There was a captive audience in Murhur N.S. recently for what was a wonderful interview with Rachel Blackmore, which was part of an ongoing interview series “Inspiring Ireland, Inspiring Students”. She spoke such inspirational words and truly is a role model for all children.
May birthday celebrations:
Children in 5th and 6th showing their artistic side while working on an array of summer themed clay pieces.
What’s the best way to learn about Length in Maths? Get outside and start measuring! 2nd, 3rd and 4th figured out their height, foot length, arm span etc. in Maths today. They loved comparing different measurements with each other.
2nd, 3rd and 4th made the best of the bright, sunny morning and took their English lesson outside. They are really enjoying their new novel “Confessions of an Imaginary Friend”. Hopefully we’ll have many days to enjoy outdoor learning.
This week pupils in our junior room have been learning about sounds in the kitchen and also the properties of heat!
What better way to discover these than by listening to real kitchen sounds and making toast in our Covid-compliant restaurant. All the children rated it a 5-star experience!
Pupils in 5th and 6th recounted the events of Gortaglanna on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy .
To mark the month of Our Lady, Mary, 5th and 6th class visited the beautiful grotto near our school.
Our 5th and 6th class girls displayed great teamwork during their STEM workshop. We predict some future engineers from this group!
The Junior room enjoyed “The Kitchen” during Aistear time!
We celebrated our April birthdays with lots of games, activities and surprises in all classrooms!
Some lovely activities done by the Senior Room this week – radio interviews with Sheikh Khalifa in English, 3D Shapes in Maths, PE on our school pitch and Mosaics of Olympic Torches in Art! A busy week at school.
2nd 3rd and 4th class learned the important life skill of sewing. They were so enthusiastic and produced lovely pieces.
Junior room set their rock bugs free after learning all about minibeasts. Making the most of the sunshine they practised fundamental movements in PE, mimed their feelings in Drama and enjoyed lunch outdoors.
Great fun was had by all taking part in the Cumann na mBunscol virtual run this morning. Children from 2nd to 6th Class took part. Our daily mile run surely paid off!
2nd, 3rd and 4th had lunch al fresco on a sunny day!
Some Perspective Drawings from 5th and 6th Class.
We had fabulous weather for PE last week. Some spent time developing their football skills while others spent all their energy on an athletics session. All enjoyed their activities in such space and glorious sunshine.
Picasso Inspired Bunnies – Easter Art in the senior room this week.
Pupils born in January, February and March celebrated their birthdays with fabulous parties in all of our classroom.
Ah thank you so much to Lee Strand and to all our great community for dropping in milk tokens for this competition 👏🏼 This money will be put to great use!
Congratulations to our Senior Room Pupils!
We are delighted for our 5th and 6th Class pupils who have received a top prize in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme 2026.
Their innovative business, Murhur Mysteries Fidget Box, was selected as the winner of The Digital Maestros Award. The award recognises classes that excel in the use of technology and digital media across areas such as product development, sales and marketing, communications and production.
Our pupils demonstrated outstanding creativity, teamwork and digital skills throughout their entrepreneurial journey. They made excellent use of technology utilising designing software and 3D printing to bring their business idea to life.
We are incredibly proud of their achievement and congratulate all of the pupils on their hard work, dedication and success. Well done to everyone involved! 🎉👏🏆
To all our new little entrants .....
Don't forget to pick up your pack from the library 📚📖 📕