Mrs Delany's Fifth Class girls have been busy with their knitting needles this term. All sorts of creatures, both big and small, are steadily growing before our very eyes! 

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Some of the classes have had very exciting creatures growing in their classrooms.  Children in Senior Infants and First Class witnessed caterpillars developing their cocoons and then eventually they watched as the cocoons broke apart and beautiful butterflies emerged.  It was very exciting for the girls to watch and they learned so much about the life-cycle of butterflies.  They released their butterflies into the school garden.

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The girls has great fun participating in lots of enjoyable activities for Sports Day! They did sack races, egg and spoon races, skipping, uni hoc, balancing challenges and lots more. It was a really enjoyable day for all involved. 

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It was a very special week in St. Brigid's this week as we celebrated our first Creative Arts Week.  The hallways were decorated with the most fabulous displays created by each class.  There was a wonderful atmosphere of positivity in the school.  Each morning positive phrases were shared with classes over the intercom and lots of girls read poems that they wrote with the school.  Classes engaged in different crafts and activities throughout the week.  Ms. Shiels had a special visitor to her classroom who did a pottery demonstration for the girls.  The classes all learned songs with positive messages.  On Friday, classes engaged in a parade where they showed off the beautiful masks they had created.  Well done to Ms. Flynn and all the teachers who organised this great week, it was very enjoyable for all!

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This week Konor Halpin came to the school for a workshop with all classes.  The children watched Konor perform some magic tricks and circus tricks.  He made balloon characters for the girls.   The girls also had a chance to try out some of the circus tricks and it was quite impressive how well they were able to do them.  Konor also taught the girls some dances.  The workshops were extremely lively and fun-filled and the girls really enjoyed themselves.

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Many of our classes are taking part in the Incredible Edibles Programme. This is a healthy eating initiative that encourages primary schools across the country to get busy growing carrots, lettuce, potatoes, strawberries, turnips and herbs. The school was supplied with grow packs containing everything they need to grow a veritable feast of healthy foods! Noel, our caretaker, has also been helping classes to plant a variety of herbs and vegetables that should be ready to cook with before the end of the school year. The girls are also learning about where food comes from and the importance of fruit, vegetables and potatoes in their diet. The children are taking great pride in the growing of their crops and making sure they are being watered and weeded regularly.

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