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Congratulations to our Class of '22 on their graduation from Shinrone NS-
We wish them all the very best in their new schools and in their futures.
"You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting...so get on your way ! " Dr Seuss
Junior and Senior Infant Tour Jun '22
Toytown Tullamore
We had a fantastic school tour to Toytown where we let our imaginations take flight!
We were builders, chefs, guards, robbers, hairdressers, DJs, bus drivers, and so much more!
We had a quiet bus on our return!
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Bhí mórshúil againn sa chlós i gcomhair Lá Fhéile Pádraig.
Chan gach rang amhráin agus bhí céili ag rang a haon agus a dó- Hup!
Bhí lá iontach againn agus bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh!
Literacy Lift-Off!
Junior and Senior Infants
During January and February, we had Literacy Lift-Off in Junior and Senior Infants. We had 3 Teachers in the classroom during this initiative. We had a writing station, a phonological awareness station and a reading station. Oral Language and vocabulary development were the focus of each station too. The children worked at each station for 10 minutes, then they changed. It was all go!
Phonological Awareness Station
Writing Station
Reading Station
We are independent writers!
Holy Communion class 2022
Congratulations to the 14 children in 2nd class that had their enrolment ceremony in Shinrone Church on Tuesday 22nd of February. It was a beautiful ceremony led by Fr. Tom and Fr Anthony. Thanks to our school choir who sang and played music so beautifully and hugely enhanced the ceremony. Thanks to the Liturgy group for their support on the night. All the children received candles and prayer booklets. We now look forward to our Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday 29th of March. Our Holy Communion will take place on Sat 21st of May.
School choir 2022
Shinrone N.S Bonus Ball Fundraiser.
We have had a very successful start to our 'BONUS BALL' fundraiser draw for the continued running costs of our school. We have 47 very lucky participants who managed to secure a place in thr first round of this ten week draw which GUARANTEES a weekly winner of 100 EURO!!! Each weekly winner is announced after the Irish National Lottery Bonus Ball is selected.
Keep a close eye on the school's web page and school facebook pages for continued updates on its success. Should you be interested in being part of the second round of the draw which will commence in 7 weeks time, please contact the school mobile on (087) 4698936 or Email: bonusball@shinronens.ie
Remember ~ If you're not in you can't win!!!
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' FRACTION ACTION ' INITIATIVE
3rd and 4th Class
For the duration of 6 weeks, the children in 3rd and 4th class were very lucky to be able to work and learn all about Fractions in smaller groups. This precious time allowed each child the opportunity and space to learn at an even more appropriate level and pace. It was a very worthwhile and productive 6 weeks.
Thank you to Múinteoir Maria and Múinteoir Olivia ( S.E.T ) for their continued time and dedication.
Chinese New Year
Celebrating Chinese New Year.
The children in 3rd and 4th Class learned about Chinese New Year which took place on February 1st . This year is the year of the Tiger. The children researched the traditions and the many ways in which this special time is celebrated over multiple days by East and South East Asian communities. We also were able to hear first hand about how homes are decorated and what events take place each day. The children dressed up in red, the colour which symbolises vitality, celebration, good fortune, good luck and prosperity ! Some of the children also baked homemade treats which they shared with their classmates.
We all enjoyed this special time.
A Vaccination Centre in Infants!
Junior Infants had their vaccinations during the month of December so we decided to set up a vaccination centre during our child-led play to help normalise the experience for them and we had lots of PPE on hand to make it more realistic!!
They came back from the real thing full of stories about how it didn't hurt. They were delighted with themselves.
GYMNASTICS
The children really enjoyed taking part in gymnastics over the last number of weeks in the community centre. This is a very popular strand in the P.E. curriculum for all the children. The boys and girls explored movement on the floor and got to use a variety of equipment. There was lots of balancing, rolling, turning, twisting, stretching, climbing and transferring weight using a variety of body parts while exploring space. The climbing frame was the highlight of most classes. Well done to all the children!!
STEAM in Rang a 5 agus a 6
5th and 6th class are half way through their STEAM online projects learning all about the human body. Each week Maureen zooms us from "Science in a Box" to teach us all we need to know about the human body. So far we have learned all about the lungs and made our very own set of lungs. We've discovered amazing facts about the heart. (Did you know that if you lay all you blood vessels out in a straight line they would wrap around the Earth.....twice!!) . We also examined X-rays and created our own skeleton hands.
Its been a fantastic few weeks and we cant wait to see what else we learn about our amazing bodies!
Grandparents Day
The children of Shinrone NS celebrated Grandparents' Day as part of Catholic School week 2022, on 26th January. We celebrated the important role played by grandparents. The love of a grandparent is to be celebrated and cherished, especially in recent times that saw so many children separated from their grandparents because of the COVID - 19 pandemic. As this pandemic continues to affect our lives, our grandparents were not able to visit our school this year. We were fortunate that 5th class were able to zoom some of our grandparents in school, designed cards, poems, songs and made a video to showcase our love for those who care for us during the good and tough times in our lives.
