♟️ Chess Club The Chess Club was meeting weekly during lunchtime in the lead-up to the Lichess competition, with great enthusiasm from all involved. The children practised their strategies and refined their skills in preparation for the Féile Chess competition, which took place on 5th February. It has been fantastic to observe their concentration, patience, and sportsmanship during matches. Pupils have demonstrated impressive critical thinking skills as they anticipate moves, plan strategies, and reflect on each game played. 🎨 Art Club During Art Club, pupils have explored a variety of artistic mediums, including watercolours, acrylics, and pencil, experimenting with texture, colour blending, and composition. The club worked towards submitting an entry for the prestigious Texaco Children’s Art Competition , which provided a meaningful goal and encouraged pupils to challenge themselves creatively. Working in smaller groups allowed children to share ideas, offer constr...
In class, we marked St. Brigid’s Day by learning how to make traditional St. Brigid’s crosses using rushes. This well-loved Irish tradition honours St. Brigid , one of Ireland’s patron saints, whose feast day is celebrated on February 1st and marks the beginning of spring. At first, the weaving technique proved quite challenging. Coordinating the folding and turning of the rushes required concentration, teamwork, and plenty of careful listening! However, as the lesson progressed, the pupils quickly discovered that patience and practice truly lead to success. With each attempt, their confidence grew — and so did their beautifully crafted crosses.