Category: Class News

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.

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!

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!

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.