Science Week 2023 (1st and 2nd)
First and second class completed six different experiments for Science Week. We learned how plants drink water, we made a lava lamp, a volcano and a walking rainbow which showed…
The Eye (5th and 6th)
Science Week 2023 We’ve been looking at the parts of the eye and their functions. We created thaumatropes and spinning tops to show how our brain keeps an image for…
Cycle Right Programme
The Cycle Right Programme has started for 5th and 6th class. During this programme, the children will learn the cycling skills necessary for cycling safely on the roads. By week…
Cavan Civil Defence Visit (1st and 2nd)
We have been learning about people who help us in our community so we were very lucky to have the ambulance crew come into school to visit and show us…
2D Shapes (1st and 2nd)
Our 1st and 2nd class students were exploring the 2D shapes strand of the maths curriculum and integrated it with visual arts.
Halloween Assembly 2023
Well done to everyone for dressing up for the Halloween festivities. There were some wonderfully spooky costumes on display! Comhghairdeas le na Gaeilgeoirí na Míosa. Well done to all who…
5th and 6th Class Activities (Sept and Oct 2023)
We’ve had a great start to the year in 5th and 6th Class. We’ve had lots of different activities but our main focus has been looking at the history in…
Cumann na mBunscol 2023
Well to to all our girls and boys who competed so well in the Cumann na mBunscol competitions this year. We are so proud of you all! Our boys played…
Science – Fruit Tasting (Infants)
Mrs. Glynn’s classroom were busy experimenting with their sense of taste. All the fruit was yummy!
Music Workshop – Oldcastle Library (Infants)
Our infant classes attended a wonderful workshop in Oldcastle Library in early October.
Maths Week 2023
Maths Week 2023: 5th and 6th class Stations with Junior and Senior Infants Computational Thinking problem solving in teams (5th and 6th) Maths Eyes in our Classroom (All classes) STEAM…
Water Theme (1st and 2nd)
1st and 2nd class students were exploring a ‘Water’ theme during October. They investigated the water cycle and they created their own water filters. They also experimented in making water…
Autumn 2023
1st and 2nd class students were busy collecting autumn leaves and making leaf rubbings!
Meath Athletics
Thanks to June and the Meath Athletics team for a wonderful 4 days at St. Fiach’s. Teachers and students alike have learned so much. Thanks also to St. Brigid’s Athletic…
Assembly – September 2023
We had our first assembly of the year to welcome our new students to St. Fiach’s. Well done to the students who received medals, rosettes and certificates for the various…
A Final Farewell!
A final farewell to our wonderful 6th class students. We wish you all the best for the future. Happy Summer Holidays Everyone!
Buddy-Reading / Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Wednesday 28/06/23 As countdown continues to our summer holidays, Ms. Smith’s class enjoyed a Teddy Bear’s Picnic this afternoon. There was also some ‘Buddy Reading’ taking place with the senior…
Junior Entrepreneur Programme 2023
The Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) 2023 was a great success at St. Fiach’s this year. Our 5th and 6th class students developed their creativity, problem-solving and teamwork skills over the…
Bling your Bike
Tuesday, June 27th: Our children had the opportunity to bring in their bikes, trikes or scooters to school. They were beautifully decorated and congratulations to the prize winners!
The Solar System (3rd and 4th)
Mr. McHugh’s room were busy exploring facts about our solar system. The children created some wonderful presentations and projects and other classes came in to appraise them! They were out…
SFI Curious Minds Award 2023
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved an SFI Curious Minds Gold Award (Formerly Discover Primary Science) this year. Thanks to all our teachers and students for their…
May Assembly
Thanks to Mr. McHugh for hosting May’s assembly. There are plenty of extra-curricular activities taking place at this time of year, so our students got the opportunity to show off…
Communion 2023
Congratulations to our 2nd class students who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion. Thanks to Fr. O’Connor for a lovely ceremony and to Ms. Duggan and Ms. Smith for…
JEP Sales Day
A big thank you to everyone who supported the 5th and 6th class JEP business on Wednesday. We had a great afternoon of wheeling and dealing. All of our friendship…
Biodiversity Workshop (senior classes)
Our seniors took part in a Biodiversity, Pollinator and Habitat Workshop with Edel from Heritage schools. We were given an interactive talk about wild bees and honeybees and how the…
3rd/4th Class Football Blitz
We had a wonderful afternoon last Thursday, in Moylagh GAA grounds, where we attended a football blitz for 3rd and 4th class children. Carnaross NS, Moylagh NS, and Gilson NS…
Assembly – March 2023
Comhghairdeas to our Gaeilgeoirí na Míosa le haghaidh Mí Márta. Congratulations too to our winners of the Random Act of Kindness awards. Maith sibh go léir, táimid an bródúil asaibh….
Confirmation 2023
Congratulations to our 6th class students who received the sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, March 3rd in Mountnugent.
Engineers Week 2023
We had a very busy Engineers Week 2023 with the highlight being our trip to Mergon in Castlepollard. Thanks to Dale Treadwell for hosting the STEM workshop on Wednesday.
Lá Glas 2023
Bhí an-spraoi againn i Scoil Naomh Fiach ar Lá Glas. Mhúin Ms. McDonnell na céimeanna do na páistí. Míle buíochas!
Volcanoes (3rd and 4th)
Mr. McHugh’s students were busy designing and making their own volcanoes. But…..were they active or extinct?? They got to show their exploding volcanoes to other classes.
Senses (1st and 2nd)
We were learning about our senses so we went on a senses walk. We used our sense of sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing to the explore the environment around…
Aistear (Infants)
Mrs. Glynn’s classroom has been busy with Aistear this year. Enjoy the video!
Life in our Lakes and Sea (5th and 6th)
Life in our Lakes and Seas In Science, we studied some of the life in our lakes and seas including the life cycle of the salmon. Children researched an animal…
The Normans (5th and 6th)
The Normans The children in 5th and 6th created either a motte and bailey or a tower house castle. They presented their projects and we invited other classes to see…
China (1st and 2nd)
We were learning all about China during the month of January. The children made some fantastic projects on the country and they got the opportunity to showcase their work to…
Fractions (1st and 2nd)
1st and 2nd class students were learning about fractions. Ms. Smith brought in pizzas to divide into halves and quarters! Ms. Duggan had chocolate and sweets to share! Of course…
Float and Sink (1st and 2nd)
We were learning about floating and sinking so the children carried out investigations and made their own boats out of playdough and used pegs as their passengers. We also tested…