5th Class Elm and Larch School Tour to Clara Lara
5th Class had a fantastic time at Clara Lara Funpark yesterday! There was so much to do: climbing, swinging, sliding, gokarting and of course having fun in the water!
5th class Elm
With the sunshine on our side today, 5th Class have been enjoying lots of outdoor maths challenges, putting their problem-solving skills to the test while doing some outdoor learning. This week, there’s an extra buzz around the classroom as we celebrate the World Cup and look forward to all the excitement the tournament brings!
Passion Projects in 5th Class Elm! 🎤
5th class have been working very hard on their passion projects over the past few weeks, exploring topics that genuinely interest them and developing their research and presentation skills. This week, they began presenting their projects to the class, and it has been fantastic to see the variety and depth of learning. From discovering the life and achievements of Alexander the Great, learning about Concussions, to exploring the history and impact of the typewriter, each presentation has taught us something new. We have learned so much from one another, and it has been a great way to share knowledge and celebrate everyone’s individual interests.
Story Time with Our Senior Infant Buddies! 📚✨
Today 5th Class Elm met their buddies in Senior Infants Willow and shared our special picture books we created. We read our stories to them and showed the illustrations we worked hard on. They were really impressed and gave us lovely feedback on our work.
Lighting Up Learning in 5th Class Elm! 💡
Today in Science, 5th class Elm explored series circuits and learned how electricity travels through a circuit. We discussed how a series circuit has only one path for the electric charges to follow, similar to travelling on a road with no alternative route. The children discovered that if one bulb in a series circuit stops working, the whole circuit is broken and all of the lights go out. They discussed how electric charges move from the positive terminal of the battery to the negative terminal. The children showed great curiosity and engagement while sharing their ideas and making connections to real-life examples.
5th Class Elm Celebrate ‘Write a Book’ Success! ✨
5th Class Elm are very proud of their achievements in the ‘Write a Book’ Competition. Grace was the overall winner, with Siena, Olive and Clara all receiving Highly Commended awards. A huge well done to everyone for their fantastic effort in creating picture books for their Senior Infants buddies, a super achievement all round!
Gardening Fun for Senior Infants Willow & Their 5th Class Elm Buddies ☀️
A huge thank you to Ms Anderson for all her hard work in making garden time so much fun for Senior Infants Willow and their 5th Class Elm buddies.
House Team Posters Unveiled at Assembly 🏅🎨
Our House Team posters were presented to the school at assembly this morning. Next week, all children in the school will be allocated to a House Team. We are excited to begin this new whole-school initiative together!
A Memorable Day at Leinster House ✨
5th Classes’ visit to Leinster House today was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel incredibly welcome, and it was a real privilege to explore both the Dáil and Seanad chambers. A highlight of the day was hearing our school’s name announced during a session in the Seanad, which created a wonderful sense of excitement and pride among the group. We were also kindly treated to refreshments in the bar at the end of our visit, giving us a chance to relax and reflect on such a special day. The trip has certainly sparked great interest, and who knows—there may well be some budding politicians among us yet!
House Teams in Action 🏠🎨
5th and 6th Classes working on their House Team posters and mottos, showing great creativity and team spirit.
Visit from Councillor Louise Fenelon Gaskin 🏛️
5th Class were delighted to welcome Councillor Louise Fenelon Gaskin to our classroom today ahead of our upcoming trip to the Dáil next week. She spoke to us about her role as a local councillor, explaining how she represents the community and works on important issues in the area. We also received great advice on what to expect during our visit, including how to behave and what to say if we are lucky enough to meet the Tánaiste or Taoiseach. It was a very informative and exciting visit which has made us even more enthusiastic.
Digital Wellbeing in Action 📱💡
4th and 5th classes enjoyed a talk from St. David’s 5th Year Prefects on the importance of setting personal and school boundaries around mobile phone use. The students highlighted the benefits for mental health and wellbeing when phones are used less in and out of school, giving pupils plenty of food for thought. It was an engaging and valuable session for all involved.
Tennis Fun & New Friends 🎾😊
The 5th class girls were kindly invited by the students of GCNS to take part in beginner-friendly tennis activities at Greystones Tennis Club. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and try out tennis in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment. A fantastic day was had by all!
Seachtain na Gaeilge 🍀
We had a fantastic week celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge! Ciorcail Comhrá took place throughout the school, with lots of fun, laughter, and great Irish being spoken. Pupils enjoyed working together, building confidence, and using the language in a natural way. A big thank you to everyone who took part – go raibh maith agaibh!💚
5th Class Elm Brings the ‘Shoal of Cinealtas’ to Life with Recycled Sea Creatures 🌊🐠
Exploring the “World of Gases” – A Science Show to Remember!💨
4th, 5th, and 6th classes were treated to an incredible Science Show, “World of Gases”. Kieran from BOC (A Linde Company) demonstrated contraction, expansion, changes of state of gases, and the fire triangle, including a thrilling liquid nitrogen experiment at -196°C. It was both entertaining and educational, sparking curiosity and imagination among our budding chemists and engineers!
Ancient Worlds Come to Life for Our EAL Learners 🌍
The EAL pupils of both 4th and 5th classes have been studying Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt. Read about what interested them most……..
A School Full of Stories 📚✨
From witches and wizards to superheroes, animals and beloved characters, today St. Patrick’s was bursting with imagination for World Book Day! Children across the school celebrated their love of reading through costumes, quizzes, buddy reading, art activities and sharing their favourite stories together. A wonderful reminder that books can take us anywhere!
