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We celebrated Seachtain na Gaeilge in Carysfort from 9th-13th March 2026. The children enjoyed a range of activities including:

• Irish dancing: Ms. Joanne McDonnell taught the Junior Classes, while the Senior Classes had the opportunity to take part in a Céilí.
• Tráth na gCeist: Many classes took part throughout the week.
• Our amazing Banna Ceoil performed some lovely traditional Irish music and taught us about their instruments. Thank you to Ms. Mulcahy, Ms. Connolly and Ms. Sheil for their work on this.
• Comórtas Gaeilge: All children were encouraged to use as much Gaeilge as possible throughout the week. Each class was given an apple to colour in, with sections completed as Gaeilge was used throughout the day. A full apple gave the class a raffle ticket and a chance to win a prize.
• Many classes were learning songs as Gaeilge and listening to stories trí Ghaeilge throughout the week.
• Door Decorating: All classes decorated their doors for our door decorating competition.
• Friday 13th March was our annual ‘Lá Glas’. The children were encouraged to wear green, white and orange clothing.

It was a fabulous week for all members of the school community. We will continue to encourage children to use their ‘cúpla focal’ as much as possible. Thank you to Ms. Cooper for all her work in organising the event.

 

 

From 19th to 23rd January, Carysfort N.S. celebrated Sea Study Week, during which children across the school enjoyed a rich range of sea-themed learning experiences, including:

• Marine Biology Workshops for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Classes

• Sea School Workshops

• Explorer and Investigation Workshops

• Art Workshops with Michael Cleary

• Drama Workshops with Ciara Phelan

• Yoga and Wellbeing Workshops with Claire Hayden

These experiences were carefully planned to support playful learning, creative thinking and enquiry, in line with the aims of the Primary Curriculum.

Throughout the week, children explored marine life, ocean habitats and environmental awareness through hands-on, interactive learning. The marine biology workshops encouraged scientific curiosity and questioning, while Sea School and Explorer workshops promoted investigation, problem-solving and collaboration.

The art workshops with Michael Cleary provided children with opportunities to respond creatively to the sea through a variety of media, developing imagination and visual expression. Drama workshops with Ciara Phelan enabled pupils to explore sea-themed ideas through movement, role-play and storytelling, while yoga workshops with Claire Hayden supported children’s wellbeing, focus and self-regulation through calm, sea-inspired movement.

Learning was integrated across SESE, Literacy, Numeracy, the Arts and Wellbeing, and classrooms reflected this rich learning through displays of artwork, models, writing and project work.

Sea Study Week was a wonderful example of how playful, child-centred learning can support deep engagement and enjoyment for all learners. We extend a sincere thank you to our Parents’ Association, whose fundraising made these valuable workshops and experiences possible.

Well done to all the children and staff on a vibrant and successful Sea Study Week 🌊🐚

 

Junior Infants went on a nature walk, exploring the school grounds and looking for signs of autumn. We found lots of lovely leaves, conkers and seeds. We later used the leaves to make leaf rubbings using wax crayons.

We have recently purchased new yard games and toys for the senior classes to use at break times. Based on suggestions from children and teachers, we have boxes for each yard filled with:

•  Large soft balls
•  Soft rugby balls
•  Tennis balls
•  Large rubber bouncy balls
•  Skipping ropes
•  Elastic skipping bands
•  Uno
•  Playing cards
•  Chess
•  Connect 4
•  Mats for children to sit on

The children have been really enjoying the new activities. A big thank you to Ms. Sheil and Meg who organised all of this for the children.

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