Month: March 2017
Physical Activity: Skip Hop
We were delighted to have Skip Hop visit our school during the week. We learned lots of new skills and tricks to do individually, with partners and in a group. Skipping offers a host of health benefits including improved muscle tone, coordination, balance and flexibility.
Partnerships: Orienteering
The children took part in orienteering with Catherine Russell from the Green schools during the week, we were all delighted to be outside and active in our lovely weather. Orienteering is a great opportunity for the children to further develop their team work skills, as well as following instructions.
Seachtain na Gaelige: “Haka” as gaeilge
The boys & girls learned the “Haka” as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge. The boys & girls loved being outdoors and active.
Sow & Grow Update
The boys and girls were delighted to take home their baby carrots, runner beans and cress- they will continue to water and look after them at home!
Cork Sports ability day (Partnerships)
The Cork Sportsability day in the Maradyke is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to learn about different sports available to people with disabilities along with information about how to be more inclusive.
Partnerships: 10 @ 10
Junior & Senior Infants had a fantastic time taking part in 10 @ 10 to promote physical activity in the school
Planting Seeds
Junior & Senior Infants have been busy planting seeds for carrots & runner beans.
Physical Activity: Indoor hurling finals
The finals were played in Na Piarsaigh’s GAA grounds on Thursday 16th March.
The 3rd & 4th girls beat Vicarstown in the semifinal (6-2)
They met Shandrum in the final and it was a close battle in the first half. Ballinacarriga pulled together & went ahead in the 2nd half. It ended 5-2 with Ballinacarriga on top. Congratulations to all the girls in 3rd & 4th class!!
The 2nd-4th class boys met Burnfort in the semifinal & were very unlucky to lose 3-2. It was a close encounter with Ballinacarriga leading for most of the game but Burnfort went ahead just before the final whistle. They played Tirealton in the runners up final & won that match 5-2. They played really well & received medals for 3rd place.
Well done to all the boys!!
It was an amazing opportunity for all involved & a great day out!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Our theme for this year’s parade was Saint Brigid. The infants did a great job as Brigid’s followers.
Gaeilge do Thuismitheoirí
Here are a few phrases to help you encourage Irish at home
Bain triail as! = Try it/Give it a go
Cad is ainm duit? … is ainm dom. = What’s your name? … is my name.
Cá bhfuil…? = Where is…?
Níl a fhios agam. = I don’t know.
N’fheadar! = I don’t know!
Codladh sámh! = Sleep well.
Oíche mhaith! = Good night
Seán bocht! / Niamh bocht! = Poor Seán!/Poor Niamh!
Stop den phleidhcíocht! = Stop messing.
Ceart go leor! = Ok!
An bhfuil tú ceart go leor? = Are you ok?
Tá brón orm! = I’m sorry
Is breá liom… = I love…
Go bhfóire Dia orainn! = God help us!
Am lóin atá ann. = It’s lunchtime.
Cuir slacht ar an seomra. = Tidy the room!
Déan deifir! = Hurry up!
Brostaigh! = Hurry up!
Bunoscionn. = Upside down.
Táim trína chéile. = I’m addled!
Idir eatarthu = In between.
Cén t-am é? = What time is it?
An bhfuil cead agam dul… = May I go…
Mo thrua thú! = Poor you!
Isteach leat! = In you go!
Amach leat! = Out you go!
Go raibh maith agat. = Thanks.
Go raibh míle maith agat. = Thanks very much.
Fáilte romhat. = You’re welcome.
Gabh mo leithscéal. = Excuse me!
Slán! = Goodbye!
Slán go fóill. = Goodbye for now!
Is maith liom… = I like…
Is breá liom… = I love…
Ní maith liom… = I don’t like…
Is fuath liom… = I hate…
Cad atá ar an teilifís? = What’s on television?
Cad atá á dhéanamh agat? = What are you doing?
Maith thú! = Well done!/Good for you!
Ar aghaidh leat! = Off you go!
An bhfuil scáth fearthainne agat? = Do you have your umbrella?
An bhfuil do mhála scoile agat? = Do you have your school bag?
An bhfuil do mhála spóirt agat? = Do you have your sports bag?
An bhfuil do bhróga peile agat? = Do you have your football boots?
An bhfuil do chulaith shnámha agat? = Do you have your swimsuit?
An bhfuil aon obair bhaile agat? = Have you any homework?
Trip to Kilmichael Ambush site
The 3rd to 6th class went to the ambush site in Kilmichael on Monday 6th March with Charles Mccarthy & Conor O Driscoll. They visited the monument and the house where the boys went after the ambush. They saw the bog where 3 of the boys of Kilmichael were temporarily buried- today there is a cross standing in the bog.
A big thank you to Charles, Conor and Claire O Brien for bringing the children & for their wealth of knowledge!!
DEAR – drop everything and run
Throughout the school the children have begun taking part in DEAR: drop everything and run. Its a fantastic break for the children to get moving and some fresh air before they get back to their work.
Active week – scavenger hunt
The children carried out a scavenger hunt based on exercise. The children got into teams and carried out various activities throughout the hunt like lunges, high knees, dancing, skipping etc.
Active week – Jiving
All the children learned the basic steps for jiving during active week.
Dancing is a fun way to keep active.
All the children picked it up very fast; be sure to ask them to show you.
Active week – Pancake races
On Shrove Tuesday the children brought in pans and pancakes. Each class took part in a pancake race; the children had to run while flipping their pancake to get to the finish line. It was very enjoyable for all the children.
Active Week- Yoga
