Early years numeracy

Shape recognition

 Making shapes

 

Making a repeating pattern

 

Maths counting trial - Can you find 4 pebbles?  etc

 Measurement

 Comparing sizes and developing mathematical language.

 

The tallest boy in the school side by side with the smallest.



P7 Girls in Warrenpoint Feis

Congratulations to our P7 pupils Aislinn and Orlaith who took part in Warrenpoint Feis last Friday afternoon.  The girls are part of the "Strings Project" and have been playing now since P5! Aislinn was Highly Commended which is a great achievement on her first competitive outing. Well done to both girls and good luck to all the project pupils who are taking part in Newry Feis in April.

Donegal, Ireland

Donegal is one of the largest and most picturesque counties in the whole of Ireland. With miles of Atlantic coastline and sandy beaches, it could be considered the perfect holiday destination. Loughanure is one of the most famous villages in Donegal. It is an Irish speaking area and part of the Gaeltacht region. Listed below are two attractions in the area, choose the one which you would prefer to try on your trip!

1.      Fintown Railway tour

Admission

Adult: £4.50                 Child: £3

Treats

Ice-cream: £3              Burger: £6

2.      Ferry to Tory Island

Admission

Adult: £7                      Child: £3.50

Treats

Ice-cream: £2              Burger: £4.50

The Netherlands

The Netherlands is a small country in North-West Europe. It is notoriously flat and low-lying, with much of its land actually below sea-level. The capital city of The Netherlands is Amsterdam. It is a wonderful city for any tourist to visit and has many attractions, including the two listed below. Pick one to visit during your class trip.

1.      Anne Frank’s House

Admission

Adult: £4                      Child: £3.50

Treats

Ice-cream: £1              Burger: £3

2.      Van Gogh Art Museum

Admission

Adult: £8                      Child: £6

Treats

Ice-cream: £4              Burger: £5.50

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Prague is the Czech capital and has around 1.2 million inhabitants. It is a city that is rich in culture and has lots to offer you during your visit. There are two options listed below.

1.      Prague Castle

Admission

Adult: £7                      Child: £2

Treats

Ice-cream: £1              Burger: £4

2.      Prague Zoo

Admission

Adult: £4                      Child: £2.50

Treats

Ice-cream: £2              Burger: £6

Poland

A large country in Central Europe, Poland has a population of 38.5 million. The capital city of Poland is Warsaw. This is a vibrant city, which I am sure you will love to visit! Two of its most popular tourist attractions are listed below. Choose the one that you would like to visit.

1.      The Royal Castle

Admission

Adult: £9                      Child: £6

Treats

Ice-cream: £2.50                     Burger: £5.50

2.      Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science

Admission

Adult: £8                      Child: £4

Treats

Ice-cream: £1.50                     Burger: £3

The Basque Country

The Basque Country is a region to the north of Spain and in many ways, could be considered quite similar to Ireland. Bilbao is the largest city in the region. It is an historic city with lots to offer visiting tourists. Below, are two of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Choose which one you would like to see during your class trip.

1.      San Mames Football Stadium

Admission

Adult: £5                      Child: £4

Treats

Ice-cream: £2              Burger: £4

2.      Guggenheim Art Museum 

Admission

Adult: £6                      Child: £3

Treats

Ice-cream: £2.50           Burger: £5

P5 Trip

P5 finally got to go on their trip after it was cancelled earlier this month due to the snow. They visited St. Brigid's Shrine at Faughart, as we celebrated St. Brigid's Day on the 1st of February, we saw the first signs of Spring with daffodils blooming along the stream banks.

We said a prayer for everyone and blessed ourselves with water from the stream.

We learned that St. Brigid lived around 500 AD and later we travelled onto Kilnasaggart were we saw the earliest dateable Christian stone in Ireland. It has an inscription in an ancient script which we couldn't read and many crosses engraved on its surface.

We then walked the short distance to Moyry Castle which was used to guard the Gap O' The North, the main roadway between North and South. 

Inside we saw were the different floors would have been and the remains of the chimney.

We looked out through the defence openings they were very small and someone was looking back at us! Do you recognise who?

Nursery fun

 

Many thanks to "Pet connections" for visiting the Nursery class with their very interesting and unusual pets.

 

 

The Kings and Queens of hearts

 

 

 

 

Pupil of the Week 15th February 2013

Primary 3/4 Celebrate St. Valentine's Day

Pupil of the Week 8th February 2013

Building a Snowman

The cooks made us hot chocolate...Yum Yum!

P1 having fun in the snow!!