Sunny Surprise Trip to the Cove 🌞🌊
5th and 6th class enjoyed a fantastic impromptu trip to the cove in the sunshine today. 🌞
Science Blast Success! 🏆
5th Class Larch and Elm had a fantastic day at the ESB Science Blast in the RDS. After two months of STEM exploration, investigation and hard work, everything came together brilliantly — and both classes are coming home with Science Blast trophies! We are so proud of their dedication, teamwork and scientific thinking throughout this journey. Well done to all the students in 5th Class, and a big thank you to everyone who came to visit and support their projects last week. What an amazing achievement! 👏
5th Elm Gets Creative with Leaf Printing! 🌿✨
5th class Elm who are now experts on leaves had a great time today doing leaf printing with Ashling and Jackie, who kindly gave up their free time to work with us. 🍁🎨 Click on photo above to see our creations in action!
Science Fun Across the School! 🔬✨
This week, 5th Class invited students from across the school to attend in preparation for their big Science Blast next Monday in the RDS! They’ve been working so hard on their projects, and everyone had a fantastic time exploring and learning. Feedback from our visiting classes: Senior Infants Willow were absolutely blown away by the experiments they saw, they felt truly inspired! 1st Class Chestnut loved visiting 5th Class and had a wonderful time learning new science facts. 3rd Class Ash enjoyed discovering creative experiments during Larch’s Science Presentation and asked lots of curious questions. 6th Class Cedar were very impressed by all the science projects on display. 6th Class Laurel loved learning about flight, photosynthesis, and more from 5th Class. A huge thank you to 5th Class for hosting such inspiring sessions, and good luck with the Science Blast next Monday — we can’t wait to see all your amazing projects in the RDS! 🌱🧪🌼🍃✈️🌿🌟🔬
Leaf it to 5th Class Elm! 3rd Class Ash branches out in Learning! 🌳✨
Leaves on the Move: 5th Class Science Blast Preparations Underway 🍃
We had the pleasure of welcoming Alex Dobbs, a local farmer and avid gardener, who gave an engaging and informative talk on photosynthesis and plant composition. As we prepare for Science Blast in two weeks, Alex has very kindly offered her support with our project, “Why Leaves Make Their Great Escape in Autumn.” Fifth Class have thoroughly enjoyed exploring this topic and have been highly motivated while carrying out individual, hands-on experiments using leaves. Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and scientific thinking have been wonderful to see throughout the investigations.
Bird Feeder Making with 5th Class 🐦
This afternoon we were making bird feeders. We were making them out of willow branches. Some kids brought their bird feeders home and others put them in the school garden. We wet the branches, so they don’t snap and we twisted and decorated them into beautiful bird feeders. Huge thank you to Kelly from Heritage in Schools who showed us how to make them. We enjoyed it so much and now you could make them at home. Keep an eye out for our bird feeders hanging from trees in school! It was a fun, hands-on afternoon and we loved learning a new skill while helping the birds in our area. We are very proud of our creations and can’t wait to see lots of birds visiting them! Written by Viki and Lilla, 5th Class Students 🌿
Irish Dancing Workshops 💚🕺
Children recently enjoyed fantastic Irish dancing workshops, they had great fun learning new steps, practising their rhythm and building their confidence through movement. There was plenty of energy, smiles and toe-tapping throughout the sessions! A huge thank you to Irish Dancing teacher Niamh O’Donnell, for sharing her talent, enthusiasm and love of Irish dance with us. We are so grateful for such an enjoyable experience! Click on the photos above ⬆️ to see our fantastic dance steps in action! 💃🕺
Teamwork in action! 5th Class Elm supporting their Willow buddies during a creative art session 🍂
5th Class Elm enjoyed a lovely buddy activity this week with their friends from Senior Infants Willow. The classes worked together on an art activity, creating colourful paper leaves. The 5th class students did a fantastic job helping their buddies with cutting and painting, showing great care, patience and teamwork throughout the session. It was wonderful to see the older students taking on a supportive role and the younger children gaining confidence in their creative skills. A very enjoyable and creative activity for both Elm and Willow classes! 🎨
5th Class Visit Greystones Library
Both 5th classes had the opportunity to visit Greystones Library this week and enjoyed a fantastic experience. We were kindly given a tour of the various parts of the library and shown how to check out books. Some students even became members of the library for the very first time and were delighted to learn that they could borrow a maximum of seven books! It was a lovely visit and a great chance for the children to explore the library and develop a greater interest in reading. 📚
Festive Fun with Buddy Time! 🎄🕯️
5th Class Elm and Senior Infants Willow had a wonderful time getting creative together during buddy time! They made decorative Christmas tree candle holders, using their imagination and festive spirit to design beautiful, unique creations.
Sweet Treats and Teamwork in 5th Class! 🍪✨
5th Class Elm had a delightful afternoon decorating cookies with their buddies from Senior Infants Willow! Using sprinkles, icing sugar, and lots of creativity, the students worked together to make their cookies look as delicious as they tasted.
It was a fun-filled activity that brought everyone together, giving the older and younger students a chance to share, collaborate, and enjoy their tasty creations. The smiles, laughter, and teamwork made it a truly memorable experience for all.
Well done to everyone for spreading joy (and sugar!) this festive season.