Dana Tager - Visiting Artist Winterage Collage

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming a talented local artist who ignited our imaginations and introduced us to the captivating world of collages. During Dana's visit, the children had the opportunity to experiment with collage-making. Each child was encouraged to let their imagination roam free, explore their inner artist, and use a wide array of materials, including old magazines, newspapers, fabric scraps, and more, to craft their unique collages. We created a winterage-inspired art and it was great fun!

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Our Class Wins First Place in Art Competition!

Our 3rd Class has won First Place in the Calf & Cuckoo Art Competition ! Their artwork, created as part of the Burrenbeo Trust’s place-based learning programme, was showcased during the Winterage Weekend Cattle Drive at Irish Natural Stone in the Burren. The judges were deeply impressed by the students’ knowledge of the Burren landscape and their creative expression of what makes our place special. This is a fantastic achievement and the children were delighted to hear the news! We’ll receive a class prize and the students’ artwork back in the spring, along with a school visit and field trip later in the year.

Comprehension Strategies

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Visit from Garda Gerard Naughton

During the month of May, we had the pleasure of welcoming Garda Gerard Naughton to our school for an important talk on internet safety and drug awareness. He shared valuable information about how to stay safe online, including how to protect our personal information, recognise online dangers, and use social media responsibly. Garda Naughton was very engaging and took the time to answer all of our questions. We are confident about how to stay safe both online and in everyday life.

Ms Armstrong's Third Class

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