Handball Success

 

Well Done to our u 11 Boys and girls who took part in their competition in Knocknacarra. We all had a great time. The boys got through to the finals. Best of luck boys!!

Well Done Girls!

Super camogie stars below, who recently received medals from their club, Turloughmore. The girls represented their club very well this season. Roll on March, maith sibh!

Galway Science & Technology Festival 2016

You are invited to attend the Galway Science & Technology Festival 2016 in NUI Galway on Sunday 27^th November. We hope you enjoy this wonderful occasion, which comprises of exhibits, shows and workshops throughout the day.

Fantastic Fis!

Younger pupils of our school community recently enjoyed congratulating members from 4^th, 5^th & 6^th Class on their Fís Film Festival Award.  Congratulations and well done to all involved.

Science Week 2016

Science Week 2016 took place from November 13^th – 20^th. We were very lucky to have a special guest come to visit us here at Cregmore N.S. Jane the Scientist came to the school on Monday the 14^th and conducted a variety of different experiments with each class group, from Junior Infants right up to 6^th class. This provided both the children and teachers with the opportunity to learn about and participate in experiments based on sound, light, energy and forces and much more. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day!

Super Moon!

A rare "Super Moon" made the full lunar disc appear 14 per cent larger and up to 30 per cent brighter than usual as it rose above the rooftops on Monday 14^th November 2016, in an event described by Nasa as "undeniably beautiful". Pupils in our school thoroughly enjoyed researching and studying this incredible science.

 

 

Shoebox Success!

Over 140 shoe boxes were recently collected from our school as part of the Team Hope Annual Christmas Appeal. Many thanks to all who supported this very worthwhile cause. No doubt these shoeboxes will bring a smile to a Child’s face this Christmas season.

Incredible Infants!

Below are a selection of images of our incredible infants participating in playtime activities. These activities allow the Children to learn about themselves and the world around them. In particular playtime allows the pupils to:

·         Learn to get along with others

·         Sort conflict/resolve issues

·         Practice language skills

·         Develop small (fine) and large (gross) motor skills

In addition, play encourages independence, self-esteem & creativity.  

 

Get Busy Knitting!

Well done to Paul, Sinéad, Rhona, Aoibhe, Ruth, Ruby, Isobelle and Evan on their wonderful knitted creations, keep up the good work!

Paul knit a neck warmer.

Ruth created scarves for her teddies.

The girls made a selection of neck warmers and scarves. 

Isobelle knit a blanket for her teddy.

Ruby knit a bracelet.

Evan knit a cosy neck warmer.

Shoebox Apppeal 2016

The closing date for returning shoe boxes for the event below is Monday 14^th November 2016.Shoeboxes will be collected from the school on this date. This is a very rewarding initiative and we sincerely appreciate the effort our pupils and their families have gone to. Many thanks.

Colourful Crests - A chance to reflect

We thoroughly enjoyed investigating and delving into our family crests. While doing so, we also explored and examined the significance of our school crest. Our school crest comprises of 3 significant images. The first is that of a book. The book represents our commitment to promoting and enhancing pupil’s academic achievement. The second symbol is of two hurls. This reflects the strong tradition of hurling in the Cregmore community. In our school we continue to promote and create a love around hurling and camogie. The third and final image in our school crest is that of a bridge. This represents the bridge in our community. It is known locally as Cregmore Bridge. We also recalled with love and affection those that built the bridge, hurled for our community and taught in our schools. They were very inspirational people. This was a very rewarding and worthwhile lesson.

'The times, they are a changing!' - Beautiful Sunrise

To reflect the change in time, we explored the morning sunrise.

 Remember: ‘spring forward, fall back’.

This means that during springtime, the clocks go forward. During the ‘fall’, also known as autumn, the clocks go back.

If you see the sun rising in the morning, take a minute and investigate its beauty. Lots of different colours can be seen while the sun is rising.

Exploring Colour

Exploring the various shades of green in our environment, enhanced by a never ending circle of yellow.

Comhghairdeas TG4 - Teriffic Teilifís!

As you all know TG4 celebrated its 20^th anniversary on Hallowe’en night 2016. To celebrate this fact, we chose to display a wonderful array of seanfhocails throughout the school.  We also made a very special effort to tune into our indigenous TV station. TG4 reminds us on an ongoing basis of our wonderful heritage and culture, through song, music, sport and its wonderful nuacht service. Thank you TG4 and wishing you all continued success. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh agus comhghairdeas.

Did you know……….?

When TG4 launched in 1996 it was called T na G (Teilifís na Gaeilge)

TG4 is in Galway

President Michael D. Higgins was the Miniister for Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht when TG4 went live on air in 1996.

 

Happy Hallowe'en!

Hallowe’en was celebrated throughout the school before our mid-term break. Some pupils participated in ‘dress up’, Hallowe’en poetry, songs and stories were explored. Creative writing took place to reflect this time along with many pupils playing traditional Hallowe’en games. It was a ‘spooktacular’ time in our school!