5th and 6th class took part in a Geodesign Workshop, through zoom, in association with the Moyvane Development Association Community Planning Project. The children found it very interesting and actively engaged with planning for the Moyvane area into the future. It was a fantastic way to allow the children to take part and voice their opinions and ideas.
We are so pleased to announce that the children in Murhur N.S. donated €334 to Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day in support of SVP. Well done to all!
Children created beautiful Christmas tree ornaments weaving willow and bull rushes as part of the Heritage in Schools Scheme.
We are excited to announce that our children and staff are learning Lámh. Lámh is a manual sign system used by children and adults with intellectual disability and communication needs. Each week Ms. Hunt is teaching new signs that the children are encouraged to use throughout the day.
Here’s what we’ve learned so far!
In preparation for the Late Late Toy Show the Junior Room designed a Christmas Jumper for Ryan Tubridy. He looked so well! They made delicious fairy cakes and hot chocolate with a little help from teacher. Happy faces all around.
Congratulations to our 2nd class who had their First Holy Communion Enrolment Ceremony recently.
Children enjoyed exploring our local Woodland area with Geoff the Heritage Specialist. They learned all about our native trees and leaves!
The Junior Room were investigating objects that float and sink and making predictions! 5th and 6th explored polymers and molecules by completing ‘The Leakproof Bag experiment’.
A big thank you to all who contributed to the Team Hope Annual Christmas Shoe Box Appeal this year. These gifts are delivered directly to children affected by poverty in Eastern Europe and Africa.
The Senior room had a great start to Science Week with STEM activities using Lego WeDo! They showed great teamwork while working together to build their own creations. They added direction, sound and lighting!!
Juniors, Seniors and 1st were busy trying to find a material to make a suit for Scuba Steve!
Well done to all our wonderful children who raised €300 for Brú Columbanus at our Halloween fancy dress day.
Maths Week got off to a flying start with the Junior room completing a ‘Most Popular Car Colour Survery’ white came out on top! They also learned all about 2D shapes with a 2D Shape Hunt. Snakes & Ladders also featured in Maths Week activities. 5th and 6th class solved some maths riddles on-line and then went outdoors and explored the concept of 2D and 3D shapes and angles. Overall, lots of fun while learning!
On a beautiful autumnal morning recently the Junior room children visited the local wood and gathered lots of treasures! They popped into the church on the way and said a little prayer. On their way back to school they spent a short time in the playground. A nice end to the school week!
5th and 6th class were busy learning all about pointillism and have begun creating Halloween art!!
Things were getting very ‘spooky’ in the Junior room as children made a start on Halloween decorations.
Bringing Volcanoes to life using the augmented reality app Quiver!
Huge Congratulations to our ‘Super Star’ who came 2nd in the 100m Sprint in the Community Games All Ireland Final. This was a fantastic achievement. The whole school came out to give a huge cheer and a round of applause and all were so impressed with the beautiful medal.
Aistear got off to a flying start last week in the Junior room. All the children showed great creativity and teamwork as they learned all about The Home through play. Well done to all.