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The Eye (5th and 6th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:27 November 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Reynolds' Classroom - 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…

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2D Shapes (1st and 2nd)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:13 November 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/General Announcements/Ms. Smith's Classroom - 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.

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5th and 6th Class Activities (Sept and Oct 2023)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:26 October 2023
  • Post category:Active School Flag Award/Curious Minds/Gaelic Football/Ms. Reynolds' Classroom - 5th and 6th

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…

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Science – Fruit Tasting (Infants)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:26 October 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Mrs. Glynn's Classroom - Junior and Senior Infants

Mrs. Glynn's classroom were busy experimenting with their sense of taste. All the fruit was yummy!

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Maths Week 2023

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:24 October 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 3rd and 4th/Mrs. Glynn's Classroom - Junior and Senior Infants/Ms. Reynolds' Classroom - 5th and 6th/Ms. Smith's Classroom - 1st and 2nd

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…

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Water Theme (1st and 2nd)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:24 October 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Smith's Classroom - 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…

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The Solar System (3rd and 4th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:14 June 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 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…

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SFI Curious Minds Award 2023

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:7 June 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/General Announcements

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…

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Biodiversity Workshop (senior classes)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:22 May 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/General Announcements

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…

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Engineers Week 2023

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:17 March 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 3rd and 4th/Ms. Reynolds' Classroom - 5th and 6th

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. https://youtu.be/kY3f-YcOJsY

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Contact Us

Principal: Dr Ciara Uí Chonduibh

St. Fiach’s National School
Ballinacree
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
A82 X448

Phone: 049 8541913
Email: Click Here

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