Aibreán agus Bealtaine 2023
Bhí deis ag daltaí ealaín a dhéanamh ar nós Michaelanglo. Bhí orthu luí ar an urlár chun tarraingt agus peinteáil.
The pupils had the opportunity to complete art like Michaelanglo. They had to lie down on the floor. Then, they had to draw and paint the picture above them.
Ar feadh tamaillín, rinne na daltaí ceachtanna eitpheile le scoláirí ón idirbhliain i gColáiste an Eachréidh.
The pupils were lucky enough to avail of volleyball lessons with students in Transition Year from Coláiste an Eachréidh.
D’éirigh go hiontach le na cailíní i Rang 6 M. Paul agus M. Marcus sa gcomórtas sacair. Chuaigh siad chomh fhada le cluiche ceannais an chontae. Bhí mí-ádh orthu sa deireadh agus léirigh na cailíní scileanna iontacha ar an lá!
The girls in Rang 6 M. Paul and M. Marcus performed exceptionally in this year’s soccer competition. They proceeded as far as the county final! Unfortunately, luck wasn’t on their side in the final. However, they demonstrated great skill all day and it’s clear their sporting future is bright!
Beidh an rang ag dul go dtí an RDS i mí an Mharta don Bhleaist Eolaíochta. Le linn na míosa, rinne na daltaí turgnamh. An ceist eolaíochta go raibh os ár gcomhair ná “Céard é an t-ábhar is láidre chun droichead a thógáil?”
The class will be going to the RDS in the month of March for Science Blast. During the month, the pupils investigated an experiment. The investigation was “What is the strongest material we can create a bridge with?”
D’éirigh go hiontach leis an rang ar an gclós ag labhairt as Gaeilge. Bhuaigh siad am bréise i rith am sosa chun mar dhuais.
The pupils were very good on the yard speaking Irish. They were rewarded extra time on the yard as a prize.
Bhí cluichí spraíúla ar siúl ag na daltaí i rith am corpoideachais.
The pupils were playing fun games during PE lessons.
Ag tús na bliana, d’aontaigh an rang dá mbeadh 1,000 pointí Dojo bainte amach acu, go mbeadh lá leictreonach againn. Bhuel shroich an rang an sprioc sin le linn mí an Fheabhra agus bhain siad an-sult as an lá.
At the start of the year, we agreed that if the pupils reached 1,000 Dojo points, they would enjoy an electrics day. The pupils reached that target during the month of February. They thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Bhí ceardlann ag an rang bunaithe ar chearta an pháiste agus ar ealaín. Chruthaigh na daltaí ealaín agus postaeir bunaithe ar na ceartaí atá ag páistí.The class had a workshop based on children’s rights and art. The pupils created posters based on children’s rights.
Rinne na daltaí taighde ar bhean áirithe i rith na míosa. Chruthaigh na daltaí tionscnamh. D’úsáid siad na taibleid chun taighde a dhéanamh.
The pupils conducted research on a woman of their choice this during the month of January. The pupils created projects. They used the school tablets for the research.
Bhí cúpla cainteoir le labhairt le na ranganna i rith na míosa. Labhair Odile le Bollach ón EPA le na daltaí maidir le dramhbhia. Chomh maith le sin, bhí beirt leachtóir ón Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ag labhairt linn.
We had a couple of guest speakers during the month of January. Odile le Bollach from the EPA spoke with the pupils regarding food waste. Also, we had two lecturers from the University of Galway speak with us.
Thosaigh Rang Paul agus Naíonáin Mhóra córas nua le linn na míosa. Bíonn deis ag na daltaí níos sine léitheoireacht a dhéanamh le na daltaí níos óige.
The pupils from Rang Paul and Naíonáin Mhóra have started a new routine. The older pupils have the opportunity to read to the younger pupils.
D’éirigh go hiontach leis an bhfoireann díospóireachta. Bíonn go leor obair ar siúl sa rang: taighde, suirbhéanna, agallaimh agus cleachtadh. Beidh an foireann díospóireachta i gcluiche ceannais an chontae i Mí Feabhra
The debating team have performed brilliantly recently. A lot of work goes on in the classroom: research, surveys, interviews and practice sessions. The debating team will be in the county final in February.
Chruthaigh na daltaí greannán Gaeilge le comhlacht darb ainm Fighting Words. John Joe an Buachaill Bó!
