This week..
After-school Computer Science club using 'Google CS first' took place on Monday and Tuesday of this week, 3rd & 4th class and 5th & 6th class took part in the second week of our Computer Science club which will focus on learning how to make video games using Scratch. We are hoping to upgrade our existing wifi network soon and will iron out problems students are having with connectivity in the near future. Huge thanks to Ms. Forde and Ms. Costello for their commitment to this after-school activity.
The school had a hugely interesting visit from Connemara national park this week and learned many interesting facts about native animals and birds. The students were indebted to Ms. Forde for booking this event.
After-school football took place on Thursday for the boys and girls of 5th & 6th class. While it is 'early-days' we are hoping to provide the backbone to All-Ireland winning male and female Mayo teams in the future. A huge thanks to parent Rosaleen Flynn and teacher Ms. McDonagh for driving this initiative.
Junior Infants and Senior infants took home the coveted 'class of the month' during assembly, being rewarded for their wonderful art work and positive contribution to the school environment, especially their creative play during yard time. Another highlight from assembly was Ms. Forde's class' St. Brigid's day drama which told the incredible story of St. Brigid. Furthermore, Ms. Forde demonstrated to the students how to make a St. Brigid's cross and will take her expertise into the classrooms next week.
During assembly students were also reminded of the healthy eating policy in the school and we ask parents & guardians and students to ensure that fruit, vegetables and non-fizzy drinks form part of their in-school diet. Furthermore, students from the older classes were praised for their kind contributions towards the junior classes during yard time. It is a great credit to the spirit of Scoil Chomáin Naofa and the Roundfort community that students of all ages are building bridges of respect for one another and creating bonds which will benefit their future.
Unfortunately, gymnastics had to be cancelled this Friday due to a roadside breakdown - this date will be made up in the future. However, students from all classes have been spotted running and/or walking around the school all week as part of our active school's initiative which was started by Ms. Brady last September. Teachers and secretary Deirdre Jennings have also been spotted running around the school, admittedly at a more leisurely pace than the students. However, from small beginnings grow great initiatives - after setting ourselves a target of 300 metres on Monday we quickly built up to 900 metres by Thursday and aim to increase this over the coming weeks.
Looking forward to the upcoming week:
Students from 3rd & 4th class and 5th & 6th class will take part in the Credit Union table quiz this coming Sunday in Claremorris. We wish them all the best and thank their parents for ferrying the young brainiacs to and from the event.
Catholic schools week takes place from Monday - Friday of the upcoming week and students, teachers and parents & guardians are encouraged to celebrate the theme of 'family'. More information is available at the following link.
Computer Science club for 3rd & 4th class will take place on Monday, with 5th & 6th class in the hot seat on Tuesday.
After-school football for 5th & 6th class boys and girls will take place on Thursday at 2:30pm. We are looking at how to accommodate after-school football for 3rd & 4th class and if any parents are willing to help out please contact the wonderful Deirdre Jennings.
Warm regards,
Mr. Walsh
After-school Computer Science club using 'Google CS first' took place on Monday and Tuesday of this week, 3rd & 4th class and 5th & 6th class took part in the second week of our Computer Science club which will focus on learning how to make video games using Scratch. We are hoping to upgrade our existing wifi network soon and will iron out problems students are having with connectivity in the near future. Huge thanks to Ms. Forde and Ms. Costello for their commitment to this after-school activity.
The school had a hugely interesting visit from Connemara national park this week and learned many interesting facts about native animals and birds. The students were indebted to Ms. Forde for booking this event.
After-school football took place on Thursday for the boys and girls of 5th & 6th class. While it is 'early-days' we are hoping to provide the backbone to All-Ireland winning male and female Mayo teams in the future. A huge thanks to parent Rosaleen Flynn and teacher Ms. McDonagh for driving this initiative.
Junior Infants and Senior infants took home the coveted 'class of the month' during assembly, being rewarded for their wonderful art work and positive contribution to the school environment, especially their creative play during yard time. Another highlight from assembly was Ms. Forde's class' St. Brigid's day drama which told the incredible story of St. Brigid. Furthermore, Ms. Forde demonstrated to the students how to make a St. Brigid's cross and will take her expertise into the classrooms next week.
During assembly students were also reminded of the healthy eating policy in the school and we ask parents & guardians and students to ensure that fruit, vegetables and non-fizzy drinks form part of their in-school diet. Furthermore, students from the older classes were praised for their kind contributions towards the junior classes during yard time. It is a great credit to the spirit of Scoil Chomáin Naofa and the Roundfort community that students of all ages are building bridges of respect for one another and creating bonds which will benefit their future.
Unfortunately, gymnastics had to be cancelled this Friday due to a roadside breakdown - this date will be made up in the future. However, students from all classes have been spotted running and/or walking around the school all week as part of our active school's initiative which was started by Ms. Brady last September. Teachers and secretary Deirdre Jennings have also been spotted running around the school, admittedly at a more leisurely pace than the students. However, from small beginnings grow great initiatives - after setting ourselves a target of 300 metres on Monday we quickly built up to 900 metres by Thursday and aim to increase this over the coming weeks.
Looking forward to the upcoming week:
Students from 3rd & 4th class and 5th & 6th class will take part in the Credit Union table quiz this coming Sunday in Claremorris. We wish them all the best and thank their parents for ferrying the young brainiacs to and from the event.
Catholic schools week takes place from Monday - Friday of the upcoming week and students, teachers and parents & guardians are encouraged to celebrate the theme of 'family'. More information is available at the following link.
Computer Science club for 3rd & 4th class will take place on Monday, with 5th & 6th class in the hot seat on Tuesday.
After-school football for 5th & 6th class boys and girls will take place on Thursday at 2:30pm. We are looking at how to accommodate after-school football for 3rd & 4th class and if any parents are willing to help out please contact the wonderful Deirdre Jennings.
Warm regards,
Mr. Walsh