Following on from our study of simple machines - levers, inclined plains, pulleys, screws and axles and wheels and also looking at forces such as gravity, friction, push and pull etc. the children designed wind powered buggies. An array of materials were supplied for...

While still on cloud nine following our Christmas performances we had a very enjoyable run up to the Christmas holidays. The children decided a novel activity for each day! Christmas Crazy Hair Day, Christmas Quiz, Winter Wellbeing Walk and an Art Afternoon. Some of...

We looked at patterns that occur in our environment- naturally occurring patterns and man-made patterns. Can we find patterns in nature etc. We also discussed how pumpkins look, feel - texture, are all unique etc. We experimented with patterns- copying patterns and...

September and October were very busy in Rang a Cúig agus Rang a Sé. Bhí gach duine ag obair go dian! The boys and girls were busy learning about the Cinema Fire, the Story of Diarmuid and Gráinne, The Normans, Aquatic Life, Buildings & their functions, Bridges and...

There was wonderful fun and festivities in Fifth and Sixth Class as the school closed for the Halloween break. The children enjoyed dressing up and some Halloween treats. Sixth Class!! The Chipmunks Some of our spooky and not so spooky Scoil Naomh Iosef staff!...

The children in 5th and 6th class have been very busy recently. We are enjoying our Monday Meet Up with First and Second Class as part of our Wellbeing actions in school. We have been playing board games, reading to First and Second and embracing our inner engineers...