Congratulations to Malaika, our Christmas hamper winner 2025. Malaika is in 3rd Class and is pictured here with Lorraine, our secretary and her sister Mia in Junior Infants. Thanks so much to Lorraine for creating another fantastic hamper again this year. A big thank you also to everyone who purchased tickets for the raffle, helping our school raised funds. Merry Christmas everyone!

One of the highlights of the term was our school play, Oliver!. The children thoroughly enjoyed the rehearsals and showed great enthusiasm and commitment throughout the process. All of their hard work paid off in a fantastic performance, where they truly gave it their all on stage. It was wonderful to see their confidence, teamwork, and talent shine.

We also began our VEX Robotics programme, with students eagerly learning new skills and working together to design and build their robots. They are currently busy preparing for their upcoming competition in the New Year, showing great problem-solving skills and determination.

In literacy, we explored persuasive writing. The children took part in lively debates and created their own advertisements, developing strong communication skills and learning how to express and justify their opinions clearly.

Alongside this, we continued to work hard in Maths and Irish, with students making great progress across both subjects. Towards the end of the term, the children completed projects on Christmas traditions around the world, which allowed them to explore different cultures and share their learning in creative ways.

As the term comes to a close, we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We look forward to another exciting term ahead. 🎄

Mr. Kavanagh

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As we come to the end of a busy and exciting term in Second Class, we are delighted to look back on all the wonderful learning and festive fun we have shared together.

One of the highlights of our month was taking part in our Christmas concert, Christmas with the Aliens. The children sang, acted, and performed with great confidence and enthusiasm, and we are so proud of all their hard work.

Throughout December, the classroom was full of creativity as we completed lots of festive art activities, decorating our room with colour, sparkle, and Christmas cheer. We also enjoyed learning about Christmas traditions in our families and around the world, discovering how people celebrate in many different ways.

In literacy, we worked on persuasive writing, using our best reasoning skills to write thoughtful and convincing letters to Santa—our arguments were very strong this year! In maths, we learned about money, subtraction and number patterns.

We also took part in our Communion enrolment preparation, beginning our journey toward this special sacrament.

Earlier in the term, we celebrated Science Week, carrying out fun investigations and exploring how things work. We also marked Anti-Bullying Week, learning the importance of kindness, inclusion, and speaking up for ourselves and others.

A big thank you also to the Parents’ Council for organising a fantastic treat bag and donuts. We enjoyed watching a Christmas movie together.  

It has been a term full of learning, laughter and festive spirit. Well done, Second Class, for your hard work and wonderful enthusiasm.  

Thanks to Linda for all her help in the classroom and on yard.

Happy Christmas everyone!

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The boys and girls were busy decorating their Christmas trees again this year for the decorate a 'Big TLC Christmas Tree' competition! Children used their imaginations and creativity to decorate their trees with recyclable materials. The trees are on display in the Crescent shopping centre. Well done everyone!