Monthly Archives: January 2015

Irish Oscar Nomination

Posted on January 15, 2015 by kmurray3190

Congratulations to the Cartoon Saloon from Kilkenny who have been nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. What a beautiful animation! It will be released in Ireland in March 2015.
Thanks to Mr. O Riordan who sent us the … Continue reading →

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Music in the classroom

Posted on January 13, 2015 by kmurray3190

The Junior Room went to see the RTE Orchestra in Leisureland, Galway. It was excellent.

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Counties of Ireland

Posted on January 13, 2015 by kmurray3190

Today we have been working on the Counties of Ireland.
These are links to games to help us with our work over the next few weeks.
Use the first two on Counties of Ireland to help with tonight’s homework.
COUNTIES OF IRELAND:
http://www.osi.ie/en/alist/online-game-counties.aspx
http://edware.ie/graphics/Ireland_Jigsaw_Free.html
RIVERS … Continue reading →

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The Great Famine

Posted on January 13, 2015 by kmurray3190

We have been learning about the Great Famine in history and have started to learn this song about Annie Moore and her arrival in America. Thanks to Geraldine Canty of St. Columba’s GNS in Douglas in Cork for these links … Continue reading →

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An Nuacht 12-1-2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by kmurray3190

Dia dhaoibh go léir! Seo é an nuacht ó Lily, Raspberry agus Eggie ó Scoil Aibhistín Naofa, Cluain Tuaiscirt, Béal Átha na Sluaighe. Inniu an Luan, an dara lá déag de mí Eanair, dhá mhíle is a cúig déag.
Táimid go … Continue reading →

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Clontuskert Dragons

Posted on January 9, 2015 by kmurray3190

Today we learnt how to draw dragons in art class. Check out our efforts here. Don’t forget to let us know what you think!

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Persuasive Writing

Posted on January 8, 2015 by kmurray3190

Over the next few weeks we will be working on Persuasive Writing. This video gives some excellent tips and pointers to help us create a persuasive argument.

Remember these are the four steps you need to follow:
1. Grab attention
2. Introduce your … Continue reading →

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Ceremony of Light

Posted on January 7, 2015 by kmurray3190

The Confirmation Class will hold their Ceremony of Light next Wednesday the 14th of January 2015 at 7pm in CLontuskert Parish Church. This is the 2nd ceremony of the COnfirmation programme. The Service of Commitment was held on Tuesday 2nd … Continue reading →

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Mathletes Competition

Posted on January 6, 2015 by kmurray3190

Clontuskert is taking part in the Mathletes competition again this year. All of the 5th and 6th class students have their own username and passwords.

Check up the signups race here: http://mathletes.ie/signupsrace/
There are currently 10 primary school signed up in Galway!
Good … Continue reading →

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An Nuacht 5-1-15

Posted on January 5, 2015 by kmurray3190

Dia dhaoibh go léir! Seo é an nuacht ó Lily i Scoil Aibhistín Naofa, Cluain Tuaiscirt, Béal Átha na Sluaighe. Inniu an Luan, an cúigiú lá de mí Eanair, dhá mhíle is a cúig déag.
Táimid go léir anseo i gCluain … Continue reading →

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