Ashbourne ETNS children from 1st-6th Class got to have a taster tag rugby session with Kevin from Ashbourne Rugby Club this term. All children should be aiming for the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day. We would encourage all our pupils to take up a sport in order to help them achieve this […]
Month: December 2019
MS ReadathonMS Readathon
This year our school took part in the MS Readathon. The aim of the MS Readathon is to encourage children to engage with reading and to take enjoyment out of the worlds they delve into whilst at the same time raising funds for MS Ireland. The children learned about Multiple Sclerosis and how it impacts […]
Aistear & Soccer in Amanda’s Junior InfantsAistear & Soccer in Amanda’s Junior Infants
We have had great fun doing Aistear for the past few weeks. Our theme is “The Home” and we have been playing in the “Home Corner”, we’ve been building houses in “Construction”, playing with small houses and buildings in “Small World” and playing a Three Little Pigs boardgame! We have been so lucky to […]
Aistear and Soccer in Louise’s Junior InfantsAistear and Soccer in Louise’s Junior Infants
We have been using the theme “The Home” in Aistear for the past few weeks. We have four stations: The Home, Small World, Construction and, Games with Rules. Also, since November we have had the pleasure of learning how to play soccer with coaches that come to our school on Fridays especially to help us. […]
November in Katie’s Fifth ClassNovember in Katie’s Fifth Class
November was a very busy month in Katie’s Fifth Class. During Science Week the children learned about famous scientists and inventors. They created mini projects based on their favourite scientist or inventor. The class also completed various experiments over the week including ‘The Skittles Experiment’ and ‘The Paper Spinner Experiment’. Sewing was the focus […]