The pupils had the opportunity to create an Irish comic book with an organisation called Fighting Words. John Joe an Buachaill Bó!
Bíonn craic ‘s spraoi ar siúl againn le linn na gceachtanna Corpoideachais.
We have a lot of fun during our PE lessons.
Chruthaigh na daltaí ealaín bunaithe ar Banksy.
The pupils created artwork based on the work of Banksy.
Bíonn obair agus cluichí ag na daltaí ar an VR ar scoil.
The pupils get the opportunity to work and play on the VR sets in school.
Bíonn traenáil sacair ar siúl ag na daltaí ó Rang 5 agus Rang 6 ar an Aoine ag am sosa.
The pupils in Rang 5 and Rang 6 participate in soccer training on Friday at lunch time.
Seó Nollag
Chruthaigh na daltaí cártaí Nollag le déanaí. D’úsáid siad cadhnra agus solas ionas go mbeadh na cártaí níos éifeachtaí. Bhí féilire Nollag sa rang chomh maith. Bhí deis ag chuile duine lá a oscailt chun duais speisialta a fháil. Rinne na daltaí sár-iarrachta lena Seó Nollag. Bhí comhoibriú iontach ar siúl idir na daltaí Rang 5 agus Rang 6. Bhí comórtas sacair ar siúl ag na gasúir ó Rang Orla, Paul agus Marcus bunaithe ar an gCorn Domhanda. Bhain na daltaí ó na ranganna sin an-sult as an seisiún íoga leis an gcomhlalcht Óga Yoga chomh maith. Rinne an foireann díospóireachta an-iarracht agus d’éirigh go hiontach. Beidh an chéad bhabhta eile acu i ndiaidh na Nollag.
The pupils recently created Christmas cards. They used batteries and lights to make the cards look more impressive. We had an Advent Calendar in the class. Everyone had the opportunity to open a day and was rewarded with a special prize. The pupils made an excellent effort with their Christmas Show. There was brilliant teamwork on display throughout the preparation between the pupils in Rang 5 and Rang 6. The pupils in Rang Orla, Paul and Marcus took part in a soccer competition based on the World Cup. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed a yoga session with Ciarán from Óga Yoga. The school debate team performed brilliantly in their recent debate. The next round will take place after the Christmas break.
Tháinig mic léinn Coláiste an Eachréidh ar cuairt. Rinne siad taispeántas beag os comhar na ndaltaí.
Students from Coláiste an Eachréidh came on a visit. They performed a taster of their musical Mamma Mia.
Tháinig mic léinn Coláiste an Eachréidh ar cuairt. Rinne siad taispeántas beag os comhar na ndaltaí.
Students from Coláiste an Eachréidh came on a visit. They performed a taster of their musical Mamma Mia.
Bhí deis againn dul go dtí an halla pobail áitiúil chun éisteacht le cúpla amhrán ó Choláiste an Eachréidh. Chuamar ann le Rang 5 M. Orla agus Rang 6 M. Marcus.
We had the opportunity to go to the local community hall to listen to a couple of songs from Coláiste an Eachréidh. We went there with pupils from Rang 5 M. Orla and Rang 6 M. Marcus.
Bhí deis againn breathnú ar Mamma Mia i gColáiste an Eachréidh. Bhain na daltaí an-sult as an gceoldráma!
We had the opportunity to watch Mamma Mia in Coláiste an Eachréidh. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the musical!
Chuamar go dtí Clarin College chomh maith chun breathnú ar All Shook Up.
We also went to Clarin College to watch their students perform All Shook Up.
Chuireamar tús le comórtas Corn Domhanda. Bhí scil iontach le feiceáil ó chailíní Rang 5 agus Rang 6.
The girls in Rang 5 and Rang 6 participated in a World Cup soccer competition. There were brilliant scores and skills on display!
Tá go leor obair ar siúl againn ar na taibléid na laethanta seo. Bíonn na daltaí i mbun taighde, Spellings For Me agus cluichí ar nós Kahoot agus Blooket.
We are doing a lot of work on the tablets these days. We are doing research, Spellings For Me and games such as Kahoot and Blooket.
Bhí na gasúir ag obair mar eolaithe an tseachtain seo chaite. D’fhiosraíomar seoltóirí difriúla ar nós scragall agus banana! Chruthaíomar gléas chun cluichí ríomhairí a imirt agus codú a dhéanamh.
