News

SVP Christmas Jumper Day

We are so pleased to announce that the children in Murhur N.S. donated €334 to Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day in support of SVP. Well done to all!

 

Weaving Class

Children created beautiful Christmas tree ornaments  weaving willow and bull rushes as part of the Heritage in Schools Scheme.

Lámh

We are excited to announce that our children and staff are learning Lámh.  Lámh is a manual sign system used by children and adults with intellectual disability and communication needs. Each week Ms. Hunt is teaching new signs that the children are encouraged to use throughout the day.

Here’s what we’ve learned so far!

Lámh

Late Late Toy Show excitement!

In preparation for the Late Late Toy Show the Junior Room designed a  Christmas Jumper for Ryan Tubridy. He looked so well!  They made delicious fairy cakes and hot chocolate with a little help from teacher.  Happy faces all around.

Heritage in Schools Scheme

Children enjoyed exploring our local Woodland area with Geoff the Heritage Specialist. They learned all about our native trees and leaves!

Experiments during Science Week

The Junior Room were investigating objects that float and sink and making predictions! 5th and 6th explored polymers and molecules by completing ‘The Leakproof Bag experiment’.

Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal

A big thank you to all who contributed to the Team Hope Annual Christmas Shoe Box Appeal this year.  These gifts are delivered directly to children affected by poverty in Eastern Europe and Africa.

 

Science Week 2021

The Senior room had a great start to Science Week with STEM activities using Lego WeDo! They showed great teamwork while working together to build their own creations.  They added direction, sound and lighting!!

Juniors, Seniors and 1st were busy trying to find a material to make a suit for Scuba Steve!

Brú Columbanus

Well done to all our wonderful children who raised €300 for Brú Columbanus at our Halloween fancy dress day.

Maths Week Activities

Maths Week got off to a flying start with the Junior room completing a ‘Most Popular Car Colour Survery’  white came out on top! They also learned all about 2D shapes with a 2D Shape Hunt.  Snakes & Ladders also featured in Maths Week activities.  5th and 6th class solved some maths riddles on-line and then went outdoors and explored the concept of 2D and 3D shapes and angles.  Overall, lots of fun while learning!

Woodland Experience!

On a beautiful autumnal morning recently the Junior room children visited the local wood and gathered lots of treasures! They popped into the church on the way and said a little prayer.  On their way back to school they spent a short time in the playground.  A nice end to the school week!

Pointillism Art

5th and 6th class were busy learning all about pointillism and have begun creating Halloween art!!

 

Volcanoes

Bringing Volcanoes to life using the augmented reality app Quiver!

 

Congratulations!!

Huge Congratulations to our ‘Super Star’ who came 2nd in the 100m Sprint in the Community Games All Ireland Final.  This was a fantastic achievement.  The whole school came out to give a huge cheer and a round of applause and all were so impressed with the beautiful medal.

Aistear

Aistear got off to a flying start last week in the Junior room. All the children showed great creativity and teamwork as they learned all about The Home through play.  Well done to all.