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It has been a very busy time in second class since Halloween. We worked hard on subtraction in Maths and used playing cards to play some fun and educational games.

We loved taking part in Anti Bullying and Science week. We made our own lava lamps and learned how to be kinder to each other. We each had a special friend for the week that we took time to spend time with and do nice things for them.

We worked hard on persuasive writing since Halloween. We wrote letters to Santa and created our own toyshop with lots of special discounts. In Oral language we used new Christmas vocabulary and learned about healthy eating.

During our Music Generation lessons, we started learning how to play the ukulele this month, this is great fun. Thanks to Chloe and Aoibhinn for visiting us every week.

Thank you so much to the Parent’s Council for the yummy pizza and chicken. This was a great memory to have in school.

Two very special visitors came to our classroom this month. Their names are Sparkles and Jingles. They have been up to mischief but they did bring us treats for practising so well for the show.

Speaking of the show, we were amazing! We loved being on stage performing. Our play was called ‘Nativity News’ and Ciara and Emma came every week to practice with us. We did brilliant acting, singing and dancing. Ms.Mullane was so proud of us.

Thanks to everyone who comes to help us in our classroom everyday. We are looking forward to our Christmas holidays and to Santa visiting our homes.

Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh!

Christmas Jumper Day was held today in aid of Children's Health Foundation. A total of 841 euro was raised. Many thanks to everyone who donated! See our gallery for more photos!

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The boys and girls at Kilcornan National School visited the residents at Abbott Close nursing home in Askeaton today. Children from Mr. Walsh and Mr. Kavanagh's classrooms created Christmas cards. Askeaton nursing home were delighted to welcome some of our students who distributed the cards to the residents. Well done everyone!

What a busy and exciting term we’ve had in 5th and 6th class!

English

In English, we focused on Persuasive Writing, including a lively walking debate on whether real Christmas trees are better than artificial ones. We explored Christmas advertisements from An Post, Woodies, and M&S, analysing features like target audience, product messaging, and emotional appeal. We even wrote persuasive pieces debating whether children should be allowed to choose their own subjects in school.

Maths

Our budgeting skills came to life as we planned a holiday for Ms. Wixted during the Christmas break. Staying within a budget, we investigated flights, accommodation, and even included fun activities to ensure the best value. It was a competitive and exciting challenge! Alongside this, we tackled tricky topics like fractions and problem-solving, and Ms. Wixted is so proud of the progress we’ve made.

Gaeilge

In Gaeilge, we made fantastic progress learning the 11 irregular verbs in the Aimsir Chaite, and we’ve grown much more confident using this tense. Our vocabulary has expanded, and it’s great to see how our oral Irish (teanga ó bhéal) has improved. This term, we explored the themes of ‘Bia’ and ‘An Nollaig’, listened to captivating stories from Bua na Cainte, and enjoyed interactive games like Biongó.

Science

During Science Week, we experimented with chemical reactions by mixing bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, inflating a balloon in the process. We were amazed to see the carbon dioxide produced quench a flame. 5th class researched scientists of their choice, using school laptops to create fascinating PowerPoint presentations, while 6th class worked hard on VEX Robotics. It was wonderful to see everyone presenting their projects to other classes in the school.

Art

Art was a big highlight this term! For the TLC Christmas Tree competition, we crafted decorations using recycled materials, including a choir of carol singers made from cardboard inserts. We also sent beautiful handmade Christmas cards to patients in St. Camillus’ Hospital and Corbally Nursing Home. The pupils were so enthusiastic, many even created extra cards, spreading festive cheer with their stunning designs.

Christmas Show

The Christmas season came alive with our show, ‘The Inn Crowd’. 5th and 6th class pupils showcased their talents in singing, dancing, and acting, putting in tremendous effort and enthusiasm during rehearsals. The performance was a huge success—well done to everyone involved!

Special Outings

This term, we were lucky to enjoy two special outings:

• The Salesians TY show, ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ which was a fantastic experience.

• The hilarious pantomime, ‘Mother Goose,’ in UL, which was the perfect way to end our term on a high note.

A Big Thank You

A special thank you to our wonderful SNA Linda, who is always so kind and helpful. We’re also very grateful for the support of Ms. Ruddle, Ms. Quinn, and Mr. Sparling, who worked with us throughout the term.

We wish all our pupils and families a wonderful and safe Christmas. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the New Year, refreshed and ready for another exciting term ahead!

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