We took our woven pieces home today. They looked lovely 😍

Today we were learning about the heart. We took our pulse before and after exercise. We also used the Smart Heart to detect our pulse rate. It was fun exercising to increase our heart rates!

We had a great afternoon working together on STEM challenges in 5th and 6th Class

Thank you to Daniel from the Rio Ferdinand Trust for coaching us today for the upcoming FAI 5 aside. Thank you to Shauna for organising this all for us too ⚽️

Today we learned about the development of babies in the womb. Then in groups we did a matching activity.

Today is Safer Internet Day 2026. It is a Day to remind ourselves about being careful when online. The theme this year is " AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control”  For further child friendly information and resources: https://www.webwise.ie/saferinternetday/

Today we had a very enjoyable drama class based on our novel The Abominables. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHA6gMEd1k/t2YXrrNjfrBXUyKFaMrbIA/watch?utm_content=DAHA6gMEd1k&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1fac897518

Today is safer internet day. First and second class logged onto the website http://webwise.ie . We watched Ruby and Archie - the html hero’s. They have very cool rap songs about internet safety.

Well done to Stacey, Máire and Evanne on recently receiving prizes in the local Credit Union Art Competition. Well done girls! 🌟

Today we were making St Brigid's crosses. Thank you to the people from 5th and 6th who helped us. It was a lovely afternoon.

The infants and Ms Toolan presented a really enjoyable assembly for us today. There was a lovely poem and some songs! https://www.canva.com/design/DAHAiEhqa4k/_G180ILeo5do_9WKi4ab8Q/watch?utm_content=DAHAiEhqa4k&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h2d968728ef

Well done everyone. Surveys completed

Congratulations to Emma on a very fast run in New York. We're all very proud of you!

This week we were chatting about rules, responsibilities and consequences. In groups we had to agree on three rules for various headings.

We had a lovely day in the Infant classroom learning all about St. Brigid, colouring in crosses and designing her cloak. We also sang a song to her!

We learned all about St. Brigid today in 5th and 6th Class. We helped each other to make crosses to be blessed at mass on Sunday 1st February.

We enjoyed printing using various materials today. We were inspired by the artist Jim Dine and used his painting “Confetti Heart” as inspiration for our own artwork.

Go n-éirí le hEmma a bheidh ag rith in Nua Eabhrac Dé Domhnaigh seo chugainn Everyone in Cloonacool is wishing her well! She got a lovely send off on the yard today.

Thank you to Daniel who works with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation for kindly hosting in-school trials today for our upcoming FAI 5-a-side soccer games. We had a great morning 🥅 ⚽️