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ART: Sketching the Irish Owl from observation in 5th and 6th, integrated with our report writing genre.

20/3/2026

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STEM: LIFECYCLE OF THE PEREGRINE FALCON: We have been researching the peregrine falcon in 5th and 6th class. Here are some of our sketches.

16/3/2026

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Céilí: Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 : Ballaí Luimnigh agus Bróg an Asal.

16/3/2026

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SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE: Ceol agus Craic

16/3/2026

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MOVEMENT FOR REGULATION: We are continuing to move our bodies daily as part of wellness and our Active Schools.

16/3/2026

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ENGINEERING EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW 2026: Our 5th and 6th classes presented their engineering projects as part of Engineers' Week 2026. The other classes came to view them and learned how they worked.

13/3/2026

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PRIMARY CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK: engagement and participation; dialogic pedagogy; child agency; motivation and choice; presentation skills; digital literacy- researching; project work; design and make; creativity; building relationships; 
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MOVEMENT BREAKS: We are continuing our movement breaks this term for regulation and fundamental movement skills as part of Active Schools and wellness

13/3/2026

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WELLNESS: We have a wonderful "calm corner" in 3rd and 4th class for regulation. (PCF)

11/3/2026

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SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE 2026: Tráth na gCeist, Dún Mór. Rang 5 agus 6. (PCF: Transitions and Continuity; Partnerships)

11/3/2026

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REPORT WRITING: THE WINTER OLYMPICS: We have been researching the Winter Olympics in 5th and 6th class this month and here are some samples of our final drafts.

10/3/2026

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Integrating World Book Day with Engineers' Week, the witch's broom in Room on a Broom broke so pupils had to design an alternative mode of transport for the witch - how clever! #STEM #PLC

6/3/2026

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STEM: DISSECT A FLOWER: We have been learning the main parts of a flower in 5th and 6th and their functions. We are learning how flowers reproduce and disperse their seeds.

6/3/2026

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WORLD BOOK DAY 2026: Draw the front cover of your novel and discuss the story with your classmates. PCF: dialogic pedagogy, play and Playful pedagogy, engagement and participation.

6/3/2026

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STEM: MATHS: Design and make a maths game in 5th and 6th class. PCF: Engagement and Participation, Play and Playful Pedagogy, Design Thinking.

6/3/2026

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WORLD BOOK DAY IN 5TH AND 6TH CLASS

5/3/2026

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World Book Day in Junior & Senior Infants

5/3/2026

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Junior & Senior Infants had a great time celebrating World Book Day. The children came to school dressed as their favourite characters and there were fantastic costumes. The pupils from the senior room also visited the infant room to read some stories.

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World Book Day- Look at our amazing costumes for World Book Day

5/3/2026

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We had a visit from Mark Molloy Green Schools today - our committee showed him why we should be awarded our 6th green flag! #greenschools #globalcitizenship - litter & waste

4/3/2026

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Brigitte, Tina and Monique taught pupils how to plant a living willow dome in our sensory garden today. What an unique experience and an example of what we can learn from amazing people in our community! #greenschoolsproject #inclusion #sensoryspaces

3/3/2026

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Primary Curriculum Framework: Partnerships; Engagement and Participation; Relationships, Learning Environments, Engagement and Participation;
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Emma Larkin, author, visited our school today to deliver a creative writing workshop to our 3rd to 6th class pupils. They enjoyed the experience.  Thanks to Marian and all in Dunmore McHales LGFA who organised this event to celebrate Women in Sport

3/3/2026

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