Senior Class

Class of 2024/2025

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September 

As the new school year began in September, we took the time to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where everyone felt comfortable and valued. We got to know each other better, we engaged in a variety of icebreaker activities and shared personal stories and interests.

Maths Stations

In September, maths stations were successfully introduced into the Senior classroom. These enhance student engagement and understanding. A variety of stations are carefully planned which focus on key mathematical concepts, ensuring they align with the new maths curriculum. These stations incorporate hands-on activities, manipulatives, and problem-solving tasks to provide students with diverse learning opportunities. By rotating through different stations, students are able to practice skills at their own pace and receive individualised support. This approach is proven to be effective in fostering a positive and productive learning environment. 

Football

A group of enthusiastic young athletes from the Senior room began their football training journey in September, practicing after school to hone their skills and developing a passion for the sport. The children had a lot of fun playing football and learning new skills. 

Maths Week

We had a fantastic Maths Week filled with engaging activities and fun challenges. We created and played our own maths board games, had fun creating fractions based on our names and completed maths trails. It was so much fun!

Art

By exploring the colours of autumn and the shapes of spooky skeletons, we learned about art techniques and celebrated the season. 

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from everyone in the Senior Room. 

 Heritage Keepers Programme

We are very excited to have started the National Heritage Keepers Programme. This consists of 5 x 1 hour online workshops based on the heritage of our local area. We are doing these Zoom calls with several other school groups from all over Ireland. We enables us to learn from each other and get an extra perspective on our place. Following on from this, we will build towards completing a local heritage project. 

Science Week

"Science Week 2024 was a huge success in the Senior Room! 🧪🔬 Our young scientists had a blast with hands-on experiments. Thanks to all who made it possible. 

Christmas Play

The students of the Junior and Senior Rooms brought the spirit of Christmas to life with their heart warming performance of Tinsel and Tea Towels on the 30th of November. Some highlights from their incredible performance can be found on our school Facebook page. 

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas from everyone in the Senior Room. 

Junior Entrepreneur Programme

The Senior Room has been buzzing with entrepreneurial spirit! Our pupils recently completed the Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP), a journey that took them from individual brainstorming to collaborative business planning. After developing and presenting their innovative ideas to our 'Dragons,' the class selected 'Bizzy Bagz' as their chosen venture. We're now diving into market research and preparing for the production of these exciting bags. Stay tuned for updates! 

Care Aware Crew Programme

Our Senior Class has been actively participating in the Care Aware Crew program, gaining valuable first aid and emergency response skills. Over six weeks, they covered essential topics including calling an ambulance, treating fractures and sprains, managing head injuries, wound care, building a first aid kit, and responding to sudden medical emergencies. This program has equipped our students with practical knowledge to handle real-life situations. 

Heritage Keepers Project

Our Senior Class has been immersed in local history! They recently embarked on a Heritage Keepers project with Burren Beo, exploring our area's rich past from the medieval period to the early 20th century. A highlight of the project was a field trip to a ringfort, Shanid Castle, and the old castle at Glin, guided by heritage expert Jimmy Duggan. The students are now compiling their research and experiences into a booklet, showcasing their newfound knowledge of our local heritage. Watch this space!