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Maths Week Fun!

Third class have been enjoying lots of different activities for Maths Week 2025.

We took part in an online quiz to celebrate Maths Week with 300 pupils all around Ireland.  We used IZAK 9 cubes and worked together in teams for some problem solving tasks and we went on a trip to Sligo Library where we created Mandala Designs with Sarah focusing on shape, pattern and line.  What fun we have with Maths!

An Exciting Start to 3rd Class

Third class welcomed five new children to their class this year. We welcome Michelle, Alona, Disara, Judy and Gisanna.  Here they all are beaming with excitment about being back at school together for the new year.

The children in third class began learning the Ukulele with music teacher Karl mid September. After only three weeks, the children can play  number of songs such as ‘A Sailor Went to Sea’, ‘Hey Ho’ by the Lumineers and ‘What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor’.

 

3rd Class Tour 2025

We had so much fun on our school tour!

We first went to Lough Key Forest Park for a picnic and some games.

This was followed by a trip to Jump Street in Carrick on Shannon. It was the best day ever!!!

 

 

Music Generation Performance

3rd Class were delighted to be able to learn how to play an instrument this year. With teacher Karl, the children mastered how to perform many pieces of music on the ukulele. On June 4th in the ATU arena, the children performed on stage for their parents, children of other schools and their parents and families. This is an achievement the children should be very proud of. Well done boys and girls!!

 

A Fun Start in 3rd Class

What a wonderful start we have had to third class. We are one of the lucky classes to be receiving Music Generation lessons this year with music teacher Carl. We are learning how to play the Ukulele. So far we have learned the names of the parts of the Ukulele.

These are:

  • Strings
  • Frets
  • Sound Box
  • Body
  • Bridge
  • Tuner pegs.

We have also learned that there are four strings on a Ukulele and their names are G, C, E and A. We can’t wait to learn more about the Ukulele and continue learning how to play it!!!!!

 

 

Lá Glas i rang a trí agus naíonáin shinsearacha!

Bhí am iontach againn inniú ag ceiliúradh lá glas ar scoil.

(We had a great time celebrating Lá glas in school today.)

Senior Infants and 3rd class joined up for a ceilí sa halla which was great fun. 3rd class danced ‘Shoe the Donkey’ for senior infants. We then joined together for two Irish ceilí dances: An Damhsa Mór (The Circle Dance) agus Ionsaí na hInse (The Siege of Ennis). We had great fun!!

Summer Camp June 28th – July 2nd 2021

What a week we had at Summer Camp this year with lots of fun, discovery, sports and baking! Ms .Kivlehan, Ms. Quigley, Ms. Devaney & Ms. Browne probably had even more fun than the kids with all of the exciting activities that took place as well as a number of surprises thrown in throughout the week.

The weather really was on our side, with sunshine every day and plenty opportunities to be outside having fun with our friends and getting to know each other even better. It was a great week of exploring, learning through fun and play as well as challenging ourselves to learn new games, We went on Scavenger Hunts, did Maths Trails, searched for different types of outdoor life in the school grounds as well as enjoying walks to The Famine Graveyard where we took part in learning all about ‘history in our locality’.

Each Group had so much fun and exercise outside on the yard as well as on the pitch and the Maze. We played tag rugby, soccer, basketball and hockey. The children enjoyed the obstacle courses and some parachute fun with their friends. Other groups were challenged in orienteering tasks  and some even got to make tie-dye t-shirts. Groups were discovering science with experiments as well as  making yummy treats in the kitchen (There was probably very little left to take home to share with you all!!!)

Beautiful art was seen throughout the camp with each group using different materials and various methods to create masterpieces.  We painted with pastels and baby oil and and made ice cream cones

Ms. Grimes arrived into our classrooms on Friday with pizza for us all – what a treat for the boys and girls who were so fantastic all week long. A big ‘Thank You’ to Ms. Grimes and to Ms. Quigley for organising  this pizza party.

We had a visit from Lou from Sligo County Library on Thursday – she presented each group with their Summer Stars reading bags and told us all about the Summer Stars Programme in the Library and the great prizes that can be won. Keep an eye on our school Facebook page for more details. Lou read some lovely stories to us and we really enjoyed listening to these tales with our friends.

Group 1 – Ms. Devaney busy busy busy …. having lots of fun and learning through play.