The pupils were working as scientists last week. We investigated different conductors such as tin foil and bananas! We created devices to play computer games and to do some coding on the school computers!
Bhí craic‘s spraoi againn ar an lá deireanach roimh Oíche Shamhna.
We had a lot of fun on the last day before Halloween.
Rinneamar ealaín Oíche Shamhna. D’úsáideamar spúinsí agus chruthaíomar stionsail chun an ealaín a dhéanamh. Chomh maith le sin, rinneamar cló le dúch.
We created Halloween artwork. We used sponges and created stencils to do the artwork. We also did print using ink.
D’imríomar go leor cluichí difriúla i rith na míosa. D’imríomar cúpla cluiche corr. Chomh maith le sin, bhí dushláin os comhair na ndaltaí. Bhí orthu cruthanna a chruthú lena gcoirp. Rinneamar cluichí gleacaíochta freisin.
We played a few different games during the month. We played rounders outside. The pupils also had a challenge put in front of them. They had to create shapes using their bodies. We did a couple of gymnastic games as well.
D’éisteamar leis an údar agus í ag léamh a scéal ag a seoladh leabhair.
We got to listen to an author during her book launch.
Chuamar go dtí An Taidhbhearc i rith an fhéile Babóró le Rang 5 M. Orla agus Rang 6 M. Marcus. Bhreathnaíomar ar dhrámaíocht darb ainm “The Sleep that Ceases to Settle.”
We went to An Taidhbhearc during the Babóró festival with Rang 5 M. Orla and Rang 6 M. Marcus. We watched a drama called “The Sleep that Ceases to Settle.”
Rinneamar taighde ar ainmhithe i mbaol sa rang.
We studied and researched endangered animals.
Bíonn craic ‘s spraoi againn le linn ranganna corpoideachais.
We have good fun during our PE lessons.
Chruthaíomar amlínte bunaithe ar imeachtaí an tsamhraidh.
We created timelines based on our summer activities.
Rinneamar iniúchadh ar ealaíontóirí agus teicnící difriúla ó thús na bliana.
We have explored various artists and techniques since the start of the year…
Chuaigh Rang 6 go dtí an Gaelcholáiste i rith an lae le haghaidh Lá Oscailte. Ghlac siad páirt i roinnt gníomhaíochtaí difriúla. Bhí deis acu cáis phinn luaidhe a chruthú i gceacht adhmadóireachta. Nuair a tháinig siad ar ais, thaispeáin Rang 6 na cáis phinn luaidhe do na daltaí Rang 5.
Rang 6 went to the Gaelcholáiste for an Open Day. They took part in various activities and lessons throughout the day. They had the opportunity to create wooden pencil cases. When Rang 6 returned, they showed off their pencil cases to the pupils in Rang 5.
Oibríonn na daltaí le na taibléid go rialta. Tá tús curtha againn le scéim litrithe darb ainm Spellings For Me.
The pupils often work on the tablets. We have started a spelling scheme called Spellings For Me.
Chuaigh an rang ar fad síos go dtí an páirc áitiúil le haghaidh trialacha lúthchleasaíocht. D’éirigh go hiontach le chuile duine agus chuaigh roinnt acu go dtí Rinn Mhór ar son na scoile.
The class went to the local park for athletics trials. Everyone got on brilliantly and some of the class members even went to Renmore to represent to school.
Bíonn ceol agus amhráin iontacha ar siúl sa rang againn. Feicfidh muid sa bpictiúr thuas, ceann de na daltaí ag canadh a amhráin féin.
There is a lot of music and brilliant songs in the classroom. Above, we can see one of the pupils performing one of the songs that he wrote.
Chuaigh ár bhfoireann díospóireachta suas go Baile Átha Cliath chun páirt a ghlacadh i gceathrú ceannais na hÉireann. D’éirigh go hiontach leo le linn na bliana agus tá muid an-bhródúil astú.
Our school’s debating team went up to Dublin to participate in the All-Ireland Quarter Finals. They performed fantastically throughout the year and we’re very proud of them.
Ghlac cailíní agus buachaillí páirt i roinnt comórtais peile le linn na bliana.
Girls and boys from fifth and sixth participated in various football blitzes throughout the year.
Thuas, feicfidh muid na daltaí ag baint sult as an aonach leabhair a bhí sa scoil.
Above, we can see the pupils enjoying the school book fair.
