Junior and Senior Infants are busy exploring the theme of “Transport and Travel” in Aistear so two special visitors came to visit them to tell them all about airplanes and flying.  Brendan (Mrs. Howard’s brother) is a pilot and Michelle (Sophie’s mammy) is an air hostess.  They both work for Aer Lingus and they wore their uniforms to show the girls.  Brendan and Michelle told the girls all about the jobs they do.  Brendan showed the girls photos and videos of different airplanes.  Some of these photos were taken from inside the cockpit.  Michelle talked about the safety instructions she gives to passengers on the plane and showed the girls how a life jacket works.   The girls were extremely excited about the experience.   Both Michelle and Brendan answered so many questions the girls had about flying……..they are definitely experts now!

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On Thursday the 4th of May Ms Regan's fifth class went on the Do Dublin Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour. 

Zoe's dad Maurice drove the open top double decker bus. Along the way he told us the history of the tourist sights as we went by. He also sang a few Irish songs, like Molly Malone and O ro se do bheatha abhaile. He told some funny jokes and stories too! Some of the Dublin sights we saw were The Spire, the GPO, Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, The Guinness Storehouse and the Phoenix Park. 

Along the tour we stopped off on Dame street and got a bag of chips from Beshoffs. At the end of the tour we got to pick our favourite ingredients to make our own chocolate bar in Coco Bo. We all had a brilliant day and learned a lot about the history of Dublin. We would recommend the bus tour to everyone!

We would like to say a big thank you to Maurice Dalton for going to so much effort to make the day so enjoyable for us!

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Our two 4th classes recently enjoyed a trip to Causey Farm. The girls got stuck in (quite literally!) to bog life. Everyone was very tired after a very active day!

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The girls from 2nd class celebrated their First Holy Communion in St.Brigid's parish Church on a lovely sunny day last Saturday 6th May. The girls looked beautiful in their dresses. They were a credit to their parents and teachers.  The girls from 3rd class sang beautifully on the day. Our parent's Association organised tea and refreshments in the resource Centre afterwards. The school acknowledges the work of all those involved in preparing the girls for this big day - parents, teachers SNAs and Noel. Thank you also to Fr.Liam who celebrated the Mass.

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