Feeding the Birds as well as young minds in Junior and Senior Infants

Pupils in Junior and Senior infants are learning to develop a sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.Using waste materials they made their own bird feeders   and enjoyed watching the birds enjoy these wonderful creations.

Litter Picking in the Community

Pupils in 5th and 6th class, escorted by their class teacher Mr Hanratty and Principal  Mrs. Gallagher  went litter picking around the school grounds  and in the local area.

They were fully equipped with their litter pickers ,gloves and plastic bags.

The pupils were very thorough, ensuring there wasn’t any litter left behind.

Skype A Scientist

On April 6th the pupils of 3rd and 4th class welcomed Cara Henry to their classroom via zoom.

There was great excitement among the pupils when they heard that a real scientist who was working  with a team that was doing research in Antarctica was paying a virtual visit to our classroom.

Prior to the visit the pupils learned all about Antarctica and had their questions ready for Clara.

On the day Clara recalled the steps she took to become a scientist. She showed pictures of her team in Antarctica.The pupils learned about how the melting of the ice caps in Antarctica  effects  our weather system. Pupils discussed how we need to reduce the use of fossil fuels and to reuse and recycle.  A myriad of questions were posed which reflected the keen interest the pupils had in this topic.

This was  our first time engaging in “Skype a Scientist ” and one that we certainly will engage in again.