Welcome to 2nd class 2017 (Ms gráinne and ms fiona)
In science we looked at different types of things that can dissolve easily.
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In S.E.S.E WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT WOODLAND ANIMALS. mOUSE HAS KINDLY HELPED US MAKE BIRD FEEDERS OUT OF WOOD!
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Welcome to First Class
(Miss Siobhán & Miss Alice)
First Class had a fantastic day at the zoo last Thursday. We would like to wish everyone happy and safe summer holidays. See you all in September!
Active Week - May 2016
May has been a very busy month. Active week was a great success. We had our sports day and sponsored cycle. We were even lucky enough to get a visit from the ice-cream man. Check out all our pictures below!
May has been a very busy month. Active week was a great success. We had our sports day and sponsored cycle. We were even lucky enough to get a visit from the ice-cream man. Check out all our pictures below!
Mini-beast Hunt
First Class went on a mini-beast hunt searching for all sorts of little critters. We even had some ladybirds come visit us in class.
First Class went on a mini-beast hunt searching for all sorts of little critters. We even had some ladybirds come visit us in class.
Planting Time! - 12/04/2106
It's planting season again. First class had a busy morning planting french beans and other tasty vegetables. Thanks to all the parents for lending a hand.
It's planting season again. First class had a busy morning planting french beans and other tasty vegetables. Thanks to all the parents for lending a hand.
1916 Celebrations - 15/03/2016
Seachtain na Gaeilge agus Lá Glas - March 2016
We were very lucky to have Tura Arutura visit and teach us some sean nós dancing.
We were very lucky to have Tura Arutura visit and teach us some sean nós dancing.
The boys and girls in Miss Alice's Class have been getting creative at home. Check out an erupting volcano, a castle and an army tank. Well done guys!
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R.S.A. Visit - 01/03/2016
Emer Clarke from the R.S.A. paid us a visit and reminded us of all the important things we need to remember when crossing the road, cycling our bikes and travelling by car. Try doing the safe cross code dance! |
Junk Art - February 2016
The boys and girls have been very busy collecting recyclable materials to make some wonderful creations.
The boys and girls have been very busy collecting recyclable materials to make some wonderful creations.
Happy Australia Day! - 26/01/2016
Literacy Week (25/01/2016 - 29/01/2016)
This week was Literacy Week at Thornleigh. The boys and girls read lots and lots of books. We had shared reading with Miss Gráinne's and Múinteoir Sean M's 5th Class's which all the boys and girls really enjoyed. Kingsley, Susan and Tracy read some stories to the children in Miss Siobhán's class. Miss Alice's class were very lucky to have Bronwyn and Gillian read stories too. A big thank you to all the parents who came to visit us for Literacy Week!
This week was Literacy Week at Thornleigh. The boys and girls read lots and lots of books. We had shared reading with Miss Gráinne's and Múinteoir Sean M's 5th Class's which all the boys and girls really enjoyed. Kingsley, Susan and Tracy read some stories to the children in Miss Siobhán's class. Miss Alice's class were very lucky to have Bronwyn and Gillian read stories too. A big thank you to all the parents who came to visit us for Literacy Week!
The Starry Night
This week we took inspiration from Vincent van Gogh and his painting The Starry Night. Miss Siobhán's class did a super job creating their own masterpieces!
This week we took inspiration from Vincent van Gogh and his painting The Starry Night. Miss Siobhán's class did a super job creating their own masterpieces!
From Pole to Pole - This month First Class learned about polar animals.
Happy Holidays from all the boys and girls in First Class!
Winter
First Class have been learning lots of facts about Winter and Robins. Check out our Winter art!
First Class have been learning lots of facts about Winter and Robins. Check out our Winter art!
Our Trip to the Panto! - 10/12/2015
The boys and girls from 1st to 6th Class went on their annual trip to the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin City centre. This years show was Little Red Riding Hood. A great day out was had by all!
The boys and girls from 1st to 6th Class went on their annual trip to the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin City centre. This years show was Little Red Riding Hood. A great day out was had by all!
Science Week 2015
This year 1st and 2nd Class worked together on a project about sea creatures. Miss Alice's Class learned all about dolphins and Miss Siobhán's Class learned about the octopus. 2nd Class told us lots of interesting facts about orcas and turtles.
This year 1st and 2nd Class worked together on a project about sea creatures. Miss Alice's Class learned all about dolphins and Miss Siobhán's Class learned about the octopus. 2nd Class told us lots of interesting facts about orcas and turtles.
Diwali - 13/11/2015
We learned about the Hindu
festival Diwali this week.
It is also known as the festival of lights.
We created Rangoli patterns and made Diya lamps using clay.
Happy Halloween everyone, enjoy the holidays!!!
Maths Week 2015
Space
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Have a look at more of our hard work. Both classes have been doing amazing writing about Space!
1916 Commemoration - Thornleigh recieved it's flag! 15/10/2015
Two members of the Defence Forces visited us today to present us with an Irish flag. The boys and girls did a great job singing Amhrán na bhFiann. On the 15th of March 2016, every primary school in Ireland will raise the national flag as part of a special ceremony, the Proclamation will also be read.
1916 Commemoration - Thornleigh recieved it's flag! 15/10/2015
Two members of the Defence Forces visited us today to present us with an Irish flag. The boys and girls did a great job singing Amhrán na bhFiann. On the 15th of March 2016, every primary school in Ireland will raise the national flag as part of a special ceremony, the Proclamation will also be read.
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Growing Up!
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This term we have been learning all about growing up. Miss Siobhán's class did lovely projects about the things they could do as a baby and all the grown up things they can do now. Miss Alice's class have been taking part in a programme called Roots of Empathy. Miss Emily, a parent and her little baby have been coming to visit, teaching us lots of new and exciting things.
Jersey Day for Goal - 09/10/2015
The children and teachers wore their favourite jerseys to raise money for Goal. Well done to all the boys and girls for helping to raise awareness.
World Smile Day - 02/10/2015
Happy World Smile Day from First Class. Check out all the lovely smiles the boys and girls have!
The children in Miss Alice's Class made their own mini poster and wrote some kind words to make us smile.
All the children were kind and caring towards each other on World Smile Day.
The Sam Maguire and Paul Flynn from Fingallians
coming to visit gave us added inspiration!
Harvest
Harvest is a special time of year in our school. We have been learning about all the important things that happen during Autumn.
It has been a very busy time. We have done some writing, created amazing prints using the leaves we brought to school and even made our very own scarecrows.
Check out all the treasure on our investigation table!
Harvest is a special time of year in our school. We have been learning about all the important things that happen during Autumn.
It has been a very busy time. We have done some writing, created amazing prints using the leaves we brought to school and even made our very own scarecrows.
Check out all the treasure on our investigation table!
Soup Day - 25/09/2015
This week everyone worked hard harvesting the school garden. We were very lucky to celebrate by making soup with all the lovely vegetables that have grown there since Spring. A big thank you to all the parents and Múinteoir David who helped make the delicious soup!!
This week everyone worked hard harvesting the school garden. We were very lucky to celebrate by making soup with all the lovely vegetables that have grown there since Spring. A big thank you to all the parents and Múinteoir David who helped make the delicious soup!!
Welcome to First Class!
After a lot of discussion we came up with our very own class motto's. Miss Siobhán's class chose 'All different, all equal'. Miss Alice's class picked 'Hand in hand, together we can!' Keep an eye on our page throughout the year to see all our hard work! |
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