Group 2- Ms. Quigley – enjoying outdoor and indoor fun and learning .

Group 3 – Ms. Kivlehan and her slime making, orienteering bunch !

Group 4 -Ms. Browne and her basketballers of the future who just love a good old pizza and ice cream party !!!

 

Well done everyone – it was a wonderful week and we will remember it always! Enjoy the holidays and please Stay Safe. !!! 

 

 

Message from Aisling,HSCL

St. Edward’s NS, ‘Sports Week’ – such a fun week planned for all the pupils of St.Edward’s. It is not just for the pupils though- its a fun filled week for all of the family. So let us all get ready for some exercise, some excitement and great laughs together!

This week is all about taking time together as a family to do various fun filled activities and to let your hair down! No matter what age we are, we all want to laugh and we all love to get involved in games and some really exciting activities. Our children deserve some real fun this week and the teachers have planned lots of simple games etc for you all to enjoy. Don’t forget to send pictures to your teacher of your family enjoying St. Edward’s NS Sports Week. We love to see you all and your pictures really cheer us up!

Keep an eye on St. Edward’s NS Facebook Page every day this week and you might see some familiar faces demonstrating the various games and activities!!! ( Look out for the Kerry Flag during the week!!!!)

The HSCL Phone (086) 7769756 is always on so please ring or text me if you have any questions, concerns or just for a chat- I am here to listen and to support you, the Parents/Guardians. You are doing a fantastic job and this week you all deserve a break from school work.

Remember – there is so much learning for us all in playing games and sharing fun times together as a family!

“How shall I teach this child,” I cried?

Into my hand he put the key,

“Come” he said , “play with me.”

 

Looking forward to seeing all the photos and the videos and to hear all about your ‘Sports Week.’ Have Fun, Fun, Fun!!!

Talk soon

Aisling xx

Message from Aisling HSCL

A big Hello to you all,

I hope you are all doing well. It is June already and we are all missing school so much-  Parents and Teachers! This month is always a lovely month in school with lots of activities like Fun Day and trips out etc. It will be a very different June this year but just as the picture above says, ” It won’t be like this forever.” Hopefully we will all be back together really soon  but until then, remember we are all in this together! The school building is closed but we are all still working away and here  to support and help in any way that we can.

Please continue to email Class Teachers and/or you can ring me on the HSCL phone (086) 7769756 if you have a question or need to chat about something. I am always here to listen and to support- it is in times like these that we must look out for each other and be there to listen.

You are all doing a great job – you are doing your very best every day and that is all that any of us can do.

Remember we are all here to help and to support you in every way.

Stay Safe,

Aisling  xx

Message from Aisling HSCL – ‘History books will talk of now’.

Hello to you all,

 

Call me, Aisling HSCL 086 7769756 any day for a chat or if you have a concern. It is great to chat to you all and  I will help you in any way that I can.

Below, is a poem, written by  a Mom in the U.K – this poem has become a social media sensation! Enjoy reading it- I hope it gives you all hope and encouragement. As a Mommy, it really helped to remind me that we are all doing our best for something very important. We can do this together!

‘The Rainbow Children’

The history books will talk of now,
That time the world stood still.
When every family stayed at home,
Waved out from windowsills-
At those they loved but could not hold,
Because they loved them so.
Yet, whilst they did they noticed all the flowers start to grow.

The sun came out, they can recall,
And windows, rainbows filled.
They kicked a football in their yards,
Until the night drew in.
They walked each day but not too close,
That time the world stood still.
When people walked straight down the roads,
That once the cars did fill.

They saw that people became ill,
They knew the world was scared.
But whilst the world stood still they saw,
How much the whole world cared.
They clapped on Thursdays from their doors,
They cheered for the brave.
For people who would risk their lives,
So others could be saved.

The schools closed down, they missed their friends,
They missed their teachers so.
Their Mam’s and Dad’s helped with their work,
They helped their minds to grow.
The parents used to worry that,
As schools were put on hold,
Their children wouldn’t have the tools,
They’d need as they grew old.

But history books will talk of them,
Now adults, fully grown.
Those little boys and girls back then,
The ones who stayed at home.
They’ll tell you that they fixed this world,
Of all they would fulfill.
The RAINBOW children building dreams,
They’d dreamed whilst time stood still

 

Stay safe, stay calm and share your laughter.

Aisling xxx

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