Faughs has begun to use St Pius X for some of its under age winter training at night (under lights!). Our new astro that was installed last year has made a real change to yard times and now our parish club.
During Maths this week, the boys in Ms Carroll’s 3rd class have been exploring tessellation of 2D shapes. Take a look at some of the wonderful tessellating patterns they created while working in groups!
This week, 5th class had a visit from Garda Brendan. He showed them how important science is during Garda investigations. The boys got the opportunity to dress up as Gardaí, and complete a mock investigation. Using fingerprint testing, they were able to identify the culprit, and solve the crime!
As part of World War 1 research, 6th class students took a hands-on approach to understanding life on the front lines. The boys worked together to build replica trenches, learning about the harsh conditions soldiers faced during the war. They also wrote letters home from the perspective of soldiers in the trenches, capturing the emotions, hopes, and challenges of life …
Ms. Mcweeney’s senior infants have had a busy week in the St. Pius Cafe. They have been making aprons, taking orders, making food, writing recipes, creating menus and even made their own funny face cookies. Unfortunately, the cafe is closed on Saturdays as the boys don’t work weekends.
Our Junior Infants had their very first hurling session in school this week — and what a fantastic time they had! There were lots of smiles, excitement, and great effort from everyone as they learned new skills and had fun out on the back yard.
There’s been some fantastic creativity on display in Ms. Pléamonn’s class recently! Arlo and Senan have been busy knitting and have shown wonderful skill and patience in their work. Well done, boys — your dedication and craftsmanship are very impressive! Meanwhile, Harry has written an amazing Halloween poem as Gaeilge, showcasing both his imagination and his love for the Irish …
We are delighted to share that James, from Mr. Deery’s 6th Class, has been shortlisted for the AIB Young Portrait Prize! James’s outstanding portrait has been selected to be displayed in the National Gallery of Ireland, a remarkable achievement that showcases his creativity and talent. We are incredibly proud of James and wish him the very best of luck at …
During Maths this week, the boys in Ms Carroll’s 3rd class have been exploring tessellation of 2D shapes. Take a look at some of the wonderful tessellating patterns they created while working in groups!
There were spooky sights and smiling faces all around the school today as everyone got into the Halloween spirit! Each class came to school dressed in their amazing costumes — from Santa and Ms. Claus handing out cookies to superheroes, skeletons, and storybook characters. The creativity and effort from students (and teachers!) were fantastic. Our corridors were filled with colour, …
