St. Patrick’s National School hosted an open day for parents and the wider community in June to demonstrate the outdoor learning space in the school and how it is being used by pupils. There was a great turn out by parents, who finally got to see why their children were wearing wellies and outdoor clothing all year! Many thanks to all the attendees and top the Parent’s Association, who funded many of the resources in the space.
Continue ReadingPride of Place Wildflower Activities
Fourth class were out at the front of the school this week sketching wildflowers, as a follow up to our pollination workshops. We have created a large no mow May wildflower area and their task was to sketch one or a number of wildflowers. It was a very quiet lesson!
Continue ReadingHen Company Profits Reinvested In School
Sixth class pupils chose to reinvest their profit from the egg business last year in a set of novels for their class. They chose some really catchy titles and should keep them busy for the rest of this year. Thank you to the sub committee of pupils who chose the books and to Mrs. Kennedy for her help ordering them. hdrpl
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