Category: Mr Charlton
Christmas Handbells!
Joy To The World and Jingle Bells performed by 4th, 5th & 6th classes on Grandparents' Day.
Senior Room – KYMS
KYMS - Keep Your Mouth Shut! Keep Your Mouth Shut | Synopsis From 1947 to 1957 the Bureau of Military History recorded over 1,700 witness statements from veterans of the 1913-1921 era. One of these witnesses was Senator Seán T Ruane, who was appointed principal of our school, Craggagh NS in 1914. Our play is… Continue reading Senior Room – KYMS
Alannah’s Great Grandfather’s War of Independence Medals #rang1916 @mayo_history @dfarchives
We're studying all things 1916 in history these days as we lead up to next year's centenary celebrations. We are particularly interested in local stories about Craggagh, Kiltimagh & Balla and the lives of the people who lived here. Today, Alannah brought in these medals which were awarded to her great grandfather, Martin McNicholas,… Continue reading Alannah’s Great Grandfather’s War of Independence Medals #rang1916 @mayo_history @dfarchives
Visit to National Museum of Country Life
We had a fabulous day at the National Museum of Country life today. We spent most of our time learning about and examining ordinary objects made by people using the materials that they had to hand at the time; mostly straw, willow (sally) and heather. All sorts of household, farming and fishing items were made… Continue reading Visit to National Museum of Country Life
3rd and 4th Class boys to compete in FAI Schools Futsal competition
FAI Schools Futsal for 3rd/4th Class The boys of 3rd and 4th classes will participate in the local Futsal competition to be held in Breaffy House Sports Centre on November 24th. Our boys have been drawn in Group A which will see them pitted against Breaffy NS, St Pats NS (Castlebar) and Snugboro NS. The top team… Continue reading 3rd and 4th Class boys to compete in FAI Schools Futsal competition
Paper Helicopters for #scienceweek
The competition is heating up in Craggagh ahead of our Plane Making Competition which will take place on Friday. We've discovered that our paper planes will need both thrust and lift to stay in the air. We will provide thrust by throwing our planes...that's the easy part! The lift must come from our design. Today we explored gravity and air resistance… Continue reading Paper Helicopters for #scienceweek
Plane making competition for #scienceweek15
It's time to get designing! There'll be lots of science related activities throughout the school next week as we celebrate #ScienceWeek15 which runs from November 8th to 15th. On Friday we will be holding a competitive friendly paper plane making contest! 😉 Details below: Planes need two things to stay in the air, "thrust" and "lift". You will… Continue reading Plane making competition for #scienceweek15
St Louis Musical and Fighting Words Writers’ Workshops – Field Trips for 3rd – 6th Classes
FAO parents of children in 3rd - 6th clases Two trips have been organised for the children of 3rd to 6th classes for next week. On Tuesday (Nov 10), we will attend a performance of “Hairspray” by the TY students in St Louis Community School in the Town Hall Theatre. The bus will depart the… Continue reading St Louis Musical and Fighting Words Writers’ Workshops – Field Trips for 3rd – 6th Classes
Planet Wildlife Comprehension
(classroom activity) Planet Wildlife Comprehension November issue number 46 Page 25 1. What does the blue whale primarily feed on? 2. Describe the mouth of the blue whale. 3. What occurs when the blue whale breaks the surface of the water? 4. How do whales communicate with each other? 5. Why were many blue… Continue reading Planet Wildlife Comprehension
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