Christmas Cards 2021 for the Meals on Wheels
For the second year running, Shinrone National School have made Christmas cards to the people who receive meals on wheels in the area. The cards are part of a hamper that is delivered before Christmas. We don't know exactly where our cards end up as the area covers Shinrone, Cloughjordan, Dunkerrin, Moneygall, Roscrea, Carrig, Birr, just to mention a few. They were very well received last year and we hope they bring some light to someone again this year
Christmas art
The children in 1st and 2nd class completed lots of lovely Christmas art. We made costumes for Santa, we also created a little drummer boy and created 3D Christmas trees. We really enjoyed our Christmas activities. We had lots of fun!!
CHRISTMAS STORIES AND ACTIVITIES..1ST AND 2ND CLASS
The children from 1st and 2nd class enjoyed some Christmas online stories organised through Birr Library and also Laois Education Centre. Huge thanks them for some lovely presentations! The children also enjoyed learning about International Christmas celebrations around the world.
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself and to the world. It is celebrated around the world on 13th November. 5th class carried out a small act of kindness for the Junior and Senior Infants by making cards to show their appreciation for their contribution to school life.
A select few of some of the cards that were made for all our staff.
Music Generation with Tríona.
Learning something new in 5th and 6th Class - The Ukulele!
Athletics with Emmet
The children enjoyed 6 weeks of Athletics with Emmet from Offaly Sports Partnership. The children improved their skills in running, hurdling, jumping, throwing and speed bouncing. Well done everyone!!
Hallowe'en fun in 1st and 2nd class
There was lots of Hallowe'en fun in Shinrone NS this week. The children from Múinteoir Sheila's room made spooky marshmallow krispie cakes. It was a very sticky experience!!! In Art, we made pumpkins. On Friday the whole school dressed up. There were lots of scary sightings all over the school, along with fashion shows, discos and Hallowe'en activities. Happy Hallowe'en everyone!!!!
Shinrone NS helps with dog fouling stencilling
Shinrone sensory walkway working group have themed up with ODEN (Offaly Disability Equality Network) to create awareness of the dog fouling issue in the community. This problem is an issue for everyone but can have bigger implications for many people with disabilities.
The children of Scoil Náisiúnta Suí an Róin were delighted to help out Offaly Local Development Company with this initiative. The children assisted with painting the stencils on the footpath with the message “Any bag any bin”.
Thanks to everyone involved
Parents' Association Clothes Collection September '21
A big Thank You to our Parents' Association for their help in organising a clothes collection for our school. We all took the opportunity to do some "Spring -Cleaning " at home , while raising some much needed funds for the school. The sum of 625 euro was collected and we appreciate everyone's efforts with this fundraiser, which is so important in these challenging times.
The BIG Collection
We had a busy September 2021 in 5th class!
Music Generation:
We welcome Tríona back into the classroom! The children love this opportunity to experience inclusion,
creativity, diversity and empowerment through music.
STEAM:
The children are engaged daily in their learning creating STEAM challenges offering meaningful collaboration increasing critical thinking.
Spellings For Me:
This programme is essentially a tailor made spelling programme. The child's spelling will be solely based on words that they do not know how to spell, working at their own level.
Athletics:
We welcome back Emmet to our new school year. The children are learning agility, balance, hand/ eye co - ordination, a standing jump of a metre distance and to increase their stamina.
Art:
The children had great fun seeing their own colouring pages come to life.
David Walliams:
The highlight of September was meeting David through zoom. They got to listen to David reading an extract from Gangsta Granny, The Boy in the Dress and The World's Worst Children. He also shared advice on how to be an author and to never give up on your dream!
Loading the Truck
Alltex Recyclers
Junior Infants September 2021
We welcomed our new Junior Infants to our school. They have settled in so well. We hope that enjoy their time in Shinrone NS.
Debating
This years debating team have been working hard in both Múinteoir Amy and Múinteoir Claire's classrooms. Having successfully argued motions like "Millionaires should go to Space" and "We need to spend more to fight fast fashion" , they look forward to the next round against The Heath arguing against the motion, "Sport stars don't make good role models"
Our debate team are Zoe Wakefield, Maillaidh Greenhalgh, Leah Stephens, Anna Hogan, Anna Tierney, Mia Keating and Emma Flannery.
Maths Week
Monday November 1st - Friday 5th
3rd and 4th Class
During Maths Week the children in Múinteoir Ciara's 3rd and 4th class completed various mathematical challenges which certainly tested the children's ability to Problem Solve! We also linked Maths to other subjects such as Gaeilge and Art.
Have a look at the children's 'own names' art work which demonstrates Symmetry. I'm sure you agree that this work is very impressive .
Well done to all the children for the great attention, detail and time they put into their Art work.