Today we explored the world of still life drawing in our art lesson. We experimented with light and shade using our special artist pencils. Then we looked at the form of some everyday objects and discussed their shape and the shadows around them before sketching the items in front of us. It was a bit of a challenge using only one pencil to create out whole picture but we did really well!

This week we went on a nature walk around the grounds of Barmeath Castle. Mrs. Bellew told us all about the different trees and wildlife that live on the grounds of the castle. We were also looking for signs of autumn and gathered up lots of different coloured leaves and seeds from the trees. We got to feed the pigs and as a special treat we picked some yummy raspberries. There were lots of tired legs on the way home as we had walked nearly 4km on our trek!

 

As it’s the 10th national maths week, we have been concentrating a lot on maths this week. We have been discussing they ways we use maths in our everyday lives and how how maths is used all around the school environment. We’ve been playing fun maths games, had a maths themed PE lesson and finished off a great week with a maths trail today.

   

After their fantastic win on Sunday, some of the players from Naomh Fionnbarra came in to show off the silverware they won this year. They also thanked all the boys and girls for their great support and encouraged them to keep the flags out for their next game in Leinster. They even brought in some treats for everyone to celebrate their win.

 

 

Last Friday we had the Cheerios Breakfast morning at school. We got a yummy breakfast while raising money for Childline. Thank you to the parents who came in to help out. We also got to sing our song ‘Polly, Wolly, Doodle’ for everyone at the breakfast.

 

 

We are lucky enough again this year to be taking part in the Music Generation Introduction to Strings programme. This year Claire and Yvonne will be teaching us the violin, viola, cello and double bass. Here we are getting started with our instruments.