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Discover Primary Science & Maths Award 2022 We are proud to have been awarded our third Discover Primary Science and Maths Plaque of STEM. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. The programme is run by Science Foundation Ireland and the European Space Agency. It aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among students, teachers and members of the public. The following is the feedback from Science Foundation Ireland on our logbook of evidence: Congratulations to Bishop O'Brien NS ! You have been successful in your application for the SFI PLAQUE of STEM. Well done on a really wonderful submission. Every step has been clearly presented, the format was easy to navigate so it has been a pleasure to assess. It is obvious that there is passion and enthusiasm for STEM in the school and full credit is due to the teachers who taught and documented all the scientific learning in the school. There are so many highlights in the submission but I thought the Living Things Strand was incredible showing learners engaged in investigating eyes, teeth and digestion.....futures in medicine! It was lovely to see the learners recording temperature in the Energy & Forces Strand as recording is a valuable scientific skill. As you pointed out in the submission the visit of the engineer to the classes allowed the learners to understand the skills and dispositions needed to become an engineer. You so rightly deserve the award. Maybe next time consider applying for the BADGE. It is a higher level of award where the whole school community including pupils, teachers and parents are involved in raising STEM awareness in the school. You would be well up for this challenge. Enjoy your success and keep up the good work. A huge thank you to everyone for supporting the work of the DPSM Programme. More information about the Discover Primary Science and Maths programme is available here: https://www.sfi.ie/engagement/discover-primary-science-and-maths/
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Sciath na Scol Semi-Finals 2022 Huge congratulations to our school’s hurling team who booked their place in the Sciath na Scol finals after a great display of skill, determination, and teamwork in their semi-final against Glenville in Bride Rovers yesterday. The whole school community is very proud of you all. Date and venue for the final are to be confirmed.  Junior Entrepreneurs 2022 The 5th & 6th class children show how effective their Junior Entrepreneur product is!! Bride Rovers G.A.A. Art Competition Bride Rovers G.A.A recently ran an art competition in the school from 3rd class up to 6th class. The theme was Irish culture. We had lots of happy children receiving their prizes. Well done to everyone who participated. We are sure the judges had a very hard job! We would like to thank Bride Rovers and especially John Arnold and Mossie O' Sullivan who took the time to visit us and present the children with their prizes.  Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022 Bhí imeachtaí ar siúl againn ar feadh na seachtaine. Bhí "Lá Glas" againn inné agus bhí na páistí in ann éadaí glasa a chaitheamh ar scoil. Ghlac na páistí páirt sa Céilí Mór freisin. Rinne na páistí rince difriúla ar nós An Dreoilín, Cuir Bróg ar an Asal agus Ionsaí na hInse Bhain na páistí an-taitneamh as na himeachtaí agus bhí siad ag déanamh an-iarracht an Ghaeilge a labhairt. AuthorEmma Savage
Philip Hazelwood, husband of our fabulous S.N.A., Ms. leigh, visited the school during Engineering week to speak to all classes about his work as a civil engineer. The aim of Engineering Week is to promote engineering to children in Ireland and spark their interest and curiosity about it as a career. Philip delivered an inspiring presentation to all classes from Junior Infants to 6th class. He told us about some of the interesting projects he has been involved in, including the Thames Tideway Tunnel and the Naas to Newbridge upgrade scheme. The children could see how engineering projects make a difference to the quality of peoples' everyday lives. The children got an understanding of the skills and dispositions needed to become an engineer with an emphasis on problem solving, thinking outside the box and being able to learn from one's mistakes. The children had lots of questions for Philip and he patiently answered each and every one. It was a fabulous learning experiences for the children.  Philip Hazelwood with 5th & 6th class. Below are some of the photographs taken throughout the week as the children completed their engineering tasks. World Book Day 2022 We celebrated World Book Day in our school last Thursday the 3rd of March 2022. All the children looked fantastic as they came to school dressed up as their favourite characters. Lots of activities took place throughout the day such as book reviews, character interview and drama activities. Below are some of the photographs taken on the day. Science Week 2021 Science Week was celebrated in our school last week (8th - 12th of November). Great fun was had in all classes. Here are some of the photographs from our week. Space Week 2021 An investigation as to why the soil on planet mars is reddish- brown in color and creating and launching rockets were some of the activities undertaken during our Space Week 2021. Below are a selection of photographs from the week. Halloween Art Competition The Parents' Association ran a very successful Halloween Drawing competition just before the mid-term break. It was wonderful to see how excited the children were about the competition and we were amazed at the creativity and talent in each class. The children truly put their hearts into their entries and it really was a very difficult job to choose winners from each class. The winners from each class are pictured below. The lucky children from Junior and Senior Infants received a beautiful Crayola set and the winners from 3rd to 6th received book tokens. Well done to all and a huge thank you to the Parents' Association for running this competition. |
