Senior class pupils read and dramatized two legends: Cúchulainn and The Salmon of Knowledge. They also did some art work in the form of Story Boards of the two legends: one as Gaeilge and one as Béarla. Bain suit as!
Continue ReadingOn Friday December 21st families and friends of Cloontagh NS were invited to the school for our Christmas plays. The children from the Junior room did a lovely performance of the Nativity. Everyone did a really good job and acted their part really well. They all spoke confidently and clearly and they sang like little […]
Continue ReadingAistear is a framework that incorporates Oral Language, Socio-dramatic play, story, fantasy play, Art and other play-based learning activities. This month the children in the junior room have been working around the theme of Food. This theme runs through most subject areas including Bia in Gaeilge, Healthy eating in SPHE and science, Food from different […]
Continue ReadingSenior classes examined soil samples (clay, sand, loam) and the characteristics of each were discussed. We found living organisms (e.g. beetle) humus and decaying material (leaves, cipíns ) in a soil sample taken from the school grounds. We discussed the importance of growing plants and trees to stabilise soil and prevent flooding. […]
Continue ReadingCircus Corvinni came to Cloontagh School on Friday 23rd November. They put on a brilliant show in the small room. It involved juggling, gymnastics, acrobatics, music, comedy and much more. The really enjoyed the fun filled show.
Continue ReadingWe set out to investigate the conditions necessary for seed germination. First, we labelled our recycled pots and put three seeds in each one. Each child wrote up the investigation. These are our conclusions.
Continue ReadingTo mark the 100th anniversary of the end of The Great War on the 11.11.1918 the sixth class pupils undertook a project on World War 1. Each pupil chose the aspects of the War they wanted to investigate. Research was conducted using textbooks, websites, oral evidence, census records and military records. The project is currently […]
Continue ReadingWe decided to take part in the Team Hope Shoebox appeal this year. The children were asked to fill a shoebox to be donated to a needy child. These presents make a huge difference in a child’s life and give them something to look forward to at Christmas. This project helps our children to become […]
Continue ReadingThe Junior Room children have been busy preparing for Halloween. They used Papier Maché to design and create their own masks. The process was really messy but great fun. Everybody got the chance to build their form, design their monster face and paint it just the way they like it. REALLY SCARY!!!!!
Continue ReadingPaddy Egan, local historian visited our school and gave a very informative and engaging presentation on the history of the Royal Canal. He described the function of the Canal from its first opening in Clondra in 1817 to the present day. Paddy explained the use of barges to transport animals, Guinness, grain, flax and manure. […]
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