Category Archives: School News

A Visit From Irish Water!

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On Wednesday, the 23rd of November, Damien Phelan from Irish Water came and talked about water. He explained how the water goes from the rivers to our glasses! He did some experiments that showed 1 of the parts of getting river water filled with mud, rock and sand into perfectly drinkable water. He showed us his PowerPoint Presentation with some videos in there! They take water from lakes, rivers and seas through pipes to get to factories to take out bad stuff like mud, rock and sand.

By Emmet Pey

Happy Hallowe’en!

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We had a busy week in school this week as we were getting ready for the Hallowe’en break and the Junior Entrepreneur Programe! Steven Grant also came in this week as part of the J.E.P. We all asked him questions to see how it can help us come up with ideas. The day after, it was Dress Up Day. All the classes came in their stunning costumes and it was time to party! We all were having fun watching movies and playing games. It was great fun for all the classes. We all are looking forward to the mid-term break. Enjoy the mid-term!

By Kian Taylor

The New Classroom

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We are getting a new classroom. During the last week of September, the builders arrived and started to get ready for the foundation. Two weeks ago, they finished the foundation and put in the pillars. Last week, they poured concrete over the foundation. They recently started to build the wall around the new classroom. We had a look outside and there was a JCB and a cement mixer and a load of blocks and insulation foam. Right now, the workers are putting in the insulation under the floor. The building is looking good so far. There will be an update after or before Christmas.

written by Gearóid Oakley & Thomas Smyth

Just a few more years before we have our licences! 🙂

Chocolate Biscuit Cake Recipe

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You will need:

Baking Tin, Greaseproof Paper, Spatula/mixing spoon

Ingredients:

  • 275g Dairygold Baking Butter
  • 150ml Lyle’s Golden Syrup
  • 400g Dairy Milk Chocolate
  • 200g McVitie’s Digestives
  • 200g McVitie’s Rich Tea
  • 1 pack of Maltesers/Crunchie/Mars
  • Marshmallows Optional

Method:

  1. Line a baking tin with greaseproof paper.
  2. Melt the butter, syrup & 200g chocolate over a low heat.
  3. Crush the biscuits and add to the melted mixture.
  4. Add all other ingredients and stir well.
  5. Leave to cool and then transfer to baking tin. Press it in well.
  6. Melt another 200g chocolate, pour on top and place in fridge to set.

Today, we made this recipe for our Procedural Writing. We followed all the steps and made sure we had good handwriting. As we were writing it in to our hard back copy, our teacher Mrs. Dynan was making the cake at the front of the classroom. We then helped to crush the biscuits and stir the mixture. Around three hours later, we all got to eat it. It was the best chocolate biscuit cake we have ever had.

By Saoirse Keogh & Evanah Smyth

The Hot Air Balloon Festival

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This week a hot air balloon came to our school on Thursday. The whole school went up to the field to see how a hot air balloon works. When we found out we were going inside of the balloon, we all cheered and were very excited. The juniors and seniors went in first. While we were waiting to go inside, Wendy and Dave taught us all about the basket and how the gas works. Lots of people were queuing up to get into basket and ask Dave and Wendy questions. When 5th and 6th class went into the hot air balloon, Joe taught us all about it and how it goes up into the sky. A big thanks to everybody for the wonderful day! Here are some pictures of our fun day!

Written by Clódagh Cahalan & Sophia Burke Bennett