electing a new Committee and our first project was to make a Listening Ear Box for each class – so each pupil could ask a question or highlight a concern in private to their teacher if they need to.

    We made posters for and held a Halloween Dress Up Disco in the Halla for the whole school and we raised money for a local family through our Disco efforts. We also encouraged all classes to write New Year’s Resolutions for 2026 to encourage us all to try our best to improve ourselves in the coming year!

    Currently we are working on our ‘I Lent a Hand’ project where each week our Teachers will be keeping a closer eye out for any pupils being extra kind or helpful to their classmates in the run up to Easter – these girls will be highlighted for their good deeds each Friday throughout Lent by getting their photo taken with our Wellbeing Trophy!

    Later in the year, we will hold our Inter-Cultural Day to show off and highlight all of the wonderful nationalities and cultures that help to make Convent Primary such a wonderful and special place – it is always one of the year’s highlights!

    We hope our committee’s activities encourage positive thinking, happiness and kindness amongst our pupils.

  • Active Committee

    Active Committee

    January and February have been super busy for the Active Schools Committee! We have been doing lots of fun activities to keep everyone fit and healthy. All pupils in the school are taking part in the Spring Steps Challenges Cork Sports Partnership initiative. We have been walking and staying active both on the school grounds and around Mallow town.

    We also took part in an interactive challenge along our school’s Active Walkway. Pupils paired up with other classes and worked together to solve fun riddles while walking. It was very exciting and made exercise feel like a game!

    Inside the classrooms, we have been doing Croke Park Movement Breaks. These short breaks help us stretch, dance, and move so we don’t sit for too long.

    Well done to First Class who won the Active Schools slogan competition! They have won a trip to the local basketball court in March. Remember our active slogan is:

    “Kick, skip, jump, move, find your active groove!”

    It has been great to see everyone getting involved in all the events and trying their best to stay active. The Active Schools Committee is proud that all pupils are joining in and having fun while keeping fit.

  • GreenSchool’sCommittee

    GreenSchool’sCommittee

    The Green School Committee is currently working on Projects with the view to becoming Climate Ambassadors. We are currently in year one of a two-year cycle. In December we had training day with David Mcilwraith from Green Schools Ireland. We learnt all about how we here in Convent Primary contribute to Climate Change. How we can help and prevent Climate Change. We also learnt about how Climate Change isn’t disturbed evenly around the world.

    At the moment the Committee are working projects regarding water. We are finding out about the water cycle, where does our waste water goes? How does our waste effect our water system? To name but a few. We are also looking at ways we can harvest our rainwater to use it in the Summer months. Each project we complete we will upload to Green Schools Ireland and gain points towards becoming Green School Ambassadors. We are looking forward to some fun projects over the coming months ahead.

  • My Canine Companion Committee

    My Canine Companion Committee


    We are so lucky in our school because we have a My Canine Companion Therapy dog called Frank. Frank is a Golden Doodle. That means he is half Golden Retriever and half Doodle. Frank helps us when we feel worried, sad or just need a little break. He visits our classrooms, listens to us read, and sometimes just sits beside us so we can give him a gentle rub or hug. He always makes us smile.

    Frank is a very special dog from My Canine Companion, which means he has had lots of training to help children in schools like ours. We think he does an amazing job every single day!

    We have also started a brand-new Frank Committee. The children and teachers in the committee help to tell everyone about the important work Frank does and how he helps us in school.

    One of the best days this year was when we had a whole-school celebration for Frank’s 4th birthday. We sang to him, made cards, and made sure he felt extra special. Frank isn’t just a therapy dog – he’s part of our school family

  • Student Council

    Student Council


    Our Student Council was formed in September which was made up of old and new members, all of whom expressed a passion in improving the school lives of others. Our first mission was helping to encourage participation in our Monster Quiz, held on the Thursday before the Halloween break for pupils from 3rd-6thclasses around the Mallow area. We raised nearly 2,000 euro for our school and great fun was had by everyone. There were prizes for the best costumes and there were some interesting costumes, including a portaloo!

    In November, we chose to support the charity ‘Street Angels’ which is an organization that supports homeless people around Cork city and county. We felt that this was an important charity because all care packages donated are given directly to the people that need them the most, especially around Christmas time.

    We are currently working to create a school newsletter so that we can share the news of our school with everyone. We will also be running a Book Fair in April which is a great initiative because it encourages people to read but it also helps us to earn books so that we can improve our school libraries