Yoga 2021
Special thanks to Marie Finn for teaching yoga to our children over the last 4 Wednesdays. They really enjoyed the experience. Hopefully we can all use the relaxation techniques in…
Science Week 2021
We had another very enjoyable Science Week at St. Fiach's. Our students were busy investigating, experimenting and analysing through lots of interesting activities. Thanks to Meath Library Service for organising…
Maths Week 2021
Well done to all our students for their participation during Maths Week 2021. We had plenty of activities including: Guess the number of Jelly Beans, online #MathsWeek events and maths…
Rafts (Science – 3rd and 4th)
Our story in English this week was based on a group of children who were stranded in the Rainforest and had to build a raft to get out. We decided…
Weathering (Geography – 3rd and 4th)
We explored the school grounds and the graveyard to see what affects weathering has had on the world around us. We found some interesting changes, especially to anything made from…
Handwashing Experiment (Science – 3rd and 4th class)
We did an experiment to test the importance of soap in washing our hands. Washing our hands properly has always been important but even more so since the arrival of Covid-19.…
Mixing Materials (3rd and 4th)
We carried out experiments on what happens when you put sand, pebbles, clay and water in a bottle and shake it up. We predicted many different outcomes including "it will…
Soccer Tournaments 2021
Thanks to all the students in 3rd-6th classes for participating in this year's soccer leagues. The finals were intense affairs with some lovely skills on display. Congratulations to the winning…
Egypt (3rd and 4th)
Our History in May was spent learning about the Ancient Egyptians. From Pharaohs and Pyramids to hieroglyphics and mummification, this was a fascinating topic for all. We carried out an…
The Solar System (3rd and 4th)
Science and Geography in April was based on The Solar System. We learned all about the planets in our Solar System, what they look like up close, how long it…