On Tuesday 18th May 2021 the Animal Roadshow visited our school, Scoil Barra Naofa. Maria, the zookeeper, showed us all types of animals from skinks and snakes to chinchillas. Second, Third and Fourth Class enjoyed petting, holding and stroking the animals. Not only were the animals friendly, but Maria was …
4th class are currently completing the Biology in a Box activities. This week we learned about what characteristics make something ‘alive’. We conducted an experiment to determine if dried beans were alive or dead. It turns out they are very much ALIVE.
Everyone is really enjoying learning about the world…
4th Class baked pizzas with the help of Mary and Audrey on the day of the mid term. Delicious aromas wafted from the Staff Room ovens, closely followed by hungry Fourth Class pupils devouring their creations! Thanks to Mary and Audrey for all their help. Well done to all.…
The many budding artists in 4th Class have been painting in response to their work on Cubism . Fabulous work 4th class!
Today 4th class hosted Grandparent’s Day 2020. All the Grandparents of 4th Class were invited to Scoil Barra Naofa to celebrate the special relationship between Grandparents and their grandchildren. Fr. Seán led a short prayer service for all in attendance. This was followed by a performance by 4th Class which …
4th class have finally finished their “Design and Make a Hat” Project! All hats had to be designed, planned and made by the boys and girls themselves using materials that were going to be recycled and at least one item from nature. The children did an amazing job and proudly …
4th class have been very industrious over the past two weeks designing and making their own Bird Feeders. Pairs of children worked on the Bird Feeders and the results were many and varied. We hung the Bird Feeders in the school garden to help our feathered friends now that the …
As part of their Science lessons 4th Class were tasked in groups with designing and making a car & race track powered by magnets. Here they are presenting their models to the whole class.…
3rd, 4th and 6th classes welcomed Fergal from Lifetime Lab for a specially designed workshop which covered the science of energy and climate change through participation in experiments and playing the ‘energy game’ – all around it was very hands on and fun! The workshop covered several strands of the …
Grandparents’ Day for grandparents of Fourth Class was celebrated today. A Prayer Service, led by Father Seán was followed by a concert. Many grandparents enjoyed singing along to ‘When I’m 64’! The children gave their grandparents a tour of the school and showed them the wonderful projects they had done …
