This week, the team that will represent our school at the County Finals of Intel’s Mini Scientist Competition began their preparations to develop their idea further to present on the day. They completed a survey in all of the classrooms finding out how much physical activity each child does on a daily basis. Well done James, Luke, Cillian and Jaime.
A big happy birthday to Sadhbh Holmes who attended After Schools Athletics Training. Although it was her birthday, she wanted to come to the training. Well done Sadhbh and have a great celebration!
Well done to Murroe N.S. who collected 74 boxes to be sent to the children in Africa and Eastern Europe. The children who receive the shoeboxes are affected by poverty in different ways. It is great to see big numbers of shoeboxes being filled by the boys and girls. It makes a big difference in the lives of the children who receive them on Christmas morning!
Well done to Peter Ashe who won gold at the Cross Country Munster Relay Finals. Peter was part of the Newport AC team who finished in first place and will now go on to the Cross Country Relays All-Ireland Competition. Fantastic achievement and best of luck in the future!
Children in First Class celebrated Science Week by designing, planning and making things using Lego. Children had opportunities to work individually or in groups together. Children had a fantastic time.
First Class celebrated Science Week by integrating science into art. What a fantastic display produced by them. Well done to First Class.
Well done to both the boys and girls team who won the Cumann na mBunscol Football Competition that was held in the Gaelic Grounds this week.
Well done to the Under 9 Girls who came 3rd in the team event. The team included Millee Martin, Aideen Kinsella, Ava Short, Aine McElligott, Pearl Crowe and Maeve Gleeson. Children were presented with their medals this week.
Well done to the school’s representative team who will participate in the County Finals Intel Mini Scientist Competition that will take place in December. Students are Jaime Collins, James Hartnett, Luke Rainsford and Cillian Holmes. During assembly, children spoke about the board game they are designing to combat obesity and to promote activity among young people. Our school received a plaque for participating in the competition and this will be put up in the school.
Well done to the boys and girls who both won the East Limerick Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Football Competition that was played on Monday in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.
