Seachtain na Gaeilge le Seomra a hAon

Fáilte go dtí Seachtain na Gaeilge le Seomra a hAon. Rang a Dó and Rang a Trí had an excellent week in school celebrating the native Irish language. The boys and girls engaged in lots of enjoyable activities incorporating many aspects of the Irish culture.

An Dreoilín

The week started with a whole school performance of ‘An Dreoilín’ in the yard. There was lots of practising in the classroom before the big show.

Biongó Gaeilge

A game of Biongó 'as Gaeilge’ was played on Tuesday. There was lots of lines, panels and full houses marked by the children - that’s the luck of the Irish for you! 

Ceolchoirm sa Chlós

Traditional Irish songs could be heard coming from Seomra a hAon each day this week. All the children from Bubble Two sang ‘Nead na Lachan’ beautifully at the ceolchoirm. Ms Martin and Ms Malone were so proud of their classes.

Suaitheantais

The children made traditional St Patrick’s Day badges using card in the national colours on Thursday. Check them out below.

Céilí 

The whole week culminated with a céilí on Lá Glas. The school yard was rocked by Ballaí Luimnigh and An Damhsa Mór to name but a few traditional dances taught during the week. Everybody came to school dressed in green to celebrate the end of a very successful week.

It is no wonder that Seachtain na Gaeilge is eagerly awaited every year. It was a great week and enjoyed by all.

Ms Martin and the children would like to express their sincere thanks to Múinteoir Clíona for organising such a brilliant event to promote the Irish language. 

Seachtain Na Gaeilge 2021

 

Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture that takes place each year in Ireland and in many other countries.

Seomra 2 had an action packed week during this year's 'Seachtain na Gaeilge'. We learned a dance called 'An Dréoilín', played 'Biongó Gaeilge', céilí danced to 'Ballaí Luimnigh', made fabulous St. Patrick's Day badges as well as performing a song called 'Nead na Lachan' to the whole school. Each boy and girl worked extremely hard throughout the week which then ended on a huge high with our annual 'Lá Glas'.

Ms Malone is extremely proud of everyone's efforts and would love for you all to check out how our week went below! 😀

An Dreoilín agus Nead na Lachan

Biongó Gaeilge

Ballaí Luimnigh

Suaitheantais

Lá Glas

Seomra 1 is Back

After seven weeks of remote learning, it was a delight to welcome Rang a Dó and Rang a Trí back into Room One this week. The children had a busy, but enjoyable week settling back into the school routine.

Ms Martin is thrilled to say that there has been lots of fun, laughter and good humour shared by the children each day this week. In between all the catching up and giggles, the children managed to complete some wonderful work too. 

Patchwork Quilts of Calm 

At the beginning of the week, the boys and girls described their experiences of remote learning. Ms Martin and the children explored the mixed emotions felt by everybody and examined the highs and lows of that time. The children identified some of the ways to deal with strong feelings in a helpful way and listed them on their very own patchwork quilts displayed below.

World Book Day 

World Book Day was celebrated on Thursday, 4th March. The children shared their favourite book with the class group. Ms Martin and the pupils discussed the importance of an attractive book cover and its features. Following this, the children designed their very own cover for a book of their choice. There are definitely some authors and illustrators of the future amongst Seomra 1. Check them out below.

Remote Learning Projects

Ms Martin proudly displayed some of the work completed remotely in the classroom. The children have been presenting their research projects daily to the class. Everybody has learned new facts from one and other. Ms Martin has even learned a thing or two.

Overall Ms Martin and the children had an excellent first week back in school. Thumbs up all round.

           

              

Ms Martin is so happy to see all the bright and smiling faces in school again and already cannot wait for Monday.