Creative learning in Junior and Senior Infants
In Junior and Senior Infants, we love to learn in lots of different ways. We develop our language skills, social skills, fine motor skills and creativity through play. We love to get outside an practice the things we have learned in the classroom in a different way,...
STEM challenge in Infants
We read the story 'Eva and the Perfect Rain' by Tatyana Feeney. In the story Eva gets a new umbrella and can't wait to try it out, but it is either too windy, the rain is too soft or the thunder and lightning stop her going out. Finally, the perfect rain for trying...
Yoga in Junior and Senior Infants
All classes in the school have had a chance to try out yoga this term. Junior and Senior Infants have really loved the classes with Jessica. They have enjoyed pretending to be animals, moving their bodies in different ways and taking some quiet time to focus on their...
Maths week 2024
We had a very busy and fun Maths Week 2024 in Saint Michael’s NS. We solved lots of Maths problems and riddles. We played lots of Maths games and had a whole school Maths themed Bingo on Friday. Whole school Bingo Collaborative learning
Creepy Crawlies Love/ Hate
Fourth and fifth class participated in a fantastic Creepy Crawly Workshop at the Hunt Museum. We learnt about the lifecycle of various insects and the roles they play in our environment. We also participated in an insect inspired art lesson which was lots of fun!
Family Fun Evening 2024
On May 29th 2024 we celebrated our annual Family Fun evening. This long standing tradition is our school’s social event of the year bringing together our school community for an evening full of tasty food, entertainment, fun, games and lots of fabulous prizes. Thank...
STEM workshop on electrical circuits at Mary Immaculate College
2nd & 3rd class travelled to Mary Immaculate College Craft Maker Workshop where we spent the morning learning how to make electrical circuits. The children also made cards with LED lights and batteries to take home.
Trip to Ardnacrusha Power Station
2nd & 3rd class recenty visited Ardnacrusha Power Station to learn about hydro-electricity. [el_masonry_gallery image_ids="3162,3161" number_of_columns="3" image_size="large" enable_lightbox="on" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default"...
Réamhaisneis na hAimsire by Senior Infants and 1st Class
The children in Senior Infants and 1st Class have done great work recently on the theme of 'An Aimsir' (the weather). They all did a fantastic job at presenting their own Réamhaisneis na hAimsire (weather forecast) as Gaeilge. Maith sibh!
2nd & 3rd Class Visit Limerick City Gallery
On Friday 26 January 2nd & 3rd Class visited the Limerick City Gallery to view and exhibition of paintings by George Shaw. We were guided through our viewing by Aoife Doherty, Educational Outreach Officer.
Peace Proms 2024
On January 28th 2024, 4th, 5th & 6th class took part in Peace Proms in UL. We had an incredible night performing with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland.
Accelerated Reader (AR)
Children from 2nd to 6th class in Saint Michael's N.S. participate in the Accelerated Reader programme. The children enjoy the quizzes and seeing how their reading skills progress as they move through the school year. This link will allow you to log in from home: log...
Keeping Active in January
12 Runs of January Keeping Active was our theme of the month to start of the year 2023. All classes participated in daily runs in People’s Park. We all had lots of fun getting out in the fresh air each afternoon. On the last day some of our pupils completed two laps...
Maths Week 2022
We had lots of fun celebrating Maths Week 2022. All classes achieved great success participating in maths activities, games, competitions and online workshops. We enjoyed daily maths riddles and problems. We took part in maths orienteering, trails and Maths Eyes...
European Sports Day
September 30th was European Sports Day. As the weather forecast was not so good for that day, we completed lots of fun sports activities on Thursday 29th. We started the day with a whole school 'Wake and Shake' on the Astroturf. Then each class had a turn at...